KR20210017850A - Module changeable type multifunctional apparatus equipped witd triaxis control function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rotary type module changeable device with a triaxial control function, which can selectively replace and use a 3D printer module, a laser machine module, and a CNC stamping module. The device comprises: a module connecting portion to which one of the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC stamping module is changeably coupled; a bed portion on which an object to be processed by one of the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC stamping module is disposed; a control unit which has connection ports for electrically connecting the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC stamping module, and recognizes a module connected through the connection ports to perform triaxial control; and a triaxial driving unit including an X-axis driving unit, a Y-axis driving unit, and a Z-axis driving unit driven by three axes in accordance with the triaxial control of the control unit.

Description

Rotary module replacement device equipped with 3-axis control function {MODULE CHANGEABLE TYPE MULTIFUNCTIONAL APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITD TRIAXIS CONTROL FUNCTION}

The present invention relates to a rotary module replacement device equipped with a three-axis control function. More specifically, the present invention relates to a rotational module replacement device equipped with a three-axis control function that allows a user to selectively combine and use a 3D printer module, a laser machine module, and a CNC engraving machine module as needed.

In general, a 3D printer refers to a device that implements data of a three-dimensional model designed in advance as a three-dimensional object.

3D printer printing methods can be classified into FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), DLP (Digital Light Processing), SLA (Stereolithography Apparatus), SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), etc. .

One of these methods, the FDM method, refers to a method of implementing a real object by melting and laminating thermoplastic filaments. In general, in the FDM type 3D printer, the print head moves along the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions on the bed and is configured to output the object to be printed in three dimensions, and the print head follows the Z-axis guide means. You can move in any direction.

These 3D printers are basically manufactured to support three-axis driving of the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis.

On the other hand, in the case of laser machines and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) engraving machines used for engraving, marking, etc., a 3-axis driving means is provided, so 3D printers, laser machines, and CNC engraving machines use 3-axis driving means. They have a common need.

Accordingly, there is a need for a technology to improve user convenience by providing a device that can be used for a variety of purposes of a 3D printer, a laser machine, and a CNC engraving machine using this, but there is a problem that such a versatile device has not been provided until now.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0070919 (published date: June 21, 2016, name: portable 3D printer)

An object of the present invention is to provide a rotational module replacement device having a 3-axis control function that allows a user to selectively combine and use a 3D printer module, a laser machine module, and a CNC engraving machine module as needed.

The present invention for solving these technical problems is a rotary module replacement device equipped with a 3-axis control function that can be used by selectively replacing a 3D printer module, a laser machine module, and a CNC engraving machine module, the 3D printer module, the A laser machine module, a module connection portion to which one of the CNC engraving machine modules is interchangeably coupled, the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, a bed portion on which an object to be processed by one of the CNC engraving machine modules is disposed, the 3D Connection ports for electrically connecting the printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC engraving machine module are provided, and a control unit that recognizes and controls a module connected through the connection ports, and controls the three axes according to the three axis control of the control unit. It includes a 3-axis driving unit including an X-axis driving unit, a Y-axis driving unit, and a Z-axis driving unit that are driven by three axes.

In the rotary module replacement device with a three-axis control function according to the present invention, the module connection part is provided to be movable in the X-axis direction through the X-axis driving part, and the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC One of the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC engraving machine module and the X-axis through an X-axis carriage block to which one of the engraving machine modules is interchangeably coupled and a module fastening hole provided in the X-axis carriage block It characterized in that it comprises a module fastening means for fastening the carriage block.

The rotational module replacement device equipped with a 3-axis control function according to the present invention is coupled to a Z-axis block provided to be movable in the Z-axis direction through the Z-axis drive unit, and is primarily applied to the Z-axis block moving in the vertical direction. It characterized in that it comprises a top and bottom guide cap that provides excellent movement stability and a reinforcing guide cap that is coupled to the Z-axis block in close contact with the top and bottom guide caps and provides secondary movement stability to the Z-axis block. .

In the rotary module replacement apparatus with a three-axis control function according to the present invention, the reinforcing guide cap is coupled in a bolt-nut coupling method through holes provided in the Z-axis block.

In the rotary module replacement device provided with a three-axis control function according to the present invention, the bed portion is characterized in that the replaceable coupling to the frame.

