公开(公告)号：AT222848T

公开(公告)日：2002-09-15

申请号：AT92900076

申请日：1991-10-30

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： SNEAD DAVID E ,  SMALLEY DENIS R ,  COHEN ADAM L ,  ALLISON JOSEPH W ,  VORGITCH THOMAS J ,  CHEN THOMAS P ,  NGUYEN HOP D ,  SCHMIDT KRIS A ,  EVANS HERBERT E ,  FREED RAYMOND S ,  JACOBS PAUL F ,  VINSON WAYNE A

IPC: B29C35/08 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29K105/24 ,  B29L9/00 ,  G06F17/50

公开(公告)号：DE68929309T2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：DE68929309

申请日：1989-04-17

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： HULL CHARLES WILLIAM ,  LEWIS CHARLES WILLIAM ,  FREED RAYMOND SAMUEL ,  SPENCE STUART THOMAS ,  VINSON WAYNE ALLAN ,  SMALLEY DENNIS ROLLETTE

IPC: B29C35/08 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29K105/24 ,  B44B1/00 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06F17/50

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 structurally specified to reduce curl, stress and distortion in the ultimately formed object, the successive adjacent laminae, representing corresponding successive adjacent cross-sections of the object, being automatically formed and integrated together to provide a step-wise 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. A stereolithographic distortion known as curl is defined, and several techniques to eliminate or reduce curl are described, including dashed line, bent line, secondary structure, rivets, and multi-pass techniques. In addition, a quantitative measurement of curl known as the curl factor, and a test part known as a quarter cylinder are described, which together can be used to measure the effectiveness of the above techniques in reducing curl.

公开(公告)号：AT213457T

公开(公告)日：2002-03-15

申请号：AT95108985

申请日：1990-10-30

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： JACOBS PAUL FRANCES ,  HULL CHARLES WILLIAM ,  SMALLEY DENNIS ROLLETTE ,  ALLISON JOSEPH W

IPC: B29C35/08 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29C67/02 ,  B29K105/24 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20

公开(公告)号：DE68929366D1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-14

申请号：DE68929366

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.

公开(公告)号：AT211679T

公开(公告)日：2002-01-15

申请号：AT95107869

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.

公开(公告)号：AT209101T

公开(公告)日：2001-12-15

申请号：AT95917693

申请日：1995-04-25

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： GIGL JOHN J ,  PANG THOMAS H ,  SMALLEY DENNIS R ,  ALLEN KERRY J ,  VORGITCH THOMAS J ,  MANNERS CHRIS R ,  EARL JOCELYN M ,  BEDAL BRYAN J L ,  JACOBS PAUL F ,  NGUYEN HOP D ,  LEYDEN RICHARD N ,  HULL CHARLES W ,  VANDORIN STACIE L

IPC: B29C35/08 ,  B29C67/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06T17/00

公开(公告)号：AT208702T

公开(公告)日：2001-11-15

申请号：AT96120757

申请日：1989-04-17

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： SPENCE STUART THOMAS ,  ALMQUIST THOMAS ,  TARNOFF HARRY L

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20 ,  H01S3/00

公开(公告)号：DE68929292T2

公开(公告)日：2001-08-23

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.

公开(公告)号：AT202517T

公开(公告)日：2001-07-15

申请号：AT96114443

申请日：1989-04-17

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： HULL CHARLES WILLIAM ,  LEWIS CHARLES WILLIAM ,  FREED RAYMOND SAMUEL ,  SPENCE STUART THOMAS ,  VINSON WAYNE ALLAN ,  SMALLEY DENNIS ROLLETTE

IPC: B29C35/08 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29K105/24 ,  B44B1/00 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06F17/50

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 structurally specified to reduce curl, stress and distortion in the ultimately formed object, the successive adjacent laminae, representing corresponding successive adjacent cross-sections of the object, being automatically formed and integrated together to provide a step-wise 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. A stereolithographic distortion known as curl is defined, and several techniques to eliminate or reduce curl are described, including dashed line, bent line, secondary structure, rivets, and multi-pass techniques. In addition, a quantitative measurement of curl known as the curl factor, and a test part known as a quarter cylinder are described, which together can be used to measure the effectiveness of the above techniques in reducing curl.

公开(公告)号：HK1015312A1

公开(公告)日：1999-10-15

申请号：HK99100225

申请日：1999-01-15

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： LEYDEN RICHARD N ,  THAYER JEFFREY S ,  BEDAL BRYAN J L ,  ALMQUIST THOMAS A ,  HULL CHARLES W ,  EARL JOCELYN M ,  KEREKES THOMAS A ,  SMALLEY DENNIS R ,  MEROT CHRISTIAN M ,  FEDCHENKO RICHARD P ,  LOCKARD MICHAEL S ,  PANG THOMAS H ,  THAT DINH TON

IPC: B22F3/00 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29K63/00 ,  G06T17/00 ,  B29C

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.