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公开(公告)号:US10286602B1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-14
申请号:US16139216
申请日:2018-09-24
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeffrey Linnell , Brandon Kruysman , Jonathan Proto
IPC: B29C64/20 , B29C64/245 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B29L31/00
Abstract: An example fabrication system includes a light source, a resin container, and a base plate on which resin is cured using the light source so as to build up an object one layer at a time. The disclosed base plate includes a build surface and an anchor channel that extends into the base plate from the build surface. The anchor channel is a recess in the base plate configured to have a narrow width that is closer to an opening to the build surface than a broad width. The base plate can also have a light source that emits light into the anchor channel to cure resin within the anchor channel. Resin anchors cured within the anchor channel to conform to the anchor channel resist being extracted, and an object formed on the build surface remains anchored during fabrication via adhesion to the resin anchors.
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公开(公告)号:US20180029227A1
公开(公告)日:2018-02-01
申请号:US15222583
申请日:2016-07-28
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeff Linnell , Anthony Jules , Marek Michalowski , Kendra Byrne , Jonathan Proto , Brandon Kruysman , Eli Reekmans
CPC classification number: B25J9/163 , B25J9/1669 , B25J9/1671 , B25J9/1674 , B25J13/089 , E04G21/22 , G05B17/02 , G05B2219/45086
Abstract: A robotic system includes one or more end-effectors that combine, according to a production process, at least one object and structure(s) at a production site. Sensor(s) generate, from the production site, sensor data relating to the production process. A control system stores specifications for the production process based on a model of the production site and/or the at least one object. The control system: receives, from the sensor(s), the sensor data; determines, from the sensor data, properties of at least one of: the production site or the at least one object; determines difference(s) between the properties and the model; determine(s) adjustment(s) to the production process based on the difference(s); and sends, for the end-effector(s), instruction(s) for combining the at least one object and the structure(s) based on the specifications and the one or more adjustments to the production process.
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公开(公告)号:US10220511B2
公开(公告)日:2019-03-05
申请号:US15222583
申请日:2016-07-28
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeff Linnell , Anthony Jules , Marek Michalowski , Kendra Byrne , Jonathan Proto , Brandon Kruysman , Eli Reekmans
Abstract: A robotic system includes one or more end-effectors that combine, according to a production process, at least one object and structure(s) at a production site. Sensor(s) generate, from the production site, sensor data relating to the production process. A control system stores specifications for the production process based on a model of the production site and/or the at least one object. The control system: receives, from the sensor(s), the sensor data; determines, from the sensor data, properties of at least one of: the production site or the at least one object; determines difference(s) between the properties and the model; determine(s) adjustment(s) to the production process based on the difference(s); and sends, for the end-effector(s), instruction(s) for combining the at least one object and the structure(s) based on the specifications and the one or more adjustments to the production process.
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公开(公告)号:US10059052B1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-28
申请号:US15717286
申请日:2017-09-27
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeff Linnell , Brandon Kruysman , Jonathan Proto
IPC: B29C64/386 , B29K105/00 , B33Y70/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y10/00
CPC classification number: B29C64/386 , B29C64/124 , B29C64/393 , B29K2105/06 , B29K2995/0005 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y40/00
Abstract: A 3D printing process may form a 3D object by alternatingly forming layers from a liquid resin and a solid. For instance, when printing a 3D object, the 3D printer may at least partially cure a layer of liquid resin, and before the curing of the resin is complete, dip the semi-cured resin into a vat containing graphene powder so as to create a super strong 3D object. As another example, each semi-cured resin layer could be pressed into a vat of fiberglass such that the fiberglass is coupled to the semi-cured resin. The resin may then be allowed to finish curing before the next layer of resin is formed. In other embodiments, this process could be used to embed sensors in 3D printed objects.
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公开(公告)号:US09873223B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-23
申请号:US14523214
申请日:2014-10-24
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeffrey Linnell , Brandon Kruysman , Jonathan Proto
IPC: B29C67/00 , B29C64/124 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B29C64/106 , B29C64/386 , B29K83/00 , B29K105/00
CPC classification number: B29C64/124 , B29C64/106 , B29C64/241 , B29C64/386 , B29K2083/00 , B29K2105/0058 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00
Abstract: Example implementations may relate to shifting a curing location during a three-dimensional (3D) printing procedure. A system may control components of a 3D printer to form a first layer of the 3D structure from resin in a first area of a resin container. The components may include: (i) a base plate and (ii) light source(s) operable to emit radiation that cures resin. After formation of the first layer, the system may move the resin container with respect to the base plate such that a second layer of the 3D structure can be formed in a second area of the resin container. The second area and the first area may be at least partially non-overlapping. The system may then control the components of the 3D printer to form the second layer of the 3D structure from resin in the second area of the resin container.
