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- This invention relates to 3-D printers and more particularly to automated part removal in a 3-D printer.
- a generic prior art printer 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a printing surface 12 and a movable carriage 14 that carries a printing device 16 .
- the prior art system shown in FIG. 1 typically includes a tethered computer 18 .
- prior art printers typically require six or more user steps as shown in the figure.
- a user designs a 3-D model on CAD software.
- the user then uploads a 3-D model of the part to be made to a slicing program.
- the slicing program After the user manually calibrates 150-250 settings, the slicing program generates machine code for the 3-D printer 10 .
- the fourth step of a process is to upload the machine code to a printing host in the form of a program on a computer or an SD card. From there, the machine code is streamed to a microprocessor on the printer 10 , controlling actuation. After the printer is done printing, the part is removed manually. After inspecting the quality of the part, the user decides if the part needs to be reprinted.
- a fully automated 3-D printer system requires automated part removal so as to eliminate the need for a local operator to remove a part in order to start a next job.
- Current automated part removal systems exist in three forms: conveyor belts, extruder head attachments, and heating/cooling the printing bed.
- Conveyor belt systems have not been successful generally because the platform is flexible, leading to warped parts.
- a conveyor belt with rigid tracks might provide a rather expensive solution.
- heating/cooling to release a part from the priming surface. In such systems, the printing surface is hot during printing. Upon completion of printing the part, the plate is allowed to cool passively. Shrinkage causes the part to “pop.”
- the three-dimensional printing system includes a printing surface on which a part is made.
- a printing device is supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface.
- a blade is supported for motion across the pruning surface to release the part from the printing surface.
- a solenoid-controlled pneumatic piston is used to move the blade.
- the blade may be cantilevered from a support on one side of the printing surface. Alternatively, the blade may be supported on both sides of the printing surface. For a cantilevered blade, it is preferred that the support form a compliant joint. It is also preferred that the blade have a hardened steel portion that engages the part.
- a lead screw may be provided to move the blade.
- a drive pulley driving a belt can be used to move the blade.
- a rack and pinion arrangement may also be employed to move the blade.
- the blade is caused to vibrate to facilitate part removal.
- the 3-D printing system disclosed herein includes a printing surface on which a part is printed, the printing surface including holes in an array.
- a printing device is supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface.
- Pins are arranged in an array matching the array of holes and means are provided for pushing the pins through the holes to lift the part from the surface.
- the means for pushing the pins through the holes comprises lowering the printing surface onto the pins.
- means may be provided for pushing the pins through the hole by raising the pins.
- the invention is a three-dimensional printing system including a printing surface including at least one hole beneath the part location. Compressed air is introduced through the hole to lift a part from the surface.
- the system includes means for vibrating the printing surface.
- An electromagnet may be used to vibrate the printing surface.
- Helpers include a compressed air jet, fixed barrier to restrain a released part and a pivoting barrier attached to a blade.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art three-dimensional printing apparatus.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing user steps with regard to prior art three-dimensional printing devices.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective, exploded view of a printer according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the user steps in conjunction with the three-dimensional printer disclosed herein.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a shovel/blade embodiment for removing a printed part.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention using pins to urge a part away from the printing surface.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment of the invention using air pressure delivered from beneath the printing surface to release a printed part.
- FIG. 8 constitutes views of a cantilevered blade in one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an aluminum support for receiving a hardened steel sheet to serve as a blade for use in the invention.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention using a threaded rod or a lead screw to move the blade for part removal.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic illustration showing a blade supported on both sides of the printing surface.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic illustration of an electromagnet used to vibrate the printing surface for part removal.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic illustration of structure to vibrate a blade to facilitate part removal.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic illustration of the use of compressed air to remove a released part.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic illustration of a barrier brush used to receive a released part.
- FIG. 16 constitutes views of a blade mounted spring-pivot for removing a part.
- FIG. 17 is another embodiment of a flexible barrier used to remove a part.
- FIG. 18 shows a pivoting barrier with a fixed brush.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a pivot barrier for use in conjunction with the invention disclosed herein.
- FIG. 20 is a cross-sectioned view of the underside of the print plate with grooves for kinematically coupling to a support structure.
- an embodiment of the invention includes a part removal blade 20 which can be moved to release a printed part 22 .
- a camera 24 is provided for assessing a part during and after it has been printed.
- the present invention also includes an onboard printer host 26 that is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Software for repairing and slicing 3-D models is stored in the cloud as opposed to a computer tethered to a printer as in prior art systems.
- An automated queue is provided to dictate the next part that the printer will print.
- the system disclosed herein requires merely three user steps as opposed to the six steps discussed above with respect to prior art 3-D printers.
- a 3-D model is uploaded to the system.
