WO2020071626A1 - 3d printer - Google Patents

3d printer

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WO2020071626A1
WO2020071626A1 PCT/KR2019/009522 KR2019009522W WO2020071626A1 WO 2020071626 A1 WO2020071626 A1 WO 2020071626A1 KR 2019009522 W KR2019009522 W KR 2019009522W WO 2020071626 A1 WO2020071626 A1 WO 2020071626A1
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김병서
박영민
노정환
송명근
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홍익대학교세종캠퍼스산학협력단
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    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
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    • B33YADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3-D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3-D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING
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  • the present invention relates to a 3D printer.
  • 3D printer is a machine that photographs a three-dimensional three-dimensional shape according to the input design, and was originally developed to produce a prototype in a company, but recently, the material range such as nylon and metal has been extended beyond the initial plastic material, and industrial prototype In addition to manufacturing, it has entered the commercialization stage in various fields.
  • the principle of 3D printer is similar to that of inkjet printer.
  • the inkjet printer which is a 2D printer, receives a digitized file and prints a 2D image such as a letter or picture by spraying ink on paper while moving the ink jet nozzle in the X and Y axes. Adding motion to create a three-dimensional shape.
  • Conventional 3D printers are composed of an extruder that supplies filament, a hot end nozzle that melts and sprays the filament.
  • the filament supplied through the extruder is melted by the heater of the hot end nozzle and sprayed through the nozzle.
  • the hot end nozzle moves in a three-axis direction to produce a three-dimensional article by laminating the filament thin film.
  • the conventional 3D printer adopting the above method has a simple structure, which is very easy to manufacture, can reduce manufacturing cost, and has the advantage of being able to rapidly perform molding, but has a problem that the surface is rough and cannot be precisely formed.
  • various 3D printers have been developed, but since the use of materials according to the printing method is limited, it is necessary to selectively use the printer to achieve the desired precision. Accordingly, the user is forced to purchase several 3D printers with different printing materials and methods, and a method for solving such a problem is urgently required.
  • the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, one aspect of the present invention is to combine the elevating and descending worktable and the molding table to melt the thermoplastic material through the nozzle at the top to mold the molded product on the worktable. In the lower part, it is intended to provide a 3D printer capable of molding other molded products on a molding table by irradiating light to a photocurable resin.
  • another aspect of the present invention is to provide a 3D printer capable of reducing vibrations generated when the worktable and the molding table move up and down during the 3D printing process and prevent heat transfer generated during molding by the thermoplastic material at the top. .
  • the 3D printer includes a nozzle unit that melts and discharges a solid thermoplastic material; A worktable disposed under the nozzle unit; A nozzle moving unit for forming the first molded product by hardening and stacking the thermoplastic material upward on the upper surface of the work table while moving the nozzle unit in the X-axis and Y-axis directions; An elevating and descending unit for elevating and descending the work table in the Z-axis direction; A water tank disposed under the worktable, accommodating a liquid photocurable resin, and having an open top; A molding table connected to the elevating part so as to be disposed between the work table and the water tank, the lower surface being immersed in the photocurable resin through the upper part of the water tank and then rising; And a light irradiating unit that projects light to the water tank while changing the projection direction, and cures and stacks the photocurable resin downward on the lower surface of the molding table to form a second molded product.
  • the elevating unit is a binding bundle for coupling the lower surface of the worktable and the upper surface of the molding table;
  • a rod having a rod shape, disposed along the Z-axis direction while passing through the coupling bundle, and having a thread formed on an outer surface to rotate and elevate the coupling bundle while rotating;
  • the lower end of the worktable is detachably attached to the upper surface of the front end of the coupling bundle, and both side ends are bent downward so as to face each other, and the perforation through which the threaded rod passes at the rear end.
  • a coupling piece provided; It is formed in the form of a block with an opening formed at the rear end, the upper surface of the molding table is coupled to the molding table assembly; A front end inserted into and fastened by the opening of the forming table coupling body, and a fastening part disposed to be surrounded by a lower surface and inner surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece; And a sliding mount disposed on outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece and having a through hole through which the guide rod passes.
  • the coupling bundle further includes a coupling screw whose end protrudes into the opening through the front surface of the modeling assembly and is screwed to the front end of the fastening portion.
  • the coupling bundle at least one or more shaft portions protruding from the outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece, respectively; And a counterweight attached to the shaft to adjust the balance of the coupling piece.
  • the 3D printer according to the present invention disposed on the upper surface of the rear end of the engaging piece, the nut housing having a nut hole penetrated to communicate with the perforation; And at least one ball disposed between the screw rod and the nut hole.
  • the sliding mounts are respectively disposed on the upper and lower surfaces of the outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece, and rolling bearings disposed between the inner surface of the through hole and the outer surface of the guide rod. do.
  • a heat insulating plate that blocks the transfer of heat generated when the first molded article is formed; It includes more.
  • At least two or more stoppers projecting downward to face each other from both edges of the insulating plate; And a bracket connecting the stopper and the coupling bundle.
  • the first molded article and the second molded article is provided with an inner space to be molded, the inner and lower inner chambers are partitioned by the insulating plate; A circulation fan disposed in each of the upper and lower parts of the chamber to circulate the internal air; And an exhaust portion disposed on each of the inner and lower portions of the chamber to discharge internal air to the outside of the chamber.
  • the worktable and the molding table are combined with each other to move up and down, and in the upper region, a thermoplastic material can be melted and discharged through the nozzle to the working table, and in the lower region, the photocurable resin is irradiated with light to be molded in the molding table. Therefore, by using different materials with one 3D printer but molding in a manner suitable for the material, an optimized molded product can be manufactured according to a 3D molding process desired by the user.
  • thermoplastic material or a photo-curable resin by selecting a thermoplastic material or a photo-curable resin and performing a molding process, by reducing the vibration generated while the worktable and the molding table move up and down, and prevent heat transfer generated during molding by the thermoplastic material, any one process Stable and precise 3D molding can be performed by excluding effects on other processes.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 to 4 are exploded perspective views of the coupling bundle shown in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of a 3D printer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS. 3 to 4 are exploded perspective views of the coupling bundle shown in FIG. 2.
  • a 3D printer includes a nozzle unit 10 for melting and discharging a solid thermoplastic material (M); A work table 20 disposed under the nozzle unit 10; While moving the nozzle unit 10 in the X-axis and Y-axis direction, the nozzle moving unit 30 to mold the first molded product P1 by hardening and stacking the thermoplastic material M upward on the upper surface of the work table 20; An elevation unit 40 for elevating and descending the work table 20 in the Z-axis direction; A water tank 50 disposed under the work table 20, accommodating a liquid photocurable resin R, and having an open top; A molding table 60 which is connected to the elevating part 40 so as to be disposed between the work table 20 and the water tank 50, so that the lower surface is immersed in the photocurable resin R through the upper part of the water tank 50 and then rises; And a light irradiating unit 70 that projects light to the water tank 50 while changing the projection direction, and cures and stacks the photocurable resin
  • the present invention relates to a 3D printer that molds a three-dimensional three-dimensional shape, and the material is limited to a filament made of a thermoplastic material (M) in a 3D printer that adopts a conventional Fused Deposition Molding (FDM) method.
  • FDM Fused Deposition Molding
  • the 3D printer according to the present invention includes a nozzle unit 10, a workbench 20, a nozzle moving unit 30, an elevating unit 40, a water tank 50, a molding stand 60, and a light irradiation unit 70 It includes.
  • the nozzle unit 10 is implemented to melt and discharge the solid thermoplastic material (M).
  • the solid thermoplastic material (M) is a material having a property of being melted and cured when heat is applied, and is not limited if it is a three-dimensional printing material such as, for example, plastic filament made of ABS or PLA. You can choose.
  • the nozzle unit 10 may be embodied as a heater for melting a solid thermosetting material and a nozzle for discharging the molten material to the outside. Further, in order to mix a plurality of thermoplastic materials (M) having different colors and properties, a material mixing part capable of mixing the molten material and supplying it to the nozzle may be additionally formed. Such a means, for example, is provided with a plurality of supply pipes so that a plurality of materials are supplied, and a heater heats a point where the supply pipes converge to melt and mix the material, and a discharge pipe communicating the convergence point and the nozzle It may be provided and implemented. However, the scope of the right should not be limited by the above configuration, as long as the nozzle unit 10 is a means capable of melting and discharging the thermoplastic material M to the outside.
  • the work table 20 is disposed under the nozzle unit 10 to provide a region where the discharged thermoplastic material M is stacked, thereby supporting the molded first molded article P1.
  • the work table 20 may be formed in a plate shape, for example.
  • the nozzle moving part 30 is a moving means for moving the nozzle part 10 in the X-axis and Y-axis directions, discharging and stacking the thermoplastic material (M) on the upper surface of the worktable (20) in the left-right direction and stacking the first molded product. (P1) is molded.
  • the nozzle moving unit 30 may move only the nozzles of the entire configuration of the nozzle unit 10, or a configuration thereof.
  • the nozzle moving unit 30 may be implemented by a known means for moving a nozzle of a conventional 3D printer, and detailed description is omitted.
  • the elevating and descending portion 40 is a means for elevating and descending the work table 20 in the Z-axis direction, that is, in the vertical direction, and the distance between the nozzle part 10 and the work table 20 while forming the first molded product P1. Adjust.
  • the elevating portion 40 may be implemented with a coupling bundle 41, a screw rod 43, and a pair of guide rods 45.
  • the screw rod 43 is a member formed in a rod shape, and is disposed along the Z-axis direction while passing through the coupling bundle 41, and a thread is formed on its outer surface. Therefore, when the screw rod 43 rotates with the Z axis as the rotational axis, the engagement bundle 41 can be moved up and down according to the rotational direction.
  • the pair of guide rods 45 are each formed in a rod shape, and are arranged along the Z-axis direction so as to face each other with the screw rods 43 interposed therebetween to penetrate the left and right sides of the coupling bundle 41, thereby engaging The bundle 41 is guided to slide in the vertical direction while maintaining the right and left parallel.
