Transmission switching structure, feeding structure, returning structure, feeding and returning structure, and filament box
The transmission switching structure in 3D printing devices addresses the issue of excessive mechanisms by using a single driving member to control multiple filaments, reducing space and costs through a rotating switching assembly that engages transmission gears as needed.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2024/101622
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-02-05
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing 3D printing devices require multiple driving mechanisms for filament color or material changes, leading to increased space occupation and manufacturing costs due to the need for separate mechanisms for each color or material.
A transmission switching structure with a switching assembly and transmission assembly that allows a single driving member to control multiple transmission mechanisms, reducing the need for separate driving mechanisms by using a switching shaft to rotate switching members into specific positions to engage or disengage transmission gears with feeding or returning mechanisms.
Reduces space occupation and manufacturing costs by allowing a single driving member to control multiple filament operations, minimizing the number of required mechanisms and optimizing resource utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Transmission Switching Structure, Feeding Structure, Returning Structure, Feeding and Returning Structure, and Filament Box
[0001] Cross-Reference to Related Applications
[0002] This present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410162973.9, filed on Feb. 05, 2024, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Technical Field
[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of 3D printing, and in particular, to a transmission switching structure, a feeding structure, a returning structure, a feeding and returning structure, and a filament box.Background Art
[0004] Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a technology that builds a 3D model by depositing fused filaments layer by layer.
[0005] Most existing 3D printing devices can print in multiple colors or with multiple materials. When the color or material of a filament needs to be changed, one way is to manually change the filament and the other is to provide a corresponding number of driving mechanisms to respectively control the feeding of filaments of corresponding colors or materials. The excessive number of driving mechanisms results in problems such as large space occupation and increased manufacturing costs.
[0006] Moreover, filaments used in existing 3D printing devices are generally wound on a tray. When the existing 3D printing devices complete a printing task, a returning mechanism will start to return excessive filaments and wind them onto the tray. Therefore, it is generally necessary to provide a corresponding number of driving mechanisms to respectively control the return of filaments of corresponding colors or materials. Similarly, the excessive number of driving mechanisms also results in problems such as large space occupation and increased manufacturing costs.Summary of Invention
[0007] The present application provides a transmission switching structure that does not need a corresponding number of driving mechanisms, thus solving the problems of large space occupation and increased manufacturing costs.
[0008] The present application provides a transmission switching mechanism, including:
[0009] a transmission assembly, including one or more first driving member, a transmission shaft, and a plurality of transmission mechanisms spaced apart along a first axis, the first driving member is connected to the transmission shaft, and the transmission mechanisms include one or more first transmission gear swingably connected to the transmission shaft; and
[0010] a switching assembly, including a second driving member, a switching shaft, and a plurality of switching members fixed at intervals along a second axis, the second driving member is connected to the switching shaft, the switching members are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms, and the switching shaft is capable of rotating about the second axis by a preset angle to cause one of the switching members to be in a first state,
[0011] where the switching member in the first state is configured to restrict the first transmission gear of the corresponding transmission mechanism to a first position and the first transmission gear restricted to the first position is configured to transmit a driving force from the first driving member to a mechanism connected thereto.
[0012] As a further improvement of the present application, the transmission mechanisms further include one or more swing member and one or more second transmission gear, the swing member is swingably connected to the transmission shaft, and the first transmission gear is connected rotatably about an axis thereof to the swing member;
[0013] the switching member in the first state is configured to restrict the swing member of the corresponding transmission mechanism to a second position; and
[0014] the swing member restricted to the second position is configured to restrict the first transmission gear to the first position and the second transmission gear is coaxially fixed to the transmission shaft and directly or indirectly engaged with the first transmission gear to transmit the driving force from the first driving member to the first transmission gear.
[0015] As a further improvement of the present application, the switching member has a limiting portion formed along a circumferential direction of the switching member, and the limiting portions of all of the switching members are distributed in a staggered manner along the circumferential direction of the switching shaft; and
[0016] the limiting portion of the switching member in the first state abuts against the swing member of the corresponding transmission mechanism to restrict the corresponding swing member to the second position and the limiting portions of the remaining switching members are staggered from the swing members of the corresponding transmission mechanisms to cause the corresponding swing members to be at a third position.
[0017] As a further improvement of the present application, the switching shaft is configured as a polygonal shaft and has multiple sides, the limiting portion of each of the switching members is arranged corresponding to a different side of the switching shaft, and a polygonal hole matched with the switching shaft is formed in the middle of each of the switching members.
[0018] As a further improvement of the present application, a cam body is formed on a side of the switching member and a convex end of the cam body is configured as the limiting portion; and
[0019] the limiting portion of the switching member in the first state is further configured to push the swing member of the corresponding transmission mechanism to swing from the third position to the second position.
[0020] As a further improvement of the present application, the transmission mechanisms further include an elastic abutting member sleeved on the transmission shaft; and
[0021] the elastic abutting member is configured to abut the swing member against a side of the second transmission gear so that the swing member corresponding to the switching member in the first state can swing from the third position to the second position along with the second transmission gear.
[0022] As a further improvement of the present application, the switching member is configured as a cam, a circumference of the switching member is configured as a first limiting face, and the limiting portion is configured as an engaging tooth arranged on the first limiting face;
[0023] a cambered limiting face is provided on a circumference of the swing member, a first limiting groove is formed on the cambered limiting face of the swing member, and the swing member has an engaging portion jointly restricted by the first limiting groove, the cambered limiting face, and the surface of the swing member;
[0024] the swing member is configured such that when the first limiting face abuts against the cambered limiting face, the swing member is restricted to the third position; and when the limiting portion is aligned with the first limiting groove, the swing member can swing to the second position along with the second transmission gear; and
[0025] the engaging portion of the swing member at the second position is engaged with the limiting portion.
[0026] As a further improvement of the present application, the transmission mechanisms further include a third transmission gear engaged with the first transmission gear and the second transmission gear respectively.
