Method for removing excess uncured build material in solid imaging
    1.
    发明授权
    Method for removing excess uncured build material in solid imaging 有权
    在固体成像中去除多余未固化构件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07731887B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-08

    申请号:US11856405

    申请日:2007-09-17

    IPC分类号: B29C35/04

    CPC分类号: B29C64/106 B33Y10/00

    摘要: Solid imaging apparatus and methods for use are disclosed that reduce the amount of uncured solid imaging build material remaining on a completed build object following the completion of the solid imaging build process. The amount of uncured build material is reduced through the use of either an uncoating web that removes excess build material from the build object during the course of the building process or an ink jet source of build material that uses only as much build material as is necessary for the fabrication of the build part. Also disclosed is an imager assembly for use with such a solid imaging apparatus that incorporates two or more individual imagers in an array and accounts for variations in the intensity and alignment of adjacent imagers. The apparatus can be modified for semi-continuous operation and for integrating into a manufacturing operation, if desired.

    摘要翻译: 公开了固体成像装置和使用方法,其在固体成像构建过程完成之后减少在完成的构建对象上剩余的未固化的固体成像构建材料的量。 未固化的建筑材料的量通过使用在建筑过程中从构建物体中除去多余的构建材料的非涂层纤维或者仅使用与所需构造材料一样多的构建材料的构建材料的喷墨源来减少 用于制造构件。 还公开了一种与这种固体成像装置一起使用的成像器组件,其将阵列中的两个或更多个单独的成像器并入,并考虑到相邻成像器的强度和对准的变化。 如果需要,该装置可以被修改用于半连续操作并且用于集成到制造操作中。

    Method for Removing Excess Uncured Build Material in Solid Imaging
    2.
    发明申请
    Method for Removing Excess Uncured Build Material in Solid Imaging 有权
    在固体成像中清除多余未固化构件材料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080171284A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-17

    申请号:US11856405

    申请日:2007-09-17

    IPC分类号: G03C5/00

    CPC分类号: B29C64/106 B33Y10/00

    摘要: Solid imaging apparatus and methods for use are disclosed that reduce the amount of uncured solid imaging build material remaining on a completed build object following the completion of the solid imaging build process. The amount of uncured build material is reduced through the use of either an uncoating web that removes excess build material from the build object during the course of the building process or an ink jet source of build material that uses only as much build material as is necessary for the fabrication of the build part. Also disclosed is an imager assembly for use with such a solid imaging apparatus that incorporates two or more individual imagers in an array and accounts for variations in the intensity and alignment of adjacent imagers. The apparatus can be modified for semi-continuous operation and for integrating into a manufacturing operation, if desired.

    摘要翻译: 公开了固体成像装置和使用方法,其在固体成像构建过程完成之后减少在完成的构建对象上剩余的未固化的固体成像构建材料的量。 未固化的建筑材料的量通过使用在建筑过程中从构建物体中除去多余的构建材料的非涂层纤维或者仅使用与所需构造材料一样多的构建材料的构建材料的喷墨源来减少 用于制造构件。 还公开了一种与这种固体成像装置一起使用的成像器组件,其将阵列中的两个或更多个单独的成像器并入,并考虑到相邻成像器的强度和对准的变化。 如果需要,该装置可以被修改用于半连续操作并且用于集成到制造操作中。

    Solid imaging apparatus and method
    3.
    发明授权
    Solid imaging apparatus and method 有权
    固体成像装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07614866B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-10

    申请号:US11856172

    申请日:2007-09-17

    IPC分类号: B29C35/08

    摘要: A solid imaging apparatus is provided that includes a replaceable cartridge containing a source of build material and an extendable and retractable flexible transport film for transporting the build material layer-by-layer from the cartridge to the surface of a build in an image plane. An operator using the device needs merely to remove a spent cartridge and replace it with a fresh cartridge to continue solid imaging virtually uninterrupted. The apparatus also includes the capability of withdrawing and inserting an imager without the operator having to perform a separate alignment step. A brush attached to the transport film and forming part of the cartridge provides for intra-layer removal of excess uncured build material. If desired, the apparatus can produce a fully reacted build. A high intensity UV source cures the build between layers. An injection molded build pad is designed to hold a build in an inverted position for improving the build. The invention also provides for tilting the build elevator to reduce air entrainment and for releasing the build from the image plane.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种固体成像装置,其包括容纳建筑材料源的可替换盒,以及用于将构建材料逐层从盒移动到图像平面中的构建体的表面的可伸缩的柔性输送膜。 使用该设备的操作者仅仅需要移除用过的墨盒,并用新的墨盒更换墨盒,以便连续地实时成像。 该装置还包括在不需要执行单独对准步骤的情况下撤回和插入成像器的能力。 附着在运输薄膜上并形成墨盒的一部分的刷子可用于层内去除多余的未固化的建筑材料。 如果需要,该装置可以产生完全反应的构造。 高强度紫外线源固化层之间的构建。 注塑成型垫被设计成将构造保持在倒置位置以改善构造。 本发明还提供了使构建电梯倾斜以减少空气夹带和用于将构图从图像平面释放。

    SOLID IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    4.
    发明申请
    SOLID IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD 有权
    固体摄像装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080169589A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-17