According to the present invention, there is an effect of providing a rotary module replacement device having a three-axis control function that allows a user to selectively combine and use a 3D printer module, a laser machine module, and a CNC engraving machine module as needed.

1 is a diagram showing a rotary module replacement device with a three-axis control function according to an embodiment of the present invention as a functional block,
2 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary shape in which a 3D printer module is coupled in an embodiment of the present invention,
3 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary shape in which a laser machine module is coupled in an embodiment of the present invention,
4 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary shape in which a CNC engraving machine module is coupled in an embodiment of the present invention,
5 is a diagram showing an exemplary coupling shape of a 3D printer module through a module connection part in an embodiment of the present invention,
6 is a view showing an exemplary coupling shape of a laser machine module through a module connection part in an embodiment of the present invention,
7 is a view showing an exemplary coupling shape of the upper and lower guide cap and the reinforcing guide cap in an embodiment of the present invention,
8 and 9 are diagrams illustrating an exemplary replacement method of a bed portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention disclosed in the present specification are merely illustrative for the purpose of describing the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention, and the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention are It may be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

Since the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention can apply various changes and have various forms, embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in detail in the present specification. However, this is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention to specific disclosed forms, and includes all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms such as first or second may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. The terms are only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components, for example, without departing from the scope of the rights according to the concept of the present invention, the first component may be named as the second component and similarly the second component. The component may also be referred to as a first component.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it is directly connected to or may be connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in the middle. Other expressions describing the relationship between components, such as "between" and "directly between" or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to" should be interpreted as well.

Terms used in the present specification are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described herein, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms as defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this specification. Does not.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram showing a rotational module replacement device 1 equipped with a 3-axis control function according to an embodiment of the present invention as a functional block, and FIG. 2 is a 3D printer module according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2) is a diagram illustrating a combined shape, FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a combined shape of the laser machine module 3 in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. In one embodiment, a diagram illustrating a shape in which the CNC engraving machine module 4 is coupled.

1 to 4, an embodiment of the present invention is a 3-axis control function that can be used by selectively replacing a 3D printer module (2), a laser machine module (3), and a CNC engraving machine module (4). As the equipped rotary module replacement device 1, it includes a module connection part 10, a bed part 20, a control part 40, and a three-axis drive part 30.

The module connection part 10 is a component in which one of the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC engraving machine module 4 is interchangeably coupled, and the user can connect the module connection part 10 as necessary. By operating, one of the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC engraving machine module 4 can be easily combined.

For example, further referring to FIG. 5 showing an exemplary coupling shape of the 3D printer module 2 through the module connection part 10, the module connection part 10 includes an X-axis carriage block 110 and a module fastening means ( 130).

It is provided to be movable in the X-axis direction through the X-axis drive unit 31, and the X-axis carriage block 110 includes one of a 3D printer module 2, a laser machine module 3, and a CNC engraving machine module 4 Combined interchangeably.

The module fastening means 130 is one of the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC engraving machine module 4 through the module fastening hole 120 provided in the X-axis carriage block 110 and X It is a component that fastens the shaft carriage block 110. In FIG. 5, four bolts are disclosed as the module fastening means 130, but this is only an example, and the module fastening means 130 is not limited thereto.

The bed portion 20 is a component in which an object to be processed by one of the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC engraving machine module 4 is arranged.

For example, the bed portion 20 may be interchangeably coupled to the frame, and the user may use an appropriate bed coupled as necessary.

8 and 9 showing an exemplary replacement method of the bed part 20, the user manually separates the butterfly-shaped nut fastened to the bolt, and then bolts the replacement bed 22 desired by the user. It can be recombined using the and nut.

For example, in the bed part 20, a fixing means for fixing an object to be processed by one of a 3D printer module 2, a laser machine module 3, and a CNC engraving machine module 4 is suitable for the shape of the object. Can be provided in position.

The control unit 40 is provided with connection ports for electrically connecting the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC engraving machine module 4, and the control unit 40 is a module connected through the connection ports. It automatically recognizes or controls the operation of the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC engraving machine module 4 according to a user input, and controls the 3-axis drive of the 3-axis drive unit 30.

