Apparatus for wire handling and embedding on and within 3D printed parts

    公开(公告)号:US10582619B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-03

    申请号:US15244061

    申请日:2016-08-23

    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for automatically dispensing and embedding components into three-dimensional parts. In an example embodiment, a direct wire embedding head can be fixed on an automation motion system. The direct wire embedding head begins and terminates an embedded wire pattern on a layer or on a surface of a three-dimensional part in order to automatically create the embedded wire pattern. A sensor is located on an embedding surface wherein the embedded wire pattern is embedded. The sensor can measure the distance between the direct wire embedding head and the embedding surface. A predefined distance can be maintained to ensure successful embedding results for the embedded wire pattern by automatically adjusting a position of the direct wire embedding head in response to feedback from the sensor.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRE HANDLING AND EMBEDDING ON AND WITHIN 3D PRINTED PARTS
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRE HANDLING AND EMBEDDING ON AND WITHIN 3D PRINTED PARTS 审中-公开
    在3D打印部件上和之间进行线束处理和嵌入的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20170064840A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15244061

    申请日:2016-08-23

    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for automatically dispensing and embedding components into three-dimensional parts. In an example embodiment, a direct wire embedding head can be fixed on an automation motion system. The direct wire embedding head begins and terminates an embedded wire pattern on a layer or on a surface of a three-dimensional part in order to automatically create the embedded wire pattern. A sensor is located on an embedding surface wherein the embedded wire pattern is embedded. The sensor can measure the distance between the direct wire embedding head and the embedding surface. A predefined distance can be maintained to ensure successful embedding results for the embedded wire pattern by automatically adjusting a position of the direct wire embedding head in response to feedback from the sensor.

    Abstract translation: 用于将部件自动分配和嵌入到三维部件中的装置,系统和方法。 在示例性实施例中,直接线嵌入头可以固定在自动运动系统上。 直接线嵌入头开始并终止三维部分的层或表面上的嵌入的线图案,以便自动创建嵌入的线图案。 传感器位于嵌入的表面上,其中埋入有线图案。 传感器可以测量直接埋入头和嵌入表面之间的距离。 可以保持预定义的距离,以通过响应于来自传感器的反馈自动调整直接线嵌入头的位置来确保嵌入式线图案的成功嵌入结果。

    APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSPORTING 3D PRINTED PARTS BETWEEN MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING STATIONS
    7.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSPORTING 3D PRINTED PARTS BETWEEN MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING STATIONS 审中-公开
    用于自动运输制造和加工站之间的3D印刷部件的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160318718A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-03

    申请号:US15138655

    申请日:2016-04-26

    CPC classification number: B25J15/0014

    Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting parts between manufacturing and processing stations. A portable platform can be implemented in association with a robot for transporting the portable platform to and from a group of manufacturing and processing stations. The robot includes a robot arm with an end effector that includes a gripping mechanism that is actuated to mate with a gripping block affixed on the portable platform, thereby reducing errors in registration and relieving an operator of a need to manually remove parts with respect to the manufacturing and processing stations. An advantage of this system/method is that the robot can be made available to a wide variety of other tasks such as post fabrication assembly.

    Abstract translation: 在制造和加工站之间运输零件的系统和方法。 可以与机器人相关联地实现便携式平台,以将便携式平台运送到一组制造和处理站。 机器人包括具有端部执行器的机器人臂,其包括被夹紧机构,该夹紧机构被致动以与固定在便携式平台上的夹持块配合,从而减少了对准中的错误并且减轻了操作者需要相对于 制造和加工站。 该系统/方法的优点是机器人可以用于各种其他任务,例如后制造组装。

    METAL OBJECTS SPANNING INTERNAL CAVITIES IN STRUCTURES FABRICATED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
    8.
    发明申请
    METAL OBJECTS SPANNING INTERNAL CAVITIES IN STRUCTURES FABRICATED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 审中-公开
    金属物件通过添加剂生产制成的结构中的内部空间

    公开(公告)号:US20160303800A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-20

    申请号:US15099812

    申请日:2016-04-15

    Abstract: A three-dimensional electronic, biological, chemical, thermal management, and/or electromechanical apparatus can be configured by depositing one or more layers of a three-dimensional structure on a substrate. Such a three-dimensional structure can include one or more internal cavities using an additive manufacturing system enhanced with a range of secondary embedding processes. The three-dimensional structure can be further configured with structural integrated metal objects spanning the internal cavities (possibly filled with air or even evacuated) of the three-dimensional structure for enhanced electromagnetic properties.

    Abstract translation: 可以通过在衬底上沉积一层或多层三维结构来配置三维电子,生物,化学,热管理和/或机电装置。 这种三维结构可以包括使用通过一系列二次嵌入工艺增强的添加剂制造系统的一个或多个内部空腔。 三维结构可以进一步构造为跨越内部空腔(可能填充有空气或甚至抽真空)的结构集成金属物体,以增强电磁特性。

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