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Device for on-track 4D printing of thermosetting shape memory polymers

A memory polymer and thermosetting technology, applied in the field of printing, can solve the problems of difficult photosensitive resins, achieve the effect of eliminating material waste, improving flexibility and reducing dependence

Active Publication Date: 2019-03-19
HARBIN INST OF TECH
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At present, the printing method of thermosetting materials mainly relies on stereolithography molding. This molding method uses laser to cure the surface layer of liquid photosensitive resin, and then the production platform is lowered by a certain distance, and then the next layer of photosensitive resin is cured. The final product is formed repeatedly in this way. The printing platform needs to be in direct contact with the resin tank, and the liquid photosensitive resin needs to gradually descend with the printing platform to ensure that the laser can continuously cure the photosensitive resin on the upper surface. However, this method is not suitable for the extreme environment of microgravity in space. It is difficult for the resin to follow the downward movement of the printing device
At present, 4D printing is a new technology formed by adding a time dimension on the basis of 3D printing, which enables the printed shape-memory polymer products to realize self-driving or self-deformation under specific excitation, and the prepared shape-memory polymer products can be As a functional part to replace complex electromechanical structures, however, self-driven or self-deformable shape memory products are prepared on the ground and transported to on-orbit spacecraft. There are no reports of on-orbit 4D printing devices.

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[0032] Such as figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a device for on-orbit 4D printing of thermosetting shape memory polymers, which can solve the problem that conventional 4D printing devices cannot normally supply materials under the action of microgravity when the spacecraft is in orbit, and liquid thermosetting materials appear. For the problem of interruption or inability to transport during the printing process, the on-rail 4D printing device described in the present invention includes a printing platform 1 , a printing nozzle 2 , a driving device 3 , a feeding device 4 , a curing device 5 and a three-axis motion device 6 .

[0033] The printing platform 1 is a flat plate, which can be used as a forming platform for the thermosetting shape memory polymer ejected by the printing nozzle 2 .

[0034] The printing nozzle 2 is connected to the feeding device 4 through the feeding tube. The side of the printing nozzle 2 is provided with a threaded feeding port, and...

Embodiment 2

[0044] In order to prevent the printing materials from deteriorating or solidifying after being stored in space for a long time, this implementation is based on the above-mentioned embodiments, combined with figure 2 As shown, the feeding device 4 includes a fixed plate 41, an abutment 42, an injection pipe 43, a propulsion device 44, a mixing cabin 45, an agitator 46, a support frame 47 and a peristaltic pump 48, and the fixed plate 41 is a base plate. The plate 41 is fixedly connected with the bottom platform of the three-dimensional motion device 6, and a base 42 is fixed on one side of the fixed plate 41. The base 42 is provided with a propulsion device 44, and the propulsion device 44 includes a second rotating motor 441 and a push block 442. A screw is arranged between the second rotating motor 441 and the push block 442. The rotation of the second rotating motor 441 drives the screw to rotate, and the rotation of the screw drives the push block 442 to move along the axi...

Embodiment 3

[0050] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiments, this embodiment combines image 3 As shown, the printing platform 1 includes a support table 11, a slider 12, a first rotating motor 13, a push rod 14, a clamping plate 15 and a guide rail 16. The support table 11 is in the shape of a plate, which can be square, circular or other shapes. The slider 12 is arranged at the bottom of the support platform 11. Preferably, there are at least four sliders 12 and they are respectively located at the four feet at the bottom of the support platform 11. The slider 12 is set on the slide bar of the three-axis motion device 6. Realize the sliding connection between the printing platform 1 and the three-axis motion device 6; the support platform 11 is provided with two first rotating motors 13 at both ends of the Y-axis direction, and the support platform 11 is provided with two parallel guide rails on both sides of the X-axis direction 16. The direction of the length of the guide rail ...

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Abstract

The invention discloses a device for on-track 4D printing of thermosetting shape memory polymers, and relates to the technical field of printing. The problem that an existing 4D printing device cannotwork on track is solved. The device for on-track 4D printing of the thermosetting shape memory polymers comprises a printing platform, a printing spray-head, a driving device, a feeding device, a curing device and a three-axis motion device, wherein the printing spray-head is adapted to spray thermosetting materials; the driving device is connected with the printing spray-head and drives the printing spray-head to spray the thermosetting materials, and the driving device is a piezoelectric vibration device; the feeding device comprises an injection pump and is connected with the printing spray-head through a feeding pipe; the curing device is fixedly connected with the printing spray-head, and the curing device heats the thermosetting materials sprayed on the printing platform by the printing spray-head in real time; and the three-axis motion device drives the printing spray-head, the curing device and the printing platform to move in the three-dimensional direction. The device for on-track 4D printing of the thermosetting shape memory polymers solves the problem that printing cannot be performed in weightlessness environment, improves the flexibility of a space station, and effectively reduces the dependence of the space station on ground supply.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of printing technology, in particular to a device for on-rail 4D printing of thermosetting shape memory polymers. Background technique [0002] Thermosetting materials are widely used in the aerospace field due to their advantages of anti-oxidation, anti-radiation, and stable performance. At present, the printing method of thermosetting materials mainly relies on stereolithography molding. This molding method uses laser to cure the surface layer of liquid photosensitive resin, and then the production platform is lowered by a certain distance, and then the next layer of photosensitive resin is cured. The final product is formed repeatedly in this way. The printing platform needs to be in direct contact with the resin tank, and the liquid photosensitive resin needs to gradually descend with the printing platform to ensure that the laser can continuously cure the photosensitive resin on the upper surface. However, this m...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B29C64/112B29C64/135B29C64/209B29C64/227B29C64/321B33Y30/00B33Y40/00
CPCB29C64/112B29C64/135B29C64/209B29C64/227B29C64/321B33Y30/00B33Y40/00
Inventor 冷劲松刘彦菊刘立武沈新新
Owner HARBIN INST OF TECH
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