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公开(公告)号:DE68929348D1
公开(公告)日:2001-12-20
申请号:DE68929348
申请日:1989-04-17
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: SPENCE STUART THOMAS , ALMQUIST THOMAS , TARNOFF HARRY L
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公开(公告)号:DE68929292D1
公开(公告)日:2001-05-23
申请号:DE68929292
申请日:1989-09-26
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: ALMQUIST THOMAS A , HULL CHARLES W , MODREK BORZO , SERKUCZEWSKI ANDRZEJ R , JACOBS PAUL F , LEWIS CHARLES W , LEWIS MARK A , LIRAN ABRAHAM
IPC: B29C35/08 , B29C41/12 , B29C67/00 , B29K105/24 , G01F23/292 , G01F23/36 , G05D9/12 , G01F23/28
Abstract: A stereolithography method and system for producing three-dimensional plastic objects by forming a plurality of thin layers of partially cured plastic material which are thin cross sections of the desired object. A layer of polymerizable resin is applied to a support surface and the excess is struck off, such as with a doctor blade, to form a smoothed layer. The smoothed layer is subjected to radiation in a predetermined pattern to form the cross-sectional layer into the desired shape. A plurality of layers are subsequently applied, leveled, then cured in the same manner to produce the desired three-dimensional object. Apparatus for measuring the level of the surface of a fluid is also provided. Variations in the level of fluid will be detected and may be used to drive a pump, diaphragm, or plunger in order to maintain the level of the fluid.
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公开(公告)号:AT200644T
公开(公告)日:2001-05-15
申请号:AT95107870
申请日:1989-09-26
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: ALMQUIST THOMAS A , HULL CHARLES W , MODREK BORZO , SERKUCZEWSKI ANDRZEJ R , JACOBS PAUL F , LEWIS CHARLES W , LEWIS MARK A , LIRAN ABRAHAM
IPC: B29C35/08 , B29C41/12 , B29C67/00 , B29K105/24 , G01F23/292 , G01F23/36 , G05D9/12 , G01F23/28
Abstract: A stereolithography method and system for producing three-dimensional plastic objects by forming a plurality of thin layers of partially cured plastic material which are thin cross sections of the desired object. A layer of polymerizable resin is applied to a support surface and the excess is struck off, such as with a doctor blade, to form a smoothed layer. The smoothed layer is subjected to radiation in a predetermined pattern to form the cross-sectional layer into the desired shape. A plurality of layers are subsequently applied, leveled, then cured in the same manner to produce the desired three-dimensional object. Apparatus for measuring the level of the surface of a fluid is also provided. Variations in the level of fluid will be detected and may be used to drive a pump, diaphragm, or plunger in order to maintain the level of the fluid.
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公开(公告)号:AU7285000A
公开(公告)日:2001-04-17
申请号:AU7285000
申请日:2000-09-07
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: HATTON KEVIN BRIAN
IPC: C09K3/10 , C08F2/50 , C08G59/20 , C08G65/18 , C08L71/02 , C09D5/00 , C09D163/00 , C09D171/00 , C09J163/00 , C09J171/00 , C08G59/24 , C08G59/62
Abstract: The present invention relates to UV-curable compositions, the process for preparing the compositions and to the use of the curable compositions. The compositions contain: a) at least one oxetane compound; b) at least one polyfunctional cycloaliphatic epoxy compound; c) at least one multifunctional hydroxy compound; and d) at least one curing agent.
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公开(公告)号:AU3748199A
公开(公告)日:1999-11-01
申请号:AU3748199
申请日:1999-04-15
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: WU XINGKUN , PARTANEN JOUNI P , HUG WILLIAM F , HEMMATI HAMID
IPC: H01S3/094 , H01S3/08 , H01S3/0941 , H01S3/109
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公开(公告)号:BR9610663A
公开(公告)日:1999-07-13
申请号:BR9610663
申请日:1996-09-27
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: EARL JOCELYN M , MANNERS CHRIS R , KEREKES THOMAS A , MARYGOLD PAUL H , THAYER JEFFREY S
Abstract: A three-dimensional object is formed by selectively depositing successive layers (14) of build material from a print-head (9) having a plurality of orifices or nozzles (10(1)-10(96)), such as an ink-jet type of print-head. The print-head (9) is moved (X-Y control) relative to a support platform (15) in a series of scans in the X-direction offset from one another in the Y-direction and possibly overlapping. The orifices (10(1)-10(96)) extend transversely of the scan X-direction and may be set at an angle (α) to it to control the resolution perpendicular to the scan direction. The platform (15) is movable relative to the print-head in the Z-direction for forming each successive layer (14). The build material is a flowable material and may be a radiation-curable material, such as an ultra-violet curable photo-polymer. The data according to which each layer is formed may be manipulated according to a selected build style to determine the selective activation of the print-head orifices.
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公开(公告)号:AT160968T
公开(公告)日:1997-12-15
申请号:AT89303780
申请日:1989-04-17
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: SPENCE STUART THOMAS , ALMQUIST THOMAS , TARNOFF HARRY L
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公开(公告)号:BR9607005A
公开(公告)日:1997-10-28
申请号:BR9607005
申请日:1996-01-29
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: ALMQUIST THOMAS A , HULL CHARLES W , THAYER JEFFREY S , LEYDEN RICHARD N , JACOBS PAUL F , SMALLEY DENNIS R
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in building three-dimensional objects on substantially a cross-sectional basis including methods and apparatus for forming successive layers using counter-rotating rollers, ink jet recoaters, spinning members which sling material, applicator bars that dispense material via a meniscus and/or independently dispensed streams, and also including methods and apparatus to determine a preferred region over which to form a layer and to check for building errors.
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公开(公告)号:CA1338954C
公开(公告)日:1997-03-04
申请号:CA596838
申请日:1989-04-17
Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC
Inventor: MODREK BORZO , PARKER BRENT , SPENCE STUART THOMAS
IPC: B29C35/08 , B29C67/00 , B29K105/24 , B29C67/08 , G03C9/08
Abstract: An improved stereolithography system for generating a three-dimensional object by creating a cross-sectional pattern of the object to be formed at a selected surface of a fluid medium capable of altering its physical state in response to appropriate synergistic stimulation by impinging radiation, particle bombardment or chemical reaction, information defining the object being specially processed to reduce curl and distortion, and increase resolution, strength, accuracy, speed and economy of reproduction even for rather difficult object shapes, the successive adjacent laminae, representing corresponding successive adjacent cross-sections of the object, being automatically formed and integrated together to provide a stepwise laminar buildup of the desired object, whereby a three-dimensional object is formed and drawn from a substantially planar surface of the fluid medium during the forming process, and further including post processing wherein the object is subjected to additional ultraviolet curing while the object is under water.
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