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公开(公告)号:US09808992B1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-07
申请号:US14463530
申请日:2014-08-19
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeffrey Linnell , Jonathan Proto , Brandon Kruysman
IPC: B29C67/00
CPC classification number: B33Y30/00 , B29C64/135 , B29C64/176 , B29C64/245 , B33Y10/00 , Y10S901/02
Abstract: An example three-dimensional printer system includes (a) a resin container, (b) a base plate, (c) a light source arranged below the resin container, where the light source is operable to emit electromagnetic radiation that causes resin in the resin container to cure, (d) a robotic device having the base plate attached thereto, wherein the robotic device positions the base plate above the resin container and is operable to move the base plate with at least two degrees of freedom, such that a build volume of the three-dimensional printer system extends beyond the edges of the resin container, and (e) a control system that is operable to (i) receive data specifying a three-dimensional structure and (ii) generate control signals that coordinate movement of the base plate by the robotic device and operation of the light source to form the three-dimensional structure from layers of resin.
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公开(公告)号:US20170297264A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-19
申请号:US15513927
申请日:2015-08-26
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeff Linnell , Jonathan Proto , Brandon Kruysman , Steven Moody
IPC: B29C64/379 , B29C64/286 , B29C64/245 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y50/02 , B33Y30/00 , B29C64/129 , B29C64/393
CPC classification number: B29C64/379 , B29C64/124 , B29C64/129 , B29C64/245 , B29C64/286 , B29C64/393 , B29C67/244 , B29C2791/008 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y50/02
Abstract: Described herein are three-dimensional (3D) printer systems and methods, which may provide for “continuous pull” 3D printing. An illustrative 3D printer includes: a resin container, a base plate, a light source arranged below the resin container and operable to cure resin in the resin container; and a control system operable to: (a) receive model data specifying a 3D structure; (b) determine 2D images corresponding to layers of the 3D object; and (c) generate control signals to operate the light source and the base plate to sequentially form the layers of the 3D object onto the base plate, wherein the base plate moves a formed portion of the 3D object upward after formation of each layer, and wherein at least a surface of a formed portion of the 3D object remains in contact with the resin in the resin container throughout the formation of the layers of the 3D object.
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公开(公告)号:US10987812B1
公开(公告)日:2021-04-27
申请号:US16154923
申请日:2018-10-09
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeff Linnell , Anthony Jules , Marek Michalowski , Kendra Byrne , Jonathan Proto , Brandon Kruysman , Eli Reekmans , Matthew Bitterman , Michael Beardsworth
IPC: B25J9/16 , E04G21/22 , G05B19/4063 , G05B17/02
Abstract: A robotic system includes end-effector(s) that combine a plurality of objects in a production process. The system includes sensor(s) that obtain measurement(s) relating to a combination of a first object and one or more other objects during the production process. The system includes a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor(s). The control system stores specifications relating to the combination of the plurality of objects. The control system receives the measurement(s) from the sensor(s), determines a difference based on the measurement(s) and the specifications, determines adjustment(s) to the production process based on the determined difference, and sends, for the end-effector(s), instruction(s) based on the specifications and the one or more adjustment(s). The end-effector(s) combine a second object with the first object and the one or more objects based on the specifications and the one or more adjustment(s).
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公开(公告)号:US20190329494A1
公开(公告)日:2019-10-31
申请号:US16458628
申请日:2019-07-01
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeff Linnell , Jonathan Proto , Brandon Kruysman , Steven Moody
IPC: B29C64/379 , B29C64/124 , B29C64/129 , B29C64/286 , B29C64/393 , B29C67/24 , B33Y50/02 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y10/00 , B29C64/245
Abstract: Described herein are three-dimensional (3D) printer systems and methods, which may provide for “continuous pull” 3D printing. An illustrative 3D printer includes: a resin container, a base plate, a light source arranged below the resin container and operable to cure resin in the resin container; and a control system operable to: (a) receive model data specifying a 3D structure; (b) determine 2D images corresponding to layers of the 3D object; and (c) generate control signals to operate the light source and the base plate to sequentially form the layers of the 3D object onto the base plate, wherein the base plate moves a formed portion of the 3D object upward after formation of each layer, and wherein at least a surface of a formed portion of the 3D object remains in contact with the resin in the resin container throughout the formation of the layers of the 3D object.
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公开(公告)号:US20190184555A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-20
申请号:US16251175
申请日:2019-01-18
Applicant: X Development LLC
Inventor: Jeff Linnell , Anthony Jules , Marek Michalowski , Kendra Byrne , Jonathan Proto , Brandon Kruysman , Eli Reekmans
CPC classification number: B25J9/163 , B25J9/1669 , B25J9/1671 , B25J9/1674 , B25J13/089 , E04G21/22 , G05B17/02 , G05B2219/45086
Abstract: A robotic system includes one or more end-effectors that combine, according to a production process, at least one object and structure(s) at a production site. Sensor(s) generate, from the production site, sensor data relating to the production process. A control system stores specifications for the production process based on a model of the production site and/or the at least one object. The control system: receives, from the sensor(s), the sensor data; determines, from the sensor data, properties of at least one of: the production site or the at least one object; determines difference(s) between the properties and the model; determine(s) adjustment(s) to the production process based on the difference(s); and sends, for the end-effector(s), instruction(s) for combining the at least one object and the structure(s) based on the specifications and the one or more adjustments to the production process.
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