公开(公告)号：US20230347581A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18130424

申请日：2023-04-04

Applicant: ICON Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Ford ,  Alex Le Roux

IPC: B29C64/153 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/153 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods of constructing a structure and related non-transitory computer readable medium. In an embodiment, the method includes (a) defining a vertical first slice and a second vertical slice of the structure. A lateral cross-section of the structure within the first vertical slice is different than the lateral cross-section of the structure for the second vertical slice. In addition, the method includes (b) depositing a plurality of first vertically stacked layers of an extrudable building material with a printing assembly to form the first vertical slice. Further, the method includes depositing a plurality of second vertically stacked layers of the extrudable building material atop the first vertical slice with the printing assembly to form the second vertical slice.

公开(公告)号：US11572692B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US16943728

申请日：2020-07-30

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Samuel B. Covey ,  Charles R. Upshaw ,  Alex Le Roux

IPC: E04B2/84 ,  E04B1/16 ,  E04B1/35 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B28B1/00 ,  E04B1/76

Abstract: A wall structure and a method for forming a wall structure is provided using three-dimensional printing of extruded building material applied to a surface of a building structure. According to one embodiment, the wall structure includes a pair of outer wythes spaced from an inner wythe. The outer wythes can include a core extending between the pair of outer wythes and toward the inner wythe. A protrusion can also extend toward the inner wythe a spaced distance from the inner wythe or entirely toward and adjoining the inner wythe. The core is configured with an inwardly facing spaced opposed surfaces of the outer wythes surrounding a vertically extending rebar, with grout surrounding that rebar. Horizontally extending support pins can be spaced parallel from each other and extend from the protrusions and into the inner wythe.

公开(公告)号：US20220235543A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-28

申请号：US17723596

申请日：2022-04-19

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Alex Le Roux

IPC: E04B1/35 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B29C64/227

Abstract: Embodiments of a constructions system for constructing a structure atop a foundation are disclosed. In an embodiment, the construction system includes a rail assembly. The rail assembly is configured to be mounted to the foundation. In addition, the construction system includes a gantry movably disposed on the rail assembly. The gantry is configured to translate along a first axis relative to the rail assembly. Further, the construction system includes a printing assembly movably disposed on the gantry. The printing assembly is configured to translate along a second axis relative to the gantry. The second axis is orthogonal to the first axis. The printing assembly is configured to deposit vertically stacked layers of an extrudable building material onto a top surface of the foundation to construct a structure.

公开(公告)号：US20220081360A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17369618

申请日：2021-07-07

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Kunal Kupwade-Patil ,  Theodore Richard Cera ,  J. Cole Sargent ,  Aida Margarita Ley Hernandez ,  Daniel Galvez Moreno ,  Alexander Le Roux

IPC: C04B14/30 ,  C04B28/04 ,  C04B14/06 ,  C04B14/28 ,  C04B14/02 ,  C04B40/00 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistant cementitious ink comprising a hydraulic cement, calcium carbonate, silica sand, taconite material, and a conductive material. A ratio of the silica sand to the taconite material is 1:1. In some embodiments, the taconite material includes taconite powder and fine taconite aggregate having a ratio of 1:1. In some embodiments, the conductive material includes carbon-based nanoparticles in solution. In further embodiments, the EMI-resistant cementitious ink has a shielding effectiveness in accordance with ASTM D4935-18 of at least 4.0 dB.

公开(公告)号：US10851538B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US16294738

申请日：2019-03-06

Applicant: ICON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Alex Le Roux

IPC: E04B1/35 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: Material delivery systems as well as systems and methods relating thereto are disclosed. In an embodiment, the material delivery system includes a tank to hold water therein. In addition, the material delivery system includes a hopper to hold dry ingredients of the extrudable building material therein. Further, the material delivery system includes a mixing unit to receive water from the tank and dry ingredients from the hopper. The mixing unit includes an agitator to mix the water and the dry ingredients together to form the extrudable building material. Still further, the material delivery system includes a controller coupled to the agitator that is to: measure a load imparted to the agitator by the extrudable building material, add additional water to the mixing unit when the load is above a first threshold, and add additional dry ingredients to the mixing unit when the load is below a second threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20240424733A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18213805

申请日：2023-06-23

Applicant: ICON Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Eduarda Vanessa Silva Ferreira

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nozzle for a three-dimensional printer. The nozzle comprises a body comprising an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path connecting the inlet and the outlet. The body comprises a leading side and a trailing side opposite the leading side. A tab positioned adjacent to the outlet extends outwardly relative to the trailing side of the body.