[0027] The present application provides a feeding structure, including:
[0028] any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures; and
[0029] a feeding assembly, including feeding mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms.
[0030] The present application provides a returning structure, including:
[0031] any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures; and
[0032] a returning assembly, including returning mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms.
[0033] As a further improvement of the present application, the returning mechanisms include:
[0034] a returning shaft;
[0035] one or more returning gear, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear; and
[0036] one or more transmission member, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to drive a tray to rotate for returning filaments.
[0037] The present application provides a feeding and returning structure, including:
[0038] a first transmission switching structure, configured as any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures;
[0039] a feeding assembly, including feeding mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with transmission mechanisms of the first transmission switching structure;
[0040] a second transmission switching structure, configured as any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures; and
[0041] a returning assembly, including returning mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with transmission mechanisms of the second transmission switching structure.
[0042] As a further improvement of the present application, the returning mechanisms include:
[0043] a returning shaft;
[0044] one or more returning gear, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear; and
[0045] one or more transmission member, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to drive a tray to rotate for returning filaments.
[0046] The present application provides a filament box, including: any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures; or any one of the above-mentioned feeding structures; or any one of the above-mentioned returning structures; or any one of the above-mentioned feeding and returning structures.
[0047] For the transmission switching structure, the feeding structure, the returning structure, the feeding and returning structure, and the filament box provided by embodiments of the present application, the switching shaft is capable of rotating about the second axis by a preset angle to cause one of the switching members to be in a first state, the switching member in the first state can restrict the first transmission gear of the corresponding transmission mechanism to a first position, and the first transmission gear restricted to the first position can transmit a driving force of the first driving member to a mechanism connected thereto. When a specified filament needs to be fed or returned, the first transmission gear of the transmission mechanism corresponding to the feeding mechanism or the returning mechanism for the filament is restricted to the first position by rotating the switching shaft; and when the transmission shaft rotates, the first transmission gear restricted to the first position can transmit a driving force of the first driving member to the feeding mechanism or the returning mechanism connected to the first transmission gear to achieve the feeding or returning of the specified filament. Compared to the prior art, the present application does not need to provide a corresponding number of driving mechanisms for the feeding mechanism or the returning mechanism, thus solving the problems of large space occupation and increased manufacturing costs.Brief Description of Drawings
[0048] FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a transmission switching structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0049] FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of the transmission switching structure shown in FIG. 1;
[0050] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the transmission switching structure shown in FIG. 1;
[0051] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the transmission switching structure shown in FIG. 1;
[0052] FIG. 5 is an A-A sectional view of FIG. 4;
[0053] FIG. 6 is a B-B sectional view of FIG. 4;
[0054] FIG. 7 is a C-C sectional view of FIG. 4;
[0055] FIG. 8 is a D-D sectional view of FIG. 4;
[0056] FIG. 9 is a three-dimensional diagram of a feeding and returning structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0057] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a partial structure E shown in FIG. 9;
[0058] FIG. 11 is a three-dimensional diagram of the feeding and returning structure shown in FIG. 9;
[0059] FIG. 12 is a rear view of the feeding and returning structure shown in FIG. 9;
[0060] FIG. 13 is an F-F sectional view of FIG. 12;
[0061] FIG. 14 is a G-G sectional view of FIG. 12;
[0062] FIG. 15 is an H-H sectional view of FIG. 12;
[0063] FIG. 16 is an I-I sectional view of FIG. 12;
[0064] FIG. 17 is a J-J sectional view of FIG. 12;
[0065] FIG. 18 is a three-dimensional diagram of a filament box according to an embodiment of the present application; and
[0066] FIG. 19 is a top view of the filament box shown in FIG. 18.
[0067] Reference signs: 1 -transmission assembly (101 -transmission shaft, 102 -transmission mechanism (1021 -first transmission gear, 1022 -swing member (10221 -second limiting face, 10222 -limiting protrusion, 10223 -cambered limiting face, 10224 -first limiting groove, 10225 -engaging portion, 10226 -guard portion, 10227 -second limiting groove (102271 -first cambered segment, 102272 -second cambered segment) ) , 1023 -second transmission gear, 1024 -elastic abutting member, 1025 -third transmission gear) , 103 -first driving member (1031 -driving gear) , 104 -fourth transmission gear) , 2-switching assembly (201 -switching shaft (2011 -side) , 202 -switching member (202a -switching member, 202b -switching member, 202c -switching member, 202d -switching member, 2021 -limiting portion, 2022 -polygonal hole, 2023 -cam body, 2024 -first limiting face, 2025 -limiting flange, 2026 -third limiting face, 203 -second driving member, 204 -sleeve member) , 3 -filament, 4 -feeding assembly (401 -feeding mechanism (4011 -feeding gear) ) , 5 -returning assembly (501 -returning mechanism (5011 -returning shaft, 5012 -returning gear, 5013 -transmission member) ) , 6 -tray.Description of Embodiments
[0068] To facilitate understanding, the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings show the exemplary embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to facilitate a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of the present application.
[0069] It should be noted that, when an element is described to be "fixed to" another element, it may be directly positioned on another element or there may be a centered element. When an element is described to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to another element or there may additionally be a centered element.
[0070] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present application. The terms used in the specification of the present application are only intended for describing specific embodiments rather than limit the present application.
[0071] Referring to FIGs. 1-18, a transmission switching structure according to an embodiment of the present application includes a transmission assembly 1 and a switching assembly 2. The transmission assembly 1 includes one or more first driving member 103, a transmission shaft 101, and a plurality of transmission mechanisms 102. All of the transmission mechanisms 102 are spaced apart along a first axis. The first driving member 103 is connected to the transmission shaft 101. Each of the transmission mechanisms 102 includes one or more first transmission gear 1021 and the first transmission gear 1021 of each of the transmission mechanisms 102 is swingably connected to the transmission shaft 101. The switching assembly 2 includes a second driving member 203, a switching shaft 201, and a plurality of switching members 202. The second driving member 203 is connected to the switching shaft 201. All of the switching members 202 are fixed at intervals along a second axis on the switching shaft 201 and arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms 102. The switching shaft 201 is capable of rotating about the second axis by a preset angle to cause one of the switching members 202 to be in a first state and the switching member 202 in the first state is configured to restrict the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to a first position. The first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the first position is configured to transmit a driving force of the first driving member 103 to a mechanism connected to the first transmission gear 1021.