- the part is automatically repaired and sliced (machine code is generated from the 3-D model) with automatically selected slicing settings (based on two user inputs for speed versus quality and speed versus strength) in the cloud, then automatically loaded onto an automated queue for a particular printer.
- the g-code (machine code) is automatically loaded into the printer's local host program (typically on a local micro-computer), and streamed to the printer's microprocessor.
- the camera 24 monitors each 2-D layer using automated computer vision to ensure that the part is printing correctly. If the part fails at any layer, the part is automatically removed and reprinted (re-slicing with different setting occurs before re-printing if the artificial intelligence software deems it necessary). The finished part (quality inspected again by the computer vision subsystem) is removed and ready for pickup. The printer then moves on to the next part on the queue. In total, there are strictly three user steps: content creation, 3-D model upload, and finished part pickup.
- a blade 20 is arranged for motion across the print plate 12 using a pneumatic piston 22 to move the plate under the motive force of compressed air controlled by a solenoid valve 24 . It will be understood that the motive force moving the blade 20 is adjusted to remove a part without damaging the part.
- FIG. 6 Another embodiment of the part removal system disclosed herein is shown in FIG. 6 .
- holes in an array are made through the printing bed or surface 12 .
- a plurality of ejector pins 30 are arranged beneath the print surface 12 . After a part has been printed, either the print surface 12 is lowered onto the pins 30 , or the pins 30 are lifted to pass through the array of holes to lift a printed part as shown in the figure.
- FIG. 7 Yet another embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 7 .
- this embodiment there is a hole in the print surface 12 through which air is injected from underneath the printed part. The air pressure lifts the printed part as shown in the lower portion of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 8 Yet another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 8 .
- the blade 20 is cantilevered at a compliant joint 34 on one side of the unit.
- the blade 20 is leveled on the printing surface and moves across the printing surface to release a part.
- FIG. 10 illustrates an embodiment in which a threaded rod or lead screw 38 causes the blade 20 to traverse the printing surface 12 to engage and then remove a printed part.
- the blade 20 may be supported on both sides by guides 40 and 42 .
- FIG. 12 Yet another embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 12 in which an electromagnet 44 causes the print plate 12 to vibrate in away selected to release a part printed on the print plate 12 .
- the blade 20 itself is caused to vibrate.
- a motor 46 with a non-concentric weight may be provided to cause the blade 20 to vibrate.
- compressed air may be used to remove a part from the printing surface 12 as shown in FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 15 illustrates a fixed brush 48 that impedes movement of a part.
- FIGS. 16 and 17 show additional embodiments of arrangements for removing a part that has already been released from the surface.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the fixed barrier.
- FIG. 19 shows a pivoting barrier.
- FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the underside of the printing surface 12 in one embodiment.
- Grooves 40 are adapted to mate with protrusions extending from the printer's support so that plate 12 will be level with respect to the support structure.
- the arrangement forms a kinematic coupling as is well-known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- the arrangement of the grooves 40 shown in FIG. 20 allows the plate 12 to be positioned at a selected rotational orientation. It is preferred that once in place, the plate 12 be preloaded by, for example, a magnet or a spring to secure the plate 12 in the coupled position.
- the present invention provides automated part removal solutions that solve the printing and removal disadvantages discussed above in conjunction with the prior art.
- the present invention discloses structures and methods that provide automated part removal at a much lower cost.
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Three-dimensional printing system with automated part removal. In one embodiment, the system includes a printing surface on which a part is made and a printing device supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface. A blade is supported for motion across the printing surface to release the part from the printing surface. The present printing system according to the invention requires fewer user steps than known in the prior art.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/157,027 filed on Jan. 16, 2014.
- This invention relates to 3-D printers and more particularly to automated part removal in a 3-D printer.
- 3-D printing, a form of additive manufacturing, is a laborious manufacturing process in its existing state. A generic
prior art printer 10 shown inFIG. 1 includes aprinting surface 12 and amovable carriage 14 that carries a printing device 16. The prior art system shown inFIG. 1 typically includes a tetheredcomputer 18. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , prior art printers typically require six or more user steps as shown in the figure. First, a user designs a 3-D model on CAD software. The user then uploads a 3-D model of the part to be made to a slicing program. After the user manually calibrates 150-250 settings, the slicing program generates machine code for the 3-D printer 10. The fourth step of a process is to upload the machine code to a printing host in the form of a program on a computer or an SD card. From there, the machine code is streamed to a microprocessor on theprinter 10, controlling actuation. After the printer is done printing, the part is removed manually. After inspecting the quality of the part, the user decides if the part needs to be reprinted. - A fully automated 3-D printer system requires automated part removal so as to eliminate the need for a local operator to remove a part in order to start a next job. Current automated part removal systems exist in three forms: conveyor belts, extruder head attachments, and heating/cooling the printing bed. In general, the disadvantages of these systems are detrimental to the printing process and/or the removal process. Conveyor belt systems have not been successful generally because the platform is flexible, leading to warped parts. A conveyor belt with rigid tracks might provide a rather expensive solution. It is also known to attach a removal paddle or block to an extruder head. Such arrangements typically cause excessive stress on the drive train and may cause misalignment in the print nozzle leading to leveling issues. Finally, it is known to use heating/cooling to release a part from the priming surface. In such systems, the printing surface is hot during printing. Upon completion of printing the part, the plate is allowed to cool passively. Shrinkage causes the part to “pop.”
