公开(公告)号：US5256340A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-26

申请号：US906207

申请日：1992-06-25

申请人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Jan Richter ,  Craig M. Childers ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

发明人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Jan Richter ,  Craig M. Childers ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

IPC分类号： B29C67/00 ,  B29C67/02 ,  B44B1/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/02

CPC分类号： B29C67/0066 ,  B29C67/0092 ,  B29C67/02 ,  B44B1/006 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G03F7/0037 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  Y10S264/59

摘要： An improved method for stereolithographically forming a three-dimensional object wherein ordinarily solidified internal walls of the object remain at least partially unsolidified. Any unsolidified medium within the object can be drained from the internal walls of the object prior to post-curing so that a hollow three-dimensional object is formed. The object is formed on a layer by layer basis with the internal portion of each layer of the object formed as a grid of solidified portions and unsolidified portions wherein the solidified and unsolidified portions are different on each layer. Objects formed in this manner can be used as patterns in investment casting.

摘要翻译： 用于立体光刻形成三维物体的改进方法，其中物体的通常凝固的内壁保持至少部分地不固化。 物体内的任何未固化的介质可以在后固化之后从物体的内壁排出，从而形成中空的三维物体。 该物体是以形成为固化部分网格的每个物体的内部部分和未固化部分逐层形成的，其中固化和非固化部分在每层上是不同的。 以这种方式形成的物体可以用作熔模铸造中的图案。

公开(公告)号：US5182055A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-26

申请号：US702031

申请日：1991-05-17

申请人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Jan Richter ,  Craig M. Childers ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

发明人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Jan Richter ,  Craig M. Childers ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

IPC分类号： B29C67/00 ,  B29C67/02 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20

CPC分类号： B29C67/0066 ,  B29C67/0092 ,  B29C67/02 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G03F7/0037 ,  G03F7/70375 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  Y10S264/59

摘要： An improved method for stereolithographically making an object by alternating the order in which similar sets of vectors are exposed over two or more layers. In another method, a pattern of tightly packed hexagonal tiles are drawn. Each tile is isolated from its neighboring tiles by specifying breaks of unexposed material between the tiles. Using an interrupted scan method, vectors are drawn with periodic breaks along their lengths. In another method, modulator and scanning techniques are used to reduce exposure problems associated with the acceleration and deceleration of the scanning system when jumping between vectors or changing scanning directions.

摘要翻译： 通过交替在两个或多个层上暴露相似的矢量集合的顺序来立体定向制作物体的改进方法。 在另一种方法中，绘制紧密包装的六边形瓦片的图案。 通过指定瓷砖之间未曝光材料的断裂，每个瓷砖与其相邻的瓷砖隔离。 使用中断的扫描方法，沿其长度绘制周期性断点的向量。 在另一种方法中，调制器和扫描技术用于在向量之间跳跃或改变扫描方向时减少与扫描系统的加速和减速有关的暴露问题。

公开(公告)号：US5609813A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-11

申请号：US475714

申请日：1995-06-07

申请人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

发明人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

IPC分类号： B29C67/00 ,  B29C67/02 ,  B44B1/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/02

CPC分类号： B29C67/02 ,  B29C67/0066 ,  B29C67/0092 ,  B44B1/006 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G03F7/0037 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G05B2219/49013

摘要： An improved method for stereolithographically making an object by alternating the order in which similar sets of vectors are exposed over two or more layers. In another method, a pattern of tightly packed hexagonal tiles are drawn. Each tile is isolated from its neighboring tiles by specifying breaks of unexposed material between the tiles. Using an interrupted scan method, vectors are drawn with periodic breaks along their lengths. In another method, modulator and scanning techniques are used to reduce exposure problems associated with the acceleration and deceleration of the scanning system when jumping between vectors or changing scanning directions.

