ULTIMAKER B.V. (20240227289). ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH A SEALED BUILD CHAMBER simplified abstract
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH A SEALED BUILD CHAMBER
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Raymond Houwing of Geldermalsen (NL)
Kornelis Hermanus Welling of Geldermalsen (NL)
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH A SEALED BUILD CHAMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240227289 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH A SEALED BUILD CHAMBER
The abstract describes an additive manufacturing system with a build chamber, tools, tool bays, a gantry, a tool mount, guide rails, and channel seals. The system allows for the selection and removal of tools from tool bays, alignment of guide rails with tool bays, and expansion or contraction of channel seals based on relative tool movement.
- The system includes a build chamber, tools, tool bays, a gantry, a tool mount, guide rails, and channel seals.
- The gantry selects and removes tools from tool bays, while the tool mount attaches the selected tool to the gantry.
- Guide rails move in two directions to align with tool bays, enabling tool selection.
- Channel seals expand or contract based on tool movement, ensuring a secure fit.
Potential Applications: - Industrial additive manufacturing processes - Prototyping and rapid manufacturing - Customized tooling and part production
Problems Solved: - Efficient tool selection and attachment - Precise alignment of tools with tool bays - Secure tool storage and movement within the system
Benefits: - Increased productivity in additive manufacturing processes - Enhanced precision and accuracy in tool handling - Improved safety and reliability in tool storage and retrieval
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Additive Manufacturing System for Industrial Production This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for efficient and precise additive manufacturing processes. The market implications include improved production capabilities and cost-effectiveness for manufacturing companies.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to additive manufacturing systems, tool handling mechanisms, and automated manufacturing processes to understand the evolution of similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to additive manufacturing systems, tool automation, and advancements in industrial manufacturing processes to enhance knowledge and stay informed on the latest developments.
Questions about Additive Manufacturing Systems: 1. How does the system ensure precise alignment of tools with tool bays? - The system utilizes guide rails that can move in two directions to align with tool bays, ensuring accurate tool selection and attachment. 2. What are the potential applications of this additive manufacturing system beyond industrial production? - This system can also be used in research institutions, educational settings, and small-scale manufacturing facilities for prototyping and customized part production.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided herein is an additive manufacturing system having a build chamber, a plurality of tools and a plurality of tool bays where each tool bay is arranged to store one tool. a gantry is arranged to select one tool and removes the selected tool from a tool bay. a tool mount is slidably arranged on the gantry and to detachably couple the selected tool to the gantry. two guide rails extend in a first direction and are arranged to receive the selected tool. the guide rails are movable along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to enable alignment of the guide rails with one of the tool bays at a time. channel seals expand or contract based on a relative movement between the tools and the sliders.
