4D printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a 4D printer. The device comprises: a base panel; the Z-axis stand column is fixed on the machine base panel; the Z-axis movable block is arranged on the Z-axis stand column, and the Z-axis movable block and the Z-axis stand column are movably connected up and down; the X-axis cross beam is fixed on the Z-axis movable block; the X-axis movable block is arranged on the X-axis cross beam, and the X-axis movable block and the X-axis cross beam are movably connected left and right; the printing head is fixed on the X-axis movable block; the Y-axis movable block is arranged on the machine base panel, the Y-axis movable block is arranged on the side face of the Z-axis stand column and located below the printing head, and the Y-axis movable block and the machine base panel are movably connected front and back; the printing table is fixed on the Y-axis movable block; the machining box is fixed to the machine base panel and located on the movement track of the Y-axis movable block. The box body opening is formed in the machining box and located on the face, right opposite to the Y-axis movable block, of the machining box. The utility model has the beneficial effect that the processing efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stereoscopic printing technology, and in particular to a 4D printer. Background Technology

[0002] 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing technologies (AM), is a technique for creating solid parts by adding materials layer by layer based on 3D CAD data. It uses digital model files as a foundation, creating layers one by one to ultimately transform the virtual digital model into a three-dimensional entity. The history of 3D printing technology is one of continuous progress and expansion, from early rapid prototyping technology to its current widespread applications. Its applications now encompass jewelry design, footwear design and manufacturing, industrial design, architectural design, engineering design and construction, automotive design and manufacturing, as well as numerous other fields such as aerospace and medicine.

[0003] When people want to further process 3D printed items (such as changing their color or shape), they need to remove the printed items from the 3D printer and place them into the target device for secondary processing. This process is complex, cumbersome, and inefficient.

[0004] In conclusion, there is a need for a 4D printer that can improve processing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies where, when people want to further process 3D printed items, they need to remove the printed items from the 3D printer and place them into the target device for secondary processing, which is complicated, cumbersome, and inefficient. This invention provides a 4D printer that can improve processing efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A 4D printer includes:

[0008] Base panel;

[0009] The Z-axis column is fixed on the base panel;

[0010] A Z-axis movable block is mounted on the Z-axis column, and the Z-axis movable block and the Z-axis column are movably connected vertically.

[0011] The X-axis crossbeam is fixed to the Z-axis movable block;

[0012] An X-axis movable block is mounted on the X-axis crossbeam, and the X-axis movable block and the X-axis crossbeam are movably connected left and right.

[0013] The print head is fixed to the X-axis movable block;

[0014] The Y-axis movable block is disposed on the base panel, and is located on the side of the Z-axis column and below the print head. The Y-axis movable block and the base panel are movably connected front and rear.

[0015] The printing table is fixed on the Y-axis movable block;

[0016] The machining box is fixed on the base panel and located on the movement trajectory of the Y-axis movable block;

[0017] The opening of the housing is located on the machining box and on the side of the machining box directly opposite the Y-axis movable block.

[0018] The print head prints items on the printing table through the coordinated movement of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis movable blocks. When further processing is required (such as changing the color or shape), the movement of the Y-axis movable block allows the items on the printing table to be directly fed into the processing chamber through the opening in the housing. The processing chamber then performs further processing on the printed items (such as microwave or infrared heating), greatly improving processing efficiency.

[0019] Preferably, the machine base panel is provided with a Y-axis lead screw groove, which is located on the side of the Z-axis column. The machining box is located at the end of the Y-axis lead screw groove, and a Y-axis lead screw is installed in the Y-axis lead screw groove. The Y-axis movable block is fixed to the nut of the Y-axis lead screw. Controlling the Y-axis movable block through the Y-axis lead screw has advantages such as high precision, high efficiency, low noise, long service life, and smooth movement.

[0020] Preferably, the Y-axis movable block includes a connecting base plate, which is fixed to the nut of the Y-axis lead screw. The connecting base plate has a lifting vertical plate, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the connecting base plate, and the printing table is fixed to the top of the lifting vertical plate. The lifting design of the vertical plate allows the Y-axis lead screw to easily feed the printing table directly into the processing box.

[0021] Preferably, the Z-axis column is provided with a Z-axis lead screw groove, a Z-axis lead screw is installed in the Z-axis lead screw groove, and the Z-axis movable block is fixed on the nut of the Z-axis lead screw. Controlling the Z-axis movable block via the Z-axis lead screw offers advantages such as high precision, high efficiency, low noise, long lifespan, and smooth movement.