公开(公告)号：US20240286359A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18424736

申请日：2024-01-27

Applicant: ICON Technology,Inc

Inventor： Walelign Messele Nikshi ,  Brannon Veal

IPC: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

CPC classification number: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: A system and method is provided to construct a structure using three dimensional printing of extrudable building material to a wall surface of a structure. According to one embodiment, a printing assembly is moveably disposed above the surface, and extrudable building material is applied from a nozzle onto the surface. One or more profilometers measure at periodic intervals along a geometric cross-section of a bead of extrudable building material. One or more controllers compare the measured cross-section to a predetermined, target cross section and one or more controllers periodically change, for example, the rate of application and/or the viscosity of the extrudable building material applied along the longitudinal axis. The nozzle direction can change, and the profilometers can be rotated about the nozzle along different longitudinal axes, or directions, depending on the wall locations being formed.

公开(公告)号：US20240011288A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18023305

申请日：2021-05-04

Applicant: Samuel B. COVEY ,  Charles R. UPSHAW ,  Alexander LE ROUX ,  ICON Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Samuel B. Covey ,  Charles R. Upshaw ,  Alexander Le Roux

IPC: B28B1/00 ,  E04G21/04 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: B28B1/001 ,  E04G21/04 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A wall structure and a method for forming a wall structure is provided using three-dimensional printing of extruded building material applied to a surface of a building structure. According to one embodiment, the wall structure includes a pair of outer wythes spaced from an inner wythe. The outer wythes can include a core extending between the pair of outer wythes and toward the inner wythe. A protrusion can also extend toward the inner wythe a spaced distance from the inner wythe or entirely toward and adjoining the inner wythe. The core is configured with an inwardly facing spaced opposed surfaces of the outer wythes surrounding a vertically extending rebar, with grout surrounding that rebar. Horizontally extending support pins can be spaced parallel from each other and extend from the protrusions and into the inner wythe.

公开(公告)号：US11761195B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17080484

申请日：2020-10-26

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Alex Le Roux

IPC: B33Y10/00 ,  E04B1/35 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y30/00

CPC classification number: E04B1/35 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: Material delivery systems as well as systems and methods relating thereto are disclosed. In an embodiment, the material delivery system includes a tank to hold water therein. In addition, the material delivery system includes a hopper to hold dry ingredients of the extrudable building material therein. Further, the material delivery system includes a mixing unit to receive water from the tank and dry ingredients from the hopper. The mixing unit includes an agitator to mix the water and the dry ingredients together to form the extrudable building material. Still further, the material delivery system includes a controller coupled to the agitator that is to: measure a load imparted to the agitator by the extrudable building material, add additional water to the mixing unit when the load is above a first threshold, and add additional dry ingredients to the mixing unit when the load is below a second threshold.

公开(公告)号：US11731351B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17830917

申请日：2022-06-02

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jason D. Ballard ,  Michael McDaniel ,  Evan Jensen ,  Alex LeRoux

IPC: B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/329 ,  B29C64/232 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/236 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/25 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/165

CPC classification number: B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/232 ,  B29C64/236 ,  B29C64/25 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/329 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B64G1/16

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are provided for launching, deploying and moving mobility platforms used to produce a three-dimensional product using additive printing. The product, or object, is made by collecting materials in-situ at an off-Earth celestial body. A sintering apparatus, such as a laser, is used to consolidate the planetary regrowth into a solid object. The apparatus can receive power, and can apply heat to assist in the consolidation process. The apparatus is moveable to the build site, and includes a print head having a collector for receiving collected materials, a conditioner for sintering and heating the collected materials, and an extruder, specifically a slip form opening in which the materials can be dispersed over the surface of the extraterrestrial body where the powder form of the conditioned materials are sintered, fused, or consolidated into a hard solid bead of material.