NEXA3D INC. (20240246292). 3D PRINTING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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3D PRINTING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Francis Kenyon Whetsell of Ventura CA (US)
Miguel Cuevas Sandoval of Camarillo CA (US)
3D PRINTING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246292 titled '3D PRINTING SYSTEM
The abstract describes a 3D printing system that includes a tank with a radiation-transparent flexible membrane at the bottom, a spill tray to contain leaked resin, and a light source to project radiation towards the tank. Additionally, a mask assembly with configurable pixels and a receiving member is included in the system.
- Tank with a flexible membrane at the bottom
- Spill tray to contain leaked resin
- Light source for projecting radiation towards the tank
- Mask assembly with configurable pixels
- Mask assembly receiving member
Potential Applications: - 3D printing technology - Manufacturing industry - Prototyping and design
Problems Solved: - Leakage of resin during printing process - Precise control of radiation projection - Enhanced printing accuracy
Benefits: - Improved printing quality - Reduced material waste - Increased efficiency in printing process
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced 3D Printing System for Precision Manufacturing" This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare for prototyping, custom part production, and rapid manufacturing.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the flexible membrane at the bottom of the tank improve the printing process?
- The flexible membrane allows for better control of resin flow and prevents leakage, resulting in more precise prints.
2. What are the advantages of using a mask assembly with configurable pixels in the 3D printing system?
- The mask assembly enables selective exposure to radiation, allowing for intricate and detailed prints.
Original Abstract Submitted
a 3d printing system may include a tank in which a bottom of the tank is formed by a radiation-transparent flexible membrane, a spill tray with an outer wall configured to contain liquid resin that inadvertently leaks out from the bottom of the tank, and a light source configured to project radiation towards the bottom of the tank. the spill tray may contain an inner opening that allows the radiation from the light source to pass through the spill tray to the tank. a 3d printing system may also include a mask assembly which comprises a mask with pixels configurable to be individually transparent or opaque to portions of the radiation projected from the light source and a mask assembly receiving member configured to receive the mask assembly. the mask assembly may also include a rigid guide portion that is insertable into a slot of the mask assembly receiving member.
