公开(公告)号：US20030056870A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-27

申请号：US10124241

申请日：2002-04-17

Applicant: Stratasys, Inc.

Inventor： James W. Comb ,  William R. Priedeman JR. ,  Paul J. Leavitt ,  Robert L. Skubic ,  John Samuel Batchelder

IPC: B32B031/00

CPC classification number: B29C67/0055 ,  B29C47/0014 ,  B29C47/6087 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C2947/92123 ,  B29C2947/92409 ,  B29C2947/92523 ,  B29C2947/92571 ,  B29C2947/9259 ,  B29C2947/92619 ,  B29C2947/92904 ,  B29C2947/92933 ,  B29C2947/92952 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  Y10T428/2913 ,  Y10T428/298

Abstract: Disclosed is a modeling filament for use as feedstock in a fused deposition modeling liquifier, and a method for manufacturing the filament. The diameter and standard deviation of the filament are controlled to meet various tolerance requirements of jam resistance, slip resistance, model strength, liquifier overflow prevention and hysteresis-free transient response. Standard deviation of the filament diameter is matched to a filament target diameter. The resulting filament is used to form high-quality models.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在熔融沉积建模液化器中用作原料的建模长丝，以及用于制造长丝的方法。 控制灯丝的直径和标准偏差，以满足阻塞阻力，防滑性能，型号强度，液化器溢流防止和无迟滞瞬态响应的各种公差要求。 灯丝直径的标准偏差与灯丝目标直径相匹配。 所得长丝用于形成高质量的模型。

公开(公告)号：US20030011103A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-16

申请号：US10215276

申请日：2002-08-08

Applicant: Stratasys, Inc.

Inventor： William J. Swanson ,  Minea A. Popa ,  Patrick W. Turley ,  William R. Priedeman JR. ,  Paul E. Hopkins ,  Steve Brose ,  Daniel I. Kimm ,  David L. Pollard ,  Andrew M. Hahn

IPC: B29C041/02

CPC classification number: C08K5/0016 ,  B29C31/04 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B29C2071/022 ,  B29C2791/005 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  G05B2219/49019 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  C08L33/02

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for building three-dimensional models by deposition modeling techniques from moisture-sensitive thermoplastics. A feedstock of thermoplastic modeling material is dried to a low moisture content and supplied to a dispensing head of a modeling apparatus. The dry thermoplastic material is heated in a liquifier and deposited in a predetermined pattern so as to build a three-dimensional model.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过来自湿气热塑性塑料的沉积建模技术来建立三维模型的方法和装置。 将热塑性造型材料的原料干燥至低含水量，并将其供给到建模设备的分配头。 干燥的热塑性材料在液化器中加热并以预定图案沉积，以便构建三维模型。

公开(公告)号：US20030004600A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-02

申请号：US10187323

申请日：2002-07-01

Applicant: Stratasys, Inc.

Inventor： William R. Priedeman JR.

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/00 ,  B29C33/64 ,  B29C41/003 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C41/42 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B29C2071/022 ,  B29C2791/005 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B29K2079/085 ,  B29K2081/06 ,  B29K2083/00 ,  B29K2105/0058 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  C08G77/16 ,  C08G2650/40 ,  C08K5/0016 ,  C08L71/00 ,  C08L81/06 ,  G05B2219/49019 ,  C08L33/02

Abstract: A three-dimensional model and its support structure are built by fused deposition modeling techniques, wherein a thermoplastic material containing silicone is used to form the support structure and/or the model. The thermoplastic material containing silicone exhibits good thermal stability, and resists build-up in the nozzle of an extrusion head or jetting head of a three-dimensional modeling apparatus. The silicone contained in a support material acts as a release agent to facilitate removal of the support structure from the model after its completion.

公开(公告)号：US20010030383A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-18

申请号：US09804401

申请日：2001-03-13

Applicant: Stratasys, Inc.

Inventor： William J. Swanson ,  Minea A. Popa ,  Patrick W. Turley ,  William R. Priedeman JR. ,  Paul E. Hopkins ,  Steve Brose ,  Daniel I. Kimm ,  David L. Pollard ,  Andrew M. Hahn

IPC: B28B001/14 ,  B28B003/10

CPC classification number: C08K5/0016 ,  B29C31/04 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B29C2071/022 ,  B29C2791/005 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  G05B2219/49019 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  C08L33/02

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。

公开(公告)号：US20010038168A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-08

申请号：US09901236

申请日：2001-07-09

Applicant: Stratasys, Inc.

Inventor： Minea A. Popa ,  William R. Priedeman JR. ,  Patrick W. Turley ,  Paul E. Hopkins ,  Steve Brose ,  William J. Swanson

IPC: B28B001/14

CPC classification number: C08K5/0016 ,  B29C31/04 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B29C2071/022 ,  B29C2791/005 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  G05B2219/49019 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  C08L33/02

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method for three-dimensional deposition modeling, which shield a supply of modeling filament fed through a deposition modeling machine from exposure to environmental moisture. Dry gas under pressure is supplied to a filament path leading from a material supply to a liquifier, creating an active moisture barrier along the filament path. In a preferred embodiment, an entrance of the filament path is configured to seal to an exit orifice of a cassette containing the material supply, and an exit of the filament path is vented to release exhaust gas.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于三维沉积建模的装置和方法，其屏蔽通过沉积建模机馈送的建模细丝的供应不受暴露于环境水分的影响。 在压力下的干燥气体被供给到从材料供给到液化器的细丝路径，沿着丝线路径产生有效的湿气屏障。 在优选实施例中，细丝通道的入口被配置为密封到包含材料供应的盒的出口孔，并且排出细丝通道的出口以释放废气。