A construction printer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a construction printer (100) The construction printer (100) including a movable base unit (102) adapted to move the construction printer (100) from a first position to a second position. The construction printer (100) further includes a column unit (104) adapted to rotate in a circular direction to cover a circular area for printing. The construction printer (100) further includes a first boom (106) adapted to move in a vertical direction along with the column unit (104) for printing. The construction printer (100) further includes a second boom (108) adapted to move along a horizontal direction for printing. The construction printer (100) further includes a hopper unit (110) adapted to dispense required material at one or more predefined locations for printing.

Description

A CONSTRUCTION PRINTERFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automated printing, more particularly relates to a construction printer.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In recent years, 3D printing in construction has emerged as an innovative solution to meet demands for faster, cost-effective, and sustainable building methods. Current concrete printers, however, face several limitations. They are typically stationary, limiting their operational range and flexibility.

[0003] The traditional gantry type construction printers are often stationary and when it comes to larger or more complex building designs, the construction printers have limiting ranges and efficiency. In traditional robotic printers, a market available robot which is very expensive is mounted on a frame or track and have limited reach.

[0004] The gantry type construction printers require manual repositioning or the use of multiple units to cover larger areas, which leads to increased labour and time costs.

[0005] Additionally, the current construction printers lack advanced articulation capabilities that restricts the construction printers abilities to operate on intricate designs or in hard-to-reach areas.

[0006] In view of the above, there is, a dire need for a construction printer which is more flexible, mobile solution that can provide greater reach, manoeuvrability, and control while maintaining high precision in automated construction processes.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] One or more embodiments of the present disclosure provide a construction printer.

[0008] In one aspect of the present invention, the construction printer is disclosed. The construction printer comprises a movable base unit adapted to move the construction printer from a first position to a second position. The construction printer further comprises a column unit coupled to the movable base unit. The column unit adapted to rotate in a circular direction to cover a circular area for printing. The construction printer further comprises a first boom coupled to the column unit, the first boom adapted to, move in a vertical direction along with the column unit for printing. The construction printer further comprises a second boom coupled to the first boom, the second boom adapted to, move along a horizontal direction for printing. The construction printer further comprises a hopper unit, coupled to the second boom, the hopper unit adapted to, dispense required material at one or more predefined locations for printing.

[0009] In another embodiment, the movable base unit includes at least one of, a track or a plurality of wheels for moving the construction printer from the first position to the second position.

[0010] In yet another embodiment, the printing pertains to at least one of, painting, spraying and plastering.

[0011] In yet another embodiment, the step of a controller in communication with the construction printer is configured to receive, one or more instructions from a user and operate, the construction printer as per the received one or more instructions from the user.

[0012] In yet another embodiment, the column unit is coupled with a slewing drive device, the slewing drive device allows the column unit to rotate in the circular direction.

[0013] In yet another embodiment, the first boom moves in the vertical direction along the column unit either by utilizing at least one of, a lead screw mechanism, a rack mechanism or a pinion mechanism.

[0014] In yet another embodiment, the second boom rotates at a specific angle in relation to the first boom to cover a horizontal area for printing.

[0015] In yet another embodiment, the hopper unit moves vertically to dispense the material for printing via one or more nozzles.

[0016] In yet another embodiment, the one or more nozzles are coupled to the hopper unit to control the printing operation.

[0017] In yet another embodiment, the hopper unit moves vertically either by utilizing at least one of, the lead screw mechanism, the rack mechanism and the pinion mechanism.

[0018] In yet another embodiment, the controller is further configured to control, movement of the construction printer based on the user’s input, the movement of the construction printer includes at least one of, reaching required position for printing and speed of dispensing the material.

[0019] In another aspect of the present invention, the method for managing a construction printer is disclosed. The method includes a step of providing, by a controller, a power supply to a movable base unit of the construction printer. The method includes a step of receiving, by the controller, one or more instructions from a user for moving the construction printer to a required position for printing. The method includes a step of disconnecting, by the controller, the power supply from the movable base unit when the construction printer reaches the required position for printing. The method includes a step of providing, by the controller, the power supply to the at least one of, the column unit, the first boom, the second boom and the hopper unit for initiating the printing.

