Automated system for forming objects by incremental buildup of layers
    31.
    发明授权
    Automated system for forming objects by incremental buildup of layers 失效
    通过增量层叠形成物体的自动化系统

    公开(公告)号:US5301863A

    公开(公告)日:1994-04-12

    申请号:US971308

    申请日:1992-11-04

    摘要: A system and method for manufacturing an article that is formed by the incremental buildup of layers on a work surface contains a material deposition station to deposit the layers. In addition, a plurality of processing stations are employed. Each processing station performs a separate function such that when the functions are performed in series, a layer of the article is produced and is prepared for the deposition of the next layer. An article transfer apparatus repetitively moves the work surface and any layers formed thereon selectively among the deposition station and the processing stations. The article transfer apparatus continues to move between the processing stations until each layer is processed and a completely manufactured article is produced.

    摘要翻译: 用于制造通过工作表面上的层的增量形成形成的制品的系统和方法包含沉积层的材料沉积站。 另外,采用多个处理站。 每个处理站执行单独的功能,使得当功能串联执行时,产生一层物品并准备下一层的沉积。 物品传送装置在沉积站和处理站之间选择性地重复地移动工作表面和其上形成的任何层。 物品传送装置继续在处理站之间移动,直到每层被处理并且制造完全制造的物品。

    Method for fabrication of three-dimensional articles
    32.
    发明授权
    Method for fabrication of three-dimensional articles 失效
    立体制品的制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US5301415A

    公开(公告)日:1994-04-12

    申请号:US80995

    申请日:1993-06-22

    摘要: A method for forming a three-dimensional object by applying segments of complementary material and deposition material so as to form layers of material. Selected segments of material are then shaped after one or more segment is formed. In this manner, layers of material form a block containing the object made of deposition material and surrounded by complementary material. Then, the complementary material which serves as a support structure during forming is removed. Preferably, the complementary material has a lower melting temperature than the deposition material and is removed by heating the block. The deposition material and complementary material are preferably applied by thermal spray deposition but may be applied by weld deposition, liquid slurry, gravity drop or any manual means such as a hand sifter. It is also preferred but not necessary to use masks when applying the material.

    摘要翻译: 一种通过应用互补材料和沉积材料的部分形成三维物体以形成材料层的方法。 然后在形成一个或多个段之后,选择材料段被成形。 以这种方式,材料层形成包含由沉积材料制成并被互补材料包围的物体的块体。 然后,去除在成形期间用作支撑结构的互补材料。 优选地,互补材料具有比沉积材料更低的熔化温度,并且通过加热块来除去。 沉积材料和互补材料优选通过热喷涂沉积来施加,但是可以通过焊接沉积,液体浆料,重力下降或任何手动装置例如手动筛子来施加。 当施加材料时也是优选的,但不是必需使用掩模。

    Method and support structures for creation of objects by layer deposition
    33.
    发明授权
    Method and support structures for creation of objects by layer deposition 失效
    用于通过层沉积创建对象的方法和支持结构

    公开(公告)号:US5286573A

    公开(公告)日:1994-02-15

    申请号:US946969

    申请日:1992-09-17

    申请人: Fritz Prinz Lee Weiss

    发明人: Fritz Prinz Lee Weiss

    IPC分类号: B22F3/115 B29C67/00 B32B9/00

    摘要: An improved support structure is provided in a method for making objects by the incremental build-up of layers of a deposition material and adjacent support material. The improved support structure includes a first material and a second material placed as a coating upon the first material. The deposition material, first material and second material each preferably have a selected melting point such that the first material melting point is lower than the deposition material melting point and such that the second material melting point is greater than the first material melting point.

    摘要翻译: 在通过逐渐增加沉积材料层和相邻支撑材料的层来制造物体的方法中提供改进的支撑结构。 改进的支撑结构包括第一材料和作为第一材料上的涂层放置的第二材料。 沉积材料,第一材料和第二材料各自优选具有选定的熔点,使得第一材料熔点低于沉积材料熔点,并且使得第二材料熔点大于第一材料熔点。