- In one aspect, the three-dimensional printing system according to the invention includes a printing surface on which a part is made. A printing device is supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface. A blade is supported for motion across the pruning surface to release the part from the printing surface. In a preferred embodiment of this aspect of the invention, a solenoid-controlled pneumatic piston is used to move the blade. The blade may be cantilevered from a support on one side of the printing surface. Alternatively, the blade may be supported on both sides of the printing surface. For a cantilevered blade, it is preferred that the support form a compliant joint. It is also preferred that the blade have a hardened steel portion that engages the part.
- In preferred embodiments, a lead screw may be provided to move the blade. Alternatively, a drive pulley driving a belt can be used to move the blade. A rack and pinion arrangement may also be employed to move the blade. In one embodiment, the blade is caused to vibrate to facilitate part removal.
- In another aspect, the 3-D printing system disclosed herein includes a printing surface on which a part is printed, the printing surface including holes in an array. A printing device is supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface. Pins are arranged in an array matching the array of holes and means are provided for pushing the pins through the holes to lift the part from the surface. In one embodiment, the means for pushing the pins through the holes comprises lowering the printing surface onto the pins. Alternatively, means may be provided for pushing the pins through the hole by raising the pins.
- In yet another aspect, the invention is a three-dimensional printing system including a printing surface including at least one hole beneath the part location. Compressed air is introduced through the hole to lift a part from the surface.
- In still another aspect of the invention, the system includes means for vibrating the printing surface. An electromagnet may be used to vibrate the printing surface.
- Many of the embodiments disclosed herein further include a helper device to remove a released part. Helpers include a compressed air jet, fixed barrier to restrain a released part and a pivoting barrier attached to a blade.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art three-dimensional printing apparatus. -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing user steps with regard to prior art three-dimensional printing devices. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective, exploded view of a printer according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the user steps in conjunction with the three-dimensional printer disclosed herein. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a shovel/blade embodiment for removing a printed part. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention using pins to urge a part away from the printing surface. -
FIG. 7 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment of the invention using air pressure delivered from beneath the printing surface to release a printed part. -
FIG. 8 constitutes views of a cantilevered blade in one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an aluminum support for receiving a hardened steel sheet to serve as a blade for use in the invention. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention using a threaded rod or a lead screw to move the blade for part removal. -
FIG. 11 is a schematic illustration showing a blade supported on both sides of the printing surface. -
FIG. 12 is a schematic illustration of an electromagnet used to vibrate the printing surface for part removal. -
FIG. 13 is a schematic illustration of structure to vibrate a blade to facilitate part removal. -
FIG. 14 is a schematic illustration of the use of compressed air to remove a released part. -
FIG. 15 is a schematic illustration of a barrier brush used to receive a released part. -
FIG. 16 constitutes views of a blade mounted spring-pivot for removing a part. -
FIG. 17 is another embodiment of a flexible barrier used to remove a part. -
FIG. 18 shows a pivoting barrier with a fixed brush. -
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a pivot barrier for use in conjunction with the invention disclosed herein. -
FIG. 20 is a cross-sectioned view of the underside of the print plate with grooves for kinematically coupling to a support structure. - With reference now to
FIG. 3 , an embodiment of the invention includes apart removal blade 20 which can be moved to release a printedpart 22. Acamera 24 is provided for assessing a part during and after it has been printed. The present invention also includes anonboard printer host 26 that is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Software for repairing and slicing 3-D models is stored in the cloud as opposed to a computer tethered to a printer as in prior art systems. An automated queue is provided to dictate the next part that the printer will print. - With reference now to
FIG. 4 , the system disclosed herein requires merely three user steps as opposed to the six steps discussed above with respect to prior art 3-D printers. In the present system, after content creation, a 3-D model is uploaded to the system. After an administrator approval (optional), the part is automatically repaired and sliced (machine code is generated from the 3-D model) with automatically selected slicing settings (based on two user inputs for speed versus quality and speed versus strength) in the cloud, then automatically loaded onto an automated queue for a particular printer. When the printer has reached that part on the queue, the g-code (machine code) is automatically loaded into the printer's local host program (typically on a local micro-computer), and streamed to the printer's microprocessor. As the printing process proceeds, thecamera 24 monitors each 2-D layer using automated computer vision to ensure that the part is printing correctly. If the part fails at any layer, the part is automatically removed and reprinted (re-slicing with different setting occurs before re-printing if the artificial intelligence software deems it necessary). The finished part (quality inspected again by the computer vision subsystem) is removed and ready for pickup. The printer then moves on to the next part on the queue. In total, there are strictly three user steps: content creation, 3-D model upload, and finished part pickup. - With reference now to