[0020] In another aspect of the present invention, the method for managing a construction printer is disclosed. The method includes a step of creating, by the controller, a design schematic for printing a structure based on one or more instructionsreceived from a user. The method further includes a step of moving, by the controller, the construction printer to a required position based on the created design schematic for printing. The method further includes a step of positioning, by the controller, the first boom and the second boom at one or more altitudes from a reference level for printing subsequent to the construction printer reaching the required position. The method includes a step of positioning, by the controller, the column unit at a specific angle to rotate the column unit. The method includes a step of positioning, by the controller, a second boom at a specific angle in relation to the first boom for printing subsequent to positioning the column unit at the specific angle. The method includes a step of setting, by the controller, one or more nozzles at a specific position for printing subsequent to positioning the second boom at the specific angle in relation to the first boom for printing. The method includes a step of dispensing, by the controller, the material for printing based on the set one or more nozzles.

[0021] In another aspect of the present invention, the method for assembling a construction printer is disclosed. The method includes a step of providing a movable base unit, the movable base unit adapted to, move the construction printer from a first position to a second position. The method includes a step of coupling, a column unit to the movable base unit, the column unit adapted to, rotate in a circular direction to cover a circular area for printing. The method includes a step of coupling, a first boom to the column unit, the first boom adapted to, move in a vertical direction along with the column unit for printing. The method includes a step of coupling, a second boom to the first boom, the second boom adapted to, move along a horizontal direction for printing. The method includes a step of coupling, a hopper unit to the second boon, the hopper unit adapted to, dispense required material at one or more predefined locations for printing.

[0022] Other features and aspects of this invention will be apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings. The features and advantages described in this summary and in the following detailed description are not all- inclusive, and particularly, many additional features and advantages will be apparentto one of ordinary skill in the relevant art, in view of the drawings, specification, and claims hereof. Moreover, it should be noted that the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes and may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter, resort to the claims being necessary to determine such inventive subject matter.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes disclosure of electrical components, electronic components or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.

[0024] FIG. la is an exemplary block diagram of a construction printer, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] FIG. lb is another exemplary block diagram of the construction printer, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] FIG. 2 is an exemplary architecture of the construction printer, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] FIG. 3a and FIG. 3b is an are the exemplary top views of the construction printer 100, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0028] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a method for managing the construction printer, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0029] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram of a flow diagram of a method for printing, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 6 is an exemplary, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention

[0031] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following detailed description of the invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] Some embodiments of the present disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0033] Various modifications to the embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that the present disclosure including the definitions listed here below are not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.

[0034] A person of ordinary skill in the art will readily ascertain that the illustrated steps detailed in the figures and here below are set out to explain the exemplary embodiments shown, and it should be anticipated that ongoing technological development will change the manner in which particular functions are performed. These examples are presented herein for purposes of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. Alternatives (including equivalents, extensions, variations, deviations,etc., of those described herein) will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Such alternatives fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments.

[0035] Various embodiments of the present invention are related to a field of automatic construction. More particularly, a process of the automatic construction is performed using a construction printer. The disclosed construction printer is equipped with dual rotating booms which enhance precision and efficiency in printing. The disclosed innovation is designed to optimize at least one of, but not limited to, a speed, a flexibility, and a scalability of on-site construction.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. la illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a construction printer 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. The construction printer 100 is a large-format 3D printer which is a specialized machine used to create large scale structures or components, such as, at least one of, but not limited to, buildings, bridges, and other architectural elements. The construction printer 100 prints layer by layer to form the large-scale structures.