The three-axis drive unit 30 is three-axis driven according to the three-axis control of the control unit 40, an X-axis drive unit 31 for driving in the X-axis direction, and a Y-axis drive unit 32 for driving in the Y-axis direction. ), and a Z-axis driving unit 33 for driving in the Z-axis direction.

Of course, each of the X-axis driving unit 31, the Y-axis driving unit 32, and the Z-axis driving unit 33 is driven to provide driving force to the driving structures in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Motors are included, and since these components are not essential elements to the technical idea of the present invention, detailed descriptions are omitted. However, the X-axis driving unit 31, the Y-axis driving unit 32, and the Z-axis driving unit 33 disclosed in the drawings are only examples, and the X-axis driving unit 31, the Y-axis driving unit 32, and the Z-axis driving unit ( 33) is not limited to the shape disclosed in the drawings.

For example, further referring to FIG. 7 showing an exemplary coupling shape of the upper and lower guide caps 400 and the reinforcing guide caps 500, a rotary module equipped with a 3-axis control function according to an embodiment of the present invention The replacement device 1 may be configured to further include an upper and lower guide cap 400 and a reinforcing guide cap 500.

The upper and lower guide cap 400 is coupled to the Z-axis block 320 provided to be movable in the Z-axis direction through the Z-axis driving unit 33, and is primary to the Z-axis block 320 moving in the vertical direction. It performs the function of providing movement stability.

The reinforcing guide cap 500 is coupled to the Z-axis block 320 in close contact with the upper and lower guide caps 400 and performs a function of providing secondary movement stability to the Z-axis block 320.

For example, the reinforcing guide cap 500 may be coupled by a bolt-nut coupling method through holes provided in the Z-axis block 320, but a coupling method of the reinforcing guide cap 500 and the Z-axis block 320 This is not limited to this. Reference numeral 510 in FIG. 7 denotes a bolt, and reference numeral 520 denotes a nut. The nut 520 is inserted into a nut insertion hole provided in the Z-axis block 320, and the bolt 510 is provided in the stripe-shaped groove provided in the reinforcing guide cap 500 and the Z-axis block 320. It is inserted into the hole, and when the user rotates the bolt through the mechanism in this state, the reinforcing guide cap 500 is bolt-nut coupled to the Z-axis block 320.

In addition, a replacement bed 22 for replacement of the bed part 20 is further included in the lower part of the bed part 20, wherein the replacement bed 22 faces each other for fixing the bed part 20 at the top. It is configured to include a "T"-shaped clamp (22a) and a support (22b) arranged to be.

In addition, a plurality of magnetic bodies are formed on the inner side of the reinforcing guide cap 500, and magnetics are formed in the plurality of holes provided in the Z-axis block 320, so that the reinforcing guide cap 500 is formed with the Z-axis block 320. ) Is characterized by being coupled by magnetic force.

In order to more easily couple the reinforcing guide cap 500 to the Z-axis block 320, a plurality of holes are formed in the Z-axis block 320, and a protruding end having a shape corresponding to the hole is formed in the reinforcing guide cap 500 It is combined in such a way that it is inserted into the hole.

At this time, the protruding end of the reinforcing guide cap 500 is formed of a magnetic material and a magnetic is formed inside the plurality of holes formed in the Z-axis block 320, so that the reinforcing guide cap 500 is formed by the magnetic force of the magnetic. ) Can be coupled to the Z-axis block 320.

In addition, the bed portion 20 is formed to be detachable from the frame, and a plurality of pressure sensors are formed in the frame, so that the flatness of the bed portion 20 can be measured.

The pressure sensor is formed on the upper part of the frame on which the bed part 20 is mounted, and a plurality of them are spaced at equal intervals, so when the bed part 20 is mounted, the initial pressure is measured to measure the flatness of the bed part 20 Is done.

At this time, when the bed part 20 is inclined in a specific direction, the value of the pressure sensor in the inclined direction is increased, and the measured value is decreased in the pressure sensor located on the opposite side.

Through this, when each pressure sensor measures the same load value, it is determined that the flatness is constant, and when the measured values of the pressure sensors located in different directions differ while the specific pressure sensors display different values, the bed part ( 20) is determined to be inclined, and the device can be controlled so that it does not operate.

