Auxiliary device for manufacturing clay model

By introducing adjustable legs and motor-driven translation and angle adjustment components into the auxiliary device for making clay models, the problem of inconvenient laser emitter position adjustment was solved, achieving higher precision and efficiency.

CN224150537UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21KUN YUAN AUTOMOTIVE TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KUN YUAN AUTOMOTIVE TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing auxiliary devices for clay model making are inconvenient to adjust the position of the laser emitter, have low precision, and have a limited range of applications, which affects the efficiency and accuracy of model making.

Method used

The design includes adjustable legs, a first motor, a second motor, a translation component, and an angle adjustment component. The position and orientation of the laser emitter are adjusted by driving the motor, and precise positioning is achieved by using a limiting component.

Benefits of technology

The accuracy of laser emitter position and orientation adjustment has been improved, enhancing the efficiency and precision of clay model making.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clay model manufacturing, in particular to an auxiliary device for clay model manufacturing, which comprises an adjusting support leg, a first motor, a second motor, a translation component and an angle adjusting component, the translation assembly is installed on the adjusting supporting legs, and the top end of the translation assembly is provided with a lifting assembly used for moving the laser transmitter up and down in the using state. The angle adjusting assembly is slidably installed on the side face of the lifting assembly, and a limiting assembly used for fixing the laser transmitter to the angle adjusting assembly in the using state is arranged on the side face of the angle adjusting assembly. The laser transmitter is fixed on the angle adjusting assembly through the limiting assembly, and the first motor and the second motor are matched with the translation assembly and the lifting assembly respectively, so that the position of the laser transmitter is adjusted, and the limiting assembly drives the laser transmitter to adjust the orientation angle. Accurate positioning of the orientation and position of the laser transmitter is achieved, and the efficiency and precision of clay model manufacturing are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clay model making technology, specifically to an auxiliary device for clay model making. Background Technology

[0002] Clay models are traditional car body models sculpted from clay in car body design. Early car body models were mostly made of plaster and wood. Wooden models are characterized by minimal deformation, durability, and long-term preservation. Plaster is cheaper, but has lower strength and is not easy to modify repeatedly.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN216815225U discloses a novel auxiliary device for making clay models, including a horizontal displacement mounting component, a vertical displacement mounting component, and a laser fixing component. The horizontal displacement mounting component includes a horizontal support plate and a fixed base plate, with fixed base plates fixed to the bottom of both ends of the horizontal support plate. The vertical displacement mounting component includes a vertical plate and a first sliding sleeve, with the vertical plate fixed to the top of the first sliding sleeve, and the first sliding sleeve slidably connected to the outside of the horizontal support plate. The laser fixing component includes a second sliding sleeve, a fixed sleeve, and a laser emitter, with the second sliding sleeve slidably connected to the outside of the vertical plate, a fixed sleeve fixed to one side of the second sliding sleeve, and a laser emitter fixed inside the fixed sleeve.

[0004] However, the above solution requires manual turning of the screw rod to adjust the position of the laser emitter, which makes the adjustment inconvenient and the accuracy low, affecting the model making accuracy. At the same time, the laser emitter is fixedly installed in the annular plate, and the annular plate is fixed on the second sliding sleeve, which limits the orientation angle of the laser emitter, making its adaptability small and difficult to meet the production needs of complex models, thus affecting work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing an auxiliary device for making clay models.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: an auxiliary device for making clay models, including adjustable legs, a first motor, a second motor, a translation component, and an angle adjustment component;

[0007] The translation component is mounted on the adjustable legs, and the top of the translation component is equipped with a lifting component for moving the laser emitter up and down in use.

[0008] The angle adjustment component is slidably mounted on the side of the lifting component, and the side of the angle adjustment component is provided with a limiting component for fixing the laser emitter on the angle adjustment component in the use state;

[0009] There are two first motors, and the two first motors are respectively installed at one end of the translation component;

[0010] The second motor is installed at the top of the lifting assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the translation assembly includes a first housing, a first lead screw, and a first slider;

[0012] The first housing is mounted on the adjustable support leg;

[0013] There are two lead screws, both of which are rotatably mounted on both ends of the inner side of the first housing, and their ends extend to the end of the first housing and are connected to the first motor.

