A drying device for 3D printed models

By introducing purification, drying, and air intake components into the 3D printed model drying device, the air pollution problem caused by direct odor emission is solved, achieving both environmental friendliness and uniform drying.

CN224276233UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26BEIJING TUOBAO ADDITIVE TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING TUOBAO ADDITIVE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing 3D printing drying equipment emits odors directly without filtration during the drying process, causing air pollution and reducing the environmental friendliness of the equipment.

Method used

A 3D printed model drying device was designed, which includes a purification component, a drying component, and an air intake component. The purification component is used to absorb and purify odors, the drying component facilitates multi-directional drying, and the air intake component generates negative pressure to absorb odors.

Benefits of technology

It effectively absorbs and purifies the odors generated during the drying process, prevents gas dispersion, improves the environmental friendliness of the equipment, and prevents local overheating, ensuring uniform drying.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of 3D printing model technology and provides a 3D printing model drying device, including: a box body, a glass door installed at the front end of the box body, and a purification component installed on the upper end of one side of the box body; the purification component includes a support plate fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the box body, an air purification device installed on one side of the upper end of the support plate, and a mounting box installed between the air purification device and the box body. By setting the purification device, it is convenient to absorb the odor generated by the model during the drying process, and to purify and filter the absorbed air before discharge to prevent the gas from spreading and affecting the surrounding air. By setting the drying component, it is easy to rotate, thereby facilitating multi-directional drying of the model and avoiding local overheating. By setting the air intake component, it is easy to generate negative pressure, thereby facilitating the absorption of odors.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of 3D printing model technology, and in particular relates to a 3D printing model drying device. Background Technology

[0002] 3D printing, or rapid prototyping technology, is a technique that uses digital model files as a basis and employs powdered metal or plastic and other bondable materials to construct objects layer by layer. After printing, the objects need to be dried.

[0003] Application No. 202223336379.2 discloses a 3D printing drying device, including a base, a drying hood, and a rotary spray assembly. The drying hood is rotatably mounted on the base. The rotary spray assembly includes a gear ring, a drive gear, a hot air blower, a first air duct, and a second air duct. The gear ring is connected to the drying hood. The drive gear is rotatably mounted inside the base. The gear ring and the bottom of the drying hood are connected and meshed. The bottom of the drying hood is provided with a bottom ventilation plate, and the bottom of the bottom ventilation plate is connected to a connection port, which is connected to the gear ring. The hot air blower is located inside the base, and the first air duct is connected to the hot air blower and rotatably connected to the gear ring. This utility model belongs to the field of drying devices, specifically a 3D printing drying device that improves drying efficiency by using cyclone spraying to surround the 3D printed product with airflow and spraying it from the bottom.

[0004] The existing technology still has the following shortcomings:

[0005] In existing technologies, when drying 3D printed objects, some odors are generated inside the drying chamber during the drying process. These odors are released directly into the air without being filtered, and the gases flow around with the air, which may pollute the surrounding air and reduce the environmental friendliness of the drying device. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides a 3D printed model drying device, which aims to solve the problem that in the existing technology, when drying 3D printed objects, some odors are generated inside the drying chamber during the drying process. These odors are directly emitted into the air without being filtered, and the gas flows around with the air, which may cause pollution to the surrounding air, thereby reducing the environmental friendliness of the drying device.

[0007] The problem.

[0008] This utility model is implemented as follows: a 3D printed model drying device includes: a box body, a glass door installed at the front end of the box body, and a purification component provided at the upper end of one side of the box body; the purification component includes a support plate fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the box body, an air purification device provided on one side of the upper end of the support plate, and an installation box provided between the air purification device and the box body; pipes are respectively provided on both sides of the installation box, one side of the pipe is connected to one side of the box body, and the other side of the pipe is connected to the air purification device.

[0009] Preferably, the purification assembly further includes two pipes with first connecting plates fixedly connected to one side of the mounting box; the two first connecting plates are detachably fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting box; the two pipes pass through the two first connecting plates and communicate with the interior of the mounting box; a stabilizing frame is provided at the upper end of the support plate near the mounting box, and the stabilizing frame contacts the bottom of the mounting box.