摘要翻译： 通过交替在两个或多个层上暴露相似的矢量集合的顺序来立体定向制作物体的改进方法。 在另一种方法中，绘制紧密包装的六边形瓦片的图案。 通过指定瓷砖之间未曝光材料的断裂，每个瓷砖与其相邻的瓷砖隔离。 使用中断的扫描方法，沿其长度绘制周期性断点的向量。 在另一种方法中，调制器和扫描技术用于在向量之间跳跃或改变扫描方向时减少与扫描系统的加速和减速有关的暴露问题。

公开(公告)号：US6036911A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US14367

申请日：1998-01-27

申请人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Jan Richter ,  Craig Matthew Childers ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

发明人： Joseph W. Allison ,  Jan Richter ,  Craig Matthew Childers ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs

IPC分类号： B29C67/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06T15/50 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T17/20 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/02

CPC分类号： G06T17/20 ,  B29C67/0092 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G06T15/503 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G05B2219/49013

摘要： An improved method for stereolithographically making an object by alternating the order in which similar sets of vectors are exposed over two or more layers. In another method, a pattern of tightly packed hexagonal tiles are drawn. Each tile is isolated from its neighboring tiles by specifying breaks of unexposed material between the tiles. Using an interrupted scan method, vectors are drawn with periodic breaks along their lengths. In another method, modulator and scanning techniques are used to reduce exposure problems associated with the acceleration and deceleration of the scanning system when jumping between vectors or changing scanning directions.

摘要翻译： 通过交替在两个或多个层上暴露相似的矢量集合的顺序来立体定向制作物体的改进方法。 在另一种方法中，绘制紧密包装的六边形瓦片的图案。 通过指定瓷砖之间未曝光材料的断裂，每个瓷砖与其相邻的瓷砖隔离。 使用中断的扫描方法，沿其长度绘制周期性断点的向量。 在另一种方法中，调制器和扫描技术用于在向量之间跳跃或改变扫描方向时减少与扫描系统的加速和减速有关的暴露问题。

公开(公告)号：US06048487A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-11

申请号：US286213

申请日：1999-04-05

申请人： Thomas A. Almquist ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Borzo Modrek ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Charles W. Lewis ,  Adam L. Cohen ,  Stuart T. Spence ,  Hop D. Nguyen ,  Mark A. Lewis ,  Abraham Liran ,  Dennis R. Smalley

发明人： Thomas A. Almquist ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Borzo Modrek ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Charles W. Lewis ,  Adam L. Cohen ,  Stuart T. Spence ,  Hop D. Nguyen ,  Mark A. Lewis ,  Abraham Liran ,  Dennis R. Smalley

IPC分类号： B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/02 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C67/00 ,  G01F23/292 ,  G01F23/36 ,  G05D9/12

CPC分类号： G05D9/12 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C67/0066 ,  G01F23/2921 ,  G01F23/366 ,  B29K2995/0073 ,  Y10T156/17

摘要： Improved apparatus and methods for forming a layer of material over a surface of a previously-formed cross-section of a three-dimensional object in anticipation of forming a next cross-section of the object out of the layer. A volume of material, including at least some excess material, is placed over the surface, and the excess material is swept off by placing the excess material in the predetermined path of a sweeping member, the path being substantially in a plane spaced from a working surface of material. The member may be directed to sweep the excess material away through a successive number of sweeps, which may vary for each cross-section, at least a velocity which may vary for each sweep. Additionally, the clearance between the member and the surface of the previous cross-section may vary for each sweep. A "winged" member is also provided, comprising two legs extending from a base, and a "Trident" embodiment is also provided, comprising three legs extending from a base.

摘要翻译： 改进的用于在三维物体的预先形成的横截面的表面上形成材料层的装置和方法，以期将物体的下一个横截面形成在该层之外。 将一定体积的材料（包括至少一些多余的材料）放置在表面上，并且通过将多余的材料放置在扫掠构件的预定路径中来清除多余的材料，该路径基本上处于与工作 材料表面。 该构件可以被引导以通过连续数量的扫描来扫过多余的材料，该扫描对于每个横截面可以变化，至少每个扫描可能变化的速度。 此外，构件和前一横截面的表面之间的间隙可以针对每个扫掠而变化。 还提供了一个“翼形”构件，其包括从基座延伸的两个腿部，并且还提供了“三叉戟”实施例，其包括从底座延伸的三个腿部。

公开(公告)号：US06261507B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09401770

申请日：1999-09-24

申请人： John J. Gigl ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Thomas H. Pang ,  Kerry J. Allen ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Hop D. Nguyen ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Richard N. Leyden