  • the water tank 50 is provided with an interior space capable of accommodating the liquid photocurable resin R, and is an open container at the top, which is disposed under the work table 20.
  • the photocurable resin (R) is a polymer material that exists in the liquid phase and cures when exposed to light such as laser and UV, and is a material for manufacturing the second molded product (P2).
  • the molding table 60 attaches the second molded product P2 to the lower surface. Therefore, the lower surface of the molding table 60 is formed in a plane having a certain area.
  • the molding table 60 is disposed between the work table 20 and the water tank 50, and is connected to the lifting part 40, so as to move up and down, is immersed in the photocurable resin R through the open upper part of the water tank 50.
  • the upper part of the second molded product P2 is attached to the lower surface thereof, and as it rises, the photocurable resin R is cured and stacked downward to mold the lower part of the second molded product P2.
  • the light irradiation unit 70 is a device that projects light to the water tank 50 so that the second molded article P2 is made. At this time, in order to mold the second molded article P2, since the projection direction of light needs to be changed, it can be implemented, for example, as a light source generating light and a galvanometer for switching the projection direction.
  • the light source may be a laser oscillator, a UV lamp, or the like, depending on the light to be irradiated.
  • the work table 20 and the molding table 60 are configured to be combined with each other by the elevating part 40 to move up and down, and the nozzle part 10 in the upper region uses the thermoplastic material (M) Since the first molded product P1 can be molded by melt-discharging to (20), and the second molded product P2 can be molded on the molding table 60 by irradiating light to the photocurable resin R in the lower region, By using different materials with one 3D printer and molding each molded product in a manner suitable for the material, an optimized molded product can be manufactured according to a user's desired 3D molding process.
  • M thermoplastic material
  • the coupling bundle 41 may include a coupling piece 41a, a molding stand coupling body 41b, a fastening portion 41c, and a sliding mount 41d.
  • the coupling piece 41a is detachably attached to the lower surface of the worktable 20 on the upper surface of the front end, and both side ends s are bent downward and formed to face each other.
  • the rear end is provided with a perforation so that the screw rod 43 can pass, the screw rod 43 and the coupling piece 41a are connected to each other.
  • the molding table assembly (41b) is a member for joining the molding table 60 to the engaging piece (41a), is formed in a block shape as a whole, provided with an opening (b) at the rear end, the lower portion is combined with the upper surface of the molding table (60) .
  • the fastening portion 41c is a member that fastens the forming table engaging body 41b and the engaging piece 41a.
  • the upper surface and both side surfaces of the fastening part 41c are inserted and arranged in the bonding piece 41a so as to be surrounded by the lower surface of the bonding piece 41a and the inner surface of both side ends s, but the outer surface and the bonding piece of the front end of the fastening part 41c A gap is formed between the inner surfaces of (41a).
  • the front end of the fastening portion 41c is inserted into and fastened to the opening portion b of the molding stand assembly 41b, and is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the opening portion b.
  • the clearance is filled by the outer surface forming the opening (b) of the molding table assembly (41b) with the front end of the fastening portion (41c) inserted.
  • the rear end of the fastening portion 41c is formed to have a wider width than its front end, both side surfaces of the rear end can be fixed in close contact with the inner surfaces of both side ends s of the coupling piece 41a (see FIG. 4).
  • both side surfaces of the rear end of the fastening portion 41c and both side ends s of the coupling piece 41a may be securely fixed through a fastener such as a bolt.
  • Sliding mount (41d) is a member connecting the guide rod 45 and the engaging piece (41a), is formed in a block shape having a through hole (d) penetrating in the vertical direction, both ends of the engaging piece (41a) (s) are respectively coupled to the outer surface, the guide rod 45 connects the coupling piece 41a and the guide rod 45 while passing through the through hole (d).
  • the present invention can provide vibration reduction means as follows. .
  • the coupling bundle 41 may further include a coupling screw 41e.
  • the coupling screw 41e is composed of a head and a screw portion protruding in one direction from the center of the head, and the end of the screw portion penetrates through the front surface of the molding stand coupling body 41b and protrudes into the opening portion b, and the front end portion of the fastening portion 41c And screw. Due to this, even if there is a gap between the forming table coupling body 41b and the fastening portion 41c, both of the 41b and 41c can be firmly coupled, thereby minimizing vibration.
  • the head of the coupling screw 41e can be exposed by protruding from the front surface of the forming stand coupling body 41b, and the non-slip processing is performed on the outer circumferential surface in an uneven shape so that the user can easily fasten or release the coupling screw 41e.
  • a driver groove may be provided on the upper surface of the head to enable fastening through a driver or the like.
  • the coupling bundle 41 may further include a shaft portion (41f), and a counterweight (41g). Due to the clearance between the coupling piece 41a and the screw rod 43 and between the sliding mount 41d and the guide bar 45, the horizontal of the left and right sides of the coupling piece 41a may not fit.
  • at least one or more shaft portions 41f protruding from the outer surfaces of both side ends s of the engaging piece 41a to the left and right are formed, and the counterweight 41g is attached to the left and right shaft portions 41f. , Adjust the left and right balance of the engaging piece (41a).
  • the shaft portion 41f is formed in the form of a nut with a thread formed on the outer surface
  • the counterweight 41g can be formed in the form of a butterfly nut, in which case the user adjusts the position by tightening or loosening the butterfly nut to adjust the position. Can be adjusted.
  • the present invention may further include a nut housing 80 and a ball (not shown).
  • the nut housing 80 is a member that is disposed on the upper surface of the rear end of the engaging piece 41a, and has a nut hole 81 penetrated to communicate with the perforation of the engaging piece 41a. Therefore, the threaded rod 43 passes through the perforation and the nut hole 81 of the engaging piece 41a.
  • the steel ball is a ball formed in a spherical shape, is disposed between the screw rod 43 and the nut hole 81, and is in close contact between the screw rod 43 and the nut hole 81 to solve the clearance, and the screw rod The friction generated when (43) rotates is reduced to suppress vibration.
  • the sliding mount (41d) is spaced apart from the upper and lower sides of the outer side (s) of both sides of the coupling piece (41a) are disposed one by one, the through hole (d) of the sliding mount (41d) inner surface and guide rod (45)
  • a rolling bearing (not shown) may be disposed between the outer surfaces of the.
  • the two sliding mounts 41d are vertically arranged, and one guide rod 45 is the two sliding mounts based on one side end which is one of both side ends s of the coupling piece 41a ( Since it passes through the through hole (d) of 41d), each sliding mount (41d) and the rolling bearing are fixed to different upper and lower regions of the guide rod (45). Accordingly, any one of the guide rods 45 is supported by a double bearing structure to reduce vibration.
  • the 3D printer according to the present invention performs 3D molding with different materials and methods in the upper and lower regions. Since the process conditions of the upper and lower portions must be different, the upper and lower regions are not affected by the following. The same means can be added.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of a 3D printer according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the 3D printer according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a heat insulating plate 90.
  • the insulating plate 90 is a member formed in a plate shape using an insulating material.
  • the heat insulating plate 90 is arranged and fixed between the lower surface of the work table 20 and the coupling bundle 41.
  • the thermoplastic material absorbs heat, melts, and then cures while dissipating heat, so that the heat moves downward to affect the photocurable resin in the water tank 50. As it can, the heat transmitted from the upper portion to the lower portion of the insulating plate 90 is blocked.
  • the 3D printer according to the present invention while lifting and descending the work table 20 and the molding table 60, the material is stacked upward or downward to form, so if the height of the molding table 60 is too low, it collides with the water tank 50 can do. Accordingly, the present invention may further include a stopper 100 and a bracket 110.
  • the stopper 100 may protrude downwardly so as to face each other from both edges of the heat insulating plate 90, and may be formed of at least two or more. Since the stopper 100 has a height such that the molding table 60 and the water tank 50 do not collide with each other, when the molding table 60 descends, the stopper 100 comes into contact with the pedestal supporting the water tank 50 , Prevents the collision of the molding table 60 and the water tank 50. Here, when it comes into contact with the pedestal, since the shock can be transmitted to the work table 20 and the molding table 60 through the heat insulating plate 90, the stopper 100 is made of a material that can absorb the shock, or separately, such as a spring or a damper Shock absorbing device may be mounted on the stopper (100).
  • the bracket 110 is fixed to the stopper 100 by connecting the stopper 100 and the coupling bundle 41 in order to prevent deformation and damage due to the impact that the stopper 100 hits the pedestal.
  • the 3D printer according to the present invention further includes a chamber 120, a circulation fan 130, and an exhaust unit 140 to circulate and discharge air in the upper and lower regions based on the insulating plate 90 can do.
  • the chamber 120 is a member having an internal space in which the first molded article (P1, see FIG. 1) and the second molded article (P2, see FIG. 2) can be molded, and the nozzle unit 10 and the work table 20 are described above. ),
  • the nozzle moving part 30, the elevating part 40, the water tank 50, the molding table 60, the insulating plate 90, etc. are mounted or disposed therein.
  • the interior space of the chamber 120 is divided into an inner upper portion and an inner lower portion by the insulating plate 90.
  • the edge of the heat insulating plate 90 is in close contact with the inner surface of the chamber 120, and all or part of the boundary may be sealed.
  • the circulation fan 130 and the exhaust unit 140 may be disposed in each of the inner upper portion and the inner lower portion of the chamber 120 partitioned as described above.
  • the circulation fan 130 is a device provided to circulate the internal air
  • the exhaust unit 140 is a device that discharges the internal air to the outside of the chamber 120 and may be implemented through a duct, an exhaust fan, an exhaust pump, and the like.
  • the molded article can be molded on a worktable by melt-discharging a thermoplastic material through a nozzle at the top centering on a worktable and a molding table that are combined and elevated, and at the bottom, other molded products are molded on the mold.
