Functional 3D printer system

Abstract

The invention particularly relates to a functional 3D printer system that enables the production of 3D materials with functional properties and increased physical durability, suitable for use in different industrial areas, and enables mass production by processing hybrid composite materials with higher functional properties and physical strength than thermoplastic and / or petroleum-based plastic filaments.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] FUNCTIONAL 3D PRINTER SYSTEM

[0003] Field of the Invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a functional 3D printer system that enables the processing of hybrid composite filaments and the production of 3D materials with functional properties and increased physical strength.

[0005] The invention particularly relates to a functional 3D printer system that enables the production of 3D materials with functional properties and increased physical durability, suitable for use in different industrial areas, and enables mass production by processing hybrid composite materials with higher functional properties and physical strength than thermoplastic and / or petroleum-based plastic filaments.

[0006] State of the Art

[0007] Three-dimensional printer (3D Printer) systems that use different production technologies are being developed to create 3D objects. Among these printer systems, FDM 3D printers, which are frequently preferred for professional or personal use, use fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology, and generally thermoplastic and / or petroleum-based plastic filaments such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PLA (Polylactic Acid) are melted to give shape to the melted material. In the FDM process, the plastic wire structure called filament is melted in the printer head that applies heat treatment, and then the melted plastic material is applied layer by layer on a planar printing surface by following a specific pattern / structure form defined in the computer environment. Said layers stick together and harden after cooling, creating the defined form. This process continues by adding layer upon layer until the entire design is created. Complex geometries, hollow or moving parts can be produced using FDM printing technology.

[0008] However, FDM technology generally offers lower resolution and surface quality than other 3D printing technologies, and the physical strength of the objects produced is low. In addition, prints are generally created by gluing them onto a surface (the print plate), and for this reason, removing the prints and performing final corrections after the process is completed is difficult, causing the process to take a considerable amount of time, especially in mass production. In addition, FDM 3D printers, which offer a practical production option especially for personal use, are not suitablefor the production of precise / detailed objects and mass production, and the usage areas of the produced objects are limited due to the use of certain types of filaments.

[0009] The patent document numbered CN117021609A, which is in the state of the art, describes a thermoplastic resin matrix composite 3D printer device and its operating method based on advanced tape laying technology. The device includes a resin extrusion system and a prepreg tape laying system. The resin extrusion system consists of a softening unit, an extrusion unit and a limiting unit. The 3D printer works with an advanced tape-laying method that builds complex resin-based composite materials layer by layer. The extrusion unit in the system extrudes the softened resin. The limiting unit limits the extruded resin in the side directions. Prepreg tape laying system consists of winding unit, conveying unit and cutting unit. In practice, resin extrusion and prepreg tape laying systems are used for thermoplastic resin preparation, extrusion, cutting and laying of prepreg tapes. The above-mentioned document does not mention a solution for the production of 3D materials with increased functional properties and physical durability, suitable for use in different industrial areas, especially by processing hybrid composite materials.

[0010] The patent document numbered CN117656467A, which belongs to the known state of the art, relates to a 3D printing system and method. This 3D printing system comprises a print head, a base frame, and a material tray. The material table comprises a material table frame and at least one feeding component. There is a flexible circuit connection between the material table frame and the nozzle housing. The flexible circuit is formed between the feeding component and the extrusion opening. This system comprises a printing material transport circuit used to transport a printing material. This 3D printer system offers high flexibility, precision, speed and dynamic performance. It is compatible with non-circular and multiple extrusion openings. The above-mentioned document does not mention a solution for the production of 3D materials with increased functional properties and physical durability, suitable for use in different industrial areas, especially by processing hybrid composite materials.

[0011] As a result, there is a need to develop a functional 3D printer system that allows the processing of hybrid composite materials and thus is suitable for use in different industrial areas, expands the usage area and functionality of 3D materials by increasing both their functional properties and physical durability, and enables the production process to be carried out in a mass manner.

[0012] Object of the Invention

[0013] The present invention is related to a functional 3D printer system which fulfils the above-mentioned requirements, eliminates all disadvantages and brings some additional advantages.The main object of the functional 3D printer system which is the subject of the invention is to obtain a functional 3D printer system which enables the processing of hybrid composite filament material and enables the production of 3D objects suitable for functional use in different industrial areas and the production of 3D objects by increasing their physical durability.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to obtain a functional 3D printer system that allows the mass production of 3D objects with increased functional properties and in large sizes.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to obtain an effective functional 3D printer system that enables the production of 3D objects with increased thermal and physical strength and reduced final weight compared to thermoplastic and / or petroleum-based plastic materials and to increase the usage area of the produced objects.