[0072] As an example, the first axis can be the axis of the transmission shaft 101.
[0073] As an example, the second axis can be the axis of the switching shaft 201.
[0074] The switching members 202 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms 102, which means that the switching members 202 are connected in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms 102, as shown in FIG. 1.
[0075] Optionally, the above-mentioned mechanism connected to the first transmission gear 1021 can be a feeding mechanism 401. Alternatively, the above-mentioned mechanism connected to the first transmission gear 1021 can also be a returning mechanism 501.
[0076] The above-mentioned first transmission gear 1021 can be restricted to the first position and a fourth position. The first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the first position can be drivingly connected to the feeding mechanism 401 or the returning mechanism 501, thereby transmitting the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the feeding mechanism 401 or the returning mechanism 501 connected to the first transmission gear 1021. The first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the fourth position is not drivingly connected to the feeding mechanism 401 and the returning mechanism 501, and cannot transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the feeding mechanism 401 and the feeding mechanism 501.
[0077] The above-mentioned switching member 202 has a first state and a second state. The switching member 202 in the first state can restrict the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to the first position. The switching member 202 in the second state can restrict the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to the fourth position.
[0078] As an example, referring to FIG. 10, the feeding mechanism 401 can include a feeding gear 4011 arranged coaxially with an extrusion gear (not shown) . When the feeding gear 4011 rotates, the extrusion gear can rotate along with the feeding gear 4011 and the rotating extrusion gear exerts a downward force of friction on a filament 3, thereby extruding the filament downward. The first transmission gear 1021 at the first position can be engaged with the feeding gear 4011 so that the driving force of the first driving member 103 is transmitted to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401, thereby extruding the filament 3 downward. The first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the fourth position is not engaged with the feeding gear 4011 so that the driving force of the first driving member 103 cannot be transmitted to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401. Referring to FIGs. 9-14, all of the first transmission gears 1021 corresponding to the feeding mechanism 401 shown in FIGs. 9-14 are at the fourth position.
[0079] As an example, the returning mechanism 501 can include a returning gear 5012. Referring to FIG. 13, the first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the first position can be engaged with the returning gear 5012 so that the driving force of the first driving member 103 is transmitted to the corresponding returning mechanism 501. The first transmission gear 1021 at the fourth position is not engaged with the returning gear 5012 so that the driving force of the first driving member 103 cannot be transmitted to the corresponding returning mechanism 501, as shown in FIG. 16.
[0080] For the transmission switching structure provided by the embodiment of the present application, the switching shaft 201 is capable of rotating about the second axis by a preset angle to cause one of the switching members 202 to be in a first state, the switching member 202 in the first state can restrict the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to a first position, and the first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the first position can transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501, thereby feeding or returning the corresponding filament 3. Referring to FIG. 9, only one of the first transmission gears 1021 is restricted to the first position and can be engaged with the corresponding returning gear 5012. The remaining first transmission gears 1021 are restricted to the fourth position and not engaged with the corresponding returning gears 5012. All of the transmission mechanisms 102 are arranged on the same transmission shaft 101 and can be driven to work separately via one transmission shaft 101, which reduces space occupation and manufacturing costs.
[0081] As an example, when the specified filament 3 needs to be fed, the first transmission gear 1021 of the transmission mechanism 102 corresponding to the feeding mechanism 401 for the filament 3 is restricted to the first position by rotating the switching shaft 201, and when the transmission shaft 101 rotates, the first transmission gear 1021 can transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 to achieve the feeding of the specified filament 3 so that it does not need to provide a corresponding number of driving mechanisms for the feeding mechanism 401, thus reducing space occupation and manufacturing costs. Similarly, when the specified filament 3 needs to be returned, the first transmission gear 1021 of the transmission mechanism 102 corresponding to the returning mechanism 501 for the filament 3 is restricted to the first position by rotating the switching shaft 201, and when the transmission shaft 101 rotates, the first transmission gear 1021 can transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding returning mechanism 501 to achieve the returning of the specified filament 3 so that it does not need to provide a corresponding number of driving mechanisms for the returning mechanism 501, thus reducing space occupation and manufacturing costs.
[0082] Referring to FIGs. 1-3, the above-mentioned transmission mechanisms 102 can further include one or more swing member 1022 and one or more second transmission gear 1023.
[0083] The above-mentioned swing member 1022 is connected to the transmission shaft 101 and can also swing about the first axis on the transmission shaft 101. The first transmission gear 1021 is connected to the swing member 1022 and can also rotate about an axis thereof on the swing member 1022. The above-mentioned switching member 202 in the first state can be configured to restrict the swing member 1022 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to the second position. Referring to FIGs. 13-15, the swing member 1022 of the transmission mechanism 102 arranged corresponding to the returning mechanism 501 is shown therein, and the swing member 1022 restricted to the second position can be configured to restrict the first transmission gear 1021 to the first position.
[0084] The above-mentioned second transmission gear 1023 is fixed to and arranged coaxially with the transmission shaft 101. The second transmission gear 1023 is directly or indirectly engaged with the first transmission gear 1021 and configured to transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the first transmission gear 1021.
[0085] Referring to FIG. 13, the transmission mechanism 102 arranged corresponding to the returning mechanism 501 is shown therein, and when the transmission shaft 101 rotates, the driving force of the first driving member 103 is transmitted via the transmission shaft 101, the second transmission gear 1023, and the first transmission gear 1021 in sequence to the corresponding returning gear 5012 of the returning mechanism 501, thereby driving the returning mechanism 501 to work for returning filaments, which can effectively reduce the configuration of the driving mechanism and thus reduce space occupation and manufacturing costs.