  • a 3D printer that can be used, industrial applicability can be recognized.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a 3D printer. A 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a nozzle part (10) for melting and discharging a solid-phase thermoplastic material (M); a workbench (20) disposed below the nozzle part (10); a nozzle moving part (30) which cures and laminates the thermoplastic material (M) upward on the upper surface of the workbench (20) while moving the nozzle part (10) in X-axis and Y-axis directions to form a first molded product (P1); an elevating part (40) for elevating the workbench 20 in a Z-axis direction; a water reservoir (50) disposed below the workbench (20) to accommodate a liquid-phase photocurable resin (R), and being open at the top; a molding table (60) which is connected to the elevating part (40) to be disposed between the workbench (20) and the water reservoir (50), the lower surface of which is immersed in the photocurable resin (R) through the upper portion of the water reservoir (50) and then raised; and a light irradiation part (70) which projects light onto the water reservoir (50) while changing a projection direction, and cures and laminates the photocurable resin (R) downward on the lower surface of the molding table (60) to form a second molded product (P2).

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3D 프린터3D printer
본 발명은 3D 프린터에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a 3D printer.
3D 프린터는 입력된 설계도에 따라 3차원 입체적 형상을 찍어내는 기계로서, 본래는 기업에서 시제품을 생산하기 위해 개발되었으나, 최근 들어서는 초기 플라스틱 소재에서 벗어나 나일론, 금속 등과 같이 소재 범위가 확장되었고, 산업용 시제품 제조뿐만 아니라 다양한 분야에서 상용화 단계로 진입하였다.3D printer is a machine that photographs a three-dimensional three-dimensional shape according to the input design, and was originally developed to produce a prototype in a company, but recently, the material range such as nylon and metal has been extended beyond the initial plastic material, and industrial prototype In addition to manufacturing, it has entered the commercialization stage in various fields.
3D 프린터의 원리는 잉크젯 프린터의 원리와 유사하다. 2D 프린터인 잉크젯 프린터는 디지털화된 파일을 전송받아 잉크분사 노즐을 X축과 Y축으로 이동시키면서 종이에 잉크를 분사하여 활자나 그림 등의 2D 이미지를 인쇄하는데, 3D 프린터는 여기에 Z축 방향의 움직임을 더하여 3차원 입체 형상을 구현한다.The principle of 3D printer is similar to that of inkjet printer. The inkjet printer, which is a 2D printer, receives a digitized file and prints a 2D image such as a letter or picture by spraying ink on paper while moving the ink jet nozzle in the X and Y axes. Adding motion to create a three-dimensional shape.
종래 3D 프린터는 필라멘트(filament)를 공급하는 익스트루더(extruder), 필라멘트를 용융시켜 분사하는 핫엔드 노즐 등으로 구성된다. 익스트루더를 통해 공급된 필라멘트는 핫엔드 노즐의 히터에 의해 용융되어 노즐을 통해 분사되는데, 이때 핫엔드 노즐이 3축 방향으로 이동하면서 필라멘트 박막을 적층하는 방식으로 3차원 물품을 만들어낸다.Conventional 3D printers are composed of an extruder that supplies filament, a hot end nozzle that melts and sprays the filament. The filament supplied through the extruder is melted by the heater of the hot end nozzle and sprayed through the nozzle. At this time, the hot end nozzle moves in a three-axis direction to produce a three-dimensional article by laminating the filament thin film.
상기 방식을 취하는 종래 3D 프린터는 구조가 단순하여 제작이 매우 용이하고 제조원가를 절감할 수 있으며 성형을 빠르게 진행할 수 있는 장점이 있으나, 표면이 거칠고 정밀하게 성형할 수 없는 문제가 있다. 이러한 문제를 해결하고자 다양한 3D 프린터가 개발되었으나, 프린팅 방식에 따른 재료 사용이 제한적이므로 원하는 정밀도를 구현하기 위해서는 그에 맞는 프린터를 선택적으로 사용해야 한다. 이에 사용자는 프린팅 소재 및 방식이 서로 다른 여러 대의 3D 프린터를 구매할 수밖에 없는바, 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위한 방안이 절실히 요구되고 있다.The conventional 3D printer adopting the above method has a simple structure, which is very easy to manufacture, can reduce manufacturing cost, and has the advantage of being able to rapidly perform molding, but has a problem that the surface is rough and cannot be precisely formed. To solve this problem, various 3D printers have been developed, but since the use of materials according to the printing method is limited, it is necessary to selectively use the printer to achieve the desired precision. Accordingly, the user is forced to purchase several 3D printers with different printing materials and methods, and a method for solving such a problem is urgently required.
본 발명은 상술한 종래기술의 문제점을 해결하기 위한 것으로, 본 발명의 일 측면은 결합되어 승하강하는 작업대와 조형대를 중심으로 상부에서는 노즐을 통해 열가소성 재료를 용융 배출하여 작업대에서 성형품을 성형할 수 있고, 하부에서는 광경화성 수지에 광을 조사하여 조형대에서 다른 성형품을 성형할 수 있는 3D 프린터를 제공하고자 하는 것이다.The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, one aspect of the present invention is to combine the elevating and descending worktable and the molding table to melt the thermoplastic material through the nozzle at the top to mold the molded product on the worktable. In the lower part, it is intended to provide a 3D printer capable of molding other molded products on a molding table by irradiating light to a photocurable resin.
또한, 본 발명의 다른 측면은 3D 프린팅 공정 동안 작업대 및 조형대가 승하강할 때에 발생하는 진동을 저감하고, 상부에서의 열가소성 재료에 의한 성형 시 발생하는 열 전달을 방지할 수 있는 3D 프린터를 제공하는데 있다.In addition, another aspect of the present invention is to provide a 3D printer capable of reducing vibrations generated when the worktable and the molding table move up and down during the 3D printing process and prevent heat transfer generated during molding by the thermoplastic material at the top. .
본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터는 고상의 열가소성 재료를 용융시켜 배출하는 노즐부; 상기 노즐부의 아래에 배치되는 작업대; 상기 노즐부를 X축 및 Y축 방향으로 이동시키면서, 상기 작업대의 상면에 상기 열가소성 재료를 상향으로 경화 적층시켜 제1 성형품을 성형하는 노즐이동부; 상기 작업대를 Z축 방향으로 승하강시키는 승하강부; 상기 작업대의 아래에 배치되고, 액상의 광경화성 수지를 수용하며, 상부가 개방된 수조; 상기 작업대와 상기 수조 사이에 배치되도록 상기 승하강부에 연결되어, 하면이 상기 수조의 상부를 통해 상기 광경화성 수지에 침지되었다가 상승하는 조형대; 및 투사 방향을 바꾸면서 상기 수조에 광을 투사하여, 상기 조형대의 하면에 상기 광경화성 수지를 하향으로 경화 적층시켜 제2 성형품을 성형하는 광조사부;를 포함한다.The 3D printer according to the present invention includes a nozzle unit that melts and discharges a solid thermoplastic material; A worktable disposed under the nozzle unit; A nozzle moving unit for forming the first molded product by hardening and stacking the thermoplastic material upward on the upper surface of the work table while moving the nozzle unit in the X-axis and Y-axis directions; An elevating and descending unit for elevating and descending the work table in the Z-axis direction; A water tank disposed under the worktable, accommodating a liquid photocurable resin, and having an open top; A molding table connected to the elevating part so as to be disposed between the work table and the water tank, the lower surface being immersed in the photocurable resin through the upper part of the water tank and then rising; And a light irradiating unit that projects light to the water tank while changing the projection direction, and cures and stacks the photocurable resin downward on the lower surface of the molding table to form a second molded product.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 승하강부는 상기 작업대의 하면 및 상기 조형대의 상면을 결합시키는 결합뭉치; 봉 형상으로, 상기 결합뭉치를 관통하면서 Z축 방향을 따라 배치되고, 외면에 나사산이 형성되어 회전하면서 상기 결합뭉치를 승하강시키는 나사봉; 및 봉 형상으로, 상기 나사봉을 사이에 두고 서로 마주보도록 Z축 방향을 따라 배치되고, 상기 결합뭉치의 승하강을 가이드하는 한 쌍의 가이드봉;을 포함한다.In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, the elevating unit is a binding bundle for coupling the lower surface of the worktable and the upper surface of the molding table; A rod having a rod shape, disposed along the Z-axis direction while passing through the coupling bundle, and having a thread formed on an outer surface to rotate and elevate the coupling bundle while rotating; And a rod-shaped, a pair of guide rods arranged along the Z-axis direction so as to face each other with the screw rods interposed therebetween, and guiding the lifting and lowering of the coupling bundle.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 결합뭉치는 전단의 상면에 상기 작업대의 하면이 탈착 가능하게 부착되고, 서로 마주보도록 양측단이 하향으로 절곡되며, 후단에 상기 나사봉이 통과하는 천공을 구비하는 결합편; 후단에 개구부가 형성된 블록 형태로 형성되고, 하부에 상기 조형대의 상면이 결합되는 조형대 결합체; 전단이 상기 조형대 결합체의 개구부에 삽입되어 체결되며, 상기 결합편의 하면 및 양측단 내면에 의해 둘러싸이도록 배치되는 체결부; 및 상기 결합편의 양측단의 외면에 각각 배치되고, 상기 가이드봉이 통과하는 관통공을 구비하는 슬라이딩 마운트;를 포함한다.In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, the lower end of the worktable is detachably attached to the upper surface of the front end of the coupling bundle, and both side ends are bent downward so as to face each other, and the perforation through which the threaded rod passes at the rear end. A coupling piece provided; It is formed in the form of a block with an opening formed at the rear end, the upper surface of the molding table is coupled to the molding table assembly; A front end inserted into and fastened by the opening of the forming table coupling body, and a fastening part disposed to be surrounded by a lower surface and inner surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece; And a sliding mount disposed on outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece and having a through hole through which the guide rod passes.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 결합뭉치는 말단이 상기 조형대 결합체의 전면을 관통하여 상기 개구부 내로 돌출되고, 상기 체결부의 전단에 나사결합되는 결합나사;를 더 포함한다.In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, the coupling bundle further includes a coupling screw whose end protrudes into the opening through the front surface of the modeling assembly and is screwed to the front end of the fastening portion.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 결합뭉치는 상기 결합편의 양측단의 외면으로부터 각각 돌출된 적어도 하나 이상의 축부; 및 상기 축부에 부착되어 상기 결합편의 평형을 조절하는 평형추;를 더 포함한다.In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, the coupling bundle at least one or more shaft portions protruding from the outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece, respectively; And a counterweight attached to the shaft to adjust the balance of the coupling piece.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 결합편의 후단의 상면에 배치되고, 상기 천공과 소통되도록 관통된 너트공을 구비하는 너트 하우징; 및 상기 나사봉과 상기 너트공 사이에 배치되는 적어도 하나 이상의 강구(ball);을 더 포함한다.In addition, the 3D printer according to the present invention, disposed on the upper surface of the rear end of the engaging piece, the nut housing having a nut hole penetrated to communicate with the perforation; And at least one ball disposed between the screw rod and the nut hole.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 슬라이딩 마운트는 상기 결합편의 양측단 외면의 상부 및 하부에 각각 하나씩 배치되고, 상기 관통공 내면과 상기 가이드봉의 외면 사이에 배치되는 구름 베어링;을 더 포함한다. In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, the sliding mounts are respectively disposed on the upper and lower surfaces of the outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece, and rolling bearings disposed between the inner surface of the through hole and the outer surface of the guide rod. do.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 판 형상으로, 상기 작업대의 하면과 상기 결합뭉치 사이에 배치되어, 상기 제1 성형품이 성형될 때에 발생하는 열(heat)의 전달을 차단하는 단열판;을 더 포함한다.In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, in the form of a plate, disposed between the lower surface of the worktable and the coupling bundle, a heat insulating plate that blocks the transfer of heat generated when the first molded article is formed; It includes more.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 단열판의 양측 가장자리로부터 서로 마주보도록 하향으로 돌출된 적어도 2개 이상의 스토퍼; 및 상기 스토퍼와 상기 결합뭉치를 연결하는 브라켓;을 더 포함한다.In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, at least two or more stoppers projecting downward to face each other from both edges of the insulating plate; And a bracket connecting the stopper and the coupling bundle.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터에 있어서, 상기 제1 성형품 및 상기 제2 성형품이 성형될 수 있는 내부 공간을 구비하고, 상기 단열판에 의해 내상부와 내하부가 구획되는 챔버; 상기 챔버의 내상부 및 내하부 각각에 배치되어 내부 공기를 순환시키는 순환팬; 및 상기 챔버의 내상부 및 내하부 각각에 배치되어 내부 공기를 상기 챔버 외부로 배출하는 배기부;를 더 포함한다.In addition, in the 3D printer according to the present invention, the first molded article and the second molded article is provided with an inner space to be molded, the inner and lower inner chambers are partitioned by the insulating plate; A circulation fan disposed in each of the upper and lower parts of the chamber to circulate the internal air; And an exhaust portion disposed on each of the inner and lower portions of the chamber to discharge internal air to the outside of the chamber.
