18566224. PRINT HEAD FOR 3D PRINTING OF METALS simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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PRINT HEAD FOR 3D PRINTING OF METALS
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Inventor(s)
Benjamin Schweizer of Horb (DE)
Eberhard Maier of Koengen (DE)
PRINT HEAD FOR 3D PRINTING OF METALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18566224 titled 'PRINT HEAD FOR 3D PRINTING OF METALS
The invention is a print head for a 3D metal printer, with a housing, a metal feeding device, a piston, a reservoir with an outlet opening, and an actuator device for moving the piston. The reservoir has a melting region and a displacement body chamber for the liquid phase of the metal.
- The print head has a multi-part design with cooling flanges, an insulating plate, and the reservoir.
- The melting region of the reservoir is connected to the displacement body chamber, allowing the liquid metal to pass through the outlet opening.
- The housing is designed to efficiently cool the print head during operation.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of metal parts with intricate designs - Prototyping of metal components in various industries - Research and development of new metal alloys
Problems Solved: - Efficiently feeding and melting metal in a 3D printer - Ensuring precise control over the flow of liquid metal - Maintaining the temperature of the print head during operation
Benefits: - Increased precision in metal 3D printing - Enhanced control over the printing process - Improved reliability and consistency in metal part production
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Metal 3D Printing Technology for Industrial Applications This technology can be used in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries for producing high-quality metal components with complex geometries.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to metal 3D printing technologies, specifically focusing on print head designs and metal feeding mechanisms.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in metal 3D printing technology, including improvements in print head efficiency and metal alloy development.
Questions about Metal 3D Printing: 1. How does this technology compare to traditional metal manufacturing methods? This technology offers greater design flexibility and faster production times compared to traditional methods like casting or machining.
2. What are the key challenges in scaling up this technology for mass production? Scaling up metal 3D printing for mass production requires optimizing print head design, material handling processes, and quality control measures.
Original Abstract Submitted
The invention relates to a print head () for a 3D printer, in particular a metal printer, comprising a housing (), a device () for feeding a metal (), a piston (), a reservoir () with an outlet opening (), and an actuator device () for displacing the piston (), wherein the reservoir () has a melting region () and a displacement body chamber () for a liquid phase () of the metal (), wherein the melting region () adjoins an inert atmosphere () and is connected to the displacement body chamber () such that, as a result of the displacement of the piston (), the liquid phase () of the metal () can be caused to pass through the outlet opening (), said housing () having a multi-part design and comprising at least one cooling flange (), an insulating plate (), and the reservoir ().