[0086] Since the above-mentioned second transmission gear 1023 is fixed to the transmission shaft 101 and can only rotate along with the transmission shaft 101 rather than swing to move up and down, the second transmission gear 1023 cannot be directly engaged with the feeding mechanism 401 or the returning mechanism 501 and a swingable first transmission gear 1021 needs to be provided to transmit the power of the second transmission gear 1023 to the feeding mechanism 401 or the returning mechanism 501.
[0087] Optionally, referring to FIG. 1, the first transmission gear 1021 can be directly engaged with the second transmission gear 1023. Referring to FIG. 13, the first transmission gear 1021 can also be engaged with the second transmission gear 1023 via a third transmission gear 1025. The number of the third transmission gears 1025 can be one or multiple, the multiple third transmission gears 1025 are engaged step by step to transmit the power of the second transmission gear 1023 to the first transmission gear 1021, and the number of the third transmission gears 1025 can be set as needed and is not limited herein.
[0088] Optionally, referring to FIGs. 1-3, 6, 8, 11, and 15, to improve the structural stability and enable a more reliable cooperative relationship between the swing member 1022 and the switching member 202, the swing member 1022 is further provided with two guard portions 10226 arranged parallel and symmetrically, and the switching member 202 is restricted between the two guard portions 10226 of the corresponding swing member 1022, which can effectively prevent the switching member 202 from being accidentally detached from the swing member 1022.
[0089] The above-mentioned switching member 202 can have a limiting portion 2021. Referring to FIGs. 1, 2, and 11, the limiting portion 2021 is formed along a circumferential direction of the switching member 202. Referring to FIG. 1, in order to have at most one switching member 202 in the first state at the same time, that is to say, only one swing member 1022 at the second position and only one first transmission gear 1021 at the first position at the same time, the limiting portions 2021 of all the switching members 202 are distributed in a staggered manner along the circumferential direction of the switching shaft 201.
[0090] In addition to being restricted to the second position, the swing member 1022 can also be restricted to a third position. The swing member 1022 shown in FIG. 13 is restricted to the second position and the swing member 1022 shown in FIG. 16 is restricted to the third position. Referring to FIG. 10, the first transmission gear 1021 of one transmission mechanism 102 shown in FIG. 10 is engaged with the returning gear 5012, the first transmission gear 1021 of the other transmission mechanism 102 is not engaged with the returning gear 5012, and the first transmission gears 1021 of both transmission mechanisms 102 shown in FIG. 10 are not engaged with the feeding gear 4011. The first transmission gear 1021 of the transmission mechanism 102 engaged with the returning gear 5012 is at the first position and the swing member 1022 is at the second position. The first transmission gear 1021 of the transmission mechanism 102 not engaged with the returning gear 5012 is at the fourth position and the swing member 1022 is at the third position. The first transmission gears 1021 of both transmission mechanisms 102 not engaged with the feeding gear 4011 are at the fourth position and the swing member 1022 is at the third position.
[0091] Referring to FIG. 13, when the swing member 1022 is at the second position, the first transmission gear 1021 on the swing member 1022 is at the first position.
[0092] The above-mentioned first transmission gear 1021 at the first position is drivingly connected to the corresponding feeding gear 4011 or the corresponding returning gear 5012 and can transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding gear 4011 or the corresponding returning gear 5012.
[0093] Referring to FIG. 16, when the swing member 1022 is at the third position, the first transmission gear 1021 on the swing member 1022 is at the fourth position.
[0094] The above-mentioned first transmission gear 1021 at the fourth position is not connected to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501 and cannot transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501.
[0095] Referring to FIG. 15, the above-mentioned limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 in the first state abuts against the swing member 1022 to restrict the corresponding swing member 1022 to the second position, thereby restricting the corresponding first transmission gear 1021 to the first position.
[0096] The above-mentioned limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 in the second state is staggered from the swing member 1022, that is to say, the limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 in the second state does not abut against the swing member 1022. Moreover, referring to FIG. 17, other parts of the switching member 202 in the second state abut against the swing member 1022 to restrict the corresponding swing member 1022 to the third position, thereby restricting the corresponding first transmission gear 1021 to the fourth position.
[0097] In this way, it can be effectively ensured that at most one first transmission gear 1021 is at the first position at the same time, that is to say, at most one first transmission gear 1021 can transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501 at the same time.
[0098] If at least two filaments 3 are expected to be fed or returned at the same time, the limiting portions 2021 of the switching members 202 corresponding to the at least two filaments 3 can be arranged in the same direction so that the switching members 202 corresponding to the at least two filaments 3 can be in the first state at the same time.
[0099] Optionally, referring to FIG. 1, in order to quickly define the arrangement direction of the limiting portion 2021 and achieve fast and accurate installation, the switching shaft 201 is configured as a polygonal shaft and has multiple sides 2011. If at most one switching member 202 is expected to be in the first state at the same time, the limiting portion 2021 of each switching member 202 can be arranged corresponding to a different side 2011 of the switching shaft 201, which is more intuitive and easier to install. In order to facilitate the fast and accurate installation of the switching member 202 on the switching shaft 201, a polygonal hole 2022 is formed in the middle of each switching member 202 to be matched with the switching shaft 201, which not only improves the installation speed but also enhances the installation accuracy.
[0100] As an example, in order to facilitate the installation and removal of the switching member 202 and the replacement of the worn switching member 202, the switching member 202 can be fixed to the switching shaft 201 through a threaded member. For example, the threaded member can be a screw, or a bolt or nut matched with each other. The threaded member is an existing structure in the prior art and thus not elaborated herein.