[0037] In one embodiment, the construction printer 100 includes a movable base unit 102, a column unit 104, a first boom 106, a second boom 108, a hopper unit 110 and one or more nozzles 112. For the purpose of description and explanation, the description will be explained with respect to one or more components included in the construction printer 100 and should nowhere be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure

[0038] In one embodiment, the movable base unit 102 is adapted to move the construction printer 100 from a first position to a second position. Herein, the movable base unit 102 further includes at least one of, but not limited to, a plurality of wheels 102a, and a supporting unit 102b. In one embodiment, the movable base unit 102 is moved from the first position to the second position by at least one of, manually and automatically by a controller 200 (as shown in FIG. 2). In one embodiment, theconstruction printer 100 utilizes the plurality of wheels 102a which provides stability and ease of movement on flat surfaces. For example, a standard four wheel set up is utilized by a smaller or mid-sized construction printer 100. For larger printers, additional plurality of wheels 102a enhance stability, especially on uneven terrain. The additional plurality of wheels 102a facilities the construction printer 100 to distribute weight and reduce ground pressure, which is important when moving a heavy equipment.

[0039] In an embodiment, a supporting unit 102b is an assembly of one or more components which provides stability and support to the construction printer 100 while printing. The supporting unit 102b facilitates the construction printer 100 to maintain the printer's structural integrity during printing which ensures that the construction printer 100 remains stable while printing. Herein, the printing pertains to dispense material layer by layer to form at least one of, large scale structures such as buildings. In one embodiment, the printing pertains to at least one of, but not limited to, painting, spraying and plastering.

[0040] In an embodiment, the column unit 104 of the construction printer 100 is adapted to rotate in a circular direction to cover a circular area for printing. Herein, the column unit 104 is coupled to the movable base unit 102. The column unit 104 rotates 360 degrees based on the requirement for printing. In one embodiment, the column unit 104 is coupled with a slewing drive device. Herein, the slewing drive device allows the column unit 104 to rotate in the circular direction. The slewing drive device is also referred as a slewing ring or slewing bearing. The slewing drive device is a mechanical component designed to facilitate the rotation of large loads with a high degree of precision. In an embodiment, the slewing drive enables the entire column unit 104 to rotate at an angle 01, which allows the first boom 106 and the second boom 108 to cover a wide area of printing.

[0041] In an embodiment, the first boom 106 of the construction printer 100 is adapted to move in a vertical direction along with the column unit 104 for printing.Herein, the column unit 104 for is coupled with the first boom 106. In particular, the first boom 106 adjusts its own height while printing. In an embodiment, the first boom 106 is made up of at least one of, but not limited to, a steel and another sturdy material. In an embodiment, the first boom 106 moves in the vertical direction along the column unit either 104 by utilizing at least one of, a lead screw mechanism, a rack mechanism or a pinion mechanism. In an embodiment, the first boom 106 moves vertically up and down along with the column unit 104. In particular, the first boom 106 moves vertically along with a Z axis. In another words, the vertical movements facilities the construction printer 100 ability to reach different heights for printing.

[0042] In one embodiment, the second boom 108 of the construction printer 100 is adapted to move along a horizontal direction for printing. Herein, the second boom 108 rotates at a specific angle in relation to the first boom 106 to cover a horizontal area for printing. The first boom 106 and the second boom 108 allows the construction printer 100 to reach various parts of a workspace. In an embodiment, the second boom 108 rotate at an angle 02, in relation to the first boom 106 and the second boom 108 to cover the wide area of printing.

[0043] In one embodiment, the hopper unit 110 of the construction printer 100 is adapted to dispense required material at one or more predefined locations for printing. In one embodiment, the hopper unit 110 acts as a container that holds materials such as at least one of, but not limited to, a cement and the paint.

[0044] In one embodiment, the hopper unit 110 moves vertically to dispense the material for printing via one or more nozzles 112. Herin, the one or more nozzles 112 are coupled to the hopper unit 110 to control the printing operation. In one embodiment, the hopper unit 110 moves vertically either by utilizing at least one of, but not limited to, the lead screw mechanism, the rack mechanism and the pinion mechanism. In one embodiment, the one or more nozzles 112 are attached to the hopper unit 110 to control the dispensing of the material such as concrete spraying, plastering and painting. In one embodiment, the one or more nozzles 112 can bereplaced depending on the task such as at least one of, spraying, plastering and painting.