[0014] The first slider is slidably installed inside the first housing and sleeved on the outside of the first lead screw.

[0015] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a second housing, a second lead screw, and a second slider;

[0016] The second housing is vertically mounted on the top of the first slider;

[0017] The second lead screw is rotatably mounted inside the second housing, with one end extending to the top of the second housing and connected to the second motor.

[0018] The second slider is installed inside the second housing and sleeved on the outside of the second lead screw.

[0019] Preferably, the angle adjustment assembly includes a connecting housing, a third motor, a mounting plate, a worm gear, a rotating shaft, and a worm wheel;

[0020] The connecting shell is mounted on the end of the second slider and extends to the side of the second housing;

[0021] The worm gear is rotatably mounted inside the connecting housing;

[0022] The third motor is mounted on the top of the connecting housing and connected to the worm gear drive;

[0023] The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted inside the connecting housing and its end extends to the side of the connecting housing;

[0024] The worm gear is sleeved on the outside of the shaft and connected to the worm.

[0025] The mounting plate is located on the outside of the connecting housing and is connected to the worm gear.

[0026] Preferably, the side of the second housing is provided with a slide rail, and when the connecting housing and the second housing are installed together, the connecting housing is wrapped around the outside of the slide rail.

[0027] Preferably, the limiting assembly includes a first bolt and a sleeve;

[0028] The sleeve is located on the side of the mounting plate;

[0029] The first bolt is located in the middle of the side of the sleeve and extends through the sleeve to the inside of the sleeve.

[0030] Preferably, a second bolt is provided at both the upper and lower ends of the sleeve, and a threaded hole is provided on the side of the mounting plate. When the sleeve and the mounting plate are installed together, the end of the second bolt is fitted and accommodated in the threaded hole.

[0031] Preferably, the adjustable outrigger includes an adjusting rod, a connecting plate, and a base plate;

[0032] The connecting plate is installed on the side of the first housing;

[0033] The adjusting rod is inserted into the inside of the connecting plate;

[0034] The base plate is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of the adjusting rod.

[0035] Preferably, a gasket is provided at the bottom end of the base plate.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0037] This invention uses a limiting component to fix the laser emitter onto an angle adjustment component. The first and second motors cooperate with the translation and lifting components, respectively, to adjust the position of the laser emitter. The limiting component also drives the laser emitter to adjust its orientation angle, thereby achieving precise positioning of the laser emitter's orientation and position, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of clay model making. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the translation component structure in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting structure in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the angle adjustment component structure in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the adjustable support leg structure in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Adjustable support leg; 101. Adjusting rod; 102. Connecting plate; 103. Base plate; 104. Shim; 2. First housing; 3. First lead screw; 4. First slider; 5. First motor; 6. Second housing; 7. Connecting housing; 8. Second lead screw; 9. Second motor; 10. Second slider; 11. Third motor; 12. Mounting plate; 13. First bolt; 14. Sleeve; 15. Slide rail; 16. Worm gear; 17. Rotating shaft; 18. Worm wheel; 19. Threaded hole; 20. Second bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Example 1

[0045] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the present invention proposes an auxiliary device for making clay models, including an adjustable support leg 1, a first motor 5, a second motor 9, a translation component, and an angle adjustment component;

[0046] The translation component is mounted on the adjustable support leg 1, and the top of the translation component is provided with a lifting component for moving the laser emitter up and down in use.

[0047] The angle adjustment component is slidably mounted on the side of the lifting component, and the side of the angle adjustment component is provided with a limiting component for fixing the laser emitter on the angle adjustment component in the use state;

[0048] There are two first motors 5. The two first motors 5 are respectively installed at one end of the translation component. They are used to drive the translation component to operate during use, so that the translation component drives the lifting component to move in the horizontal direction.