FIG. 5 , an embodiment of the part removal system is illustrated. Ablade 20 is arranged for motion across theprint plate 12 using apneumatic piston 22 to move the plate under the motive force of compressed air controlled by asolenoid valve 24. It will be understood that the motive force moving theblade 20 is adjusted to remove a part without damaging the part. - Another embodiment of the part removal system disclosed herein is shown in
FIG. 6 . In this embodiment, holes in an array are made through the printing bed orsurface 12. A plurality of ejector pins 30 are arranged beneath theprint surface 12. After a part has been printed, either theprint surface 12 is lowered onto thepins 30, or thepins 30 are lifted to pass through the array of holes to lift a printed part as shown in the figure. - Yet another embodiment of the invention is shown in
FIG. 7 . In this embodiment, there is a hole in theprint surface 12 through which air is injected from underneath the printed part. The air pressure lifts the printed part as shown in the lower portion ofFIG. 7 . - Yet another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in
FIG. 8 . In this embodiment, theblade 20 is cantilevered at a compliant joint 34 on one side of the unit. Theblade 20 is leveled on the printing surface and moves across the printing surface to release a part. As shown inFIG. 9 , it is preferred that theblade 20 have a substrate such as aluminum to which is attached ahardened steel sheet 36 to provide the part lifting capability. -
FIG. 10 illustrates an embodiment in which a threaded rod orlead screw 38 causes theblade 20 to traverse theprinting surface 12 to engage and then remove a printed part. As shown inFIG. 11 , it is contemplated that theblade 20 may be supported on both sides byguides - Yet another embodiment of the invention is shown in
FIG. 12 in which anelectromagnet 44 causes theprint plate 12 to vibrate in away selected to release a part printed on theprint plate 12. In yet another embodiment, as shown inFIG. 13 , theblade 20 itself is caused to vibrate. Amotor 46 with a non-concentric weight may be provided to cause theblade 20 to vibrate. - After parts have been released as discussed above, compressed air may be used to remove a part from the
printing surface 12 as shown inFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 15 illustrates a fixedbrush 48 that impedes movement of a part.FIGS. 16 and 17 show additional embodiments of arrangements for removing a part that has already been released from the surface.FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the fixed barrier.FIG. 19 shows a pivoting barrier. -
FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the underside of theprinting surface 12 in one embodiment.Grooves 40 are adapted to mate with protrusions extending from the printer's support so thatplate 12 will be level with respect to the support structure. The arrangement forms a kinematic coupling as is well-known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The arrangement of thegrooves 40 shown inFIG. 20 allows theplate 12 to be positioned at a selected rotational orientation. It is preferred that once in place, theplate 12 be preloaded by, for example, a magnet or a spring to secure theplate 12 in the coupled position. - The present invention provides automated part removal solutions that solve the printing and removal disadvantages discussed above in conjunction with the prior art. The present invention discloses structures and methods that provide automated part removal at a much lower cost.
- It is recognized that modifications and variations of the present invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skills in the art and it is intended that all such modifications and variations be included within the scope of the appended claims.
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1. Three-dimensional printing system comprising:
a printing surface on which a part is printed the printing surface including holes in an array;
a printing device supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface;
pins arranged in an array matching the array of holes; and
means for pushing the pins through the holes to lift the part from the surface.
2. The printing system of claim 1 wherein the means for pushing thee pins through the holes comprises lowering the printing surface onto the pins.
3. The printing system of claim 1 wherein the means for pushing the pins through the holes comprises raising the pins.
4. Three-dimensional printing system comprising:
a printing surface on which the part is made, the printing surface including at least one hole beneath the part location;
a printing device supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface; and
compressed air means for introducing air through the hole to lift the part from the surface.
5. Three-dimensional printing system comprising:
a printing surface on which a part is made;
a printing device supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface; and
means for vibrating the priming surface to release the part.
6. The printing system of claim 5 wherein an electromagnet vibrates the printing surface.
7. Three-dimensional printing system comprising;
a printing surface on which a part is made; and
a support structure for supporting the printing surface, wherein the printing surface and support structure are kinematically coupled to provide rapid and precise leveling of the printing surface.
8. The system of claim 7 wherein an underside of the printing surface includes grooves that mate with protrusions on the support structure to provide the kinematic coupling.
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