DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORKPIECES

    公开(公告)号:US20220134646A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-05

    申请号:US17575822

    申请日:2022-01-14

    摘要: The invention relates to a device (1) for producing three-dimensional workpieces (15), comprising a carrier (7) for receiving raw material powder (9), a build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b) which extend substantially vertically and which is adapted to laterally delimit and support the raw material powder (9) applied to the carrier (7); an irradiation unit (17) for selectively irradiating the raw material powder (9) applied to the carrier (7) with electromagnetic radiation or particle radiation in order to produce on the carrier (7) a workpiece (15) manufactured from the raw material powder (9) by an additive layer building method, wherein the irradiation unit (17) comprises at least one optical element; and a vertical movement device (31) which is adapted to move the irradiation unit (17) vertically relative to the carrier (7). The build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b) and the carrier (7) are adapted to be connected to one another in a stationary manner during the vertical movement of the irradiation unit (17) so that the vertical movement takes place relative to the carrier (7) and relative to the build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b).

    DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORKPIECES

    公开(公告)号:US20200031043A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-30

    申请号:US16495958

    申请日:2018-03-08

    摘要: The invention relates to a device (1) for producing three-dimensional workpieces (15), comprising a carrier (7) for receiving raw material powder (9), a build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b) which extend substantially vertically and which is adapted to laterally delimit and support the raw material powder (9) applied to the carrier (7); an irradiation unit (17) for selectively irradiating the raw material powder (9) applied to the carrier (7) with electromagnetic radiation or particle radiation in order to produce on the carrier (7) a workpiece (15) manufactured from the raw material powder (9) by an additive layer building method, wherein the irradiation unit (17) comprises at least one optical element; and a vertical movement device (31) which is adapted to move the irradiation unit (17) vertically relative to the carrier (7). The build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b) and the carrier (7) are adapted to be connected to one another in a stationary manner during the vertical movement of the irradiation unit (17) so that the vertical movement takes place relative to the carrier (7) and relative to the build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b).

    Unpacking device allowing residual raw material powder removal

    公开(公告)号:US10543530B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-28

    申请号:US15350084

    申请日:2016-11-13

    摘要: An unpacking device for use in an apparatus for producing a three-dimensional work piece by irradiating layers of a raw material powder with electromagnetic or particle radiation, the unpacking device comprises a holding device which is configured to hold a building chamber arrangement. The building chamber arrangement comprises a building chamber accommodating a carrier, wherein the carrier is configured to receive a three-dimensional work piece produced from a raw material powder by an additive layering process. An engagement unit of the unpacking device is configured to engage with the carrier of the building chamber arrangement. A moving mechanism is configured to cause a relative movement between the building chamber and the engagement unit with the carrier engaged therewith so as to allow a separation of the carrier with a three-dimensional work piece received thereon from the building chamber. Finally, the unpacking device comprises a raw material powder removal mechanism which is configured to cause at least one of a vibration and a rotation of the engagement unit with the carrier engaged therewith so as to remove residual raw material powder from the three-dimensional work piece received on the carrier.

    CONTACT ARRANGEMENT FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORK PIECES
    4.
    发明申请
    CONTACT ARRANGEMENT FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORK PIECES 审中-公开
    联系方式用于生产三维工作装置的设备

    公开(公告)号:US20160144430A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-26

    申请号:US14940287

    申请日:2015-11-13

    摘要: A contact arrangement (44) for use in an apparatus (10) for producing three-dimensional work pieces by irradiating layers of a raw material powder with electromagnetic or particle radiation, the contact arrangement (44) comprises a replaceable building chamber (20) adapted to receive a work piece generated in the apparatus (10) by an additive layering process and a building chamber support element (38) adapted to support the replaceable building chamber (20). A first contact element (46) is fastened to the replaceable building chamber (20) and comprises at least one first electrical conductor element (48), the first electrical conductor element (48) being provided with a first planar conductor surface (50). A second contact element (52) is fastened to the building chamber support element (38) and comprises at least one second electrical conductor element (54), the second electrical conductor element (54) being provided with a second planar conductor surface (56). The first planar conductor surface (50) provided on the first electrical conductor element (48) of the first contact element (46) and the second planar conductor surface (56) provided on the second electrical conductor element (52) of the second contact element (52) are adapted to interact with each other so as to establish an electrical contact between the replaceable building chamber (20) and the building chamber support element (38) when the replaceable building chamber (20) is supported on the building chamber support element (38).