본 발명의 특징 및 이점들은 첨부도면에 의거한 다음의 상세한 설명으로 더욱 명백해질 것이다.Features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings.
이에 앞서 본 명세서 및 청구범위에 사용된 용어나 단어는 통상적이고 사전적인 의미로 해석되어서는 아니되며, 발명자가 그 자신의 발명을 가장 최선의 방법으로 설명하기 위해 용어의 개념을 적절하게 정의할 수 있다는 원칙에 입각하여 본 발명의 기술적 사상에 부합하는 의미와 개념으로 해석되어야만 한다.Prior to this, the terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be interpreted in a conventional and lexical sense, and the inventor can properly define the concept of terms in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. Based on the principle that it should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention.
본 발명에 따르면, 작업대와 조형대가 서로 결합되어 승하강하며, 상부 영역에는 노즐을 통해 열가소성 재료를 작업대에 용융 배출하여 성형할 수 있고, 하부 영역에서는 광경화성 수지에 광을 조사하여 조형대에서 성형할 수 있으므로, 한 대의 3D 프린터로 서로 다른 재료를 사용하되 재료에 적합한 방식으로 성형함으로써 사용자가 원하는 3D 성형 공정에 따라 최적화된 성형품을 제조할 수 있다.According to the present invention, the worktable and the molding table are combined with each other to move up and down, and in the upper region, a thermoplastic material can be melted and discharged through the nozzle to the working table, and in the lower region, the photocurable resin is irradiated with light to be molded in the molding table. Therefore, by using different materials with one 3D printer but molding in a manner suitable for the material, an optimized molded product can be manufactured according to a 3D molding process desired by the user.
또한, 열가소성 재료 또는 광경화성 수지를 선택하여 성형 공정을 수행할 때에 작업대 및 조형대가 승하강하면서 발생하는 진동을 저감하고, 열가소성 재료에 의한 성형 시 발생하는 열 전달을 방지함으로써, 어느 하나의 공정이 다른 공정에 미치는 영향을 배제하여 안정적이고 정밀한 3D 성형을 할 수 있다.In addition, by selecting a thermoplastic material or a photo-curable resin and performing a molding process, by reducing the vibration generated while the worktable and the molding table move up and down, and prevent heat transfer generated during molding by the thermoplastic material, any one process Stable and precise 3D molding can be performed by excluding effects on other processes.
도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터의 정면도이다.2 is a front view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3 내지 도 4는 도 2에 도시된 결합뭉치의 분해 사시도이다.3 to 4 are exploded perspective views of the coupling bundle shown in FIG. 2.
도 5는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터의 정면도이다.5 is a front view of a 3D printer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 목적, 특정한 장점들 및 신규한 특징들은 첨부된 도면들과 연관되어지는 이하의 상세한 설명과 바람직한 실시예들로부터 더욱 명백해질 것이다. 본 명세서에서 각 도면의 구성요소들에 참조번호를 부가함에 있어서, 동일한 구성 요소들에 한해서는 비록 다른 도면상에 표시되더라도 가능한 한 동일한 번호를 가지도록 하고 있음에 유의하여야 한다. 또한, "제1", "제2" 등의 용어는 하나의 구성요소를 다른 구성요소로부터 구별하기 위해 사용되는 것으로, 구성요소가 상기 용어들에 의해 제한되는 것은 아니다. 이하, 본 발명을 설명함에 있어서, 본 발명의 요지를 불필요하게 흐릴 수 있는 관련된 공지 기술에 대한 상세한 설명은 생략한다.The objects, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and preferred embodiments that are associated with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that in this specification, when adding reference numerals to components of each drawing, the same components have the same number as possible, even if they are displayed on different drawings. Further, terms such as “first” and “second” are used to distinguish one component from other components, and the component is not limited by the terms. Hereinafter, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known technologies that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention are omitted.
이하, 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 바람직한 실시형태를 상세히 설명하기로 한다.Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터의 사시도이고, 도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터의 정면도이며, 도 3 내지 도 4는 도 2에 도시된 결합뭉치의 분해 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 3 to 4 are exploded perspective views of the coupling bundle shown in FIG. 2.
도 1 내지 도 2에 도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터는 고상의 열가소성 재료(M)를 용융시켜 배출하는 노즐부(10); 노즐부(10)의 아래에 배치되는 작업대(20); 노즐부(10)를 X축 및 Y축 방향으로 이동시키면서, 작업대(20)의 상면에 열가소성 재료(M)를 상향으로 경화 적층시켜 제1 성형품(P1)을 성형하는 노즐이동부(30); 작업대(20)를 Z축 방향으로 승하강시키는 승하강부(40); 작업대(20)의 아래에 배치되고, 액상의 광경화성 수지(R)를 수용하며, 상부가 개방된 수조(50); 작업대(20)와 수조(50) 사이에 배치되도록 승하강부(40)에 연결되어, 하면이 수조(50)의 상부를 통해 광경화성 수지(R)에 침지되었다가 상승하는 조형대(60); 및 투사 방향을 바꾸면서 수조(50)에 광을 투사하여, 조형대(60)의 하면에 광경화성 수지(R)를 하향으로 경화 적층시켜 제2 성형품(P2)을 성형하는 광조사부(70);를 포함한다.1 to 2, a 3D printer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a nozzle unit 10 for melting and discharging a solid thermoplastic material (M); A work table 20 disposed under the nozzle unit 10; While moving the nozzle unit 10 in the X-axis and Y-axis direction, the nozzle moving unit 30 to mold the first molded product P1 by hardening and stacking the thermoplastic material M upward on the upper surface of the work table 20; An elevation unit 40 for elevating and descending the work table 20 in the Z-axis direction; A water tank 50 disposed under the work table 20, accommodating a liquid photocurable resin R, and having an open top; A molding table 60 which is connected to the elevating part 40 so as to be disposed between the work table 20 and the water tank 50, so that the lower surface is immersed in the photocurable resin R through the upper part of the water tank 50 and then rises; And a light irradiating unit 70 that projects light to the water tank 50 while changing the projection direction, and cures and stacks the photocurable resin R downward on the lower surface of the molding table 60 to form the second molded product P2. Includes.
본 발명은 3차원 입체적 형상을 성형하는 3D 프린터에 관한 것으로, 종래 압출적층조형(Fused Deposition Molding, FDM) 방식을 채택하는 3D 프린터는 열가소성 재료(M)로 만들어진 필라멘트(filament)로 그 재료가 제한적이고, 성형품의 표면 거칠기와 정밀도가 떨어지는 문제가 있는바, 이에 대한 해결방안으로서 안출되었다.The present invention relates to a 3D printer that molds a three-dimensional three-dimensional shape, and the material is limited to a filament made of a thermoplastic material (M) in a 3D printer that adopts a conventional Fused Deposition Molding (FDM) method. There is a problem in that the surface roughness and precision of the molded article are poor, and it has been devised as a solution to this.
구체적으로, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터는 노즐부(10), 작업대(20), 노즐이동부(30), 승하강부(40), 수조(50), 조형대(60), 및 광조사부(70)를 포함한다.Specifically, the 3D printer according to the present invention includes a nozzle unit 10, a workbench 20, a nozzle moving unit 30, an elevating unit 40, a water tank 50, a molding stand 60, and a light irradiation unit 70 It includes.
