公开(公告)号：DE602006011819D1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：DE602006011819

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： HULL CHARLES W ,  PARTANEN JOUNI P ,  SPERRY CHARLES R ,  DUNNE PATRICK ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  MANNERS CHRIS R

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  G03F7/20

Abstract: A solid imaging method employing sub-pixel shifting in multiple exposures of the digitally light projected image of a cross-section of a three-dimensional object on a solidifiable liquid medium. The multiple exposures provide increased resolution, preserving image features in a three-dimensional object and smoothing out rough or uneven edges that would otherwise occur using digital light projectors that are limited by the number of pixels in an image projected over the size of the image. Algorithms are used to select pixels to be illuminated within the boundary of each image projected in the cross-section being exposed.

公开(公告)号：AT456074T

公开(公告)日：2010-02-15

申请号：AT06251474

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： HULL CHARLES W ,  PARTANEN JOUNI P ,  SPERRY CHARLES R ,  DUNNE PATRICK ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  MANNERS CHRIS R

IPC: G03F7/00 ,  B29C67/00 ,  G03F7/20

Abstract: A solid imaging method employing sub-pixel shifting in multiple exposures of the digitally light projected image of a cross-section of a three-dimensional object on a solidifiable liquid medium. The multiple exposures provide increased resolution, preserving image features in a three-dimensional object and smoothing out rough or uneven edges that would otherwise occur using digital light projectors that are limited by the number of pixels in an image projected over the size of the image. Algorithms are used to select pixels to be illuminated within the boundary of each image projected in the cross-section being exposed.

公开(公告)号：DE102006019860A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：DE102006019860

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： PARTANEN JOUNI P ,  SOLIZ RAYMOND M ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F JR ,  SPERRY CHARLES R ,  HULL CHARLES W

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06T17/00

Abstract: A solid imaging apparatus and method employing build material transfer means effective to transfer solidifiable liquid build material (24) from a first side of a radiation transparent build material carrier (34) to a receiving substrate without entrapping air bubbles in layers of transferred solidifiable liquid build material and to cleanly separate the solidified build material from the radiation transparent build material carrier as each layer is formed during the layerwise building of a three-dimensional object (25). An reciprocatible flexible film and a guide roller are employed to effect transfer of the solidifiable liquid build material.

公开(公告)号：WO2013048997A3

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：PCT/US2012057012

申请日：2012-09-25

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC ,  SPERRY C R ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  JOHNSON MARTIN ALAN ,  GREGORY RICHARD ORA II ,  VILIM CLINTON JAMES

Inventor： SPERRY CHARLES R ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  JOHNSON MARTIN ALAN ,  GREGORY RICHARD ORA II ,  VILIM CLINTON JAMES

IPC: G03F7/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/0037 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  Y10T29/4973

Abstract: There is provided solid imaging methods and apparatus for making three -dimensional objects from solid imaging material. A tray with a film bottom is provided to hoid solid imaging material that is selectively cured into cross-sections of the three-dimensional object being built. A coater bar is moved back and forth over the film to remove any un cured solid imaging material from a previous layer and to apply a new layer of solid imaging material. A sensor is provided to measure the amount of resin in the tray to determine the appropriate amount of solid imaging material to be added, from a cartridge, for the next layer. A shuttle, which covers the tray when the exterior door to the solid imaging apparatus is opened for setting up a build or removing a three -dimensional object, can also be used to move the coater bar and to selectively open one or more valves on the cartridge to dispense the desired amount of solid imaging material.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从固体成像材料制造三维物体的固体成像方法和装置。 提供具有膜底部的托盘以将固体成像材料选择性地固化成正在建造的三维物体的横截面。 涂膜机条在膜上来回移动以从之前的层去除任何未固化的固体成像材料并施加新的固体成像材料层。 提供传感器以测量托盘中的树脂量，以确定用于下一层从盒中加入的固体成像材料的适量。 当打开实体成像装置的外门打开以建立构件或移除三维物体时，覆盖托盘的梭子也可用于移动涂布机杆并选择性地打开一个或多个阀 盒以分配所需量的固体成像材料。

公开(公告)号：AT456075T

公开(公告)日：2010-02-15

申请号：AT06251473

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： HULL CHARLES W ,  PARTANEN JOUNI P ,  SPERRY CHARLES R ,  DUNNE PATRICK ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  MANNERS CHRIS R

IPC: G03F7/00 ,  B29C67/00 ,  G03F7/20

Abstract: A solid imaging method employing sub-pixel shifting in multiple exposures of the digitally light projected image of a cross-section of a three-dimensional object on a solidifiable liquid medium. The multiple exposures provide increased resolution, preserving image features in a three-dimensional object and smoothing out rough or uneven edges that would otherwise occur using digital light projectors that are limited by the number of pixels in an image projected over the size of the image. Algorithms are used to select pixels to be illuminated within the boundary of each image projected in the cross-section being exposed.

