Rotational position error compensation of print heads in a 3D printer and methods thereof

    公开(公告)号:US10889068B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-12

    申请号:US15287057

    申请日:2016-10-06

    Abstract: A 3D printer is configured to print a 3D part. The 3D printer includes a print head carried by a head gantry and configured to operably move the print head along planar tool paths. The 3D printer includes at least one head gantry actuator coupled to the head gantry and configured to move the print head in a plane and a print head actuator coupled to the print head and configured to move the print head in a direction substantially orthogonal to the plane. A sensor is fixedly mounted to the print head and configured to output a first signal that is directly or indirectly related to an acceleration of the print head, and a gyroscope is fixedly mounted to the print head and configured to output a second signal related to a rotational position of the print head. The 3D printer includes a controller configured to determine a rotational position error of the print head relative to a predetermined position based on the first signal and the second signal and to output one or more signals to the at least one head gantry actuator and/or the print head actuator to compensate for the rotational position error of the print head.

    FILAMENT SUPPLY WITH SEALED CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH A 3D PRINTER

    公开(公告)号:US20200307070A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-01

    申请号:US16834804

    申请日:2020-03-30

    Abstract: A consumable assembly for supplying filament to a 3D printer having two or more receptacles having different geometric configurations, the 3D printer builds parts by material extrusion. The consumable assembly includes a container configured to retain a supply of a first filament, and a first filament guide tube having a length, the first filament guide tube having an inlet end attached to the first container and an outlet end, The consumable assembly includes a key having a geometric configuration allowing the key to be plugged into only one receptacle of the two or more receptacles of the 3D printer, the key comprising a conduit having an entrance and an exit, a coupling portion, and an engagement portion, wherein the entrance to the conduit is coupled to the outlet end of the first filament guide tube to thereby form a closed filament path from the first container to the 3D printer.

    Magnetically coupled print head for additive manufacturing system

    公开(公告)号:US10434719B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-08

    申请号:US15491436

    申请日:2017-04-19

    Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a gantry configured to move in a build plane. A platen is configured to support a part being built in a layer by layer process and wherein the platen is configured to move in a direction substantially normal to the build plane. A head carriage is carried by the gantry wherein the head carriage includes ferromagnetic material. The system includes at least one print head where the print head includes a housing and one or more magnets attached to the housing wherein the at least one print head is configured to be coupled to the head carriage through a magnetic coupling between the one or more magnets and the ferromagnetic material such that the print head is configured to move rotationally relative to the head carriage.

    SUPPORT STRUCTURE REMOVAL SYSTEM
    89.
    发明申请
    SUPPORT STRUCTURE REMOVAL SYSTEM 审中-公开
    支撑结构拆除系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160167313A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US15051068

    申请日:2016-02-23

    CPC classification number: B29C64/35 B08B3/104 B29C64/40 B29C71/0009 B33Y40/00

    Abstract: A support structure removal system comprising a vessel and a second component. The vessel comprises a vessel body, a porous floor configured to retain a three-dimensional part, and an impeller rotatably mounted below the porous floor. The second component comprises a surface configured to operably receive the vessel, and a rotation-inducing assembly located below the surface, where the rotation-inducing assembly is configured to rotate the impeller with magnetic fields when the vessel is received on the surface of the second component to agitate and direct flows of an aqueous fluid through the porous floor.

    Abstract translation: 一种支撑结构移除系统,包括容器和第二部件。 容器包括容器主体,被配置为保持三维部件的多孔底板和可旋转地安装在多孔底板下方的叶轮。 第二部件包括构造成可操作地容纳容器的表面和位于表面下方的旋转诱导组件,其中旋转诱导组件构造成当容器被接收在第二部分的表面上时随着磁场旋转叶轮 搅拌和引导含水流体通过多孔底板的流动。

    Liquefier assembly for additive manufacturing systems, and methods of use thereof
    90.
    发明授权
    Liquefier assembly for additive manufacturing systems, and methods of use thereof 有权
    用于添加剂制造系统的液化装置及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US09327447B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-03

    申请号:US14046290

    申请日:2013-10-04

    Abstract: A liquefier assembly for use in an additive manufacturing system, which includes a rigid member having a gap, a liquefier tube operably disposed in the gap, one or more heater assemblies disposed in the gap in contact with the liquefier tube, and configured to heat the liquefier tube in a zone-by-zone manner, preferably one or more thermal resistors disposed in the gap between the rigid member and the heater assemblies, and preferably one or more sensors configured to operably measure pressure within the liquefier tube. The one or more heater assemblies may be operated to provide dynamic heat flow control.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于添加剂制造系统的液化器组件,其包括具有间隙的刚性构件,可操作地设置在间隙中的液化器管,设置在与液化器管接触的间隙中的一个或多个加热器组件, 液化器管以逐区方式,优选地设置在刚性构件和加热器组件之间的间隙中的一个或多个热电阻器,并且优选地,一个或多个传感器被配置为可操作地测量液化器管内的压力。 可以操作一个或多个加热器组件以提供动态热流控制。

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