[0022] Preferably, the Z-axis column is fixed with an upper limit block and a lower limit block, which are respectively positioned on the upper and lower sides of the Z-axis movable block. Through the coordinated design of the upper and lower limit blocks, the movement of the Z-axis movable block can be limited, ensuring its operation within a preset working range, thus improving the movement stability and accuracy of the Z-axis movable block.

[0023] Preferably, the X-axis beam is provided with an X-axis lead screw groove, an X-axis lead screw is installed in the X-axis lead screw groove, and the X-axis movable block is fixed on the nut of the X-axis lead screw. Controlling the X-axis movable block via the X-axis lead screw offers advantages such as high precision, high efficiency, low noise, long lifespan, and smooth movement.

[0024] Preferably, the X-axis crossbeam is fixed with a left X-axis limiting block and a right X-axis limiting block, which are respectively positioned on the left and right sides of the X-axis movable block. The coordinated design of the left and right X-axis limiting blocks limits the movement of the X-axis movable block, ensuring it operates within a preset working range and improving its stability and accuracy.

[0025] Preferably, the base panel is provided with a door that matches the opening of the housing. The door is located at the opening of the housing and is vertically connected to it. When not in use, the door automatically closes the opening of the housing, preventing dust and other contaminants from entering the interior of the processing housing and thus protecting it.

[0026] Preferably, a housing is fixed to the base panel, and the print head, print table, and processing box are all located inside the housing. The housing design protects the print head, print table, processing box, and other working components, preventing dust and debris from entering and affecting print quality and machine lifespan. Simultaneously, the housing prevents operators from accidentally touching high-temperature components, ensuring operational safety.

[0027] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: improved processing efficiency; high precision, high efficiency, low noise, long life and smooth movement; convenient Y-axis lead screw to directly feed the printing table into the processing box; improved motion stability and motion accuracy; prevents dust and debris from entering and affecting printing quality and machine life; prevents accidental contact with high-temperature parts and ensures operational safety. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a front view of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Base panel, 2. Z-axis column, 3. Z-axis movable block, 4. X-axis crossbeam, 5. X-axis movable block, 6. Print head, 7. Y-axis movable block, 8. Printing table, 9. Processing box, 10. Box opening, 11. Y-axis lead screw groove, 12. Y-axis lead screw, 13. Connecting base plate, 14. Lifting plate, 15. Z-axis lead screw groove, 16. Z-axis lead screw, 17. Z-axis upper limit block, 18. Z-axis lower limit block, 19. X-axis lead screw groove, 20. X-axis lead screw, 21. X-axis left limit block, 22. X-axis right limit block, 23. Box door, 24. Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1-3 In the described embodiment, a 4D printer includes:

[0034] Base panel 1;

[0035] Z-axis column 2 is fixed on the base panel 1;

[0036] Z-axis movable block 3 is set on Z-axis column 2, and Z-axis movable block 3 and Z-axis column 2 are movably connected vertically;

[0037] X-axis crossbeam 4 is fixed on Z-axis movable block 3;

[0038] X-axis movable block 5 is set on X-axis crossbeam 4, and X-axis movable block 5 and X-axis crossbeam 4 are movably connected left and right.

[0039] Print head 6 is fixed on X-axis movable block 5;

[0040] Y-axis movable block 7 is set on the base panel 1. Y-axis movable block 7 is placed on the side of Z-axis column 2 and below print head 6. Y-axis movable block 7 and base panel 1 are movably connected front and rear.

[0041] Printing platform 8 is fixed on Y-axis movable block 7;

[0042] The machining box 9 is fixed on the base panel 1 and located on the movement trajectory of the Y-axis movable block 7;

[0043] The opening 10 of the housing is set on the machining box 9 and located on the side of the machining box 9 directly opposite the Y-axis movable block 7.

[0044] The base panel 1 is provided with a Y-axis lead screw groove 11, which is located on the side of the Z-axis column 2. The machining box 9 is located at the end of the Y-axis lead screw groove 11. A Y-axis lead screw 12 is installed in the Y-axis lead screw groove 11, and the Y-axis movable block 7 is fixed on the nut of the Y-axis lead screw 12.

[0045] The Y-axis movable block 7 includes a connecting base plate 13, which is fixed to the nut of the Y-axis lead screw 12. The connecting base plate 13 is provided with a lifting vertical plate 14, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the connecting base plate 13, and the printing table 8 is fixed to the top of the lifting vertical plate 14.

[0046] The Z-axis column 2 is provided with a Z-axis lead screw groove 15, and a Z-axis lead screw 16 is installed in the Z-axis lead screw groove 15. The Z-axis movable block 3 is fixed on the nut of the Z-axis lead screw 16.

