公开(公告)号：US10399272B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US15513927

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Jonathan Proto ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Steven Moody

IPC: B29C41/12 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B29C67/24 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/286 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B29C64/124

Abstract: Described herein are three-dimensional (3D) printer systems and methods, which may provide for “continuous pull” 3D printing. An illustrative 3D printer includes: a resin container, a base plate, a light source arranged below the resin container and operable to cure resin in the resin container; and a control system operable to: (a) receive model data specifying a 3D structure; (b) determine 2D images corresponding to layers of the 3D object; and (c) generate control signals to operate the light source and the base plate to sequentially form the layers of the 3D object onto the base plate, wherein the base plate moves a formed portion of the 3D object upward after formation of each layer, and wherein at least a surface of a formed portion of the 3D object remains in contact with the resin in the resin container throughout the formation of the layers of the 3D object.

公开(公告)号：US10155273B1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US15159549

申请日：2016-05-19

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Johan Jessen ,  Jeff Linnell ,  Kendra Byrne ,  Jonathan Proto ,  Brandon Kruysman

IPC: B23D59/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: Example implementations may relate to interactive object fabrication. In particular, a control system may receive model data defining a 3D shape of a physical object that is fabricable out of a substrate at a work site. The system may then direct a projection system to emit onto the substrate a projection illustrative of the 3D shape defined by the model data. Also, the system may transmit, to a robotic system, fabrication instructions that direct the robotic system to fabricate the physical object in accordance with the model data. subsequently, during fabrication of the physical object, the system may (i) receive progress data indicative of a portion of the physical object that has been fabricated from the substrate, and (ii) direct the projection system to update the projection of the 3D shape to remove a portion of the projection corresponding to the portion of the physical object that has been fabricated.

公开(公告)号：US09840045B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14588039

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Jonathan Proto

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29L31/60

CPC classification number: B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29L2031/608 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: An example system includes: (i) a resin container defining a cavity; (ii) a plurality of rods extending from an inner base surface of the resin container and into the cavity; (iii) a plurality of light sources arranged to emit radiation into the plurality of rods, such that when the cavity contains liquid resin, radiation passing through a given one of the rods cures liquid resin that surrounds the given rod; and (iv) a control system configured to: (a) receive data specifying a three-dimensional structure; (b) determine a shape for a layer of a plurality of layers that collectively form the three-dimensional structure; and (c) determine one or more of the light sources that correspond to the shape of the layer; and (d) form the layer by operating the one or more determined light sources that correspond to the shape of the layer.

公开(公告)号：US09827713B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14588082

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Jonathan Proto

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B29K105/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29K2105/06 ,  B29K2995/0005 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00

Abstract: A 3D printing process may form a 3D object by alternatingly forming layers from a liquid resin and a solid. For instance, when printing a 3D object, the 3D printer may at least partially cure a layer of liquid resin, and before the curing of the resin is complete, dip the semi-cured resin into a vat containing graphene powder so as to create a super strong 3D object. As another example, each semi-cured resin layer could be pressed into a vat of fiberglass such that the fiberglass is coupled to the semi-cured resin. The resin may then be allowed to finish curing before the next layer of resin is formed. In other embodiments, this process could be used to embed sensors in 3D printed objects.

公开(公告)号：US10596703B1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-24

申请号：US15220300

申请日：2016-07-26

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Marek Michalowski ,  Kendra Byrne ,  Jonathan Proto ,  Brandon Kruysman

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  B25J11/00

Abstract: The present application discloses implementations relate to automated generation of interlocking joint features. An example method involves obtaining a virtual model of an object. The virtual model specifies dimensions of a first element, dimensions of a second element, and a spatial relation between the first element and the second element that defines a joint angle. The example method also involves obtaining a relationship that correlates element dimensions and joint angles with cut dimensions. The example method further involves determining cut dimensions for the first element the second element based on the relationship, the dimensions of the first element, the dimensions of the second element, and the joint angle. Modifying the first element and the second element according to the cut dimensions produces interlockable features on the first element and the second element. Additionally, the method involves providing an output signal indicative of the cut dimensions.