[0101] The number of sides 2011 of the switching shaft 201 can be equal to the number of the switching members 202. The number of sides 2011 of the switching shaft 201 can also be unequal to the number of the switching members 202. If at most one switching member 202 is expected to be in the first state at the same time, the number of sides 2011 of the switching shaft 201 can be greater than or equal to the number of the switching members 202 and the limiting portion 2021 of each switching member 202 is arranged corresponding to a different side 2011 of the switching shaft 201. When the number of sides 2011 of the switching shaft 201 is equal to the number of the switching members 202 and both are N (N≥3) , the preset angle can be a multiple of 360° / N, that is to say, once the switching shaft 201 rotates 360° / N, there is exactly one switching member 202 in the first state, i.e., one swing member 1022 at the second position and one first transmission gear 1021 at the first position.
[0102] Referring to FIG. 1, in one example, the switching shaft 201 is a hexagonal shaft, the switching shaft 201 has six sides, and four switching members 202 are provided. In order to have only one switching member 202 in the first state at the same time, the limiting portion 2021 of each switching member 202 is arranged corresponding to a different side 2011 of the switching shaft 201.
[0103] As an example, referring to FIGs. 1 and 2, along the X direction, the switching members 202 are respectively the switching member 202a, the switching member 202b, the switching member 202c, and the switching member 202d.
[0104] At the current position, the switching member 202c is in the first state, the first transmission gear 1021 of the transmission mechanism 102 corresponding to the switching member 202c is engaged with the returning gear 5012 (not shown) of the corresponding returning mechanism 501, the switching member 202a, the switching member 202b, and the switching member 202d are all in the second state and are not connected to the returning gears 5012 of the corresponding returning mechanisms 501. If the current position of the switching shaft 201 is regarded as the initial position, then:
[0105] when the switching shaft 201 rotates 60° about the Y direction, the switching member 202b rotates to the first state so that the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 is engaged with the returning gear 5012 of the returning mechanism 501, thereby causing the corresponding filament 3 to be returned;
[0106] when the switching shaft 201 rotates 120° about the Y direction, the switching member 202a rotates to the first state so that the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 is engaged with the returning gear 5012 (not shown in figures) of the returning mechanism 501, thereby causing the corresponding filament 3 to be returned; and
[0107] when the switching shaft 201 rotates 300° about the Y direction, the switching member 202d rotates to the first state so that the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 is engaged with the returning gear 5012 (not shown in figures) of the returning mechanism 501, thereby causing the corresponding filament 3 to be returned.
[0108] In the above example, if only one switching member 202 is expected to be in the first state at the same time, the switching shaft 201 can also be a quadrilateral shaft, a pentagonal shaft, or a heptagonal shaft, as long as the number of sides 2011 of the switching shaft 201 is equal to or greater than the number of the switching members 202 and the limiting portion 2021 of each switching member 202 is arranged corresponding to a different side 2011 of the switching shaft 201.
[0109] In some embodiments, referring to FIGs. 1-8, the switching member 202 in the first state can not only restrict the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to the first position but also, before restricting the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to the first position, cause the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 to swing from the fourth position to the first position.
[0110] Optionally, referring to FIGs. 1-8, a cam body 2023 is formed on a side of the switching member 202 and a convex end of the cam body 2023 is configured as the limiting portion 2021. The limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 in the first state is further configured to push the swing member 1022 to swing from the third position to the second position, that is to say, the limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 in the first state is further configured to push the first transmission gear 1021 to swing from the fourth position to the first position.
[0111] For example, at most one switching member 202 is in the first state at the same time.
[0112] When the switching shaft 201 rotates at a preset angle, the cam body 2023 of one of the switching members 202 rotates until the convex end of the cam body 2023 contacts the swing member 1022 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102, and then the cam body 2023 pushes the swing member 1022 to rotate about the transmission shaft 101, and next the cam body 2023 continues to rotate with the switching shaft 201 until the convex end of the cam body 2023, namely the limiting portion 2021, abuts against the swing member 1022, the swing member 1022 is at the second position, that is to say, the first transmission gear 1021 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 102 is at the first position, as shown in FIGs. 5 and 6.At this time, the switching shaft 201 has just rotated the preset angle and stopped rotation so that the limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 in the first state abuts against the swing member 1022 to restrict the first transmission gear 1021 to the first position, and the first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the first position is drivingly connected to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501. When the transmission shaft 101 rotates, the first transmission gear 1021 restricted to the first position can transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501.
[0113] When one of the switching members 202 is in the first state, the remaining switching members 202 are in the second state and the first transmission gears 1021 of the transmission mechanisms 102 corresponding to the switching members 202 in the second state are at the fourth position, that is to say, the first transmission gears 1021 of the transmission mechanisms 102 corresponding to the switching members 202 in the second state cannot transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501.
[0114] Furthermore, in order to make the force on the swing member 1022 more uniform so that the swing member 1022 can swing more stably, the cam body 2023 is formed on both sides of the switching member 202 and the two cam bodies 2023 on both sides of the switching member 202 are symmetrically arranged, as shown in FIGs. 1 and 2. The swing member 1022 is provided with second limiting face 10221 arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the two cam bodies 2023. The swing member 1022 is further provided with a limiting protrusion 10222 that is jointly restricted by the second limiting faces 10221 and the surface of the swing member 1022.
[0115] Referring to FIG. 5, when the swing member 1022 is at the second position, the second limiting faces 10221 of the swing member 1022 abut against the limiting portions 2021 of the cam bodies 2023. Referring to FIG. 7, when the swing member 1022 is at the third position, the second limiting faces 10221 of the swing member 1022 are staggered from the limiting portions 2021 of the cam bodies 2023 and the limiting protrusions 10222 of the swing member 1022 are in contact with the cam bodies 2023.
[0116] Referring to FIGs. 3 and 5, if the swing member 1022 has guard portions 10226, the end faces of the guard portions 10226 can be configured as the second limiting faces 10221.