[0049] The second motor 9 is installed at the top of the lifting assembly and is used to drive the lifting assembly to operate during use, and to make the lifting assembly move the angle adjustment assembly in the vertical direction.

[0050] In this embodiment, the translation component is horizontally placed on one side of the clay model making position by adjusting the support leg 1. The first motor 5 is started to drive the translation component to move, causing the translation component to move the lifting component along the length of the translation component. At the same time, the translation component adjusts the lateral position of the laser emitter through the cooperation of the angle adjustment component and the limiting component. Meanwhile, the second motor 9 is started to drive the lifting component to move, causing the lifting component to move the laser emitter vertically through the cooperation of the angle adjustment component and the limiting component, thereby adjusting the height of the laser emitter. At the same time, the angle adjustment component is started to drive the limiting component to adjust the angle, which in turn causes the limiting component to adjust the angle of the laser emitter. This achieves precise positioning of the laser emitter's orientation and position, improving the efficiency and accuracy of clay model making.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, the auxiliary device for making clay models proposed in this utility model differs from the first embodiment in that the translation component includes a first housing 2, a first lead screw 3, and a first slider 4.

[0053] The first housing 2 is mounted on the adjusting leg 1;

[0054] There are two first lead screws 3. Both first lead screws 3 are rotatably installed at both ends of the inner side of the first housing 2, and their ends extend to the end of the first housing 2 and are connected to the first motor 5.

[0055] The first slider 4 is slidably installed inside the first housing 2 and sleeved on the outside of the first lead screw 3.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first slider 4 is sleeved on the first lead screw 3 inside the first housing 2. When the first motor 5 drives the first lead screw 3 to rotate, the first lead screw 3 drives the first slider 4 to move back and forth along the length of the first housing 2 inside the first housing 2, thereby achieving precise positioning of the laser emitter in the horizontal direction.

[0057] Example 3

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, the auxiliary device for making clay models proposed in this utility model differs from the first embodiment in that the lifting assembly includes a second housing 6, a second lead screw 8, and a second slider 10.

[0059] The second housing 6 is vertically mounted on the top of the first slider 4;

[0060] The second lead screw 8 is rotatably mounted inside the second housing 6, with one end extending to the top of the second housing 6 and connected to the second motor 9;

[0061] The second slider 10 is installed inside the second housing 6 and sleeved on the outside of the second lead screw 8.

[0062] In this embodiment, the second slider 10 is sleeved on the second lead screw 8 inside the second housing 6. When the second motor 9 drives the second lead screw 8 to rotate, the second lead screw 8 drives the second slider 10 to move back and forth along the height direction of the second housing 6 inside the second housing 6, thereby achieving precise positioning of the laser emitter in the vertical direction.

[0063] Example 4

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary device for making clay models proposed in this utility model differs from that in Embodiment 1 in that the angle adjustment component includes a connecting shell 7, a third motor 11, a mounting plate 12, a worm gear 16, a rotating shaft 17, and a worm wheel 18.

[0065] The connecting shell 7 is installed at the end of the second slider 10 and extends to the side of the second housing 6;

[0066] The worm gear 16 is rotatably mounted inside the connecting housing 7;

[0067] The third motor 11 is mounted on the top of the connecting housing 7 and is connected to the worm gear 16 for transmission.

[0068] The rotating shaft 17 is rotatably mounted inside the connecting housing 7 and its end extends to the side of the connecting housing 7;

[0069] The worm gear 18 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 17 and connected to the worm 16. The worm 16 and the worm gear 18 are manufactured using high-precision manufacturing processes. The rotation of the worm 16 causes the worm gear 18 to reciprocate. The worm 16 and the worm gear 18 are existing technologies and are only shown in the figure for illustration purposes.

[0070] Mounting plate 12 is located on the outside of connecting housing 7 and connected to worm gear 18.

[0071] In an optional embodiment, a slide rail 15 is provided on the side of the second housing 6. When the connecting housing 7 and the second housing 6 are installed together, the connecting housing 7 is wrapped around the outside of the slide rail 15. This is used to limit the end of the connecting housing 7 by the slide rail 15 during use, so that the second slider 10 can drive the connecting housing 7 to move upward more smoothly.

