公开(公告)号：US20030128267A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-10

申请号：US10284425

申请日：2002-10-29

Applicant: Therics, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Teung ,  Michael J. Cima ,  Timothy J. Pryor ,  Peter A. Materna

IPC: B41J002/41

CPC classification number: B01L3/0268 ,  B01L3/0265 ,  B01L2200/147 ,  B01L2300/1805 ,  B01L2300/1827 ,  B01L2400/0439 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  B01L2400/0633 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B41J2/02 ,  B41J2/04528 ,  B41J2/04563 ,  B41J29/377 ,  B41J2002/022 ,  G05D23/1919

Abstract: A device for controlling or altering the temperature of a liquid at the point of dispensing. A temperature-altering device is thermally coupled to a dispensing device to compensate for heat dissipated into the liquid as it passes through the dispensing device during dispensing. The dispensing device may be for example, a miniature solenoid valve (microvalve), a piezoelectric printhead, or the like. According to aspects of the invention, a temperature-altering device provides or reduces heat at the point of dispensing in order to alter, control or maintain a constant temperature of the dispensed liquid. As a result, improvement is obtained in the consistency of the fluid regime of the dispensed droplet stream. The temperature-altering device may be a thermoelectric device capable of moving heat either from or to the dispensing structure, or may be a heater. This device may be used beneficially even when the dispensing is performed near room temperature and the liquid does not require heating to maintain its liquid state.

Abstract translation: 用于在分配点控制或改变液体的温度的装置。 温度改变装置热耦合到分配装置以补偿在分配期间通过分配装置时散失到液体中的热量。 分配装置可以是例如微型电磁阀（微型阀），压电打印头等。 根据本发明的方面，改变温度的装置在分配点处提供或减少热量，以便改变，控制或维持所分配液体的恒定温度。 结果，在分配的液滴流的流体状态的一致性方面获得了改进。 温度改变装置可以是能够从分配结构移动热量的热电装置，也可以是加热器。 即使当在室温附近进行分配并且液体不需要加热以保持其液体状态时，该装置也可以有利地使用。

公开(公告)号：US20040004653A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：US10189799

申请日：2002-07-03

Applicant: Therics, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Pryor ,  James A. Fairweather ,  Randy Lee Fagerquist ,  Douglas E. Weitzel ,  Peter A. Materna

IPC: B41J003/407

CPC classification number: B41J3/4073 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F2003/1057 ,  B29C35/0288 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C43/34 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  B29C2043/3494 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for use in three-dimensional printing are shown and described. Various embodiments of the invention allow for more precise and controlled delivery of heat to achieve interlayer drying; isolation of the working region from the outside for reasons of cleanliness and in connection with the vapors of organic solvents; better control of the temperature of the working region; better accuracy in the flowrates of binder fluid dispensed; matching of delivered flowrates for multiple dispensers; verification of delivered flowrate or drops; provision for easier changeover of the machine from one powder to another; cleanability; and other needs.

Abstract translation: 显示和描述了用于三维打印的装置，系统和方法。 本发明的各种实施方案允许更精确和可控的热传递以实现层间干燥; 由于清洁的原因并与有机溶剂的蒸气有关，将工作区域从外部隔离; 更好地控制工作区域的温度; 粘合剂流体分配精度更高; 匹配多个分配器的输送流量; 验证所提供的流量或液滴; 提供更容易将机器从一种粉末切换到另一种粉末; 可清洁性; 和其他需求。

公开(公告)号：US20040005182A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：US10189153

申请日：2002-07-03

Applicant: Therics, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher M. Gaylo ,  Timothy J. Pryor ,  James A. Fairweather ,  Douglas E. Weitzel

IPC: G01D011/00

CPC classification number: B41J3/4073 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F2003/1057 ,  B29C35/0288 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C43/34 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  B29C2043/3494 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for use in three-dimensional printing are shown and described. Various embodiments of the invention allow for more precise and controlled delivery of heat to achieve interlayer drying; isolation of the working region from the outside for reasons of cleanliness and in connection with the vapors of organic solvents; better control of the temperature of the working region; better accuracy in the flowrates of binder fluid dispensed; matching of delivered flowrates for multiple dispensers; verification of delivered flowrate or drops; provision for easier changeover of the machine from one powder to another; cleanability; and other needs.

公开(公告)号：US20040003741A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：US10190333

申请日：2002-07-03

Applicant: Therics, Inc.

Inventor： James P. Iskra ,  Timothy J. Pryor ,  Ireneusz J. Imiolek ,  Jeffrey A. Fedor

IPC: D04H001/16 ,  B41F023/04 ,  B05D001/12

CPC classification number: B41J3/4073 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F2003/1057 ,  B29C35/0288 ,  B29C41/36 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C43/34 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  B29C2043/3494 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for use in three-dimensional printing are shown and described. Various embodiments of the invention allow for more precise and controlled delivery of heat to achieve interlayer drying; isolation of the working region from the outside for reasons of cleanliness and in connection with the vapors of organic solvents; better control of the temperature of the working region; better accuracy in the flowrates of binder fluid dispensed; matching of delivered flowrates for multiple dispensers; verification of delivered flowrate or drops; provision for easier changeover of the machine from one powder to another; cleanability; and other needs.