[0117] Optionally, in order to allow the first transmission gear 1021 at the first position to be more securely connected to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501, the swing member 1022 has a second limiting groove 10227 formed between the two guard portions 10226 and a protruding limiting flange 2025 is formed on the circumference of the switching member 202. Referring to FIG. 5, when the limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 abuts against the second limiting face 10221, the end face of the limiting flange 2025 also abuts against the inner side of the second limiting groove 10227 so that, referring to FIG. 6, the switching member 202 can more effectively abut against the swing member 1022 and the first transmission gear 1021 at the first position can be more effectively engaged with the returning gear 5012 of the corresponding returning mechanism 501 or with the feeding gear 4011 of the corresponding feeding mechanism 401.
[0118] Optionally, the second limiting groove 10227 has a first cambered segment 102271 and a second cambered segment 102272 that are integrated together. Referring to FIG. 5, when the limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 abuts against the second limiting face 10221, the end face of the limiting flange 2025 also abuts against the first cambered segment 102271 in the second limiting groove 10227, as shown in FIG. 6. The circumference of the switching member 202 can be configured as a third limiting face 2026 and when the switching member 202 is in the second state, the third limiting face 2026 of the switching member 202 can also abut against the second cambered segment 102272 in the second limiting groove 10227 of the swing member 1022 to further restrict the swing member 1022 and prevent the swing member 1022 from sagging due to gravity and other factors.
[0119] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGs. 9-17, the above-mentioned transmission mechanism 102 can further include an elastic abutting member 1024. The elastic abutting member 1024 is sleeved on the transmission shaft 101 and abuts against one side of the swing member 1022 so that the other side of the swing member 1022 abuts against a side of the second transmission gear 1023, as shown in FIGs. 11 and 12. Under the pressure exerted by the elastic abutting member 1024, the side of the swing member 1022 abuts against the side of the second transmission gear 1023, and when the second transmission gear 1023 rotates with the transmission shaft 101, the swing member 1022 corresponding to the switching member 202 in the first state can rotate along with the second transmission gear 1023 to swing from the third position to the second position.
[0120] As an example, the elastic resisting member 1024 can be a spring, or an elastic plastic member, or any other structure that can produce elastic deformation.
[0121] Optionally, in order to restrict the swing member 1022 corresponding to the switching member 202 in the second state to the third position, the above-mentioned switching member 202 can be configured as a cam. Referring to FIG. 11, the circumference of the switching member 202 is configured as a first limiting face 2024 and the first limiting face 2024 can be configured to restrict the swing member 1022 to the third position, as shown in FIG. 17. The limiting portion 2021 is configured as an engaging tooth arranged on the first limiting face 2024
[0122] A cambered limiting face 10223 is provided on the circumference of the swing member 1022 and a first limiting groove 10224 is formed on the cambered limiting face 10223 of the swing member 1022. Furthermore, the swing member 1022 has an engaging portion 10225. The engaging portion 10225 is jointly restricted by the first limiting groove 10224, the cambered limiting face 10223, and the surface of the swing member 1022.
[0123] Referring to FIG. 17, when the first limiting face 2024 abuts against the cambered limiting face 10223, due to the restriction of the switching member 202, the swing member 1022 cannot rotate about the transmission shaft 101 along with the second transmission gear 1023. At this time, the swing member 1022 is restricted to the third position.
[0124] When the limiting portion 2021 is aligned with the first limiting groove 10224, that is to say, when the first limiting face 2024 is staggered from the cambered limiting face 10223, the restriction on the swing member 1022 is released and the swing member 1022 can swing with the second transmission gear 1023 to the second position.
[0125] When the swing member 1022 swings to the second position, referring to FIG. 15, the engaging portion 10225 of the swing member 1022 at the second position is just engaged with the limiting portion 2021 to restrict the swing member 1022 from continuing to rotate with the second transmission gear 1023. The first transmission gear 1021 on the swing member 1022 at the second position is just drivingly connected with the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501 to realize the feeding or returning of the corresponding filament 3.
[0126] For example, referring to FIG. 15, the swing member 1022 in FIG. 15 has been already at the second position and the process of rotating the swing member 1022 to the second position is taken as an example.
[0127] When the switching shaft 201 rotates about the Z1 direction by a preset angle, the first limiting face 2024 of the switching member 202 gradually rotates to be staggered from the cambered limiting face 10223 of the swing member 1022. When the switching shaft 201 rotates about the Z1 direction by a preset angle, that is, when the switching member 202 rotates to the position shown in FIG. 15, the limiting portion 2021 of the switching member 202 is aligned with the first limiting groove 10224. At this time, the switching member 202 is in the first state. When the first driving member 103 works to drive the transmission shaft 101 to rotate about the Z2 direction, the second transmission gear 1023 rotates about the Z2 direction along with the transmission shaft 101. The elastic abutting member 1024 abuts the swing member 1022 against the side of the first transmission gear 1023 and the second transmission gear 1023 rotating about the Z2 direction exerts a force of friction about the Z2 direction on the swing member 1022. Under the force of friction about the Z2 direction, the swing member 1022 rotates along with the second transmission gear 1023 until the engaging portion 10225 of the swing member 1022 is engaged with the limiting portion 2021. Referring to the state shown in FIG. 15, at this time, the swing member 1022 is at the second position, which means that the first transmission gear 1021 is just drivingly connected to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501, as shown in FIG. 14. Since the engaging portion 10225 is engaged with the limiting portion 2021, the swing member 1022 cannot continue to rotate about the Z2 direction along with the second transmission gear 1023. Moreover, under the force of friction about the Z2 direction exerted by the second transmission gear 1023 rotating about the Z2 direction, the swing member 1022 cannot rotate back about the opposite direction of Z2 to the third position, thereby restricting the swing member 1022 to the second position so that the first transmission gear 1021 is restricted to the first position.
