3D Systems, Inc. (20240351282). Rotational Stereolithography for Arcuate 3D Articles simplified abstract
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Rotational Stereolithography for Arcuate 3D Articles
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Colin Leonard Blain of Hertfordshire (GB)
Rotational Stereolithography for Arcuate 3D Articles - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240351282 titled 'Rotational Stereolithography for Arcuate 3D Articles
The abstract describes a 3D printing system designed to produce arcuate 3D articles using a build vessel, build assemblies, a light engine, and a controller. The build assemblies consist of an axle, build plate, and motorized gear assembly to rotate the axle. The light engine is positioned above the build vessel, and the controller operates the motorized gear assembly to rotate the build plates incrementally between stop positions. The light engine selectively irradiates the photocurable liquid in spatially separated build planes above the build plates.
- The 3D printing system is configured to manufacture arcuate 3D articles.
- It includes a build vessel, build assemblies, a light engine, and a controller.
- Each build assembly has an axle, build plate, and motorized gear assembly.
- The motorized gear assembly rotates the axle about an axis of rotation.
- The light engine is located above the build vessel to irradiate the build planes.
- The controller operates the motorized gear assembly and light engine to produce the 3D articles.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing customized curved or arcuate objects - Creating complex geometries that traditional manufacturing methods cannot achieve - Prototyping in industries like aerospace, automotive, and healthcare
Problems Solved: - Enables the production of intricate and curved 3D objects - Enhances design flexibility and customization options - Streamlines the manufacturing process for complex shapes
Benefits: - Increased design freedom and creativity - Efficient production of unique and customized objects - Cost-effective manufacturing of complex geometries
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative 3D Printing System for Curved Object Manufacturing" This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Customized jewelry and fashion accessories - Architectural models and prototypes - Medical implants and prosthetics
Questions about 3D Printing System for Arcuate Articles: 1. How does the motorized gear assembly contribute to the production of arcuate 3D articles? The motorized gear assembly rotates the axle to position the build plates for printing at different angles, enabling the creation of curved objects.
2. What advantages does the light engine offer in the selective irradiation of the photocurable liquid? The light engine allows for precise and controlled curing of the liquid resin in specific areas, ensuring accurate and detailed printing of the arcuate 3D articles.
Original Abstract Submitted
a three-dimensional (3d) printing system is configured to manufacture a plurality of arcuate 3d articles. the 3d printing system includes a build vessel, at least one build assembly, a light engine, and a controller. the at least one build assembly individually includes an axle, a build plate, and a motorized gear assembly. the motorized gear assembly is coupled to the axle and configured to rotationally position the axle about an axis of rotation. the light engine is located above the build vessel. the controller is configured to operate the motorized gear assembly to incrementally rotate the build plates about the axis of rotation between a plurality of stop positions. the controller is configured to operate the light engine at individual stop positions to selectively irradiate the photocurable liquid within a plurality of spatially separated build planes that are individually above one of the plurality of build plates.