[0072] In this embodiment, the third motor 11 starts and drives the worm gear 16 to rotate, and the worm gear 16 and the worm wheel 18 cooperate to rotate the shaft 17 in the connecting shell 7. At the same time, the shaft 17 drives the mounting plate 12 to rotate outside the connecting shell 7, so that the mounting plate 12 drives the laser emitter to rotate according to the axis of the shaft 17 through the limiting component, thereby adjusting the orientation of the laser emitter and improving the adaptability of the device.

[0073] Example 5

[0074] like Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary device for making clay models proposed in this utility model differs from the first embodiment in that the limiting component includes a first bolt 13 and a sleeve 14.

[0075] Sleeve 14 is disposed on the side of mounting plate 12;

[0076] The first bolt 13 is located in the middle of the side of the sleeve 14 and its end extends through the sleeve 14 to the inside of the sleeve 14.

[0077] In an optional embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the sleeve 14 are provided with second bolts 20, and the side of the mounting plate 12 is provided with threaded holes 19. When the sleeve 14 and the mounting plate 12 are installed together, the end of the second bolt 20 is fitted into the threaded hole 19. The second bolt 20 passes through the sleeve 14 and is inserted into the threaded hole 19, so that the sleeve 14 and the mounting plate 12 are detachably connected.

[0078] In this embodiment, the sleeve 14 is fixed to the mounting plate 12 by the second bolt 20, and the laser emitter is inserted into the inner side of the sleeve 14. At the same time, the first bolt 13 extends from the side of the sleeve 14 toward the inner side of the sleeve 14 and contacts the outer shell of the laser emitter, fixing the laser emitter in the sleeve 14 and ensuring the stability of the laser emitter.

[0079] Example 6

[0080] like Figure 5 As shown, the auxiliary device for making clay models proposed in this utility model differs from that in Embodiment 1 in that the adjustable support leg 1 includes an adjusting rod 101, a connecting plate 102, and a base plate 103.

[0081] The connecting plate 102 is installed on the side of the first housing 2;

[0082] The adjusting rod 101 is inserted into the inner side of the connecting plate 102;

[0083] The base plate 103 is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of the adjusting rod 101.

[0084] In an optional embodiment, a pad 104 is provided at the bottom end of the base plate 103 to increase the friction between the base plate 103 and the ground and improve the stability of the first housing 2.

[0085] In this embodiment, by placing the base plate 103 on the ground and rotating the base plate 103 at the bottom end of the adjusting rod 101, the adjusting rod 101 is placed vertically. By rotating the adjusting rod 101, the height of the end position of the first housing 2 is adjusted by the adjusting rod 101 through the connecting plate 102, so that the first housing 2 is placed horizontally.

[0086] In this invention, the laser emitter is fixed in the sleeve 14 by the first bolt 13 extending from the side of the sleeve 14 inwards and contacting the outer shell of the laser emitter. Simultaneously, the first housing 2 is placed at the clay model making position. When the first motor 5 drives the first lead screw 3 to rotate, the first lead screw 3 drives the first slider 4 to reciprocate along the length of the first housing 2 inside the first housing 2. This causes the first slider 4 to adjust the position of the second housing 6 horizontally. At the same time, the second motor 9 is started, driving the second lead screw 8 to rotate. The second lead screw 8 then drives the second slider 10 in the second housing... The inner side of body 6 reciprocates along the height direction of the second housing 6, causing the second slider 10 to drive the connecting housing 7 to adjust its position in the vertical direction, and starting the third motor 11, which drives the worm gear 16 to rotate. Through the cooperation of the worm gear 16 and the worm wheel 18, the rotating shaft 17 rotates in the connecting housing 7, and the rotating shaft 17 drives the mounting plate 12 to rotate on the outside of the connecting housing 7. The mounting plate 12 drives the sleeve 14 to rotate according to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 17, and the laser emitter moves synchronously, so that the orientation of the laser emitter is adjusted, thereby improving the adaptability of the device and improving the efficiency and accuracy of clay model making.