노즐부(10)는 고상의 열가소성 재료(M)를 용융시켜 배출할 수 있도록 구현된다. 고상의 열가소성 재료(M)는 열(heat)이 가해질 때에 용융되었다 식으면서 경화되는 성질을 가지는 재료로서, 예를 들어 ABS나 PLA 등으로 이루어진 플라스틱 필라멘트(filament) 등과 같이 3차원 프린팅 소재이면 제한 없이 선택할 수 있다. The nozzle unit 10 is implemented to melt and discharge the solid thermoplastic material (M). The solid thermoplastic material (M) is a material having a property of being melted and cured when heat is applied, and is not limited if it is a three-dimensional printing material such as, for example, plastic filament made of ABS or PLA. You can choose.
노즐부(10)는 고상의 열경소성 재료를 공급받아 용융시키기 위한 히터, 및 용융된 재료를 외부로 배출하는 노즐로 구현될 수 있다. 또한, 서로 다른 색채와 성질을 가지는 다수의 열가소성 재료(M)를 혼합하기 위해 용융된 재료를 혼합하여 노즐로 공급할 수 있는 재료혼합부가 추가적으로 형성될 수 있다. 이러한 수단은, 예를 들어 다수의 재료가 공급되도록 다수의 공급관로를 구비하고, 그 공급관로가 수렴되는 일지점을 히터가 가열하여 재료를 용융 혼합시키며, 그 수렴 지점과 노즐을 소통시키는 배출관로가 구비되어 구현될 수 있다. 다만, 노즐부(10)는 열가소성 재료(M)를 용융시켜 외부로 배출할 수 있는 수단이기만 하면 상기의 구성에 의해 권리범위가 한정되어서는 안 된다. The nozzle unit 10 may be embodied as a heater for melting a solid thermosetting material and a nozzle for discharging the molten material to the outside. Further, in order to mix a plurality of thermoplastic materials (M) having different colors and properties, a material mixing part capable of mixing the molten material and supplying it to the nozzle may be additionally formed. Such a means, for example, is provided with a plurality of supply pipes so that a plurality of materials are supplied, and a heater heats a point where the supply pipes converge to melt and mix the material, and a discharge pipe communicating the convergence point and the nozzle It may be provided and implemented. However, the scope of the right should not be limited by the above configuration, as long as the nozzle unit 10 is a means capable of melting and discharging the thermoplastic material M to the outside.
작업대(20)는 노즐부(10)의 아래에 배치되어, 배출되는 열가소성 재료(M)가 적층되는 영역을 제공하고, 이에 의해 성형된 제1 성형품(P1)을 지지한다. 이러한 기능을 수행하기 위해서, 작업대(20)는 예를 들어, 판(plate) 형상으로 형성될 수 있다.The work table 20 is disposed under the nozzle unit 10 to provide a region where the discharged thermoplastic material M is stacked, thereby supporting the molded first molded article P1. In order to perform this function, the work table 20 may be formed in a plate shape, for example.
노즐이동부(30)는 노즐부(10)를 X축 및 Y축 방향으로 이동시키는 이동수단으로서, 열가소성 재료(M)를 좌우방향으로 작업대(20)의 상면에 배출하고 적층시켜 상기 제1 성형품(P1)을 성형한다. 여기서, 노즐이동부(30)는 상기한 노즐부(10)의 전체 구성, 또는 그 일구성인 노즐만 이동시켜도 무방하다. 노즐이동부(30)는 종래 3D 프린터의 노즐을 이동시키는 공지의 수단으로 구현될 수 있는바, 자세한 설명은 생략한다.The nozzle moving part 30 is a moving means for moving the nozzle part 10 in the X-axis and Y-axis directions, discharging and stacking the thermoplastic material (M) on the upper surface of the worktable (20) in the left-right direction and stacking the first molded product. (P1) is molded. Here, the nozzle moving unit 30 may move only the nozzles of the entire configuration of the nozzle unit 10, or a configuration thereof. The nozzle moving unit 30 may be implemented by a known means for moving a nozzle of a conventional 3D printer, and detailed description is omitted.
승하강부(40)는 작업대(20)를 Z축 방향, 즉 상하방향으로 승하강시키는 수단으로, 제1 성형품(P1)을 성형하는 동안 노즐부(10)와 작업대(20) 사이의 이격 거리를 조절한다. 이러한 승하강부(40)는 결합뭉치(41), 나사봉(43), 및 한 쌍의 가이드봉(45)으로 구현될 수 있다.The elevating and descending portion 40 is a means for elevating and descending the work table 20 in the Z-axis direction, that is, in the vertical direction, and the distance between the nozzle part 10 and the work table 20 while forming the first molded product P1. Adjust. The elevating portion 40 may be implemented with a coupling bundle 41, a screw rod 43, and a pair of guide rods 45.
여기서, 결합뭉치(41)는 작업대(20)의 하면 및 후술할 조형대(60)의 상면을 결합시킨다. 결합뭉치(41)에 관한 자세한 사항은 후술한다. 나사봉(43)은 봉 형상으로 형성된 부재로서, 결합뭉치(41)를 관통하면서 Z축 방향을 따라 배치되는데, 그 외면에 나사산이 형성된다. 따라서, 나사봉(43)이 Z축을 회전축으로 하여 회전하게 되면, 회전방향에 따라 결합뭉치(41)가 승하강함으로써 작업대(20)를 승하강시킬 수 있다. 한편, 한 쌍의 가이드봉(45)은 각각 봉 형상으로 형성된 부재로, 결합뭉치(41)의 좌우를 관통하도록 나사봉(43)을 사이에 두고 서로 마주보도록 Z축 방향을 따라 배치됨으로써, 결합뭉치(41)가 좌우 평행을 유지하면서 상하방향으로 슬라이딩되도록 가이드한다.Here, the coupling bundle 41 combines the lower surface of the worktable 20 and the upper surface of the molding table 60 to be described later. Details of the coupling bundle 41 will be described later. The screw rod 43 is a member formed in a rod shape, and is disposed along the Z-axis direction while passing through the coupling bundle 41, and a thread is formed on its outer surface. Therefore, when the screw rod 43 rotates with the Z axis as the rotational axis, the engagement bundle 41 can be moved up and down according to the rotational direction. On the other hand, the pair of guide rods 45 are each formed in a rod shape, and are arranged along the Z-axis direction so as to face each other with the screw rods 43 interposed therebetween to penetrate the left and right sides of the coupling bundle 41, thereby engaging The bundle 41 is guided to slide in the vertical direction while maintaining the right and left parallel.
수조(50)는 액상의 광경화성 수지(R)를 수용할 수 있는 내부 공간을 구비하고, 상부가 개방된 용기로서, 작업대(20)의 아래에 배치된다. 광경화성 수지(R)는 액상으로 존재하다가 레이저, UV 등의 광에 노출되면 경화하는 고분자 소재로 제2 성형품(P2)을 제조하기 위한 재료이다.The water tank 50 is provided with an interior space capable of accommodating the liquid photocurable resin R, and is an open container at the top, which is disposed under the work table 20. The photocurable resin (R) is a polymer material that exists in the liquid phase and cures when exposed to light such as laser and UV, and is a material for manufacturing the second molded product (P2).
조형대(60)는 하면에 제2 성형품(P2)을 부착한다. 따라서, 조형대(60)의 하면은 일정 면적을 가지는 평면으로 형성된다. 조형대(60)는 작업대(20)와 수조(50) 사이에 배치되는데, 승하강부(40)에 연결되어 승하강되므로, 수조(50)의 개방된 상부를 통해 광경화성 수지(R)에 침지되어 그 하면에 제2 성형품(P2)의 상부가 부착되고, 상승하면서 광경화성 수지(R)가 하향으로 경화 적층되어 제2 성형품(P2)의 하부를 성형하게 된다. The molding table 60 attaches the second molded product P2 to the lower surface. Therefore, the lower surface of the molding table 60 is formed in a plane having a certain area. The molding table 60 is disposed between the work table 20 and the water tank 50, and is connected to the lifting part 40, so as to move up and down, is immersed in the photocurable resin R through the open upper part of the water tank 50. The upper part of the second molded product P2 is attached to the lower surface thereof, and as it rises, the photocurable resin R is cured and stacked downward to mold the lower part of the second molded product P2.
광조사부(70)는 제2 성형품(P2)이 만들어지도록 수조(50)에 광을 투사하는 장치이다. 이때, 제2 성형품(P2)을 성형하기 위해서는 광의 투사 방향이 바뀌어야 하므로, 예를 들어 광을 발생시키는 광원과 투사 방향을 전환시키는 갈바노미터(galvanometer)로 구현될 수 있다. 여기서, 광원은 조사되는 광에 따라, 레이저 발진기, UV 램프 등을 사용할 수 있다.The light irradiation unit 70 is a device that projects light to the water tank 50 so that the second molded article P2 is made. At this time, in order to mold the second molded article P2, since the projection direction of light needs to be changed, it can be implemented, for example, as a light source generating light and a galvanometer for switching the projection direction. Here, the light source may be a laser oscillator, a UV lamp, or the like, depending on the light to be irradiated.
종합적으로, 본 발명에 따르면, 작업대(20)와 조형대(60)가 승하강부(40)에 의해 서로 결합되어 승하강하도록 구성되고, 상부 영역에서 노즐부(10)가 열가소성 재료(M)를 작업대(20)에 용융 배출하여 제1 성형품(P1)을 성형할 수 있고, 하부 영역에서는 광경화성 수지(R)에 광을 조사하여 조형대(60)에서 제2 성형품(P2)을 성형할 수 있으므로, 한 대의 3D 프린터로 서로 다른 재료를 사용하여 그 재료에 적합한 방식으로 각각 성형품을 성형함으로써 사용자가 원하는 3D 성형 공정에 따라 최적화된 성형품을 제조할 수 있다. 이때, 작업대(20)와 조형대(60)가 함께 승하강하므로, 제1 성형품(P1)과 제2 성형품(P2)은 별도로 성형되는 것이 원칙이지만, 성형품의 형태에 따라서는 2개의 성형품이 동시에 성형될 수도 있다.Comprehensively, according to the present invention, the work table 20 and the molding table 60 are configured to be combined with each other by the elevating part 40 to move up and down, and the nozzle part 10 in the upper region uses the thermoplastic material (M) Since the first molded product P1 can be molded by melt-discharging to (20), and the second molded product P2 can be molded on the molding table 60 by irradiating light to the photocurable resin R in the lower region, By using different materials with one 3D printer and molding each molded product in a manner suitable for the material, an optimized molded product can be manufactured according to a user's desired 3D molding process. At this time, since the work table 20 and the molding table 60 move up and down together, it is a principle that the first molded product P1 and the second molded product P2 are molded separately, but depending on the shape of the molded product, two molded products are molded at the same time. It may be.