[0045] FIG. lb is another exemplary block diagram of the construction printer 100, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0046] In one embodiment, the movable base unit 102 includes at least one of, but not limited to, a track 102c for moving the construction printer 100 from the first position to the second position. Herein, rather than using the plurality of wheels 102a the construction printer 100 uses track 102c. The track 102c facilities the construction printer 100 for moving from the first position to the second position when a surface on which the construction printer 100 is moving is at least one of, rough and soft. The track 102c provides better traction and stability to the construction printer 100.

[0047] As mentioned earlier in FIG.la, the construction printer 100 includes the movable base unit 102, the plurality of wheels 102a, the supporting unit 102b, the column unit 104, the first boom 106, the second boom 108, the hopper unit 110 and the one or more nozzles 112, which are already explained in FIG. 2. For the sake of brevity, a similar description related to the working and operation of the system 108 as illustrated in FIG. 2 has been omitted to avoid repetition.

[0048] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary architecture for the construction printer 100, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 2 illustrates a User Equipment (UE) 200 in communication with the construction printer 100 via a network 210. It is to be noted that the embodiment with respect to FIG. 2 will be explained with respect to the UE 200 for the purpose of description and illustration and should nowhere be construed as limited to the scope of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 2 shows communication between the UE 200 and the construction printer 100. For the purpose of description of the exemplary embodiment as illustrated in FIG. 2, the UE 200, uses network protocol connection to communicate with theconstruction printer 100. In an embodiment, the network protocol connection is the establishment and management of communication between the UE 200 and the construction printer 100 over the network 210 using a specific protocol or set of protocols. The network protocol connection includes, but not limited to, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), System Information Block (SIB) protocol, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) and Terminal Network (TELNET).

[0050] In an embodiment, the UE 200 is at least one of, but not limited to, any electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical or an equipment and a combination of one or more of the above devices such as smartphones, Internet Of Things (IOT) devices, Virtual Reality (VR) devices, Augmented Reality (AR) devices, laptop, a general- purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, mainframe computer, or any other computing device.

[0051] The network 210 includes, by way of example but not limitation, one or more of a wireless network, a wired network, an internet, an intranet, a public network, a private network, a packet-switched network, a circuit-switched network, an ad hoc network, an infrastructure network, a Public-Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a cable network, a cellular network, a satellite network, a fiber optic network, or some combination thereof. The network 106 may include, but is not limited to, a Third Generation (3G), a Fourth Generation (4G), a Fifth Generation (5G), a Sixth Generation (6G), a New Radio (NR), a Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT), an Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN), and the like.

[0052] The network 210 may also include, by way of example but not limitation, at least a portion of one or more networks having one or more nodes that transmit, receive, forward, generate, buffer, store, route, switch, process, or a combinationthereof, etc. one or more messages, packets, signals, waves, voltage or current levels, some combination thereof, or so forth.

[0053] In an embodiment, the UE 200 includes a processor 202, a memory 204 and a User Interface (UI) 206. In alternate embodiments, the controller 200 may include more than one processor 202 as per the requirement of the network 210. The processor 202, may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, state machines, logic circuitries, single board computers, and / or any devices that manipulate signals based on operational instructions.

[0054] In an embodiment, the processor 202 is configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in the memory 204. The memory 204 may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non- transitory computer-readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed for communicating with the construction printer 100. The memory 204 may include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as disk memory, EPROMs, FLASH memory, unalterable memory, and the like.

[0055] In an embodiment, the User Interface (UI) 206 includes a variety of interfaces, for example, a graphical user interface, a web user interface, a Command Line Interface (CLI), and the like. The UI 206 of the UE 200 allows a user to transmit one or more instructions to the construction printer 100 for printing. In one embodiment, the user may be at least one of, but not limited to, an operator operating the construction printer 100.

[0056] In one embodiment, the construction printer 100 includes at least one of, but not limited to, a controller 208. The controller 208 is in communication with the construction printer 100. In one embodiment, the controller 208 is adapted to be embedded within the construction printer 100 or is embedded as the individual entity.