[0087] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. An auxiliary device for making clay models, characterized in that, It includes adjustable outriggers (1), a first motor (5), a second motor (9), a translation component, and an angle adjustment component; The translation component is mounted on the adjustable support leg (1), and the top of the translation component is provided with a lifting component for moving the laser emitter up and down in use. The angle adjustment component is slidably mounted on the side of the lifting component, and the side of the angle adjustment component is provided with a limiting component for fixing the laser emitter on the angle adjustment component in the use state; There are two first motors (5), and the two first motors (5) are respectively installed at one end of the translation component; The second motor (9) is installed on the top of the lifting assembly.

2. An auxiliary device for use in the production of oil slush models according to claim 1, characterized in that The translation assembly includes a first housing (2), a first lead screw (3), and a first slider (4); The first housing (2) is mounted on the adjusting leg (1); There are two first lead screws (3). Both first lead screws (3) are rotatably installed on both ends of the inner side of the first housing (2), and their ends extend to the end of the first housing (2) and are connected to the first motor (5). The first slider (4) is slidably installed on the inside of the first housing (2) and sleeved on the outside of the first lead screw (3).

3. An auxiliary device for use in the production of a slush mold according to claim 2, wherein The lifting assembly includes a second housing (6), a second lead screw (8), and a second slider (10); The second housing (6) is vertically mounted on the top of the first slider (4); The second lead screw (8) is rotatably mounted on the inside of the second housing (6) and one end extends to the top of the second housing (6) and is connected to the second motor (9); The second slider (10) is installed inside the second housing (6) and sleeved on the outside of the second lead screw (8).

4. An auxiliary device for use in the production of oil slush moulds according to claim 3, characterised in that The angle adjustment assembly includes a connecting housing (7), a third motor (11), a mounting plate (12), a worm gear (16), a rotating shaft (17), and a worm wheel (18); The connecting shell (7) is installed at the end of the second slider (10) and extends to the side of the second housing (6); The worm gear (16) is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the connecting housing (7); The third motor (11) is installed at the top of the connecting housing (7) and is connected to the worm gear (16) for transmission. The rotating shaft (17) is rotatably mounted on the inside of the connecting shell (7) and its end extends to the side of the connecting shell (7); The worm gear (18) is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft (17) and connected to the worm (16); The mounting plate (12) is located on the outside of the connecting shell (7) and connected to the worm gear (18).

5. An auxiliary device for use in the production of a slush mold according to claim 4, wherein The side of the second housing (6) is provided with a slide rail (15). When the connecting housing (7) and the second housing (6) are installed together, the connecting housing (7) is wrapped around the outside of the slide rail (15).

6. An auxiliary device for use in the production of a slush mold according to claim 4, wherein The limiting assembly includes a first bolt (13) and a sleeve (14); The sleeve (14) is provided on the side of the mounting plate (12); The first bolt (13) is located in the middle of the side of the sleeve (14) and its end extends through the sleeve (14) to the inside of the sleeve (14).

7. An auxiliary device for use in the production of a slush mould according to claim 6, characterised in that The upper and lower ends of the sleeve (14) are provided with second bolts (20), and the side of the mounting plate (12) is provided with threaded holes (19). When the sleeve (14) and the mounting plate (12) are installed together, the end of the second bolt (20) is fitted into the threaded hole (19).

8. An auxiliary device for use in the production of a slush mold according to claim 1, wherein The adjusting leg (1) comprises an adjusting rod (101), a connecting plate (102) and a bottom plate (103); The connecting plate (102) is installed on the side of the first shell (2); The adjusting rod (101) is inserted into the inner side of the connecting plate (102); The bottom plate (103) is rotatably installed on the bottom end of the adjusting rod (101).

9. An auxiliary device for use in the production of a slush mould according to claim 8, characterised in that The bottom end of the bottom plate (103) is provided with a gasket (104).

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  • Novel auxiliary device for manufacturing clay model

    CN216815225U