이하에서는 결합뭉치(41)에 대해 자세하게 설명한다.Hereinafter, the coupling bundle 41 will be described in detail.
도 3 내지 도 4를 참고로, 결합뭉치(41)는 결합편(41a), 조형대 결합체(41b), 체결부(41c), 및 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)를 포함할 수 있다.3 to 4, the coupling bundle 41 may include a coupling piece 41a, a molding stand coupling body 41b, a fastening portion 41c, and a sliding mount 41d.
결합편(41a)은 전단의 상면에 작업대(20)의 하면이 탈착 가능하게 부착되고, 양측단(s)이 하향으로 절곡되어 서로 마주보도록 형성된다. 또한, 후단에는 나사봉(43)이 통과할 수 있도록 천공이 구비되어, 나사봉(43)과 결합편(41a)이 서로 연결된다.The coupling piece 41a is detachably attached to the lower surface of the worktable 20 on the upper surface of the front end, and both side ends s are bent downward and formed to face each other. In addition, the rear end is provided with a perforation so that the screw rod 43 can pass, the screw rod 43 and the coupling piece 41a are connected to each other.
조형대 결합체(41b)는 조형대(60)를 결합편(41a)에 결합시키는 부재로, 전체적으로 블록 형태로 형성되되, 후단에 개구부(b)를 구비하고, 하부는 조형대(60)의 상면과 결합된다.The molding table assembly (41b) is a member for joining the molding table 60 to the engaging piece (41a), is formed in a block shape as a whole, provided with an opening (b) at the rear end, the lower portion is combined with the upper surface of the molding table (60) .
체결부(41c)는 조형대 결합체(41b)와 결합편(41a)을 체결하는 부재이다. 체결부(41c)의 상면 및 양측면은 결합편(41a)의 하면 및 양측단(s) 내면에 의해 둘러싸이도록 결합편(41a)에 삽입 배치되되, 체결부(41c)의 전단의 외면과 결합편(41a)의 내면 사이에 유격이 생기도록 형성된다. 또한, 체결부(41c)의 전단은 조형대 결합체(41b)의 개구부(b)에 삽입되어 체결되는바, 그 개구부(b)의 형상과 대응되는 형상으로 형성된다. 한편, 상기 유격은 체결부(41c)의 전단이 삽입된 조형대 결합체(41b)의 개구부(b)를 형성하는 외면에 의해 채워진다. 여기서, 체결부(41c)의 후단이 그 전단보다 너비가 넓게 형성됨으로써, 후단의 양측면이 결합편(41a)의 양측단(s) 내면에 밀착되어 고정될 수 있다(도 4 참조). 이때, 체결부(41c)의 후단 양측면과 결합편(41a)의 양측단(s)은 볼트 등과 같은 체결구를 통해 견고하게 고정될 수 있다.The fastening portion 41c is a member that fastens the forming table engaging body 41b and the engaging piece 41a. The upper surface and both side surfaces of the fastening part 41c are inserted and arranged in the bonding piece 41a so as to be surrounded by the lower surface of the bonding piece 41a and the inner surface of both side ends s, but the outer surface and the bonding piece of the front end of the fastening part 41c A gap is formed between the inner surfaces of (41a). In addition, the front end of the fastening portion 41c is inserted into and fastened to the opening portion b of the molding stand assembly 41b, and is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the opening portion b. On the other hand, the clearance is filled by the outer surface forming the opening (b) of the molding table assembly (41b) with the front end of the fastening portion (41c) inserted. Here, since the rear end of the fastening portion 41c is formed to have a wider width than its front end, both side surfaces of the rear end can be fixed in close contact with the inner surfaces of both side ends s of the coupling piece 41a (see FIG. 4). At this time, both side surfaces of the rear end of the fastening portion 41c and both side ends s of the coupling piece 41a may be securely fixed through a fastener such as a bolt.
슬라이딩 마운트(41d)는 가이드봉(45)과 결합편(41a)을 연결하는 부재로서, 상하방향으로 관통된 관통공(d)을 구비한 블록 형태로 형성되고, 결합편(41a)의 양측단(s)의 외면에 각각 결합 배치되어, 가이드봉(45)이 관통공(d)을 통과하면서 결합편(41a)과 가이드봉(45)을 연결한다.Sliding mount (41d) is a member connecting the guide rod 45 and the engaging piece (41a), is formed in a block shape having a through hole (d) penetrating in the vertical direction, both ends of the engaging piece (41a) (s) are respectively coupled to the outer surface, the guide rod 45 connects the coupling piece 41a and the guide rod 45 while passing through the through hole (d).
한편, 결합뭉치(41)가 나사봉(43)의 회전에 따라 승하강하는 동안, 조형대 결합체(41b)와 체결부(41c) 사이의 유격, 결합편(41a)의 천공과 나사봉(43) 사이의 유격 및 마찰, 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)의 관통공(d)과 가이드봉(45) 사이의 유격 및 마찰로 인해 진동이 발생할 수 있는바, 본 발명에서는 아래와 같이 진동 저감 수단을 제공할 수 있다.On the other hand, while the engaging bundle 41 is elevating and descending according to the rotation of the threaded rod 43, the gap between the forming body engaging body 41b and the fastening portion 41c, the perforation of the engaging piece 41a and the threaded rod 43 Vibration may occur due to the clearance and friction between, and the clearance and friction between the through hole (d) of the sliding mount (41d) and the guide rod (45), and the present invention can provide vibration reduction means as follows. .
먼저, 결합뭉치(41)는 결합나사(41e)를 더 포함할 수 있다. 결합나사(41e)는 두부와 두부의 중심에서부터 일방향으로 돌출된 나사부로 구성되는데, 나사부의 말단이 조형대 결합체(41b)의 전면을 관통하여 개구부(b) 내로 돌출되어 체결부(41c)의 전단부와 나사결합한다. 이로 인해, 조형대 결합체(41b)와 체결부(41c) 사이에 유격이 존재하더라도, 양자(41b, 41c)가 견고하게 결합할 수 있어, 진동을 최소화할 수 있다. 이때, 결합나사(41e)의 두부는 조형대 결합체(41b)의 전면으로부터 돌출되어 노출될 수 있고, 그 외주면에 요철 형태로 논슬립처리가 되어 사용자가 손쉽게 결합나사(41e)를 체결 내지 해제할 수 있으며, 드라이버 등을 통한 체결이 가능하도록 두부의 상면에 드라이버홈이 구비될 수도 있다.First, the coupling bundle 41 may further include a coupling screw 41e. The coupling screw 41e is composed of a head and a screw portion protruding in one direction from the center of the head, and the end of the screw portion penetrates through the front surface of the molding stand coupling body 41b and protrudes into the opening portion b, and the front end portion of the fastening portion 41c And screw. Due to this, even if there is a gap between the forming table coupling body 41b and the fastening portion 41c, both of the 41b and 41c can be firmly coupled, thereby minimizing vibration. At this time, the head of the coupling screw 41e can be exposed by protruding from the front surface of the forming stand coupling body 41b, and the non-slip processing is performed on the outer circumferential surface in an uneven shape so that the user can easily fasten or release the coupling screw 41e. , A driver groove may be provided on the upper surface of the head to enable fastening through a driver or the like.
또한, 결합뭉치(41)는 축부(shaft, 41f), 및 평형추(41g)를 더 포함할 수 있다. 결합편(41a)과 나사봉(43) 사이, 그리고 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)와 가이드봉(45) 사이의 유격으로 인해 결합편(41a)의 좌우 수평이 맞지 않을 수 있다. 이에, 본 발명에서는 결합편(41a)의 양측단(s)의 외면으로부터 좌우로 각각 돌출된 적어도 하나 이상의 축부(41f)가 형성되고, 그 좌우 축부(41f)에 평형추(41g)가 부착됨으로써, 결합편(41a)의 좌우 평형을 조절한다. 일례로, 축부(41f)는 외면에 나사산이 형성된 너트 형태로 형성되고, 평형추(41g)는 나비 너트 형태로 형성될 수 있는데, 이 경우 사용자가 나비 너트를 조이거나 풀어서 위치를 조정함으로써 평형을 조절할 수 있다.In addition, the coupling bundle 41 may further include a shaft portion (41f), and a counterweight (41g). Due to the clearance between the coupling piece 41a and the screw rod 43 and between the sliding mount 41d and the guide bar 45, the horizontal of the left and right sides of the coupling piece 41a may not fit. Thus, in the present invention, at least one or more shaft portions 41f protruding from the outer surfaces of both side ends s of the engaging piece 41a to the left and right are formed, and the counterweight 41g is attached to the left and right shaft portions 41f. , Adjust the left and right balance of the engaging piece (41a). In one example, the shaft portion 41f is formed in the form of a nut with a thread formed on the outer surface, and the counterweight 41g can be formed in the form of a butterfly nut, in which case the user adjusts the position by tightening or loosening the butterfly nut to adjust the position. Can be adjusted.
