A clay sculpture making apparatus

By introducing lifting and turntable adjustment mechanisms into the clay sculpting equipment, the problem of complex turntable angle adjustment has been solved, enabling precise adjustment of the turntable angle and stable position, thus improving the convenience and accuracy of clay sculpting.

CN224334630UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09BAOJI VOCATIONAL TECH COLLEGE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BAOJI VOCATIONAL TECH COLLEGE
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Existing clay sculpting equipment, when using tools to carve details, has a fixed turntable angle or a complicated adjustment method, making it difficult to quickly and accurately adjust to the ideal shaping angle, thus affecting the smoothness of creation.

Method used

A clay sculpting device was designed, comprising a lifting mechanism and a turntable adjustment mechanism. The lifting mechanism adjusts the height of the device, while the turntable adjustment mechanism changes the turntable angle. The turntable angle is precisely adjusted using a worm gear transmission, and the reverse self-locking characteristic of the worm gear ensures that the angle is fixed.

Benefits of technology

It improves the ease of operation when depicting details in clay sculpting, ensures the stability of the turntable during the shaping process, and enhances the smoothness and precision of the creation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of clay sculpture making equipment, it includes underframe, the inside of the underframe is provided with lifting mechanism, the upper end of the underframe is slidably connected with moving block, the upper end of the moving block is fixedly connected with support box, the inside of the support box is provided with carousel adjusting mechanism, the upper end of the support box is rotatably connected with fixed plate, the upper end of the fixed plate is provided with first annular groove The first annular groove is slidably connected with annular plate, the upper end of the annular plate is fixedly connected with workstation, the fixed plate is fixedly connected with first motor, the output of the first motor is fixedly connected with workstation, the lower end of the fixed plate is fixedly connected with support plate, the upper end of the support box is provided with second annular groove, the support plate is slidably connected with second annular groove. Through the above structure, by setting carousel adjusting structure, when carrying out clay sculpture detail portrayal, carousel angle can be changed, and operation convenience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clay sculpting technology, specifically to a clay sculpting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Clay sculpture is a three-dimensional art form made primarily of clay (or a mixture of clay, sand, fiber, etc.), created by hand shaping or with the aid of tools. It is one of the oldest art forms in human history, dating back to the Neolithic Age, and is widely used in artistic creation, folk culture, craft production, and educational practice. Clay sculptures combine artistry and practicality, depicting concrete images of people, animals, and objects, as well as expressing abstract cultural symbols and emotional connotations.

[0003] Existing clay sculpting equipment typically uses clay with moderate viscosity, which is dried, sieved, kneaded, and fermented. The basic shape is then formed through rough sculpting, followed by fine sculpting and angle adjustments using tools. After shaping, the clay is allowed to air dry naturally or be dried manually. However, when using tools to sculpt details, the fixed angle of the turntable on traditional equipment or its complex adjustment methods make it difficult to quickly and accurately adjust to the ideal sculpting angle, affecting the smoothness of the creative process. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a clay sculpting device that can change the angle of the turntable when carving details in clay sculpture, thereby improving the ease of operation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a clay sculpting device is provided, comprising a base frame, an internal lifting mechanism, a movable block slidably connected to the upper end of the base frame, a support box fixedly connected to the upper end of the movable block, a turntable adjustment mechanism internally provided in the support box, a first fixed plate rotatably connected to the upper end of the support box, a first annular groove provided at the upper end of the first fixed plate, an annular plate slidably connected to the first annular groove, a worktable fixedly connected to the upper end of the annular plate, a first motor fixedly connected to the first fixed plate, the output end of the first motor fixedly connected to the worktable, a support plate fixedly connected to the lower end of the first fixed plate, a second annular groove provided at the upper end of the support box, the support plate slidably connected to the second annular groove, and a support leg fixedly connected to the lower end of the base frame. The lifting mechanism is designed for easy lifting; the moving block is designed for easy movement; the support box is designed for easy support; the turntable adjustment mechanism is designed for easy adjustment of the turntable angle; the first fixed plate is designed for easy fixing; the first annular groove is designed for easy positioning; the annular plate is designed for easy support; the worktable is designed for easy clay sculpting operations; the first motor is designed for easy power output; the support plate is designed for easy support; the second annular groove is designed for easy positioning; and the support legs are designed for easy support.

[0006] According to the aforementioned clay sculpting equipment, the turntable adjustment mechanism includes a fixed column, a worm gear, a worm, and a handle. The upper end of the fixed column is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support plate, and the lower end of the fixed column is rotatably connected to the support box. The fixed column is provided for easy fixing, the worm gear is provided for easy transmission of motion, the worm is provided for easy transmission of motion, and the handle is provided for easy rotation.

[0007] According to the aforementioned clay sculpting equipment, the worm gear is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed column, the worm is rotatably connected to the support box, one end of the worm passing through the support box is fixedly connected to the handle, and the worm gear meshes with the worm.