[0016] Another object of the present invention is to obtain a functional 3D printer system that enables the surface quality and surface smoothness of the produced 3D objects to be increased.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to obtain an efficient functional 3D printer system that reduces the installation and production costs of the system and increases the service life of the 3D object produced by increasing its physical strength.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to increase the variety of products produced and usage options and to obtain a functional 3D printer system that allows the production of objects with different physical properties.

[0019] The functional 3D printer system, which enables the production of 3D objects with increased functional features and physical durability by improving the serial and surface printing quality in order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives in the most general way, comprises at least one body; at least one first movement element; at least one first transfer element; at least one second movement element; at least one printing element; at least one printing transfer element; at least one support element; at least one second transfer element; at least one third movement element; at least one heating element; at least one control element.

[0020] The structural and characteristic features of the present invention will be understood clearly by the following drawings and the detailed description made with reference to these drawings and therefore the evaluation shall be made by taking these figures and the detailed description into consideration.Figures Clarifying the Invention

[0021] In order to understand the advantages of the present invention with its structure and additional elements, it shall be evaluated with the following defined figures.

[0022] Figure - 1: A perspective view of the functional 3D printer system which is the subject of the invention.

[0023] Figure - 2: A front view of the functional 3D printer system which is the subject of the invention.

[0024] Figure - 3: Another front view of the functional 3D printer system which is the subject of the invention.

[0025] Figure - 4: Another perspective view of the functional 3D printer system which is the subject of the invention.

[0026] Figure - 5: A perspective view of the printing element in the functional 3D printer system which is the subject of the invention.

[0027] Part References

[0028] 1. Body

[0029] 2. First movement element

[0030] 3. First transfer element

[0031] 4. Second movement element

[0032] 5. Printing element

[0033] 6. Printing transfer element

[0034] 7. Support element

[0035] 8. Second transfer element

[0036] 9. Third movement element

[0037] 10. Heating element

[0038] 11. Control element

[0039] 12. Transmission element

[0040] 13. Guide element

[0041] 14. Protection element

[0042] 15. Flexible element

[0043] Detailed Description of the InventionIn this detailed description, the functional 3D printer system of the present invention and preferred embodiments of an intravenous shock wave system are described solely for the purpose of a better understanding of the subject matter and in a non-limiting manner.