公开(公告)号：US10118343B1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US14577572

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey Linnell ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Jonathan Proto

IPC: B29C64/245 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B33Y10/00

Abstract: An example fabrication system includes a light source, a resin container, and a base plate on which resin is cured using the light source so as to build up an object one layer at a time. The disclosed base plate includes a build surface and an anchor channel that extends into the base plate from the build surface. The anchor channel is a recess in the base plate configured to have a narrow width that is closer to an opening to the build surface than a broad width. The base plate can also have a light source that emits light into the anchor channel to cure resin within the anchor channel. Resin anchors cured within the anchor channel to conform to the anchor channel resist being extracted, and an object formed on the build surface remains anchored during fabrication via adhesion to the resin anchors.

公开(公告)号：US20180071982A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15814061

申请日：2017-11-15

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Jonathan Proto

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B29L31/60

CPC classification number: B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29L2031/608 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: An example system includes: (i) a resin container defining a cavity; (ii) a plurality of rods extending from an inner base surface of the resin container and into the cavity; (iii) a plurality of light sources arranged to emit radiation into the plurality of rods, such that when the cavity contains liquid resin, radiation passing through a given one of the rods cures liquid resin that surrounds the given rod; and (iv) a control system configured to: (a) receive data specifying a three-dimensional structure; (b) determine a shape for a layer of a plurality of layers that collectively form the three-dimensional structure; and (c) determine one or more of the light sources that correspond to the shape of the layer; and (d) form the layer by operating the one or more determined light sources that correspond to the shape of the layer.

公开(公告)号：US20180029235A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15222568

申请日：2016-07-28

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Anthony Jules ,  Marek Michalowski ,  Kendra Byrne ,  Jonathan Proto ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Eli Reekmans ,  Matthew Bitterman ,  Michael Scott Beardsworth

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G05B19/4063

CPC classification number: B25J9/1692 ,  B25J9/1669 ,  B25J9/1687 ,  E04G21/22 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G05B19/4063 ,  G05B2219/39024 ,  G05B2219/45086

Abstract: A robotic system includes end-effector(s) that combine a plurality of objects in a production process. The system includes sensor(s) that obtain measurement(s) relating to a combination of a first object and one or more other objects during the production process. The system includes a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor(s). The control system stores specifications relating to the combination of the plurality of objects. The control system receives the measurement(s) from the sensor(s), determines a difference based on the measurement(s) and the specifications, determines adjustment(s) to the production process based on the determined difference, and sends, for the end-effector(s), instruction(s) based on the specifications and the one or more adjustment(s). The end-effector(s) combine a second object with the first object and the one or more objects based on the specifications and the one or more adjustment(s).

公开(公告)号：US10987869B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-27

申请号：US16458628

申请日：2019-07-01

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Jonathan Proto ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Steven Moody

IPC: B29C33/60 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B29C67/24 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/286 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B29C33/00

Abstract: Described herein are three-dimensional (3D) printer systems and methods, which may provide for “continuous pull” 3D printing. An illustrative 3D printer includes: a resin container, a base plate, a light source arranged below the resin container and operable to cure resin in the resin container; and a control system operable to: (a) receive model data specifying a 3D structure; (b) determine 2D images corresponding to layers of the 3D object; and (c) generate control signals to operate the light source and the base plate to sequentially form the layers of the 3D object onto the base plate, wherein the base plate moves a formed portion of the 3D object upward after formation of each layer, and wherein at least a surface of a formed portion of the 3D object remains in contact with the resin in the resin container throughout the formation of the layers of the 3D object.

公开(公告)号：US10882181B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-05

申请号：US16251175

申请日：2019-01-18

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Jeff Linnell ,  Anthony Jules ,  Marek Michalowski ,  Kendra Byrne ,  Jonathan Proto ,  Brandon Kruysman ,  Eli Reekmans

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  E04G21/22 ,  B25J13/08 ,  G05B17/02

Abstract: A robotic system includes one or more end-effectors that combine, according to a production process, at least one object and structure(s) at a production site. Sensor(s) generate, from the production site, sensor data relating to the production process. A control system stores specifications for the production process based on a model of the production site and/or the at least one object. The control system: receives, from the sensor(s), the sensor data; determines, from the sensor data, properties of at least one of: the production site or the at least one object; determines difference(s) between the properties and the model; determine(s) adjustment(s) to the production process based on the difference(s); and sends, for the end-effector(s), instruction(s) for combining the at least one object and the structure(s) based on the specifications and the one or more adjustments to the production process.