The module connection part 10 is provided to be movable in the X-axis direction through the X-axis driving part 31 and formed to be rotatable, and the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC It is characterized in that it further comprises an X-axis carriage block 110 to which the engraving module 4 is coupled.

In addition, the X-axis carriage block 110 is capable of rotation and position control by a driving motor, so that any one selected from a 3D printer module (2), a laser machine module (3), and a CNC engraving machine module (4) is rotated and used. It characterized in that it is provided to.

The X-axis carriage block 110 is formed in a circular shape and protrudes at the edge so that the module can be attached, so that the 3D printer module 2, the laser machine module 3, and the CNC engraving machine module 4 are X-axis It is possible to be coupled to different mounting positions formed on the edge of the carriage block 110.

A driving motor is formed on the rear side of the X-axis carriage block 110, and the driving motor rotates the X-axis keyage block by a control unit to provide a 3D printer module (2), the laser machine module (3), and the CNC engraving machine. Any one of the modules 4 is rotated so that it is positioned above the bed part 20.

That is, when a module to be used is input to the control unit, the drive motor rotates the X-axis carriage block 110 to rotate the set module to the use position, and the unused module is positioned in the upper direction and then maintained in a standby state. do.

Through this, since the operator does not have to manually attach or detach the module to the X-axis carriage block 110, the working time is shortened and a complex process using different modules can be performed.

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, there is provided a rotary module replacement device with a 3-axis control function that allows a user to selectively combine and use a 3D printer module, a laser machine module, and a CNC engraving machine module as needed. There is an effect provided.

1: Modular interchangeable multifunctional device
2: 3D printer module
3: laser machine module
4: CNC engraving machine module
10: module connection
20: bed part
22: replacement bed
30: 3-axis drive unit
31: X-axis drive unit
32: Y-axis drive unit
33: Z-axis drive unit
40: control unit
110: X-axis carriage block
120: module fastening hole
130: module fastening means
320: Z-axis block
400: upper and lower guide cap
500: reinforcement guide cap
510: bolt
520: nut

Claims (6)

It is a rotary module replacement device equipped with a 3-axis control function that can be used by selectively replacing 3D printer module, laser machine module, and CNC engraving machine module.
A module connection part to which one of the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC engraving machine module is interchangeably coupled;
A bed portion on which an object to be processed by one of the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC engraving machine module is disposed;
A control unit provided with connection ports for electrically connecting the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC engraving machine module, and controlling the three-axis by recognizing a module connected through the connection ports; And
Including a three-axis driving unit including an X-axis driving unit, a Y-axis driving unit, and a Z-axis driving unit that are driven three axes according to the three-axis control of the control unit
Rotary module replacement device with 3-axis control function.
The method of claim 1,
The module connection part
Further comprising an X-axis carriage block provided to be movable in the X-axis direction through the X-axis driving unit and formed to be rotatable, and to which the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC engraving machine module are coupled to an edge thereof. Characterized
Module replacement multifunctional device equipped with 3-axis control function.
The method of claim 2,
The X-axis carriage block is capable of rotation and position control by a drive motor, and is provided to rotate and use any one selected from among the 3D printer module, the laser machine module, and the CNC engraving machine module.
Module replacement multifunctional device equipped with 3-axis control function.
The method of claim 1,
A vertical guide cap coupled to a Z-axis block provided to be movable in a Z-axis direction through the Z-axis driving unit and providing primary stability to the Z-axis block moving in the vertical direction; And
It characterized in that it comprises a reinforcing guide cap that is coupled to the Z-axis block in close contact with the upper and lower guide caps and provides secondary movement stability to the Z-axis block.
Rotary module replacement device with 3-axis control function.
The method of claim 4,
A plurality of magnetic materials are formed on the inner side of the reinforcing guide cap, and magnetics are formed in the plurality of holes provided in the Z-axis block, so that the reinforcing guide cap is magnetically coupled to the Z-axis block.
Rotary module replacement device with 3-axis control function.
The method of claim 1,
The bed portion is formed to be detachable from the frame, and a plurality of pressure sensors are formed in the frame, so that the flatness of the bed portion can be measured.
Rotary module replacement device with 3-axis control function.

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