公开(公告)号：US11141908B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US15877314

申请日：2018-01-22

申请人： Orange Maker, LLC

发明人： Kurt Dudley ,  James Tersigni

IPC分类号： B29C64/112 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/20

摘要： Methods, devices and systems for efficient 3D printing that address conventional inefficiencies while utilizing a single compact device are set forth. Some embodiments utilize a circular-shaped build area revolving symmetrically around a single center point utilizing a continuous helical printing process. In some embodiments, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are utilized as an energy source for curing the print material. The VCSELs can be integrated with the print head and can form an array which can be staggered or linear. In some embodiments, the VCSELs (and the corresponding print head)can be connected to a rotating platform, which can rotate independently from the revolving build area. In some embodiments, a thermoelectric cooler and/or a fluid cooler can provide cooling to the VCSELS.

公开(公告)号：US20220001598A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-06

申请号：US17476319

申请日：2021-09-15

申请人： Orange Maker, LLC

发明人： Kurt Dudley ,  James Tersigni

IPC分类号： B29C64/112 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/20

摘要： Methods, devices, and systems for efficient 3D printing are set forth. Some embodiments utilize a circular-shaped build area revolving symmetrically around a single center point utilizing a semi-continuous or continuous helical printing process. Polymerizable build material is fed in a controlled manner to a build region where it is irradiated to cause solidification of the build material so as to provide a polymerization gradient zone comprising liquid polymerizable material, partially cured polymerizable material and fully cured polymerized material. Polymerization inhibitors can be provided to retard polymerization in selected regions of the build. The method can also include delivery of supporting materials to aid in maintaining the 3D structure during the build process.

公开(公告)号：US20220001599A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-06

申请号：US17476332

申请日：2021-09-15

申请人： Orange Maker, LLC

发明人： Kurt Dudley ,  James Tersigni

IPC分类号： B29C64/112 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/20

摘要： Methods, devices and systems for efficient 3D printing using a single compact device are set forth. Some embodiments utilize a circular-shaped build area revolving symmetrically around a single center point utilizing a continuous helical printing process. Laser diodes or vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are utilized as an energy source for curing the print material. The VCSELs can be integrated with the print head and can form an array which can be staggered or linear. In some embodiments, the VCSELs (and the corresponding print head) can be connected to a rotating platform, which can rotate independently from the revolving build area. In some embodiments, a thermoelectric cooler and/or a fluid cooler can provide cooling to the VCSELS.

公开(公告)号：US20180215092A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15877314

申请日：2018-01-22

申请人： ORANGE MAKER, LLC

发明人： Kurt Dudley ,  James Tersigni

IPC分类号： B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B33Y30/00

CPC分类号： B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29K2909/08 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

摘要： Methods, devices and systems for efficient 3D printing that address conventional inefficiencies while utilizing a single compact device are set forth. Some embodiments utilize a circular-shaped build area revolving symmetrically around a single center point utilizing a continuous helical printing process. In some embodiments, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are utilized as an energy source for curing the print material. The VCSELs can be integrated with the print head and can form an array which can be staggered or linear. In some embodiments, the VCSELs (and the corresponding print head)can be connected to a rotating platform, which can rotate independently from the revolving build area. In some embodiments, a thermoelectric cooler and/or a fluid cooler can provide cooling to the VCSELS.

公开(公告)号：US11958235B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17476332

申请日：2021-09-15

申请人： Orange Maker, LLC

发明人： Kurt Dudley ,  James Tersigni

IPC分类号： B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

CPC分类号： B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29K2909/08

摘要： Methods, devices and systems for efficient 3D printing using a single compact device are set forth. Some embodiments utilize a circular-shaped build area revolving symmetrically around a single center point utilizing a continuous helical printing process. Laser diodes or vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are utilized as an energy source for curing the print material. The VCSELs can be integrated with the print head and can form an array which can be staggered or linear. In some embodiments, the VCSELs (and the corresponding print head) can be connected to a rotating platform, which can rotate independently from the revolving build area. In some embodiments, a thermoelectric cooler and/or a fluid cooler can provide cooling to the VCSELS.