[0044] A functional 3D printer system, developed with the present invention, suitable for use in different industrial areas, with functional features and increased physical durability, enabling the production of 3D objects by increasing the serial and surface printing quality, the sample view of which is given in Figure 1, comprises the following; at least one body (1), preferably in sigma profile structure and in skeleton form, which is positioned to extend on a first axis parallel to the ground and / or a second axis parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the said first axis, which comprises at least one movement channel that allows a movable part to move linearly in two different directions, which is suitable for the elements of the system to be connected to it and which enables the elements of the system connected to it to be carried; at least one first movement element (2) which is suitable for moving freely in two different directions on the said first or second axis in connection with the said movement channel, and which enables the element of the system connected to it to be moved linearly along the said first or second axis, and which is preferably in a carrier foot / cart structure containing wheels, balls and / or bearings; at least one first transfer element (3), preferably in a sigma profile or rod structure, which is positioned between the edges of the said body (1) that are far from the ground, extends linearly on the said first or second axis in fixed connection with the said first movement element (2), and enables the element of the system connected to it to be carried and to move together with the said first movement element (2); at least one second movement element (4), which is positioned on the said first transfer element (3), enables the element of the system connected to it to be carried and to be moved linearly in two different directions along the extension axis of the said first transfer element (3), preferably in a carrier foot / cart structure comprising wheels, balls and / or bearings; at least one printing element (5), preferably in the form of an extruder or nozzle, which is connected to the second movement element (4) and which ensures that the printing material, preferably in the form of a filament, is melted by heating it up to a maximum of 500 °C and that the molten material is transferred to form a 3D object, in order to carry out the 3D printing process with the hybrid composite material; at least one printing transfer element (6), preferably in the form of a rectangular flat plate / table, extending parallel to the ground between the said printing element (5) and the ground, is made of a material suitable for heating up to a maximum of 200 °C in order to carry the molten printing material sprayed from the said printing element (5) during the formation of a 3D object, to increase the density of the formed object by the sintering process and to facilitate its removal after the process; at least one support element (7), preferably in sigma profile structure and frame form, which is connected to the said printing transfer element (6), which ensures thesupport of the said printing transfer element (6) and its transfer on the plane extending parallel to the ground; at least one second transfer element (8), preferably in the form of a rod or shaft, extending on a third axis perpendicular to the ground in relation to at least one edge of said body (1) that is close to the ground and said support element (7), which helps to carry said support element (7) and adjust its position on said third axis; at least one third movement element (9), preferably in a carrier foot / cart structure comprising wheels, balls and / or bearings, positioned on said second transfer element (8) and connected to said support element (7), enabling said support element (7) to be connected to said second transfer element (8) and to be moved linearly in two different directions along said third axis; at least one heating element (10) which is connected with said printing transfer element (6), which heats said printing transfer element (6) up to a maximum of 200 °C, thus increasing the density of the 3D object formed on said printing transfer element (6) through the sintering process and facilitating its removal from said printing transfer element (6) after the process; at least one control element (11), which is electrically connected with the said first, second and third movement elements (2, 4, 9) and the said printing element (5), which enables the user to enter the structural features of the 3D object to be created and the data related to the process into the system and to transmit the information related to the process to the user visually and / or audibly, which preferably comprises at least one input element with an electronic display structure, which enables the operation of the elements to which it is electrically connected to be controlled in accordance with the data entered by the user, and which preferably comprises at least one processor unit suitable for running at least one software thereon.

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment of the functional 3D printer system developed with the present invention, firstly, the data such as the size, measurement, surface form, material type and temperature of the 3D object to be created / printed are entered into the control element (11) by the user. By means of the control element (11), the third movement element (9) is enabled to move the support element (7) and the printing transfer element (6) connected to the support element (7) in such a way that they are lifted from the ground on the second transfer element (8), which is connected to the body (1), in accordance with the entered data. Thus, the position of the printing transfer element (6) along the third axis is adjusted in a manner suitable for initiating the printing process and printing the base of the 3D object. Afterwards, depending on the properties of the hybrid composite printing material to be printed, the surface temperature of the printing transfer element (6) is heated to 200 °C or below by means of the heating element (10). Meanwhile, by means of the control element (11), it is ensured that the first movement element (2) moves the first transfer element (3) and the second movement element (4) moves the printing element (5) on a plane parallel to the ground in accordance with the entered data. Thus, the position of the printing element (5) along the first and second axis is adjusted in a manner suitable for initiating the printing process and printing the base of the 3D object. Again, in line with thecommand transmitted from the control element (11), the printing material filament attached to the printing element (5) is melted by heating it to a temperature of 500 °C or below, depending on the properties of the hybrid composite printing material to be printed, and the melted printing material is transferred and applied onto the printing transfer element (6). Afterwards, the position of the printing element (5) on the first and second axes is changed by means of the first and second movement elements (2, 4) according to the physical properties of the 3D object to be created, and meanwhile, the position of the printing transfer element (6) on the third axis is adjusted by means of the third movement element (9) in order to overlap the layers of the created object. Thus, the form of the object on three different axes is created layer by layer. During the creation / printing of the 3D object, the surface temperature of the printing transfer element (6) is up to 200 °C, thus sintering the high-temperature material and increasing the density of the printed object, thus strengthening it. In this way, high-strength objects suitable for use in different industrial areas are obtained. After the printing process is completed, the first, second and third movement elements (2, 4, 9) are operated by means of the control element (11) to bring the printing element (5) and the printing transfer element (6) to their pre-processing positions. After the printing process is completed, the surface temperature of the printing transfer element (6) is at a value of up to 200 °C, making it easier to remove the finished object from the printing transfer element (6) and reducing post-production correction / cleaning / repair operations.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional 3D printer system comprises at least one first drive element, preferably a motor, which is connected to the said control element (11) and the said first movement element (2), and which provides the force required for the movement of the said first movement element (2).