公开(公告)号：DE602006011802D1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：DE602006011802

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： HULL CHARLES W ,  PARTANEN JOUNI P ,  SPERRY CHARLES R ,  DUNNE PATRICK ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  MANNERS CHRIS R

IPC: G03F7/00 ,  B29C67/00 ,  G03F7/20

Abstract: A solid imaging method employing sub-pixel shifting in multiple exposures of the digitally light projected image of a cross-section of a three-dimensional object on a solidifiable liquid medium. The multiple exposures provide increased resolution, preserving image features in a three-dimensional object and smoothing out rough or uneven edges that would otherwise occur using digital light projectors that are limited by the number of pixels in an image projected over the size of the image. Algorithms are used to select pixels to be illuminated within the boundary of each image projected in the cross-section being exposed.

公开(公告)号：WO2008088638A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2007087716

申请日：2007-12-17

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC ,  SPERRY C R ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  HULL CHARLES W ,  MOJDEH MEHDI

Inventor： SPERRY CHARLES R ,  MCNAMARA DENNIS F ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  HULL CHARLES W ,  MOJDEH MEHDI

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/124 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00

Abstract: A solid imaging apparatus is provided that includes a replaceable cartridge containing a source of build material and an extendable and retractable flexible transport film for transporting the build material layer-by-layer from the cartridge to the surface of a build in an image plane. An operator using the device needs merely to remove a spent cartridge and replace it with a fresh cartridge to continue solid imaging virtually uninterrupted. The apparatus also includes the capability of withdrawing and inserting an imager without the operator having to perform a separate alignment step. A brush attached to the transport film and forming part of the cartridge provides for intra-layer removal of excess uncured build material. If desired, the apparatus can produce a fully reacted build. A high intensity UV source cures the build between layers. An injection molded build pad is designed to hold a build in an inverted position for improving the build. The invention also provides for tilting the build elevator to reduce air entrainment and for releasing the build from the image plane.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种固体成像设备，其包括含有构建材料源的可更换盒以及用于将构建材料逐层从盒施加到图像平面中的构建表面的可伸展和可缩回的柔性传输膜。 使用该设备的操作员仅需要移除已用过的墨盒并将其替换为新墨盒以实际上不间断地继续固体成像。 该设备还包括撤回和插入成像器的能力，而操作者不必执行单独的对准步骤。 连接在输送薄膜上并形成筒的一部分的刷子提供层内去除多余未固化的建造材料。 如果需要，该装置可以产生完全反应的构造。 高强度紫外线源可以固化层间的构造。 注塑成型的垫板设计用于将底座保持在倒立位置以改善构造。 本发明还提供了使建造电梯倾斜以减少空气夹带并且从图像平面释放建筑物。

公开(公告)号：WO2008088637A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2007087715

申请日：2007-12-17

Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC ,  SPERRY C R ,  MCNAMARA JR DENNIS F ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  HULL CHARLES W ,  MOJDEH MEHDI

Inventor： SPERRY CHARLES R ,  MCNAMARA JR DENNIS F ,  SCOTT SUZANNE M ,  HULL CHARLES W ,  MOJDEH MEHDI

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/106

Abstract: A solid imaging apparatus is provided that includes a replaceable cartridge containing a source of build material and an extendable and retractable flexible transport film for transporting the build material layer-by-layer from the cartridge to the surface of a build in an image plane. An operator using the device needs merely to remove a spent cartridge and replace it with a fresh cartridge to continue solid imaging virtually uninterrupted. The apparatus also includes the capability of withdrawing and inserting an imager without the operator having to perform a separate alignment step. A brush attached to the transport film and forming part of the cartridge provides for intra-layer removal of excess uncured build material. If desired, the apparatus can produce a fully reacted build. A high intensity UV source cures the build between layers. An injection molded build pad is designed to hold a build in an inverted position for improving the build. The invention also provides for tilting the build elevator to reduce air entrainment and for releasing the build from the image plane.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种固体成像设备，其包括含有构建材料源的可更换盒以及用于将构建材料逐层从盒施加到图像平面中的构建表面的可伸展和可缩回的柔性传输膜。 使用该设备的操作员仅需要移除已用过的墨盒并将其替换为新墨盒以实际上不间断地继续固体成像。 该设备还包括撤回和插入成像器的能力，而操作者不必执行单独的对准步骤。 连接在输送薄膜上并形成筒的一部分的刷子提供层内去除多余未固化的建造材料。 如果需要，该装置可以产生完全反应的构造。 高强度紫外线源可以固化层间的构造。 注塑成型的垫板设计用于将底座保持在倒立位置以改善构造。 本发明还提供了使建造电梯倾斜以减少空气夹带并且从图像平面释放建筑物。