[0047] The Z-axis column 2 is fixed with an upper limit block 17 and a lower limit block 18. The upper limit block 17 and the lower limit block 18 are respectively placed on the upper and lower sides of the Z-axis movable block 3.

[0048] The X-axis beam 4 is provided with an X-axis lead screw groove 19, and an X-axis lead screw 20 is installed in the X-axis lead screw groove 19. The X-axis movable block 5 is fixed on the nut of the X-axis lead screw 20.

[0049] The X-axis beam 4 is fixed with an X-axis left limit block 21 and an X-axis right limit block 22, which are respectively placed on the left and right sides of the X-axis movable block 5.

[0050] The base panel 1 is provided with a door 23 that matches the opening 10 of the housing. The door 23 is located at the opening 10 of the housing and is movably connected to it.

[0051] The base panel 1 is fixed with the outer shell 24, and the print head 6, print table 8, and processing box 9 are all located inside the outer shell 24.

[0052] The X-axis movable block 5, Y-axis movable block 7, and Z-axis movable block 3 are controlled by the X-axis lead screw 20, Y-axis lead screw 12, and Z-axis lead screw 16, respectively. The print head 6 can print items on the print table 8 through the coordinated movement of the X-axis movable block 5, Y-axis movable block 7, and Z-axis movable block 3.

[0053] When further processing of the items is required (such as changing their color or shape), the movement of the Y-axis movable block 7 can cause the items on the printing table 8 to be directly fed into the interior of the processing box 9 through the box opening 10, and the processing box 9 can directly process the printed items again (such as microwave or infrared heating).

Claims

1. A 4D printer, characterized in that, include: Base panel (1); Z-axis column (2) is fixed to the base panel (1); Z-axis movable block (3) is set on the Z-axis column (2), and the Z-axis movable block (3) and the Z-axis column (2) are movably connected vertically; The X-axis crossbeam (4) is fixed on the Z-axis movable block (3); The X-axis movable block (5) is set on the X-axis crossbeam (4), and the X-axis movable block (5) and the X-axis crossbeam (4) are movably connected left and right; The print head (6) is fixed on the X-axis movable block (5); Y-axis movable block (7) is set on the base panel (1). The Y-axis movable block (7) is placed on the side of the Z-axis column (2) and below the print head (6). The Y-axis movable block (7) and the base panel (1) are movably connected front and back. The printing table (8) is fixed on the Y-axis movable block (7); The machining box (9) is fixed on the base panel (1) and located on the movement trajectory of the Y-axis movable block (7); The opening (10) of the housing is set on the machining box (9) and located on the side of the machining box (9) directly opposite the Y-axis movable block (7).

2. A 4D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base panel (1) is provided with a Y-axis lead screw groove (11), the Y-axis lead screw groove (11) is located on the side of the Z-axis column (2), the machining box (9) is located at the end of the Y-axis lead screw groove (11), the Y-axis lead screw (12) is installed in the Y-axis lead screw groove (11), and the Y-axis movable block (7) is fixed on the nut of the Y-axis lead screw (12).

3. A 4D printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The Y-axis movable block (7) includes a connecting base plate (13), which is fixed on the nut of the Y-axis lead screw (12). The connecting base plate (13) is provided with a lifting vertical plate (14), the bottom of the lifting vertical plate (14) is fixedly connected to the connecting base plate (13), and the printing table (8) is fixed on the top of the lifting vertical plate (14).

4. A 4D printer according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The Z-axis column (2) is provided with a Z-axis lead screw groove (15), and a Z-axis lead screw (16) is installed in the Z-axis lead screw groove (15). The Z-axis movable block (3) is fixed on the nut of the Z-axis lead screw (16).

5. A 4D printer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The Z-axis column (2) is fixed with an upper limit block (17) and a lower limit block (18), which are respectively placed on the upper and lower sides of the Z-axis movable block (3).

6. A 4D printer according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The X-axis beam (4) is provided with an X-axis lead screw groove (19), and an X-axis lead screw (20) is installed in the X-axis lead screw groove (19). The X-axis movable block (5) is fixed on the nut of the X-axis lead screw (20).

7. A 4D printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The X-axis beam (4) is fixed with an X-axis left limiting block (21) and an X-axis right limiting block (22), which are respectively placed on the left and right sides of the X-axis movable block (5).

8. A 4D printer according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The base panel (1) is provided with a door (23) that matches the opening (10) of the housing. The door (23) is located at the opening (10) of the housing and is movably connected to it.

9. A 4D printer according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The base panel (1) is fixed with a housing (24), and the print head (6), print table (8), and processing box (9) are all located inside the housing (24).

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