    摘要翻译: 一种用于通过用电磁或粒子辐射照射原料粉末层来制造三维工件的设备(10)中的接触装置(44),所述接触装置(44)包括可更换的建筑室(20),其适于 以通过附加分层过程和建筑室支撑元件(38)接收在装置(10)中产生的工件,适于支撑可更换建筑室(20)。 第一接触元件(46)被紧固到可更换的建筑室(20)并且包括至少一个第一电导体元件(48),第一电导体元件(48)设置有第一平面导体表面(50)。 第二接触元件(52)被固定到建筑物室支撑元件(38)上并且包括至少一个第二电导体元件(54),第二电导体元件(54)设置有第二平面导体表面(56) 。 设置在第一接触元件(46)的第一电导体元件(48)上的第一平面导体表面(50)和设置在第二接触元件(46)的第二电导体元件(52)上的第二平面导体表面 (52)适于彼此相互作用,以便当所述可更换建筑室(20)被支撑在所述建筑物室支撑元件(20)上时,建立所述可替换建筑室(20)和所述建筑室支撑元件(38)之间的电接触 (38)。

    Device and method for producing three-dimensional workpieces

    公开(公告)号:US11247390B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-15

    申请号:US16495958

    申请日:2018-03-08

    摘要: The invention relates to a device (1) for producing three-dimensional workpieces (15), comprising a carrier (7) for receiving raw material powder (9), a build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b) which extend substantially vertically and which is adapted to laterally delimit and support the raw material powder (9) applied to the carrier (7); an irradiation unit (17) for selectively irradiating the raw material powder (9) applied to the carrier (7) with electromagnetic radiation or particle radiation in order to produce on the carrier (7) a workpiece (15) manufactured from the raw material powder (9) by an additive layer building method, wherein the irradiation unit (17) comprises at least one optical element; and a vertical movement device (31) which is adapted to move the irradiation unit (17) vertically relative to the carrier (7). The build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b) and the carrier (7) are adapted to be connected to one another in a stationary manner during the vertical movement of the irradiation unit (17) so that the vertical movement takes place relative to the carrier (7) and relative to the build chamber wall (11, 11a, 11b).

    Powder circuit for use in an apparatus for producing three-dimensional work pieces

    公开(公告)号:US10773304B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-15

    申请号:US14948710

    申请日:2015-11-23

    摘要: A powder circuit (36) for use in an apparatus (10) for producing three-dimensional work pieces by irradiating layers of a raw material powder with electromagnetic or particle radiation comprises a process chamber (12) accommodating a carrier (16) and a powder application device (14) for applying a raw material powder onto the carrier (16), the process chamber (12) being provided with a powder inlet (30) for supplying raw material powder to the powder application device (14) and a powder outlet (32) for discharging excess raw material powder from the process chamber (12). The powder circuit (36) further comprises a powder circulation line (34) connecting the powder outlet (32) of the process chamber (12) to the powder inlet (30) of the process chamber (12) and a conveying device (38) arranged in the powder circulation line (34) for conveying the raw material powder through the powder circulation line (34). A sensor arrangement (42) is adapted to detect at least one of a parameter characteristic of a powder supply to the conveying device (38) and a parameter characteristic of a powder discharge from the conveying device (38). A control unit (40) adapted to control operation of the conveying device (38) in dependence of at least one of the parameter characteristic of the powder supply to the conveying device (38) and the parameter characteristic of the powder discharge from the conveying device (38).