[0010] Preferably, the purification component further includes a fixing plate that is detachably and fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting box, the fixing plate having a first through hole, and a blower being detachably and fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

[0011] Preferably, a drying assembly is provided on the top of the box. The drying assembly includes a motor installed in the middle of the top of the box. The output end of the motor passes through the interior of the box and is fixedly connected to a rotating plate. Guide blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end of the rotating plate. A circular groove is opened on the top of the box, and both guide blocks are slidably connected to the circular groove.

[0012] Preferably, the drying assembly further includes a mounting base that is detachably and fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the rotating plate. The mounting base has a mounting hole in the middle. A second connecting plate is detachably and fixedly connected to one side of the mounting hole. A second through hole is provided on the second connecting plate. A first fan is detachably and fixedly connected to the second connecting plate. A spiral electric heating tube is detachably and fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the mounting hole.

[0013] Preferably, a fixing component is provided at the lower interior of the housing. The fixing component includes a buffer pad installed at the bottom of the housing. First electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower interior of the housing. Positioning plates are fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the two first electric telescopic rods. Positioning seats are provided on the side of the two positioning plates that are close to each other. A plurality of dampers are installed between the two positioning seats and the two positioning plates. A buffer spring is sleeved on each of the dampers.

[0014] Preferably, the upper part of the other side of the housing has an air intake assembly, which includes an air intake pipe communicating with one side of the upper part of the housing. The air intake pipe has a filter screen detachably and fixedly connected to its opening end. The air intake pipe has a support base detachably and fixedly connected to its interior. The support base has a third through hole and a second fan detachably and fixedly connected to its support base.

[0015] Preferably, the air intake assembly further includes an air intake pipe with a fixed box connected to the upper end near the filter screen. A second electric telescopic rod is installed inside the fixed box. A sealing plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod. An elastic unblocking brush is detachably fixedly connected to the lower end of the sealing plate near the filter screen. The bristles of the elastic unblocking brush penetrate into the filter holes of the filter screen.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this application have the following main advantages:

[0017] By setting up a purification device, the odor generated by the model during the drying process can be easily removed, and the removed air can be purified and filtered before being discharged to prevent the gas from spreading and affecting the surrounding air. By setting up a drying component, it is easy to rotate, which facilitates drying of the model in multiple directions and avoids local overheating. By setting up an air intake component, it is easy to generate negative pressure, which facilitates the removal of odors. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point D;

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Air intake assembly; 3. Drying assembly; 4. Purification assembly; 5. Glass door; 6. Fixing assembly; 7. Support plate; 8. Air purification device; 9. Mounting box; 10. First connecting plate; 11. Pipe; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Blower; 15. Stabilizing frame; 16. Motor; 17. Rotating plate; 18. Guide block; 19. Circular groove; 20. Mounting seat; 21. Mounting hole; 22. Electric heating element; 23. Second connecting plate; 24. First fan; 25. Buffer pad; 26. First electric telescopic rod; 27. Positioning plate; 28. Positioning seat; 29. ​​Damper; 30. Air intake pipe; 31. Support seat; 32. Second fan; 33. Filter screen; 34. Fixing box; 35. Second electric telescopic rod; 36. Sealing plate; 37. Elastic unblocking brush. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order.

[0026] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0027] This utility model embodiment provides a 3D printed model drying device, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown, it includes: a box body 1, a glass door 5 installed at the front end of the box body 1, and a purification component 4 installed at the upper end of one side of the box body 1; the purification component 4 includes a support plate 7 fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the box body 1, an air purification device 8 installed on one side of the upper end of the support plate 7, and an installation box 9 installed between the air purification device 8 and the box body 1; pipes 11 are respectively installed on both sides of the installation box 9, one side of the pipe 11 is connected to one side of the box body 1, and the other side of the pipe 11 is connected to the air purification device 8.

