18533268. Three-Dimensional Shaping Device And Data Generation Device simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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Three-Dimensional Shaping Device And Data Generation Device
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Manabu Watanabe of Shiojiri (JP)
Makoto Omura of Matsumoto (JP)
Three-Dimensional Shaping Device And Data Generation Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18533268 titled 'Three-Dimensional Shaping Device And Data Generation Device
The patent application describes a three-dimensional shaping device that includes a position changing unit, a cleaning part, and a control unit. The control unit executes deposition processing of shaping materials while changing the relative positions of the heads and the stage, as well as cleaning processing of the nozzles.
- Position changing unit to adjust the relative positions of the heads and the stage.
- Cleaning part to clean the nozzles of the shaping device.
- Control unit to execute deposition and cleaning processes in a coordinated manner.
- First deposition processing involves extruding the first shaping material from the first nozzle.
- Cleaning processing involves cleaning the second nozzle using the cleaning part.
- Second deposition processing extrudes the second shaping material from the second nozzle after cleaning.
- Cleaning processing is included in the execution period of the first deposition processing.
Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing - Prototyping - Customized manufacturing processes
Problems Solved: - Efficient cleaning of nozzles in a 3D shaping device - Seamless transition between different shaping materials
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in shaping processes - Reduced downtime for cleaning maintenance - Enhanced versatility in material deposition
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced 3D Shaping Device for Additive Manufacturing" This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for rapid prototyping and customized part production.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to multi-material 3D printing and automated cleaning systems in additive manufacturing.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in multi-material deposition techniques and automated cleaning technologies for 3D printers.
Questions about 3D Shaping Device: 1. How does the cleaning part of the device contribute to the efficiency of the shaping process? 2. What are the key advantages of using a position changing unit in a 3D shaping device?
Original Abstract Submitted
A three-dimensional shaping device includes a position changing unit configured to change relative positions of a first head having a first nozzle and a stage and relative positions of a second head having a second nozzle and the stage, a cleaning part configured to clean the second nozzle, and a control unit. The control unit executes first deposition processing of depositing a layer of the first shaping material in a shaping region by extruding the first shaping material from the first nozzle while changing the relative positions of the first head and the stage, cleaning processing of cleaning the second nozzle using the cleaning part, and second deposition processing of depositing a layer of the second shaping material in the shaping region by extruding the second shaping material from the second nozzle while changing the relative positions of the second head and the stage after the cleaning processing. A start timing and an end timing of the cleaning processing are included in an execution period of the first deposition processing.