[0057] In one embodiment, the controller 208 is configured to receive the one or more instructions from the user and the controller 208 operates the construction printer 100 as per the one or more instructions received from the user. Thereafter, the controller 208 is further configured to control at least one of, movement of the construction printer 100 based on the user’s input. The movement of the construction printer 100 includes at least one of, but not limited to, reaching the required position for printing and speed of dispensing the material while printing. Herein, the material is at least one of, but not limited to, a concrete and a paint.

[0058] In one embodiment, the method for assembling the construction printer 100 is disclosed. Initially, the movable base unit 102 is provided at the base. Herein, the movable base unit 102 is adapted to move the construction printer from the first position to the second position. Further, the column unit 104 is coupled to the movable base unit 102. Herein, the column unit 104 is adapted to rotate in the circular direction to cover the circular area for printing. Furthermore, the first boom 106 is coupled to the column unit 104. Herein, the first boom 106 is adapted to, move in a vertical direction along with the column unit 104 for printing. Furthermore, the second boom 108 is coupled to the first boom 106. Herein, the second boom 108 is adapted to, move along a horizontal direction for printing. Thereafter, the hopper unit 110 is coupled to the second boom 108. Herein, the hopper unit 110 is adapted to dispense required material at one or more predefined locations for printing.

[0059] FIG. 3a and FIG. 3b are the exemplary top views of the construction printer100, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0060] In one embodiment, the FIG. 3a and FIG. 3b shows the printing operations performed by the construction printer 100. Initially, the construction printer 100 reaches to the one or more predefined locations. Herein, the one or more predefined locations are defined by the users using the UI 206. Thereafter, the construction printer 100 initiates printing by adjusting the at least one of the first boom 106 and the secondboom 108. The FIG. 3a and FIG. 3b represents the various directions and angles of the construction printer 100 which covers the area for printing.

[0061] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a method 400 for managing a construction printer 100, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0062] At step 402, the controller 208 provides a power supply to the movable base unit 102 of the construction printer 100. In particular, initially when the construction printer 100 is turned on for printing, the controller 208 provides the required power to the construction printer 100 for printing. For example, the construction printer 100 is operated on at least one of, Alternating Current (AC) power supply and a Direct Current (DC) power supply.

[0063] At step 404, the controller 208 receives one or more instructions from the user for moving the construction printer 100 to a required position for printing. In particular, based on the one or more instructions received from the UE 200 of the user, the controller 208 moves the construction printer 100 from a position A to a position B for printing via at least one of, the plurality of wheels 102a or the track 102c of the movable base unit 102.

[0064] At step 406, the controller 208 disconnects the power supply from the movable base unit 102 when the construction printer 100 reaches the required position for printing. In particular, when the construction printer 100 reaches the position B, the controller 208 provides support to the construction printer 100 using the supporting unit 102b and disconnects the power supply from the movable base unit 102 so that the construction printer 100 should be stable while printing.

[0065] At step 408, the controller 208 provides the power supply to the at least one of, the column unit 104, the first boom 106, the second boom 108 and the hopper unit 110 for initiating the printing.

[0066] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram of a method 500 for printing, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. For the purpose of description, the method 500 is described with the embodiments as illustrated in FIG. 2 and should nowhere be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure.

[0067] At step 502, the method 500 includes the step of creating, by the controller 208, a design schematic for printing the structure based on the one or more instructions received from the user. In one embodiment, the using the UI 206 the user transmits the one or more instructions to the controller 208. Based on the one or more instructions, the controller 208 creates the design schematic for at least one of, but not limited to, building or structure using an XYZ coordinate system which involves specifying the geometry and dimensions of the structure in 3D software, with each point being defined by its position on the X, Y, and Z axis.

[0068] At step 504, the method 500 includes the step of moving, by the controller 208, the construction printer 100 to the required position based on the created design schematic for printing. For example, let us consider that, the design schematic is generated by the controller 208 and a location C is the required position. Based on the generated design schematic, the user provides the one or more instructions to the controller 208 for moving the construction printer 100 from the location A to the location C.

[0069] Further, let us consider that the design schematic is uploaded by the user via the UI 206 into the controller 208. The uploading is done by utilizing at least one of, a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), or a direct connection.