[0028] It should be noted that, due to the existing technology, when drying 3D printed objects, some odors are generated inside the drying chamber during the drying process. These odors are directly released into the air without being filtered, and the gas flows around with the air, which may pollute the surrounding air, thus reducing the environmental friendliness of the drying device. This solution incorporates a purification device 4 to absorb the odors generated by the model during the drying process, and to purify and filter the absorbed air before discharge, preventing the gas from spreading and affecting the surrounding air. The drying component 3 is designed to rotate, facilitating multi-directional drying of the model and preventing localized overheating. The air intake component 2 is designed to generate negative pressure, which facilitates the removal of odors.

[0029] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the purification component 4 also includes two pipes 11 that are fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 10 on one side near the mounting box 9; the two first connecting plates 10 are detachably fixedly connected to the two sides of the mounting box 9; the two pipes 11 pass through the two first connecting plates 10 and are connected to the interior of the mounting box 9; a stabilizing frame 15 is provided at the upper end of the support plate 7 near the mounting box 9, and the stabilizing frame 15 contacts the bottom of the mounting box 9.

[0030] In this embodiment, disassembly is convenient.

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the purification component 4 also includes a fixing plate 13 that is detachably and fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting box 9. The fixing plate 13 has a first through hole and a blower 14 is detachably and fixedly connected to the fixing plate 13.

[0032] In this embodiment, it is convenient to draw in the air inside the housing 1.

[0033] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, a drying assembly 3 is provided on the top of the box 1. The drying assembly 3 includes a motor 16 installed in the middle of the top of the box 1. The output end of the motor 16 is inserted into the interior of the box 1 and fixedly connected to a rotating plate 17. Guide blocks 18 are fixedly connected to the upper two sides of the rotating plate 17. A circular groove 19 is provided on the top of the box 1. Both guide blocks 18 are slidably connected to the circular groove 19.

[0034] In this embodiment, rotation is convenient, and the rotation is also easy to guide, making it more stable.

[0035] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-4As shown, the drying assembly 3 also includes a mounting base 20 that is detachably and fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the rotating plate 17. The mounting base 20 has a mounting hole 21 in the middle. A second connecting plate 23 is detachably and fixedly connected to one side of the mounting hole 21. A second through hole is opened on the second connecting plate 23. A first fan 24 is detachably and fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 23. A spiral electric heating tube 22 is detachably and fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the mounting hole 21.

[0036] In this embodiment, rotation is facilitated to dry the area around the model and prevent localized overheating.

[0037] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, a fixing component 6 is provided at the lower end of the interior of the housing 1. The fixing component 6 includes a buffer pad 25 installed at the bottom of the interior of the housing 1. First electric telescopic rods 26 are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower end of the interior of the housing 1. Positioning plates 27 are fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the two first electric telescopic rods 26. Positioning seats 28 are provided on the side of the two positioning plates 27 that are close to each other. Several dampers 29 are installed between the two positioning seats 28 and the two positioning plates 27. Buffer springs are sleeved on the dampers 29.

[0038] In this embodiment, for ease of positioning, the two first electric telescopic rods 26 are controlled by a controller to run synchronously at the same speed.

[0039] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the upper part of the other side of the housing 1 has an air intake assembly 2. The air intake assembly 2 includes an air intake pipe 30 that communicates with one side of the upper part of the housing 1. A filter screen 33 is detachably and fixedly connected to the opening end of the air intake pipe 30. A support base 31 is detachably and fixedly connected inside the air intake pipe 30. A third through hole is provided on the support base 31. A second fan 32 is detachably and fixedly connected to the support base 31.

[0040] In this embodiment, it is convenient to filter the incoming air.

[0041] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the air intake assembly 2 also includes an air intake pipe 30 with a fixed box 34 connected to the upper end of the side near the filter screen 33. A second electric telescopic rod 35 is installed inside the fixed box 34. A sealing plate 36 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 35. An elastic unblocking brush 37 is detachably fixedly connected to the lower end of the sealing plate 36 near the filter screen 33. The bristles of the elastic unblocking brush 37 penetrate into the filter holes of the filter screen 33.