나사봉(43)과 결합편(41a) 사이의 유격 및 마찰을 보완하기 위해서, 본 발명은 너트 하우징(80), 및 강구(ball, 도시되지 않음)을 더 포함할 수 있다. 너트 하우징(80)은 결합편(41a)의 후단의 상면에 결합 배치되는 부재로, 결합편(41a)의 천공과 소통되도록 관통된 너트공(81)을 구비한다. 따라서, 나사봉(43)은 결합편(41a)의 천공 및 너트공(81)을 통과하게 된다. 강구는 구 형태로 형성된 볼(ball)로서, 나사봉(43)과 너트공(81) 사이에 배치되어, 나사봉(43)과 너트공(81) 사이에 밀착되어 유격을 해소하고, 나사봉(43)이 회전할 때 발생하는 마찰을 저감하여 진동을 억제한다.In order to compensate for clearance and friction between the threaded rod 43 and the engaging piece 41a, the present invention may further include a nut housing 80 and a ball (not shown). The nut housing 80 is a member that is disposed on the upper surface of the rear end of the engaging piece 41a, and has a nut hole 81 penetrated to communicate with the perforation of the engaging piece 41a. Therefore, the threaded rod 43 passes through the perforation and the nut hole 81 of the engaging piece 41a. The steel ball is a ball formed in a spherical shape, is disposed between the screw rod 43 and the nut hole 81, and is in close contact between the screw rod 43 and the nut hole 81 to solve the clearance, and the screw rod The friction generated when (43) rotates is reduced to suppress vibration.
또한, 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)가 결합편(41a)의 양측단(s) 외면의 상부 및 하부에 이격되어 각각 하나씩 배치되고, 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)의 관통공(d) 내면과 가이드봉(45)의 외면 사이에 구름 베어링(도시되지 않음)이 배치될 수 있다. 이 경우, 결합편(41a)의 양측단(s) 중 어느 하나인 일측단을 기준으로, 2개의 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)가 상하 배열되고, 하나의 가이드봉(45)이 그 2개의 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)의 관통공(d)을 통과하므로, 가이드봉(45)의 서로 다른 상하부 영역을 각각의 슬라이딩 마운트(41d)와 구름 베어링이 고정하게 된다. 따라서, 어느 하나의 가이드봉(45)을 2중 베어링 구조로 지지하여 진동을 저감한다.In addition, the sliding mount (41d) is spaced apart from the upper and lower sides of the outer side (s) of both sides of the coupling piece (41a) are disposed one by one, the through hole (d) of the sliding mount (41d) inner surface and guide rod (45) A rolling bearing (not shown) may be disposed between the outer surfaces of the. In this case, the two sliding mounts 41d are vertically arranged, and one guide rod 45 is the two sliding mounts based on one side end which is one of both side ends s of the coupling piece 41a ( Since it passes through the through hole (d) of 41d), each sliding mount (41d) and the rolling bearing are fixed to different upper and lower regions of the guide rod (45). Accordingly, any one of the guide rods 45 is supported by a double bearing structure to reduce vibration.
한편, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터는 상부와 하부 영역에서 서로 다른 재료와 방식으로 3D 성형을 수행하는바, 그 상부와 하부의 공정조건이 다를 수밖에 없으므로, 상부와 하부 영역이 서로 영향을 받지 않도록 아래와 같은 수단을 추가할 수 있다. On the other hand, the 3D printer according to the present invention performs 3D molding with different materials and methods in the upper and lower regions. Since the process conditions of the upper and lower portions must be different, the upper and lower regions are not affected by the following. The same means can be added.
도 5는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터의 정면도로서, 도 5에 도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 3D 프린터는 단열판(90)을 더 포함할 수 있다.5 is a front view of a 3D printer according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the 3D printer according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a heat insulating plate 90.
단열판(90)은 단열 소재를 이용해 판 형상으로 형성된 부재이다. 이러한 단열판(90)은 작업대(20)의 하면과 결합뭉치(41) 사이에 배치되어 고정된다. 제1 성형품(P1, 도 1 참조)을 성형하는 경우 열가소성 재료는 열을 흡수하여 용융되었다가 열을 방출하면서 경화되기 때문에 그 열이 하부로 이동하여 수조(50) 내의 광경화성 수지에 영향을 미칠 수 있는바, 단열판(90)으로써 상부에서부터 하부로 전달되는 열을 차단한다.The insulating plate 90 is a member formed in a plate shape using an insulating material. The heat insulating plate 90 is arranged and fixed between the lower surface of the work table 20 and the coupling bundle 41. When the first molded article (P1, see FIG. 1) is molded, the thermoplastic material absorbs heat, melts, and then cures while dissipating heat, so that the heat moves downward to affect the photocurable resin in the water tank 50. As it can, the heat transmitted from the upper portion to the lower portion of the insulating plate 90 is blocked.
한편, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터는 작업대(20) 및 조형대(60)를 승하강하면서, 재료를 상향 또는 하향으로 적층하여 성형하므로, 조형대(60)의 높이가 너무 낮아지면 수조(50)와 충돌할 수 있다. 이에 본 발명은 스토퍼(100), 및 브라켓(110)을 더 포함할 수 있다.On the other hand, the 3D printer according to the present invention, while lifting and descending the work table 20 and the molding table 60, the material is stacked upward or downward to form, so if the height of the molding table 60 is too low, it collides with the water tank 50 can do. Accordingly, the present invention may further include a stopper 100 and a bracket 110.
스토퍼(100)는 단열판(90)의 양측 가장자리로부터 서로 마주보도록 하향으로 돌출되어 적어도 2개 이상 형성될 수 있다. 스토퍼(100)는 조형대(60)와 수조(50)가 서로 충돌되지 않을 정도의 높이를 가지므로, 조형대(60)가 하강할 때에 스토퍼(100)가 수조(50)를 지지하는 받침대에 닿게 되어, 조형대(60)와 수조(50)의 충돌을 방지한다. 여기서, 받침대와 닿는 경우 충격이 단열판(90)을 통해 작업대(20) 및 조형대(60)로 전해질 수 있으므로, 스토퍼(100)가 충격을 흡수할 수 있는 소재로 제조되거나, 스프링 또는 댐퍼와 같은 별도의 충격흡수장치가 스토퍼(100)에 장착될 수 있다.The stopper 100 may protrude downwardly so as to face each other from both edges of the heat insulating plate 90, and may be formed of at least two or more. Since the stopper 100 has a height such that the molding table 60 and the water tank 50 do not collide with each other, when the molding table 60 descends, the stopper 100 comes into contact with the pedestal supporting the water tank 50 , Prevents the collision of the molding table 60 and the water tank 50. Here, when it comes into contact with the pedestal, since the shock can be transmitted to the work table 20 and the molding table 60 through the heat insulating plate 90, the stopper 100 is made of a material that can absorb the shock, or separately, such as a spring or a damper Shock absorbing device may be mounted on the stopper (100).
브라켓(110)은 스토퍼(100)가 받침대에 닿는 충격으로 인한 변형 및 파손을 방지하기 위해서, 스토퍼(100)와 결합뭉치(41)를 연결하여, 스토퍼(100)를 견고하게 고정한다.The bracket 110 is fixed to the stopper 100 by connecting the stopper 100 and the coupling bundle 41 in order to prevent deformation and damage due to the impact that the stopper 100 hits the pedestal.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 3D 프린터는 단열판(90)을 기준으로 상부와 하부 영역의 공기를 순환시키고 이를 배출하기 위해서, 챔버(120), 순환팬(130), 및 배기부(140)를 더 포함할 수 있다. In addition, the 3D printer according to the present invention further includes a chamber 120, a circulation fan 130, and an exhaust unit 140 to circulate and discharge air in the upper and lower regions based on the insulating plate 90 can do.
챔버(120)는 제1 성형품(P1, 도 1 참조) 및 제2 성형품(P2, 도 2 참조)이 성형될 수 있는 내부 공간을 구비한 부재로서, 전술한 노즐부(10), 작업대(20), 노즐이동부(30), 승하강부(40), 수조(50), 조형대(60), 단열판(90) 등이 그 내부에 장착되거나 배치된다. 여기서, 챔버(120)의 내부 공간은 단열판(90)에 의해 내상부와 내하부로 구획된다. 이때, 단열판(90)의 가장자리가 챔버(120)의 내면과 밀착되고, 그 경계의 전부 또는 일부가 씰링(sealing)될 수 있다.The chamber 120 is a member having an internal space in which the first molded article (P1, see FIG. 1) and the second molded article (P2, see FIG. 2) can be molded, and the nozzle unit 10 and the work table 20 are described above. ), The nozzle moving part 30, the elevating part 40, the water tank 50, the molding table 60, the insulating plate 90, etc. are mounted or disposed therein. Here, the interior space of the chamber 120 is divided into an inner upper portion and an inner lower portion by the insulating plate 90. At this time, the edge of the heat insulating plate 90 is in close contact with the inner surface of the chamber 120, and all or part of the boundary may be sealed.
이렇게 구획된 챔버(120)의 내상부 및 내하부 각각에 순환팬(130) 및 배기부(140)가 배치될 수 있다. 순환팬(130)은 내부 공기를 순환시키기 위해 제공된 장비이고, 배기부(140)는 내부 공기를 챔버(120) 외부로 배출하는 장비로서 덕트, 배기팬, 배기펌프 등을 통해 구현될 수 있다.The circulation fan 130 and the exhaust unit 140 may be disposed in each of the inner upper portion and the inner lower portion of the chamber 120 partitioned as described above. The circulation fan 130 is a device provided to circulate the internal air, and the exhaust unit 140 is a device that discharges the internal air to the outside of the chamber 120 and may be implemented through a duct, an exhaust fan, an exhaust pump, and the like.
이상 본 발명을 구체적인 실시예를 통하여 상세히 설명하였으나, 이는 본 발명을 구체적으로 설명하기 위한 것으로, 본 발명은 이에 한정되지 않으며, 본 발명의 기술적 사상 내에서 당 분야의 통상의 지식을 가진 자에 의해 그 변형이나 개량이 가능함이 명백하다.Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific embodiments, the present invention is specifically for describing the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this, and by those skilled in the art within the technical spirit of the present invention. It is clear that the modification and improvement are possible.
본 발명의 단순한 변형 내지 변경은 모두 본 발명의 영역에 속한 것으로 본 발명의 구체적인 보호 범위는 첨부된 특허청구범위에 의하여 명확해질 것이다.All simple modifications or changes of the present invention belong to the scope of the present invention, and the specific protection scope of the present invention will be clarified by the appended claims.