    申请号:US11856172

    申请日:2007-09-17

    IPC分类号: B29C41/22

    摘要: A solid imaging apparatus is provided that includes a replaceable cartridge containing a source of build material and an extendable and retractable flexible transport film for transporting the build material layer-by-layer from the cartridge to the surface of a build in an image plane. An operator using the device needs merely to remove a spent cartridge and replace it with a fresh cartridge to continue solid imaging virtually uninterrupted. The apparatus also includes the capability of withdrawing and inserting an imager without the operator having to perform a separate alignment step. A brush attached to the transport film and forming part of the cartridge provides for intra-layer removal of excess uncured build material. If desired, the apparatus can produce a fully reacted build. A high intensity UV source cures the build between layers. An injection molded build pad is designed to hold a build in an inverted position for improving the build. The invention also provides for tilting the build elevator to reduce air entrainment and for releasing the build from the image plane.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种固体成像装置,其包括容纳建筑材料源的可替换盒,以及用于将构建材料逐层从盒移动到图像平面中的构建体的表面的可伸缩的柔性输送膜。 使用该设备的操作者仅仅需要移除用过的墨盒,并用新的墨盒更换墨盒,以便连续地实时成像。 该装置还包括在不需要执行单独对准步骤的情况下撤回和插入成像器的能力。 附着在运输薄膜上并形成墨盒的一部分的刷子可用于层内去除多余的未固化的建筑材料。 如果需要,该装置可以产生完全反应的构造。 高强度紫外线源固化层之间的构建。 注塑成型垫被设计成将构造保持在倒置位置以改善构造。 本发明还提供了使构建电梯倾斜以减少空气夹带和用于将构图从图像平面释放。

    Solid imaging system with removal of excess uncured build material
    5.
    发明授权
    Solid imaging system with removal of excess uncured build material 有权
    固体成像系统,去除多余未固化的建筑材料

    公开(公告)号:US07771183B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-10

    申请号:US11856378

    申请日:2007-09-17

    IPC分类号: B28B1/16 B29C37/00 B29B17/00

    摘要: Solid imaging apparatus and methods for use are disclosed that reduce the amount of uncured solid imaging build material remaining on a completed build object following the completion of the solid imaging build process. The amount of uncured build material is reduced through the use of either an uncoating web that removes excess build material from the build object during the course of the building process or an ink jet source of build material that uses only as much build material as is necessary for the fabrication of the build part. Also disclosed is an imager assembly for use with such a solid imaging apparatus that incorporates two or more individual imagers in an array and accounts for variations in the intensity and alignment of adjacent imagers. The apparatus can be modified for semi-continuous operation and for integrating into a manufacturing operation, if desired.

    摘要翻译: 公开了固体成像装置和使用方法,其在固体成像构建过程完成之后减少在完成的构建对象上剩余的未固化的固体成像构建材料的量。 未固化的建筑材料的量通过使用在建筑过程中从构建物体中除去多余的构建材料的非涂层纤维或者仅使用与所需构造材料一样多的构建材料的构建材料的喷墨源来减少 用于制造构件。 还公开了一种与这种固体成像装置一起使用的成像器组件,其将阵列中的两个或更多个单独的成像器并入,并考虑到相邻成像器的强度和对准的变化。 如果需要,该装置可以被修改用于半连续操作并且用于集成到制造操作中。

    Solid Imaging System with Removal of Excess Uncured Build Material
    6.
    发明申请
    Solid Imaging System with Removal of Excess Uncured Build Material 有权
    固体成像系统,去除过多的未固化构件

    公开(公告)号:US20080206383A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-28

    申请号:US11856378

    申请日:2007-09-17

    IPC分类号: B29C35/08

    摘要: Solid imaging apparatus and methods for use are disclosed that reduce the amount of uncured solid imaging build material remaining on a completed build object following the completion of the solid imaging build process. The amount of uncured build material is reduced through the use of either an uncoating web that removes excess build material from the build object during the course of the building process or an ink jet source of build material that uses only as much build material as is necessary for the fabrication of the build part. Also disclosed is an imager assembly for use with such a solid imaging apparatus that incorporates two or more individual imagers in an array and accounts for variations in the intensity and alignment of adjacent imagers. The apparatus can be modified for semi-continuous operation and for integrating into a manufacturing operation, if desired.

    摘要翻译: 公开了固体成像装置和使用方法,其在固体成像构建过程完成之后减少在完成的构建对象上剩余的未固化的固体成像构建材料的量。 未固化的建筑材料的量通过使用在建筑过程中从构建物体中除去多余的构建材料的非涂层纤维或者仅使用与所需构造材料一样多的构建材料的构建材料的喷墨源来减少 用于制造构件。 还公开了一种与这种固体成像装置一起使用的成像器组件,其将阵列中的两个或更多个单独的成像器并入,并考虑到相邻成像器的强度和对准的变化。 如果需要,该装置可以被修改用于半连续操作并且用于集成到制造操作中。

    Apparatus and method for exposing substrates

    公开(公告)号:US06621553B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-16

    申请号:US09823253

    申请日:2001-03-30

    IPC分类号: G03B2732

    CPC分类号: C23F1/02 G03F7/2022 G03F7/203

    摘要: An apparatus and method for double-sided imaging of a plurality of photoresist-coated substrates is provided. The apparatus includes a first and second substrate holder comprising at least three extendable chucks, each adapted to hold the substrate. The first substrate holder is mounted about a first axis and the second substrate holder is mounted about a second axis such that the at least three chucks are capable of rotation about the first axis between at least a first, second and third chuck positions. A first transfer arm is disposed adjacent the first substrate holder and adapted to transfer the substrate to a chuck of the first substrate holder when the chuck is in the first chuck position. A first mask is positioned adjacent the chuck in the second chuck position of the first substrate holder. A second mask is provided adjacent the chuck in the second chuck position of the second substrate holder. At least one radiation source is provided for emitting radiation through the first and second masks toward the chucks in the second chuck position of each of the first and second substrate holders. A second transfer arm adjacent the second substrate holder and adapted to transfer a substrate from the third chuck position of the second substrate holder.