发明人： John J. Gigl ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Thomas H. Pang ,  Kerry J. Allen ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Hop D. Nguyen ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Richard N. Leyden

IPC分类号： B29C3508

CPC分类号： G06T17/20 ,  B29C64/135 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C67/02 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B44B1/006 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G03F7/0037 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10

摘要： An improved method for stereolithographically making an object by alternating the order in which similar sets of vectors are exposed over two or more layers. In another method, a pattern of tightly packed hexagonal tiles are drawn. Each tile is isolated from its neighboring tiles by specifying breaks of unexposed material between the tiles. Using an interrupted scan method, vectors are drawn with periodic breaks along their lengths. In another method, modulator and scanning techniques are used to reduce exposure problems associated with the acceleration and deceleration of the scanning system when jumping between vectors or changing scanning directions. In another method, a capability for automatically inserting vents an drains into a three-dimensional object representation is provided.

摘要翻译： 通过交替在两个或多个层上暴露相似的矢量集合的顺序来立体定向制作物体的改进方法。 在另一种方法中，绘制紧密包装的六边形瓦片的图案。 通过指定瓷砖之间未曝光材料的断裂，每个瓷砖与其相邻的瓷砖隔离。 使用中断的扫描方法，沿其长度绘制周期性断点的向量。 在另一种方法中，调制器和扫描技术用于在向量之间跳跃或改变扫描方向时减少与扫描系统的加速和减速有关的暴露问题。 在另一种方法中，提供了将排水口自动插入到三维物体表示中的能力。

公开(公告)号：US5902537A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US790005

申请日：1997-01-28

申请人： Thomas A. Almquist ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Jeffrey S. Thayer ,  Richard N. Leyden ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Dennis R. Smalley

发明人： Thomas A. Almquist ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Jeffrey S. Thayer ,  Richard N. Leyden ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Dennis R. Smalley

IPC分类号： B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29C41/02

CPC分类号： B29C67/0092 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C67/0066 ,  B29C67/0085

摘要： Methods and apparatus for use in building three-dimensional objects on substantially a cross-sectional basis including methods and apparatus for forming successive layers using counter-rotating rollers, ink jet recoaters, spinning members which sling material, applicator bars that dispense material via a meniscus and/or independently dispensed streams, and also including methods and apparatus to determine a preferred region over which to form a layer and to check for building errors.

摘要翻译： 用于基本横截面地构建三维物体的方法和装置，包括使用反向旋转辊形成连续层的方法和装置，喷墨重涂器，旋转构件，悬挂材料，经由弯月面分配材料的施加器杆 和/或独立分配的流，并且还包括确定形成层的优选区域并检查构建误差的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US5192559A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-09

申请号：US803681

申请日：1991-12-03

申请人： Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Kris A. Schmidt ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Wayne A. Vinson

发明人： Charles W. Hull ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Kris A. Schmidt ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Wayne A. Vinson

IPC分类号： B29C67/00

CPC分类号： B29C67/0092 ,  B29C67/0062 ,  B29C67/0074 ,  Y10T156/1075 ,  Y10T156/108 ,  Y10T156/13 ,  Y10T156/17

摘要： Systems for and methods of generating three-dimensional objects from a medium capable of selective physical transformation upon exposure to synergistic stimulation, whereby sheets of medium corresponding to cross-sectional layers of the three-dimensional object are dispensed from a source, the dispensed sheets then being selectively exposed to synergistic stimulation thereby forming a layer of the three-dimensional object, the areas not exposed to synergistic stimulation being removed, and whereby successive sheets corresponding to successive cross-sectional layers are dispensed and selectively exposed to synergistic stimulation and integrated together with preceding layers to provide substantially a layer by layer buildup of the three-dimensional object, thereby forming the three-dimensional object.