[0008] According to the aforementioned clay sculpting equipment, the lifting mechanism includes a second motor, a first transmission rod, a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear, a second transmission rod, a third bevel gear, a third transmission rod, a fourth bevel gear, and a threaded rod. The second motor is fixedly connected to the base frame, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the first transmission rod. The second motor is provided to facilitate power output; the first transmission rod is provided to facilitate motion transmission; the first bevel gear is provided to facilitate motion transmission; the second bevel gear is provided to facilitate motion transmission; the second transmission rod is provided to facilitate motion transmission; the third bevel gear is provided to facilitate motion transmission; the fourth bevel gear is provided to facilitate motion transmission; and the threaded rod is provided to facilitate motion transmission.

[0009] According to the aforementioned clay sculpting equipment, the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the moving block, the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the base frame, and the lower end of the threaded rod is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear.

[0010] According to the aforementioned clay sculpting equipment, a second fixing plate is rotatably connected to the outer surfaces of the first, second, and third transmission rods, and the second fixing plate is fixedly connected to the base frame. The second fixing plate is provided for convenient fixation.

[0011] According to the clay sculpting equipment, the first transmission rod is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear, the second transmission rod is fixedly connected to the third bevel gear, and the third transmission rod is fixedly connected to the fourth bevel gear.

[0012] According to the aforementioned clay sculpting equipment, the first bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear, the third bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear located near the first and third transmission rods, and the fourth bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear located near the second transmission rod.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by setting up a turntable adjustment structure, the angle of the turntable can be changed when depicting details in clay sculpture, thus improving the ease of operation.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0016] Figure 1 This is an external perspective view of a clay sculpture making device according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front internal view of a clay sculpture making device according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the turntable adjustment mechanism of a clay sculpture making equipment according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the lifting mechanism of a clay sculpture making equipment according to this utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Base frame; 2. Lifting mechanism; 201. Second motor; 202. First transmission rod; 203. First bevel gear; 204. Second bevel gear; 205. Second transmission rod; 206. Third bevel gear; 207. Third transmission rod; 208. Fourth bevel gear; 209. Threaded rod; 3. Moving block; 4. Support box; 5. Turntable adjustment mechanism; 501. Fixed column; 502. Worm gear; 503. Worm; 504. Handle; 6. First fixed plate; 7. First annular groove; 8. Annular plate; 9. Workbench; 10. First motor; 11. Support plate; 12. Second annular groove; 13. Support leg; 14. Second fixed plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This utility model discloses a clay sculpture making device, which includes a base frame 1. A lifting mechanism 2 is provided inside the base frame 1. A moving block 3 is slidably connected to the upper end of the base frame 1. A support box 4 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the moving block 3. A turntable adjustment mechanism 5 is provided inside the support box 4. A first fixed plate 6 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support box 4. A first annular groove 7 is provided at the upper end of the first fixed plate 6. An annular plate 8 is slidably connected to the first annular groove 7. A worktable 9 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the annular plate 8. A first motor 10 is fixedly connected to the first fixed plate 6. The output end of the first motor 10 is fixedly connected to the worktable 9. A support plate 11 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first fixed plate 6. A second annular groove 12 is provided at the upper end of the support box 4. The support plate 11 and the second annular groove 12 are slidably connected. The cooperation between the support plate 11 and the second annular groove 12 shares the vertical load of the worktable 9, avoids tilting or wear caused by the fixed column 501 bearing the force alone, and extends the service life of the equipment. A support leg 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the base frame 1.

[0024] The turntable adjustment mechanism 5 includes a fixed column 501, a worm gear 502, a worm 503, and a handle 504. The upper end of the fixed column 501 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support plate 11, and the lower end of the fixed column 501 is rotatably connected to the support box 4. The worm gear 502 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed column 501, and the worm 503 is rotatably connected to the support box 4. One end of the worm 503 that passes through the support box 4 is fixedly connected to the handle 504, and the worm gear 502 meshes with the worm 503. The worm gear 502 and worm 503 transmission has a reverse self-locking characteristic (when the lead angle of the worm 503 is less than the friction angle, the worm gear 502 cannot drive the worm 503). After adjustment, no additional locking device is needed, and the angle of the worktable 9 is automatically fixed to avoid displacement caused by contact or vibration during the molding process.

[0025] The lifting mechanism 2 includes a second motor 201, a first transmission rod 202, a first bevel gear 203, a second bevel gear 204, a second transmission rod 205, a third bevel gear 206, a third transmission rod 207, a fourth bevel gear 208, and a threaded rod 209. The second motor 201 is fixedly connected to the base frame 1, and the output end of the second motor 201 is fixedly connected to the first transmission rod 202.