[0070] At step 506, the method 500 includes the step of positioning, by the controller 208, the first boom 106 and the second boom 108 at one or more altitudes from a reference level for printing subsequent to the construction printer 100 reaching the required position. In particular, let us consider, after reaching the required location C for printing and based on the design schematic uploaded in the controller 208, thecontroller 208 adjusts the height of the first boom 106 and the second boom 108 with reference to the ground level. For example, the controller 208 lifts the the first boom 106 and the second boom 108 at the height of 2 meters from the ground utilizing at least one of, the lead screw mechanism, the rack mechanism and the pinion mechanism.

[0071] At step 508, the method 600 includes the step of positioning, by the controller 208, the column unit 104 at a specific angle to rotate the column unit 104. In particular, based on the design schematic the controller 208 adjusts the specific angle of the column unit 104 with reference to the movable base unit 102. More particularly, as per the required position for printing present in the design schematic, the controller 208 adjusts the specific angle of the column unit 104. Herein, the specific angle of the column unit 104 directly adjusts the angle of the first boom 106 with reference to the at least one of, the wheels 102a and the track 102c.

[0072] At step 510, the method 500 includes the step of positioning, by the controller 208, the second boom 108 at the specific angle in relation to the first boom 106 for printing subsequent to positioning the column unit 104 at the specific angle. In particular, when the column unit 104 and the first boom 106 is positioned by the controller 208 as per the required position for printing, then the controller 208 adjusts the specific angle of the second boom 108 with reference to the first boom 106. For example, the controller 208 adjusts the specific angle of the second boom 108 such as 90 degrees with reference to the first boom 106.

[0073] At step 512, the method 500 includes the step of setting, by the controller 208, the one or more nozzles 112 at a specific position for printing subsequent to positioning the second boom 108 at the specific angle in relation to the first boom 106 for printing. In particular, when the column unit 104, the first boom 106 and the second boom 108 are positioned, then the controller 208 sets the one or more nozzles 112 at the specific position from which printing will be easier.

[0074] At step 514, the method 500 includes the step of dispensing, by the controller 208, the material for printing based on the set one or more nozzles 112. In particular, the controller 208 controls the movement of the hopper unit 110. Herein, the hopper unit 110 moves vertically to dispense the material via the one or more nozzles 112 for printing. For example, the controller 208 controls the speed of the operation based on the inputs provided by the user using the UE 200 such as printing and the material feed.

[0075] FIG. 6 is an exemplary view of the multiple construction printers 100 for printing, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0076] In one embodiment, FIG. 6 represents the multiple construction printers 100 which are used simultaneously in order to print at least one of, large structures or buildings. Utilizing the multiple construction printers 100 the process of printing becomes easier.

[0077] A person of ordinary skill in the art will readily ascertain that the illustrated embodiments and steps in description and drawings (FIG.1 -6) are set out to explain the exemplary embodiments shown, and it should be anticipated that ongoing technological development will change the manner in which particular functions are performed. These examples are presented herein for purposes of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. Alternatives (including equivalents, extensions, variations, deviations, etc., of those described herein) will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Such alternatives fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments.

[0078] The present disclosure provides technical advancements where the construction printer is completely mobile. No need for heavy cranes for assemblingY1the construction printers. The construction printers are easily transportable, there is no need of the huge trailers. The construction printers have no limitations in printing. The construction printers are cost effective compared to huge gantry or complex robotic systems.

[0079] The present invention offers multiple advantages over the prior art and the above listed are a few examples to emphasize on some of the advantageous features. The listed advantages are to be read in a non-limiting manner.REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0080] Construction Printer - 100;

[0081] Movable base unit - 102;

[0082] Wheels - 102a;

[0083] Supporting unit- 102b;

[0084] Track - 102c;

[0085] Column unit -104;

[0086] First Boom - 106;

[0087] Second Boom - 108;

[0088] Hopper unit - 110;

[0089] One or more nozzles - 112;

[0090] User Equipment (UE) - 200;

[0091] Processor - 202;

[0092] Memory - 204;

[0093] User Interface - 206;

[0094] Controller - 208;

[0095] Network - 210.