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10: 노즐부 20: 작업대 10: nozzle unit 20: worktable
30: 노즐이동부 40: 승하강부 30: nozzle moving portion 40: elevating portion
41: 결합뭉치 43: 나사봉 41: coupling bundle 43: screw rod
45: 가이드봉 41a: 결합편 45: guide rod 41a: connecting piece
41b: 조형대 결합체 41c: 체결부 41b: molding stand assembly 41c: fastening
41d: 슬라이딩 마운트 41e: 결합나사 41d: Sliding mount 41e: Coupling screw
41f: 축부 41g: 평형추 41f: shaft 41g: counterweight
50: 수조 60: 조형대 50: tank 60: molding table
70: 광조사부 80: 너트 하우징 70: light irradiation unit 80: nut housing
81: 너트공 90: 단열판 81: nut hole 90: insulation plate
100: 스토퍼 110: 브라켓 100: stopper 110: bracket
120: 챔버 130: 순환팬 120: chamber 130: circulation fan
140: 배기부 P1: 제1 성형품 140: exhaust portion P1: first molded article
P2: 제2 성형품 M: 열가소성 재료 P2: Second molded article M: Thermoplastic material
R: 광경화성 수지R: photocurable resin
본 발명은 결합되어 승하강하는 작업대와 조형대를 중심으로 상부에서는 노즐을 통해 열가소성 재료를 용융 배출하여 작업대에서 성형품을 성형할 수 있고, 하부에서는 광경화성 수지에 광을 조사하여 조형대에서 다른 성형품을 성형할 수 있는 3D 프린터에 관한 것으로서 산업상 이용가능성이 인정될 수 있다.According to the present invention, the molded article can be molded on a worktable by melt-discharging a thermoplastic material through a nozzle at the top centering on a worktable and a molding table that are combined and elevated, and at the bottom, other molded products are molded on the mold. As for a 3D printer that can be used, industrial applicability can be recognized.

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  1. 고상의 열가소성 재료를 용융시켜 배출하는 노즐부;A nozzle unit that melts and discharges the solid thermoplastic material;
    상기 노즐부의 아래에 배치되는 작업대;A worktable disposed under the nozzle unit;
    상기 노즐부를 X축 및 Y축 방향으로 이동시키면서, 상기 작업대의 상면에 상기 열가소성 재료를 상향으로 경화 적층시켜 제1 성형품을 성형하는 노즐이동부;A nozzle moving unit for forming the first molded product by hardening and stacking the thermoplastic material upward on the upper surface of the work table while moving the nozzle unit in the X-axis and Y-axis directions;
    상기 작업대를 Z축 방향으로 승하강시키는 승하강부; An elevating and descending unit for elevating and descending the work table in the Z-axis direction;
    상기 작업대의 아래에 배치되고, 액상의 광경화성 수지를 수용하며, 상부가 개방된 수조; A water tank disposed under the worktable, accommodating a liquid photocurable resin, and having an open top;
    상기 작업대와 상기 수조 사이에 배치되도록 상기 승하강부에 연결되어, 하면이 상기 수조의 상부를 통해 상기 광경화성 수지에 침지되었다가 상승하는 조형대; 및A molding table connected to the elevating part so as to be disposed between the work table and the water tank, the lower surface being immersed in the photocurable resin through the upper part of the water tank and then rising; And
    투사 방향을 바꾸면서 상기 수조에 광을 투사하여, 상기 조형대의 하면에 상기 광경화성 수지를 하향으로 경화 적층시켜 제2 성형품을 성형하는 광조사부;를 포함하는 3D 프린터.A 3D printer comprising; a light irradiating unit that projects light to the water tank while changing a projection direction, and cures and stacks the photocurable resin downward on the bottom of the molding table to form a second molded product.
  2. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 승하강부는The elevating part
    상기 작업대의 하면 및 상기 조형대의 상면을 결합시키는 결합뭉치;A coupling bundle for joining the lower surface of the worktable and the upper surface of the molding table;
    봉 형상으로, 상기 결합뭉치를 관통하면서 Z축 방향을 따라 배치되고, 외면에 나사산이 형성되어 회전하면서 상기 결합뭉치를 승하강시키는 나사봉; 및A rod having a rod shape, disposed along the Z-axis direction while passing through the coupling bundle, and having a thread formed on an outer surface to rotate and elevate the coupling bundle while rotating; And
    봉 형상으로, 상기 나사봉을 사이에 두고 서로 마주보도록 Z축 방향을 따라 배치되고, 상기 결합뭉치의 승하강을 가이드하는 한 쌍의 가이드봉;을 포함하는 3D 프린터.3D printer comprising a; rod-shaped, a pair of guide rods disposed along the Z-axis direction so as to face each other with the screw rod therebetween, to guide the lifting and lowering of the coupling bundle.
  3. 청구항 2에 있어서,The method according to claim 2,
    상기 결합뭉치는The binding bundle
    전단의 상면에 상기 작업대의 하면이 탈착 가능하게 부착되고, 서로 마주보도록 양측단이 하향으로 절곡되며, 후단에 상기 나사봉이 통과하는 천공을 구비하는 결합편;A coupling piece having a lower surface of the worktable detachably attached to an upper surface of the front end, and both side ends bent downward to face each other, and having a perforation through which the screw rod passes at the rear end;
    후단에 개구부가 형성된 블록 형태로 형성되고, 하부에 상기 조형대의 상면이 결합되는 조형대 결합체;It is formed in the form of a block with an opening formed at the rear end, the upper surface of the molding table is coupled to the molding table assembly;
    전단이 상기 조형대 결합체의 개구부에 삽입되어 체결되며, 상기 결합편의 하면 및 양측단 내면에 의해 둘러싸이도록 배치되는 체결부; 및A front end inserted into and fastened by the opening of the forming table coupling body, and a fastening part disposed to be surrounded by a lower surface and inner surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece; And
    상기 결합편의 양측단의 외면에 각각 배치되고, 상기 가이드봉이 통과하는 관통공을 구비하는 슬라이딩 마운트;를 포함하는 3D 프린터.A 3D printer comprising; a sliding mount disposed on outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece and having a through hole through which the guide rod passes.
  4. 청구항 3에 있어서,The method according to claim 3,
    상기 결합뭉치는The binding bundle
    말단이 상기 조형대 결합체의 전면을 관통하여 상기 개구부 내로 돌출되고, 상기 체결부의 전단에 나사결합되는 결합나사;를 더 포함하는 3D 프린터.A 3D printer further comprising: a coupling screw whose end protrudes into the opening through the front surface of the modeling assembly and is screwed to the front end of the fastening portion.
  5. 청구항 3에 있어서,The method according to claim 3,
    상기 결합뭉치는The binding bundle
    상기 결합편의 양측단의 외면으로부터 각각 돌출된 적어도 하나 이상의 축부; 및At least one or more shaft portions protruding from outer surfaces of both side ends of the coupling piece; And
    상기 축부에 부착되어 상기 결합편의 평형을 조절하는 평형추;를 더 포함하는 3D 프린터.A 3D printer further comprising a counterweight attached to the shaft to adjust the balance of the coupling piece.
  6. 청구항 3에 있어서,The method according to claim 3,
    상기 결합편의 후단의 상면에 배치되고, 상기 천공과 소통되도록 관통된 너트공을 구비하는 너트 하우징; 및A nut housing disposed on an upper surface of the rear end of the coupling piece and having a nut hole penetrated to communicate with the hole; And
    상기 나사봉과 상기 너트공 사이에 배치되는 적어도 하나 이상의 강구(ball);을 더 포함하는 3D 프린터.3D printer further comprising; at least one ball (ball) disposed between the screw rod and the nut hole.
  7. 청구항 3에 있어서,The method according to claim 3,
    상기 슬라이딩 마운트는 상기 결합편의 양측단 외면의 상부 및 하부에 각각 하나씩 배치되고, The sliding mounts are disposed one on each of the upper and lower sides of the outer surfaces of both ends of the coupling piece,
    상기 관통공 내면과 상기 가이드봉의 외면 사이에 배치되는 구름 베어링;을 더 포함하는 3D 프린터. A 3D printer further comprising; a rolling bearing disposed between the inner surface of the through hole and the outer surface of the guide rod.
  8. 청구항 2에 있어서,The method according to claim 2,
    판 형상으로, 상기 작업대의 하면과 상기 결합뭉치 사이에 배치되어, 상기 제1 성형품이 성형될 때에 발생하는 열(heat)의 전달을 차단하는 단열판;을 더 포함하는 3D 프린터.A 3D printer further comprising a plate-shaped, heat-insulating plate disposed between the lower surface of the worktable and the coupling bundle to block the transfer of heat generated when the first molded article is molded.
  9. 청구항 8에 있어서,The method according to claim 8,
    상기 단열판의 양측 가장자리로부터 서로 마주보도록 하향으로 돌출된 적어도 2개 이상의 스토퍼; 및At least two or more stoppers projecting downward to face each other from both edges of the heat insulating plate; And
    상기 스토퍼와 상기 결합뭉치를 연결하는 브라켓;을 더 포함하는 3D 프린터.3D printer further comprising; a bracket connecting the stopper and the coupling bundle.
  10. 청구항 8에 있어서,The method according to claim 8,
    상기 제1 성형품 및 상기 제2 성형품이 성형될 수 있는 내부 공간을 구비하고, 상기 단열판에 의해 내상부와 내하부가 구획되는 챔버;A chamber having an inner space in which the first molded article and the second molded article can be molded, and the inner upper portion and the inner lower portion being partitioned by the insulating plate;
    상기 챔버의 내상부 및 내하부 각각에 배치되어 내부 공기를 순환시키는 순환팬; 및A circulation fan disposed in each of the upper and lower parts of the chamber to circulate the internal air; And
    상기 챔버의 내상부 및 내하부 각각에 배치되어 내부 공기를 상기 챔버 외부로 배출하는 배기부;를 더 포함하는 3D 프린터.3D printer further comprising; an exhaust portion disposed on each of the inner and lower portions of the chamber to discharge internal air to the outside of the chamber.
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