公开(公告)号：US20250073996A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18239485

申请日：2023-08-29

Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION

Inventor： Erwin Ruiz ,  Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Nadish Anand ,  James Root ,  Derek A. Bryl ,  Brian Gillis ,  Matthew R. McLaughlin ,  Peter Knausdorf ,  Wade F. Thomas ,  Kareem Tawil ,  Prince Joseph ,  Fredrik Perman

IPC: B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/245

Abstract: A 3D printer configured to print a 3D part includes an ejector having a nozzle that is configured to eject drops of a build material. The 3D printer also includes a build plate positioned below the nozzle. The drops land and solidify on the build plate to form at least a portion of the 3D part. The 3D printer also includes a first heater positioned under or within the build plate. The first heater is configured to heat the build plate and the 3D part thereon. The 3D printer also includes a second heater positioned laterally-offset from the build plate. The second heater is configured to heat a volume of air between the nozzle and an upper surface of the 3D part. The 3D printer also includes an enclosure. The nozzle, the build plate, the first heater, and the second heater are positioned at least partially within the enclosure.