公开(公告)号：US10994486B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US15920862

申请日：2018-03-14

Applicant: 3D Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Keaton Jonathan Daniel Snyder ,  Michael E. Jones

IPC: B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B41J2/175

Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a three dimensional (3D) printing system includes a printhead and an ink supply subsystem. The printhead is for ejecting drops of phase change ink to define a three dimensional article of manufacture. The ink supply subsystem includes an ink tube, a helical resistor, a return conductor, and an outer tube. The ink tube has an inside surface for contacting and transporting the phase change ink and an outer tubular surface. The resistor is helically wound around the outer tubular surface of the ink tube. The return conductor is helically wound around the resistor and has a resistance that is lower than that of the resistor. The outer tube surrounds and protects the resistor and the return conductor and provides insulation to the heated ink transport component.

公开(公告)号：US20160368225A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15143307

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: 3D Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Michael E. Jones

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: A 3D printing system comprises an X-axis base for positioning stationarily relative to movable Y-axis and Z-axis components. The X-axis base has first and second sides and a workpiece opening. A Z-axis base is secured to the X-axis base's second side adjacent the opening. The Z-axis base is configured to support a model being printed and to controllably move the model in a Z direction through the opening. There is a movable arm member slidingly coupled to the second side of the X-axis base and extending over the first side of the X-axis base. The movable arm is movable in an X direction. A Y-axis carriage is slidingly coupled to the movable arm member and is movable in a Y direction. A printhead coupled to the Y-axis carriage is controllably movable in the X and Y directions to print successive layers of the model supported by the Z-axis base.

Abstract translation: 3D打印系统包括用于相对于可动Y轴和Z轴分量静止定位的X轴底座。 X轴底座具有第一和第二侧面和工件开口。 Z轴基座固定在靠近开口的X轴底座的第二侧。 Z轴底座被配置为支持正在打印的模型，并且通过开口可控制地将模型沿Z方向移动。 存在滑动地连接到X轴底座的第二侧并且在X轴底座的第一侧上延伸的可动臂构件。 可移动臂可沿X方向移动。 Y轴滑架可滑动地联接到可动臂构件并且可在Y方向上移动。 耦合到Y轴托架的打印头可控制地在X和Y方向上移动，以打印由Z轴底座支撑的模型的连续层。

公开(公告)号：US20180264727A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15920862

申请日：2018-03-14

Applicant: 3D Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Keaton Jonathan Daniel Snyder ,  Michael E. Jones

IPC: B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y70/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B41J2/175

Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a three dimensional (3D) printing system includes a printhead and an ink supply subsystem. The printhead is for ejecting drops of phase change ink to define a three dimensional article of manufacture. The ink supply subsystem includes an ink tube, a helical resistor, a return conductor, and an outer tube. The ink tube has an inside surface for contacting and transporting the phase change ink and an outer tubular surface. The resistor is helically wound around the outer tubular surface of the ink tube. The return conductor is helically wound around the resistor and has a resistance that is lower than that of the resistor. The outer tube surrounds and protects the resistor and the return conductor and provides insulation to the heated ink transport component.