公开(公告)号：US20180065298A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15642539

申请日：2017-07-06

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER

IPC: B29C64/20

CPC classification number: B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a head having a nozzle configured to discharge a composite material including a matrix and a reinforcement, and a cure enhancer configured to direct energy to the composite material to enhance curing of the matrix. The system may also include an optic adjustably positioned between the cure enhancer and the nozzle of the head.

公开(公告)号：US20190001566A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15992282

申请日：2018-05-30

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER ,  Ryan C. Stockett

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/255 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B29C64/112

Abstract: A print head is disclosed for use with an additive manufacturing system. The print head may include a nozzle tip, a first matrix source configured to selectively supply a structural matrix to the nozzle tip, and a second matrix source configured to selectively supply a temporary support matrix to the nozzle tip. The print head may also include a reinforcement supply configured to supply a continuous reinforcement through the nozzle tip only when the first matrix source is supplying the structural matrix to the nozzle tip.

公开(公告)号：US20180065306A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15655549

申请日：2017-07-20

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER ,  Ryan C. Stockett ,  Blake L. Alfson

IPC: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/045 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C70/382 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B19/402 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/2646 ,  G05B2219/49023 ,  G06N99/00

Abstract: A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a structure. The system may include an additive manufacturing machine, a memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereon, and a processor. The processor may be configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to cause the additive manufacturing machine to discharge a path of composite material, including a continuous fiber and a matrix at least partially coating the continuous fiber. The processor may also be configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to monitor an energy level within the continuous fiber during discharging, to make a determination that the continuous fiber has lost continuity based on a reduction in the energy level, and to selectively interrupt the discharging based on the determination.

公开(公告)号：US20180029279A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15725879

申请日：2017-10-05

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER

IPC: B29C47/12 ,  B29C35/02 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C47/24 ,  B29B15/12 ,  B05B5/04 ,  B05B5/03 ,  B05B3/10 ,  B05B7/14 ,  B05B13/06 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05B3/00 ,  B29L23/00 ,  B29K105/08

CPC classification number: B29C64/209 ,  B05B3/001 ,  B05B3/1007 ,  B05B5/032 ,  B05B5/04 ,  B05B7/1481 ,  B05B13/0636 ,  B05D3/061 ,  B29B15/122 ,  B29C35/0261 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C47/0023 ,  B29C47/0038 ,  B29C47/0042 ,  B29C47/0066 ,  B29C47/022 ,  B29C47/065 ,  B29C47/0867 ,  B29C47/1045 ,  B29C47/128 ,  B29C47/20 ,  B29C47/22 ,  B29C47/24 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B29C70/388 ,  B29C70/50 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29C70/521 ,  B29C70/523 ,  B29C70/526 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29D23/00 ,  B29K2105/08 ,  B29L2023/00 ,  B29L2023/22 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: A head is disclosed for use with a manufacturing system. The head may have a housing that discharges a tubular structure, and a cure enhancer connected to the housing and selectively activated to cure the tubular structure during discharge from the housing. The head may also have a nozzle that discharges a fill material into the cured tubular structure.

公开(公告)号：US20180126637A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15701771

申请日：2017-09-12

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER ,  Ryan C. Stockett

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/291 ,  B33Y30/00

CPC classification number: B33Y30/00 ,  B29B15/122 ,  B29C31/042 ,  B29C35/0261 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/259 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B29C64/291 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/307 ,  B29C64/336 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C70/384 ,  B29C70/524 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29C2035/0855 ,  B29K2105/08 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: A head is disclosed for an additive manufacturing system. The head may include a nozzle configured to discharge a matrix reinforced with a fiber, and a plurality of light sources at least partially surrounding the nozzle. The plurality of light sources may be configured to enhance curing of the matrix. At least two of the plurality of light sources are configured to generate light within different spectrums.

公开(公告)号：US20180065144A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15608017

申请日：2017-05-30

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER

IPC: B05D1/26 ,  B05C5/00 ,  B05C5/02

Abstract: A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a head configured to discharge a composite material including a matrix and a plurality of continuous reinforcements. The system may also include a weave mechanism configured to selectively adjust a pattern of weaving of the plurality of continuous reinforcements occurring inside of the head.

公开(公告)号：US20180022022A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15723010

申请日：2017-10-02

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER

IPC: F16L55/32 ,  F16L55/28 ,  B05D7/22 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C70/38 ,  F16L55/1645 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29L23/00 ,  B05B12/14 ,  B05B13/06 ,  F16L13/11 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05B3/00 ,  B29D23/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for additive manufacturing and three-dimensional printing, and specifically for extruding tubular objects. A print head extrudes a curable material into a tubular object, while simultaneously curing the tubular object and utilizing the interior of the cured portion of the tubular object for stabilizing and propelling the print head.

公开(公告)号：US20180126720A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15690227

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER ,  Ryan C. Stockett

IPC: B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/20

CPC classification number: B33Y30/00 ,  B29B15/122 ,  B29C31/042 ,  B29C35/0261 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/259 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B29C64/291 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/307 ,  B29C64/336 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C70/384 ,  B29C70/524 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29C2035/0855 ,  B29K2105/08 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: A part holder is disclosed for use with an additive manufacturing system. The part holder may include a first ring configured to provide mounting for a part during additive manufacturing. The part holder may also include a second ring configured to internally receive the first ring. The first ring may be moveable relative to the second ring.

公开(公告)号：US20180126655A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15798646

申请日：2017-10-31

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER ,  Ryan Stockett

IPC: B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/40

CPC classification number: B33Y30/00 ,  B29B15/122 ,  B29C31/042 ,  B29C35/0261 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/259 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B29C64/291 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/307 ,  B29C64/336 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C70/384 ,  B29C70/524 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29C2035/0855 ,  B29K2105/08 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system may include a head configured to discharge a matrix-coated reinforcement, a support configured to move the head during discharging, and a cure enhancer configured to cure the matrix as the matrix-coated reinforcement discharges from the head. The additive manufacturing system may also include a controller in communication with the head, the support, and the cure enhancer. The controller may be configured to receive specifications for a structure to be fabricated, and to determine an anchor point from which the matrix-coated reinforcement will be pulled during fabrication of the structure. The controller may also be configured to regulate operation of the head, the support, and the cure enhancer to manufacture the structure and the anchor point.

公开(公告)号：US20180126643A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15712938

申请日：2017-09-22

Applicant: CC3D LLC

Inventor： KENNETH LYLE TYLER ,  Ryan C. Stockett

IPC: B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B29C64/393

CPC classification number: B33Y30/00 ,  B29B15/122 ,  B29C31/042 ,  B29C35/0261 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/259 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B29C64/291 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/307 ,  B29C64/336 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C70/384 ,  B29C70/524 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29C2035/0855 ,  B29K2105/08 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system may include a head configured to discharge a matrix-coated reinforcement, and an anchor guide configured to connect with an end of the matrix-coated reinforcement. The additive manufacturing system may also include a support configured to move the anchor guide during discharging, and a cure enhancer configured to cure a matrix in the matrix-coated reinforcement as the matrix-coated reinforcement discharges from the head.