摘要翻译： 用于从曝光协同刺激后能够进行选择性物理变换的介质产生三维物体的系统和方法，由此从源头分配对应于三维物体的横截面层的介质片，然后分配的片材 选择性地暴露于协同刺激，从而形成三维物体的层，不暴露于协同刺激的区域被去除，并且由此分配对应于连续横截面层的连续片材并选择性地暴露于协同刺激并与 以提供基本上三维物体的逐层累积，从而形成三维物体。

公开(公告)号：US06264873B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09401769

申请日：1999-09-24

申请人： John J. Gigl ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Jan Richter ,  Thomas H. Pang ,  Kerry J. Allen ,  Chris R. Manners ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Hop D. Hguyen ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Richard N. Leyden

发明人： John J. Gigl ,  Dennis R. Smalley ,  Jan Richter ,  Thomas H. Pang ,  Kerry J. Allen ,  Chris R. Manners ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Hop D. Hguyen ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Richard N. Leyden

IPC分类号： B29C3508

CPC分类号： G06T17/20 ,  B29C64/135 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C67/02 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B44B1/006 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G03F7/0037 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10

摘要： An improved method for stereolithographically making an object by alternating the order in which similar sets of vectors are exposed over two or more layers. In another method, a pattern of tightly packed hexagonal tiles are drawn. Each tile is isolated from its neighboring tiles by specifying breaks of unexposed material between the tiles. Using an interrupted scan method, vectors are drawn with periodic breaks along their lengths. In another method, modulator and scanning techniques are used to reduce exposure problems associated with the acceleration and deceleration of the scanning system when jumping between vectors or changing scanning directions. In another method, a capability for automatically inserting vents an drains into a three-dimensional object representation is provided.

摘要翻译： 通过交替在两个或多个层上暴露相似的矢量集合的顺序来立体定向制作物体的改进方法。 在另一种方法中，绘制紧密包装的六边形瓦片的图案。 通过指定瓷砖之间未曝光材料的断裂，每个瓷砖与其相邻的瓷砖隔离。 使用中断的扫描方法，沿其长度绘制周期性断点的向量。 在另一种方法中，调制器和扫描技术用于在向量之间跳跃或改变扫描方向时减少与扫描系统的加速和减速有关的暴露问题。 在另一种方法中，提供了将排水口自动插入到三维物体表示中的能力。

公开(公告)号：US5891382A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US767695

申请日：1996-12-17

申请人： Thomas A. Almquist ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Borzo Modrek ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Charles W. Lewis ,  Adam L. Cohen ,  Stuart T. Spence ,  Hop D. Nguyen ,  Mark A. Lewis ,  Abraham Liran ,  Dennis R. Smalley

发明人： Thomas A. Almquist ,  Charles W. Hull ,  Borzo Modrek ,  Paul F. Jacobs ,  Charles W. Lewis ,  Adam L. Cohen ,  Stuart T. Spence ,  Hop D. Nguyen ,  Mark A. Lewis ,  Abraham Liran ,  Dennis R. Smalley

IPC分类号： B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/02 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C67/00 ,  G01F23/292 ,  G01F23/36 ,  G05D9/12

CPC分类号： G05D9/12 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C67/0066 ,  G01F23/2921 ,  G01F23/366 ,  B29K2995/0073 ,  Y10T156/17

摘要： Improved apparatus and methods for forming a layer of material over a surface of a previously-formed cross-section of a three-dimensional object in anticipation of forming a next cross-section of the object out of the layer. A volume of material, including at least some excess material, is placed over the surface, and the excess material is swept off by placing the excess material in the predetermined path of a sweeping member, the path being substantially in a plane spaced from a working surface of material. The member may be directed to sweep the excess material away through a successive number of sweeps, which may vary for each cross-section, at least a velocity which may vary for each sweep. Additionally, the clearance between the member and the surface of the previous cross-section may vary for each sweep. A "winged" member is also provided, comprising two legs extending from a base, and a "Trident" embodiment is also provided, comprising three legs extending from a base.

摘要翻译： 改进的用于在三维物体的预先形成的横截面的表面上形成材料层的装置和方法，以期将物体的下一个横截面形成在该层之外。 将一定体积的材料（包括至少一些多余的材料）放置在表面上，并且通过将多余的材料放置在扫掠构件的预定路径中来清除多余的材料，该路径基本上处于与工作 材料表面。 该构件可以被引导以通过连续数量的扫描来扫过多余的材料，该扫描对于每个横截面可以变化，至少每个扫描可能变化的速度。 此外，构件和前一横截面的表面之间的间隙可以针对每个扫掠而变化。 还提供了一个“翼形”构件，其包括从基座延伸的两个腿部，并且还提供了“三叉戟”实施例，其包括从底座延伸的三个腿部。