Seiko epson corporation (20240326341). THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING DEVICE simplified abstract
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takafumi Sameshima of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Yuta Sakai of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Taki Hashimoto of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326341 titled 'THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING DEVICE
The patent application describes a three-dimensional shaping device that includes a dispensing unit, a stage, a heating unit, a drive unit, and a control unit.
- The dispensing unit has a plasticizing unit with a heater that plasticizes material to create a plasticizing material, and a nozzle that dispenses the material.
- The stage holds the plasticizing material.
- The heating unit has a heater that heats the material on the stage.
- The drive unit changes the position between the nozzle and the heating unit.
- The control unit regulates the drive unit based on factors like temperature and distance.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in additive manufacturing, prototyping, and custom manufacturing processes.
Problems Solved: The device streamlines the process of creating complex three-dimensional shapes with precision and efficiency.
Benefits: Enhanced control over the shaping process, reduced material waste, and improved accuracy in creating intricate designs.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for producing custom components and prototypes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this device improve the efficiency of three-dimensional shaping processes? 2. What are the key advantages of using this technology in additive manufacturing?
Original Abstract Submitted
a three-dimensional shaping device includes: a dispensing unit including a plasticizing unit that includes a first heater and plasticizes a material to generate a plasticizing material, and a nozzle that dispenses the plasticizing material; a stage on which the plasticizing material is stacked; a heating unit including a second heater that heats the plasticizing material stacked on the stage; a drive unit configured to change a relative position between the nozzle and the heating unit; and a control unit configured to control the drive unit. a tip end of the nozzle is positioned below the heating unit during shaping of a three-dimensional shaped object, and the control unit controls the drive unit to set a distance between the tip end of the nozzle and the heating unit based on at least one of a temperature of the dispensing unit, a temperature of the heating unit, and a distance between the stage and the tip end of the nozzle.