[0026] The threaded rod 209 is threadedly connected to the movable block 3, and the threaded rod 209 is rotatably connected to the base frame 1. The lower end of the threaded rod 209 is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear 204. The outer surfaces of the first transmission rod 202, the second transmission rod 205 and the third transmission rod 207 are rotatably connected to the second fixing plate 14, and the second fixing plate 14 is fixedly connected to the base frame 1.

[0027] The first transmission rod 202 is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear 203, the second transmission rod 205 is fixedly connected to the third bevel gear 206, the third transmission rod 207 is fixedly connected to the fourth bevel gear 208, the first bevel gear 203 meshes with the second bevel gear 204, the third bevel gear 206 meshes with the second bevel gear 204 which is close to the first transmission rod 202 and the third transmission rod 207, and the fourth bevel gear 208 meshes with the second bevel gear 204 which is close to the second transmission rod 205.

[0028] Working principle: During use, the clay sculpting raw material is placed on the workbench 9. Then, the second motor 201 outputs power to drive the first transmission rod 202 to rotate, which in turn drives the first bevel gear 203 to rotate, engaging the second bevel gear 204. This engages the third bevel gear 206, causing the second transmission rod 205 to rotate, which in turn drives the other end of the third bevel gear 206 to rotate, engaging the second bevel gear 204. This engages the fourth bevel gear 208, causing the third transmission rod 207 to rotate. This causes multiple threaded rods 209 to rotate synchronously, moving the moving block 3 up and down to adjust the equipment height. Then, the first motor 10 outputs power to drive... The workbench 9 rotates to shape the clay. After the general outline is shaped, the first motor 10 is stopped to refine the details. Then, the handle 504 is rotated to drive the worm gear 503 to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel 502 to rotate, which in turn drives the fixed column 501 to rotate, which in turn drives the support plate 11 to rotate, which in turn drives the first fixed plate 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the first motor 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the workbench 9 to rotate. The angle of the workbench 9 is adjusted. After the adjustment is completed, the self-locking characteristics of the worm gear 503 and the worm wheel 502 can prevent the workbench 9 from rotating due to external forces or vibrations, ensuring the stability of the turntable position during the shaping process, which is convenient for refining the details of the clay sculpture and improving the ease of operation.

[0029] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clay sculpting equipment, characterized in that, The system includes a base frame (1), a lifting mechanism (2) is provided inside the base frame (1), a moving block (3) is slidably connected to the upper end of the base frame (1), a support box (4) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the moving block (3), a turntable adjustment mechanism (5) is provided inside the support box (4), a first fixed plate (6) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support box (4), a first annular groove (7) is provided at the upper end of the first fixed plate (6), an annular plate (8) is slidably connected to the first annular groove (7), a worktable (9) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the annular plate (8), a first motor (10) is fixedly connected to the first fixed plate (6), the output end of the first motor (10) is fixedly connected to the worktable (9), a support plate (11) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first fixed plate (6), a second annular groove (12) is provided at the upper end of the support box (4), the support plate (11) is slidably connected to the second annular groove (12), and a support leg (13) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the base frame (1).

2. The clay sculpting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turntable adjustment mechanism (5) includes a fixed column (501), a worm gear (502), a worm (503), and a handle (504). The upper end of the fixed column (501) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support plate (11), and the lower end of the fixed column (501) is rotatably connected to the support box (4).

3. The clay sculpting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The worm wheel (502) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed column (501), the worm (503) is rotatably connected to the support box (4), one end of the worm (503) passing through the support box (4) is fixedly connected to the handle (504), and the worm wheel (502) meshes with the worm (503).

4. The clay sculpting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (2) includes a second motor (201), a first transmission rod (202), a first bevel gear (203), a second bevel gear (204), a second transmission rod (205), a third bevel gear (206), a third transmission rod (207), a fourth bevel gear (208), and a threaded rod (209). The second motor (201) is fixedly connected to the base frame (1), and the output end of the second motor (201) is fixedly connected to the first transmission rod (202).

5. The clay sculpting equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The threaded rod (209) is threadedly connected to the moving block (3), the threaded rod (209) is rotatably connected to the base frame (1), and the lower end of the threaded rod (209) is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear (204).

6. The clay sculpture making equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer surfaces of the first transmission rod (202), the second transmission rod (205) and the third transmission rod (207) are rotatably connected to a second fixing plate (14), and the second fixing plate (14) is fixedly connected to the base frame (1).

7. The clay sculpting equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two ends of the first transmission rod (202) are fixedly connected to the first bevel gear (203), the two ends of the second transmission rod (205) are fixedly connected to the third bevel gear (206), and the two ends of the third transmission rod (207) are fixedly connected to the fourth bevel gear (208).

8. The clay sculpting equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first bevel gear (203) meshes with the second bevel gear (204), the third bevel gear (206) meshes with the second bevel gear (204) near the first transmission rod (202) and the third transmission rod (207), and the fourth bevel gear (208) meshes with the second bevel gear (204) near the second transmission rod (205).