[0128] When one of the switching members 202 is in the first state, the remaining switching members 202 are in the second state. The first transmission gears 1021 of the transmission mechanisms 102 corresponding to the switching members 202 in the second state are all at the fourth position, that is to say, the first transmission gears 1021 of the transmission mechanisms 102 corresponding to the switching members 202 in the second state cannot transmit the driving force of the first driving member 103 to the corresponding feeding mechanism 401 or the corresponding returning mechanism 501.
[0129] Referring to FIG. 9, the above-mentioned first driving member 103 can be a motor.
[0130] Referring to FIG. 9, the output shaft of the above-mentioned first driving member 103 can fix a driving gear 1031. The driving gear 1031 is coaxially arranged with the output shaft of the first driving member 103. Accordingly, the transmission shaft 101 can further fix a fourth transmission gear 104, the fourth transmission gear 104 is coaxially arranged with the transmission shaft 101, and the fourth transmission gear 104 is engaged with the driving gear 1031. When the first driving member 103 is working, the driving gear 1031 fixed on the output shaft of the first driving member 103 transmits the driving force to the feeding mechanism 401 or the returning mechanism 501 via the fourth transmission gear 104, the transmission shaft 101, the second transmission gear 1023, and the first transmission gear 1021 in sequence.
[0131] Referring to FIG. 9, the above-mentioned switching assembly 2 drives the switching shaft 201 to rotate at different angles via the second driving member 203 so that the first transmission gears 1021 corresponding to the feeding mechanisms 401 or the returning mechanisms 501 for different filaments 3 rotate to the first position to be drivingly connected to the corresponding feeding mechanisms 401 or the corresponding returning mechanisms 501, thereby realizing switching of filaments 3 of different colors or materials.
[0132] Referring to FIG. 9, the above-mentioned second driving member 203 can be a motor.
[0133] Referring to FIG. 9, the output shaft of the above-mentioned second driving member 203 can be coaxially fixed with the switching shaft 201.
[0134] A feeding structure according to an embodiment of the present application includes any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures and a feeding assembly 4. The feeding assembly 4 includes feeding mechanisms 401 arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms 102.
[0135] Optionally, the feeding mechanism 401 can include a feeding gear 4011 coaxially fixed with an extrusion gear and can be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear 1021 of the transmission mechanism 102 via the feeding gear 4011. When the feeding gear 4011 rotates, the extrusion gear can rotate synchronously with the feeding gear 4011 to extrude the filament 3 to realize feeding.
[0136] A returning structure according to an embodiment of the present application includes any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures and a returning assembly 5. The returning assembly 5 includes returning mechanisms 501 arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms 102.
[0137] Optionally, the returning mechanism 501 can include a returning shaft 5011, a returning gear 5012, and a transmission member 5013. The returning gear 5012 is coaxially fixed to the returning shaft 5011 and configured to be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear 1021. The transmission member 5013 is coaxially fixed to the returning shaft 5011 and configured to drive a tray 6 to rotate so that excessive filaments 3 are re-wound around the tray 6. When the first transmission gear 1021 drives the returning gear 5012 to rotate, the returning gear 5012 drives the returning shaft 5011 and the transmission member 5013 to rotate in sequence, thereby driving the tray 6 to rotate.
[0138] Furthermore, in order to effectively drive the tray 6 to rotate, the transmission member 5013 can be a silicone sleeve fixed to the returning shaft 5011, thereby ensuring that the transmission member 5013 can exert a sufficient force of friction on the tray 6 to drive the tray 6 to rotate for returning filaments.
[0139] The transmission member 5013 can also be of other structures, as long as the transmission member 5013 can exert a sufficient force of friction on the tray 6 to drive the tray 6 to rotate for returning filaments.
[0140] Referring to FIG. 9, a feeding and returning structure according to an embodiment of the present application includes a first transmission switching structure, a feeding assembly 4, a second transmission switching structure, and a returning assembly 5. The first transmission switching structure can be any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures. The feeding assembly 4 includes feeding mechanisms 401 arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms 102 of the first transmission switching structure. The second transmission switching structure can be any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures. The returning assembly 5 includes returning mechanisms 501 arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms 102 of the second transmission switching structure.
[0141] Optionally, referring to FIG. 9, the feeding mechanism 401 can include a feeding gear 4011 coaxially fixed with an extrusion gear and can be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear 1021 of the transmission mechanism 102 via the feeding gear 4011. When the feeding gear 4011 rotates, the extrusion gear can rotate synchronously with the feeding gear 4011 to extrude the filament 3 to realize feeding.
[0142] Optionally, referring to FIG. 9, the returning mechanism 501 can include a returning shaft 5011, a returning gear 5012, and a transmission member 5013. The returning gear 5012 is coaxially fixed to the returning shaft 5011 and configured to be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear 1021. The transmission member 5013 is coaxially fixed to the returning shaft 5011 and configured to drive a tray 6 to rotate so that excessive filaments 3 are re-wound around the tray 6. When the first transmission gear 1021 drives the returning gear 5012 to rotate, the returning gear 5012 drives the returning shaft 5011 and the transmission member 5013 to rotate in sequence, thereby driving the tray 6 to rotate.
[0143] Furthermore, referring to FIGs. 18 and 19, in order to effectively drive the tray 6 to rotate, the transmission member 5013 can be a silicone sleeve fixed to the returning shaft 5011, thereby ensuring that the transmission member 5013 can exert a sufficient force of friction on the tray 6 to drive the tray 6 to rotate for returning filaments.
[0144] The transmission member 5013 can also be of other structures, as long as the transmission member 5013 can exert a sufficient force of friction on the tray 6 to drive the tray 6 to rotate for returning filaments.
[0145] Optionally, referring to FIG. 11, in order to reduce space occupation, the switching shaft 201 of the first transmission switching structure and the switching shaft 201 of the second transmission switching structure can be the same shaft. That is to say, the switching member 202 of the first transmission switching structure and the switching member 202 of the second transmission switching structure can be arranged on the same switching shaft 201 and driven by the same second driving member 203.