[0042] In this embodiment, it is convenient to seal the air intake pipe 30, and also convenient to automatically clean the filter screen 33.

[0043] All electrical components mentioned in this article are electrically connected to the controller and power supply. The control method of this utility model is controlled by the controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by simple programming by those skilled in the art. The power supply is also common knowledge in the art. Furthermore, this utility model is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the control method and circuit connection will not be explained in detail.

[0044] It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity, the foregoing embodiments are all described as a series of actions. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the described order of actions, as some steps may be performed in other orders or simultaneously according to the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should also understand that the embodiments described in the specification are preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily essential to the present invention.

[0045] It should be understood that the disclosed apparatus can be implemented in other ways, given the several embodiments provided in this application. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units described above may be implemented in other ways in practice. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or communication connections shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; indirect coupling or communication connections between devices or units may be telecommunications or other forms.

[0046] The units described above as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0047] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A 3D printed model drying device, characterized in that, include: The cabinet has a glass door at the front and a purification unit on the upper side of one side. The purification component includes a support plate fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the housing, an air purification device is provided on one side of the upper end of the support plate, and an installation box is provided between the air purification device and the housing. Pipes are installed on both sides of the installation box. One pipe is connected to one side of the box body, and the other pipe is connected to the air purification device.

2. The 3D printed model drying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The purification component also includes two pipes that are fixedly connected to a first connecting plate on one side near the mounting box; The two first connecting plates are detachably and fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting box, respectively; The two pipes pass through the interior of the two first connecting plates and the mounting box respectively, and a stabilizing frame is set at the upper end of the support plate near the mounting box, with the stabilizing frame in contact with the bottom of the mounting box.

3. The 3D printed model drying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The purification component also includes a fixing plate that can be detachably and fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting box. The fixing plate has a first through hole, and a blower can be detachably and fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

4. The 3D printed model drying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A drying assembly is installed on the top of the chamber. The drying assembly includes a motor installed in the middle of the top of the chamber. The output end of the motor passes through the inside of the chamber and is fixedly connected to a rotating plate. Guide blocks are fixedly connected to the upper two sides of the rotating plate. A circular groove is opened on the top of the chamber, and both guide blocks are slidably connected to the circular groove.

5. The 3D printed model drying device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The drying assembly also includes a mounting base that is detachably and fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the rotating plate. The mounting base has a mounting hole in the middle. A second connecting plate is detachably and fixedly connected to one side of the mounting hole. A second through hole is opened on the second connecting plate. A first fan is detachably and fixedly connected to the second connecting plate. A spiral electric heating tube is detachably and fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the mounting hole.

6. The 3D printed model drying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lower interior of the enclosure is equipped with a fixing component, which includes a buffer pad installed at the bottom of the enclosure. The lower interior of the enclosure is fixedly connected to two first electric telescopic rods on both sides. The telescopic ends of the two first electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected to positioning plates. Positioning seats are set on the side of the two positioning plates that are close to each other. Several dampers are installed between the two positioning seats and the two positioning plates. Each damper is fitted with a buffer spring.

7. A 3D printed model drying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper part of the other side of the housing has an air intake assembly, which includes an air intake pipe that communicates with one side of the upper part of the housing. A filter screen is detachably and fixedly connected to the opening end of the air intake pipe. A support base is detachably and fixedly connected inside the air intake pipe. A third through hole is provided on the support base. A second fan is detachably and fixedly connected to the support base.

8. A 3D printed model drying device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The air intake assembly also includes an air intake pipe with a fixed box connected to the upper end of the side near the filter screen. A second electric telescopic rod is installed inside the fixed box. A sealing plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod. An elastic cleaning brush is detachably fixedly connected to the lower end of the sealing plate near the filter screen. The bristles of the elastic cleaning brush penetrate into the filter holes of the filter screen.