Claims

CLAIMSWe Claim:

1. A construction printer (100) comprising: a movable base unit (102), adapted to, move the construction (100) from a first position to a second position; a column unit (104), coupled to the movable base unit (102), the column unit (104) adapted to, rotate in a circular direction to cover a circular area for printing; a first boom (106), coupled to the column unit (104), the first boom (106) adapted to, move in a vertical direction along with the column unit (104) for printing; a second boom (108), coupled to the first boom (106), the second boom (108) adapted to, move along a horizontal direction for printing; and a hopper unit (110), coupled to the second boom (108), the hopper unit (110) adapted to, dispense required material at one or more predefined locations for printing.

2. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movable base unit (102) includes at least one of, a track or a plurality of wheels (102a) for moving the construction printer (100) from the first position to the second position.

3. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein printing pertains to at least one of, painting, spraying and plastering.

4. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a controller (208) in communication with the construction printer (100) is configured to: receive, one or more instructions from a user; and operate, the construction printer (100) as per the received one or more instructions from the user.

5. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the column unit (104) is coupled with a slewing drive device, the slewing drive device allows the column unit (104) to rotate in the circular direction.

6. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first boom (106) moves in the vertical direction along the column unit (104) either by utilizing at least one of, a lead screw mechanism, a rack mechanism or a pinion mechanism.

7. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second boom (108) rotates at a specific angle in relation to the first boom (106) to cover a horizontal area for printing.

8. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hopper unit (110) moves vertically to dispense the material for printing via one or more nozzles (112).

9. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more nozzles (112) are coupled to the hopper unit (110) to control the printing operation.

10. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hopper unit (110) moves vertically either by utilizing at least one of, the lead screw mechanism, the rack mechanism and the pinion mechanism.

11. The construction printer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (208) is further configured to: control, movement of the construction printer (100) based on the user’s input, wherein the movement of the construction printer (100) includes at least one of, reaching required position for printing and speed of dispensing the material.

12. A method (400) for managing a construction printer (100), the method (400) comprises the steps of: providing, by a controller (208), a power supply to a movable base unit (102) of the construction printer (100); receiving, by the controller (208), one or more instructions from a user for moving the construction printer (100) to a required position for printing; disconnecting, by the controller (208), the power supply from the movable base unit (102) when the construction printer (100) reaches the required position for printing; and providing, by the controller (208), the power supply to the at least one of, the column unit (104), the first boom (106), the second boom (108) and the hopper unit (110) for initiating the printing.

13. A method (500) for printing, the method (500) comprises the steps of: creating, by the controller (208), a design schematic for printing a structure based on one or more instructions received from a user; moving, by the controller (208), the construction printer (100) to a required position based on the created design schematic for printing; positioning, by the controller (208), the first boom (106) and the second boom (108) at one or more altitudes from a reference level for printing subsequent to the construction printer (100) reaching the required position; positioning, by the controller (208), the column unit (104) at a specific angle to rotate the column unit (104); positioning, by the controller (208), a second boom (108) at a specific angle in relation to the first boom (106) for printing subsequent to positioning the column unit (104) at the specific angle; setting, by the controller (208), one or more nozzles (112) at a specific position for printing subsequent to positioning the second boom (108) at the specific angle in relation to the first boom (106) for printing; anddispensing, by the controller (208), the material for printing based on the set one or more nozzles (11 ).

14. A method for assembling a construction printer (100), the method comprises the steps of: providing, a movable base unit (102), the movable base unit (102) adapted to, move the construction printer (100) from a first position to a second position; coupling, a column unit (104) to the movable base unit (102), the column unit (104) adapted to, rotate in a circular direction to cover a circular area for printing; coupling, a first boom (106) to the column unit (104), the first boom (106) adapted to, move in a vertical direction along with the column unit (104) for printing; coupling, a second boom (108) to the first boom (106), the second boom (108) adapted to, move along a horizontal direction for printing; and coupling, a hopper unit (110) to the second boom (108), the hopper unit (110) adapted to, dispense required material at one or more predefined locations for printing.

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