[0146] Furthermore, referring to FIG. 11, in order to facilitate installation, the switching member 202 of the first transmission switching structure and the switching member 202 of the second transmission switching structure corresponding to the same filament 3 can be fixed integrally. As an example, the two switching members 202 are fixed integrally via the sleeve member 204.
[0147] In other embodiments, the first transmission switching structure and the second transmission switching structure can also be provided separately without sharing a switching shaft 201 or a driving mechanism 203.
[0148] Referring to FIGs. 18 and 19, an embodiment of the present application provides a filament box, including: any one of the above-mentioned transmission switching structures; or any one of the above-mentioned feeding structures; or any one of the above-mentioned returning structures; or any one of the above-mentioned feeding and returning structures.
[0149] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. To simplify the description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combinations of these technical features, all possible combinations should be considered to fall within the scope of the specification.
[0150] The above embodiments only express the exemplary embodiments of the present application and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed but should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. It should be noted that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application and these modifications and improvements should all fall within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1.A transmission switching structure, characterized in that, the transmission switching structure comprising:a transmission assembly, comprising one or more first driving member, a transmission shaft, and a plurality of transmission mechanisms spaced apart along a first axis, wherein the first driving member is connected to the transmission shaft, and the transmission mechanisms comprise one or more first transmission gear swingably connected to the transmission shaft; anda switching assembly, comprising a second driving member, a switching shaft, and a plurality of switching members fixed at intervals along a second axis, wherein the second driving member is connected to the switching shaft, the switching members are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms, and the switching shaft is capable of rotating about the second axis by a preset angle to cause one of the switching members to be in a first state, wherein the switching member in the first state is configured to restrict the first transmission gear of the corresponding transmission mechanism to a first position and the first transmission gear restricted to the first position is configured to transmit a driving force from the first driving member to a mechanism connected thereto.2.The transmission switching structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the transmission mechanisms further comprise one or more swing member and one or more second transmission gear, the swing member is swingably connected to the transmission shaft, and the first transmission gear is connected rotatably about an axis thereof to the swing member;the switching member in the first state is configured to restrict the swing member of the corresponding transmission mechanism to a second position; andthe swing member restricted to the second position is configured to restrict the first transmission gear to the first position and the second transmission gear is coaxially fixed to the transmission shaft and directly or indirectly engaged with the first transmission gear to transmit the driving force from the first driving member to the first transmission gear.3.The transmission switching structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the switching member has a limiting portion formed along a circumferential direction of the switching member and the limiting portions of all of the switching members are distributed in a staggered manner along the circumferential direction of the switching shaft; andthe limiting portion of the switching member in the first state abuts against the swing member of the corresponding transmission mechanism to restrict the corresponding swing member to the second position, and the limiting portions of the remaining switching members are staggered from the swing members of the corresponding transmission mechanisms to cause the corresponding swing members to be at a third position.4.The transmission switching structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the switching shaft is configured as a polygonal shaft and has multiple sides, the limiting portion of each of the switching members is arranged corresponding to a different side of the switching shaft, and a polygonal hole matched with the switching shaft is formed in the middle of each of the switching members.5.The transmission switching structure according to claim 3, characterized in that a cam body is formed on a side of the switching member and a convex end of the cam body is configured as the limiting portion; andthe limiting portion of the switching member in the first state is further configured to push the swing member of the corresponding transmission mechanism to swing from the third position to the second position.6.The transmission switching structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the transmission mechanisms further comprise an elastic abutting member sleeved on the transmission shaft; andthe elastic abutting member is configured to abut the swing member against a side of the second transmission gear so that the swing member corresponding to the switching member in the first state can swing from the third position to the second position along with the second transmission gear.7.The transmission switching structure according to claim 6, characterized in that the switching member is configured as a cam, a circumference of the switching member is configured as a first limiting face, and the limiting portion is configured as an engaging tooth arranged on the first limiting face;a cambered limiting face is provided on a circumference of the swing member, a first limiting groove is formed on the cambered limiting face of the swing member, and the swing member has an engaging portion jointly restricted by the first limiting groove, the cambered limiting face, and the surface of the swing member;the swing member is configured such that when the first limiting face abuts against the cambered limiting face, the swing member is restricted to the third position; and when the limiting portion is aligned with the first limiting groove, the swing member can swing to the second position along with the second transmission gear; andthe engaging portion of the swing member at the second position is engaged with the limiting portion.8.The transmission switching structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the transmission mechanisms further comprise a third transmission gear engaged with the first transmission gear and the second transmission gear respectively.9.A feeding structure, comprising:the transmission switching structure according to any one of claims 1-8; anda feeding assembly, comprising feeding mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms.10.A returning structure, comprising:the transmission switching structure according to any one of claims 1-8; anda returning assembly, comprising returning mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the transmission mechanisms.11.The returning structure according to claim 10, characterized in that the returning mechanisms comprise:a returning shaft;a returning gear, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear; anda transmission member, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to drive a tray to rotate for returning filaments.12.A feeding and returning structure, comprising:a first transmission switching structure, configured as the transmission switching structure according to any one of claims 1-8;a feeding assembly, comprising feeding mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with transmission mechanisms of the first transmission switching structure;a second transmission switching structure, configured as the transmission switching structure according to any one of claims 1-8; anda returning assembly, comprising returning mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with transmission mechanisms of the second transmission switching structure.13.The feeding and returning structure according to claim 12, characterized in that the returning mechanisms comprise:a returning shaft;a returning gear, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to be drivingly connected to the first transmission gear; anda transmission member, coaxially fixed to the returning shaft and configured to drive a tray to rotate for returning filaments.14.A filament box, comprising: the transmission switching structure according to any one of claims 1-8; or the feeding structure according to claim 9; or the returning structure according to any one of claims 10-11;or the feeding and returning structure according to any one of claims 12-13.
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