    POWDER CIRCUIT FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORK PIECES
    8.
    发明申请
    POWDER CIRCUIT FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORK PIECES 审中-公开
    用于生产三维工作装置的设备中使用的粉末电路

    公开(公告)号:US20160144431A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-26

    申请号:US14948710

    申请日:2015-11-23

    IPC分类号: B22F3/105

    摘要: A powder circuit (36) for use in an apparatus (10) for producing three-dimensional work pieces by irradiating layers of a raw material powder with electromagnetic or particle radiation comprises a process chamber (12) accommodating a carrier (16) and a powder application device (14) for applying a raw material powder onto the carrier (16), the process chamber (12) being provided with a powder inlet (30) for supplying raw material powder to the powder application device (14) and a powder outlet (32) for discharging excess raw material powder from the process chamber (12). The powder circuit (36) further comprises a powder circulation line (34) connecting the powder outlet (32) of the process chamber (12) to the powder inlet (30) of the process chamber (12) and a conveying device (38) arranged in the powder circulation line (34) for conveying the raw material powder through the powder circulation line (34). A sensor arrangement (42) is adapted to detect at least one of a parameter characteristic of a powder supply to the conveying device (38) and a parameter characteristic of a powder discharge from the conveying device (38). A control unit (40) adapted to control operation of the conveying device (38) in dependence of at least one of the parameter characteristic of the powder supply to the conveying device (38) and the parameter characteristic of the powder discharge from the conveying device (38).

    摘要翻译: 一种用于通过用电磁或粒子辐射照射原料粉末层来制造三维工件的装置(10)的粉末回路(36)包括:容纳载体(16)和粉末的处理室(12) 所述处理室(12)设置有用于向所述粉末施加装置(14)供给原料粉末的粉末入口(30)和粉末出口(14),所述施加装置(14)用于将原料粉末施加到所述载体 (32),用于从处理室(12)排出多余的原料粉末。 粉末回路(36)还包括将处理室(12)的粉末出口(32)连接到处理室(12)的粉末入口(30)和输送装置(38)的粉末循环管线(34) 布置在粉末循环管线(34)中,用于通过粉末循环管线(34)输送原料粉末。 传感器装置(42)适用于检测输送装置(38)的粉末供给的参数特性和来自输送装置(38)的粉末排放的参数特性中的至少一个。 控制单元(40),其适于根据粉末供应对输送装置(38)的参数特性和输送装置(38)的粉末排放的参数特性中的至少一个来控​​制输送装置(38)的操作 (38)。

    Contact arrangement for use in an apparatus for producing three-dimensional work pieces

    公开(公告)号:US10150161B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-11

    申请号:US14940287

    申请日:2015-11-13

    摘要: A contact arrangement (44) for use in an apparatus (10) for producing three-dimensional work pieces by irradiating layers of a raw material powder with electromagnetic or particle radiation, the contact arrangement (44) comprises a replaceable building chamber (20) adapted to receive a work piece generated in the apparatus (10) by an additive layering process and a building chamber support element (38) adapted to support the replaceable building chamber (20). A first contact element (46) is fastened to the replaceable building chamber (20) and comprises at least one first electrical conductor element (48), the first electrical conductor element (48) being provided with a first planar conductor surface (50). A second contact element (52) is fastened to the building chamber support element (38) and comprises at least one second electrical conductor element (54), the second electrical conductor element (54) being provided with a second planar conductor surface (56). The first planar conductor surface (50) provided on the first electrical conductor element (48) of the first contact element (46) and the second planar conductor surface (56) provided on the second electrical conductor element (52) of the second contact element (52) are adapted to interact with each other so as to establish an electrical contact between the replaceable building chamber (20) and the building chamber support element (38) when the replaceable building chamber (20) is supported on the building chamber support element (38).