公开(公告)号：US11618214B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-04

申请号：US17407686

申请日：2021-08-20

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Ford ,  Alex Le Roux

IPC: 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：USD976973S1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US29773039

申请日：2021-03-05

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Designer： Alex Le Roux ,  Henry Wang ,  Nathan Wang

公开(公告)号：US20220355508A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17714429

申请日：2022-04-06

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Alex Le Roux ,  Henry Wang ,  Nathan P. Wang

IPC: B28B1/00 ,  B28B13/02

Abstract: A 3D printing system for construction includes a 3D printing assembly having a pair of tower assemblies, and a pair of rail assemblies. The pair of tower assemblies are movably disposed on the pair of rail assemblies. Each of the pair of rail assemblies defines a longitudinal axis and the pair of tower assemblies are configured to move on the pair of rail assemblies in a direction along the longitudinal axis. Each of the rail assemblies includes a plurality of rail parts. Each of the rail parts includes at least one track extending along the longitudinal axis, an aligning protrusion at a first end portion thereof, and an aligning groove at a second end portion thereof. The aligning groove is configured to accept the aligning protrusion of an adjacent rail part.

公开(公告)号：US20220307277A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-29

申请号：US17701897

申请日：2022-03-23

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Galvez Moreno ,  Aida Margarita Ley Hernandez ,  Kunal Kupwade-Patil ,  Alexander Le Roux

IPC: E04G21/04 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  E04B1/16

Abstract: An extruder nozzle includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end includes a proximal cross-section. The distal end includes a distal cross-section. The proximal cross-section is different from the distal cross-section. 3D printable material is configured to flow through the extruder nozzle from the proximal end to the distal end, such that the extruder nozzle deposits a layer of 3D printable material on top of a prior layer of 3D printable material.

公开(公告)号：US20220268039A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-25

申请号：US17676476

申请日：2022-02-21

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Ford ,  Alexander Le Roux ,  Evan Jensen

IPC: E04G21/04 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/236 ,  B29C64/232

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems to provide real-time adjustment for the three-dimensional printing of architectural structures are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a printing control processor configured to receive a model file that specifies a three-dimensional representation of a building structure to be printed. The processor slices the model file into individual layers. Each layer has a height corresponding to a height of a layer to be printed. The processor converts the layers into computerized instructions for a three-dimensional printer. During printing, the processor receives adjustment information that is indicative of an adjustment made by the three-dimensional printer during the printing of a current layer. The processor applies the adjustment information to subsequent computerized instructions that are to be executed after printing the current layer. The processor then executes the computerized instructions for the subsequent layers including causing the three-dimensional printer to print the layers with the adjustment.

公开(公告)号：US11408166B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-09

申请号：US16230616

申请日：2018-12-21

Applicant: ICON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Alex Le Roux

IPC: B33Y30/00 ,  E04B1/35 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00

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：US20220106230A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-07

申请号：US17234416

申请日：2021-04-19

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Ananya Markandeya ,  Daniel Galvez Moreno ,  Aida Margarita Ley Hernandez ,  Kunal Kupwade-Patil ,  Alexander Le Roux

IPC: C04B28/04 ,  C04B14/28 ,  C04B14/06 ,  C04B14/10 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: A 3D printable clay-based mortar cementitious ink includes a blend of commercially available Portland cement, calcium carbonate, sand, and calcined clay. The calcined clay is produced from the calcination of clay having a high kaolinite content of greater than about 60%. The clay is calcined at a temperature of between about 600° C. and about 800° C., preferably between about 650° C. and about 850° C., for a period of one to two hours. In a preferred embodiment, a ratio of calcined clay to Portland cement is about 0.148, a ratio of calcium carbonate to Portland cement is about 0.333, and a ratio of sand to Portland cement is approximately about 3.0. The ratio of water to powder (clay, cement, calcium carbonate, and sand) may range between 0.39 and 0.40.

公开(公告)号：US20220034088A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

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 ,  E04B1/76 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B28B1/00

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：US20220009162A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US17308667

申请日：2021-05-05

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

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

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US20210040724A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-11

申请号：US17080484

申请日：2020-10-26

Applicant: Icon Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Alex Le Roux

IPC: E04B1/35 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  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.