Filament spool auto-change in a modeling machine
    1.
    发明申请
    Filament spool auto-change in a modeling machine 有权
    灯丝阀芯在建模机器中自动更换

    公开(公告)号:US20040217517A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-04

    申请号:US10858122

    申请日:2004-06-01

    Abstract: A filament cassette and a filament loading assembly supply modeling filament to a liquifier in a three-dimensional deposition modeling machine. Two or more cassettes containing spooled filament are inserted into the machine. A strand of filament from a first one of the cassettes is fed to the liquifier for extrusion. Without operator intervention, the filament strand from the first cassette is withdrawn from the liquifier, and a filament strand from a second one of the cassettes is fed to the liquifier. The switching of filament feed sources is triggered by an event, such as an identification that the filament from the first cassette has reached a predetermined minimum length. In this manner, a used primary filament cassette is automatically replaced with a standby filament cassette, so that the machine need not experience downtime waiting for an operator to change the cassettes.

    Abstract translation: 灯丝盒和细丝装载组件将建模细丝提供给三维沉积建模机中的液化器。 将两个或多个包含卷绕丝的盒插入机器。 将来自第一盒的丝束送入液化器进行挤出。 没有操作员干预,来自第一盒的细丝线从液化器中取出,并且来自第二盒的细丝被送入液化器。 灯丝进给源的切换由事件触发,例如来自第一盒的灯丝已经达到预定的最小长度的识别。 以这种方式,使用的初级灯丝盒被备用灯丝盒自动替换,使得机器不需要等待操作者更换盒子的停机时间。

    Filament cassette and loading system
    4.
    发明申请
    Filament cassette and loading system 有权
    灯丝盒和装载系统

    公开(公告)号:US20010030383A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-18

    申请号:US09804401

    申请日:2001-03-13

    Abstract: Disclosed are a filament cassette and a filament loading assembly for supplying filament in a three-dimensional deposition modeling machine. The filament cassette contains a rotatable spool of filament, and has an exit orifice through which a filament strand may exit the cassette. The filament loading assembly is mounted on the modeling machine and receives the filament cassette. The filament loading assembly has conduit for receiving a strand of filament from the cassette and a drive means for advancing the filament strand through the conduit. The filament cassette and loading assembly of the present invention provide a convenient manner of loading and unloading filament from the modeling machine. The filament cassette and the conduit may be made airtight so that the filament is protected from moisture in the environment.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在三维沉积建模机中供应细丝的丝带盒和丝束装载组件。 灯丝盒包含可旋转的灯丝,其具有出口孔,丝束可通过该出口孔离开盒。 灯丝装载组件安装在造型机上并接收灯丝盒。 灯丝装载组件具有用于从盒子接收细丝束的导管和用于使细丝股线穿过导管推进的驱动装置。 本发明的灯丝盒和装载组件提供了一种从造型机装载和卸载细丝的便利方式。 灯丝盒和导管可以制成气密的,从而防止细丝在环境中受潮。

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