[0047] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional 3D printer system comprises at least one second drive element, preferably a motor, which is connected to the said control element (11) and the said second movement element (4), and which provides the force required for the movement of the said second movement element (4).

[0048] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional 3D printer system comprises at least one third drive element, preferably a motor, which is connected to the said control element (11) and the said third movement element (9), and which provides the force required for the movement of the said third movement element (9).

[0049] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional 3D printer system comprises at least one transmission element (12), one of which is connected to the said first drive element and the first movement element (2) and the other to the said second drive element and the secondmovement element (4), which ensures that the movement transmitted from the said first and second drive elements is transferred to the said first and second movement elements (2, 4) without vibration and interruption, and that the movement of the said printing element (5) on the first and second axes is softened and made more sensitive, preferably in a belt or flexible band structure.

[0050] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional 3D printer system comprises at least one guide element (13), preferably in a shaft or rod structure, which is connected to the said body (1) and the support element (7), and ensures that the movement of the said support element (7) is limited on the said third axis and that vibration is prevented during movement.

[0051] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional 3D printer system comprises at least one security element, which is connected to the control element (11), and which ensures that the user is warned and the system is stopped in case the system operates at a value different from the movement and temperature values entered by the user.

[0052] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional 3D printer system comprises at least one protection element (14) that is suitable for placing inside the system and removing the object produced after the process, protecting the system from external effects, and preferably including covers that provide access inside.

[0053] In an alternative preferred embodiment of the invention, a functional 3D printer system comprises at least one flexible element (15), preferably a spring, positioned between said printing transfer element (6) and said support element (7), which ensures the connection of said printing transfer element (6) to the support element (7), balancing the object weight that increases as the size of the object produced on the printing transfer element (6) grows, and minimizing the movement on said third axis during the printing process.

[0054] With the functional 3D printing system developed with the present invention, it is possible to process hybrid composite materials and obtain 3D objects that are suitable for use in different industrial areas, with both increased functional properties and physical durability. Thus, a functional 3D printing system is achieved that enables the production of 3D objects with expanded usage area and increased functionality, increases physical durability through post-production heat transfer, reduces post-production processes, and enables practical and fast 3D printing by carrying out the production process in a serial manner.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A functional 3D printer system that allows the production of 3D objects with increased functional features and physical durability, suitable for use in different industrial areas, with increased serial and surface printing quality, comprising:at least one body (1 ) which is suitable for the elements of the system to be connected to it, and carries the elements of the system connected to it, wherein the body (1) comprises at least one movement channel positioned on the edges farthest from the ground to extend on a first axis parallel to the ground and / or a second axis parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the first axis, which allows a movable part to move linearly in two different directions,at least one first movement element (2) which is suitable for moving freely in two different directions on the first or second axis in connection with the movement channel, and moves the element of the system connected to it linearly along the first or second axis;at least one first transfer element (3), which is positioned between the edges of the body (1) that are far from the ground, extends linearly on the first or second axis in fixed connection with the first movement element (2), carries and moves the element of the system connected to it with the first movement element (2);at least one second movement element (4) which is positioned on the first transfer element (3), carries and moves the element of the system connected to it linearly along the extension axis of the first transfer element (3) in two different directions;at least one printing element (5), which is connected to the second movement element (4), and melts the printing material by heating it up to a maximum of 500 °C in order to perform 3D printing process with the hybrid composite material and transfers the molten material to form 3D object;at least one printing transfer element (6) which is positioned to extend parallel to the ground between the printing element (5) and the ground, carries the molten printing material sprayed from the said printing element (5) while shaping the 3D object, wherein the printing transfer element (6) is made of a material suitable for heating up to a maximum of 200 °C in order to increase the density of the formed object by the sintering process and to facilitate its removal after the process;at least one support element (7) connected to the printing transfer element (6), supports the printing transfer element (6) and carries it on a plane extending parallel to the ground;at least one second transfer element (8) extending on a third axis perpendicular to the ground in connection with at least one edge of the body (1) which is close to the ground and the support element (7), and enables to carry the support element (7) and to adjust its position on the third axis;at least one third movement element (9) positioned on the second transfer element (8) and connected to the support element (7), connects the support element (7) to the second transfer element (8) and moves the support element (7) linearly along the third axis in two different directions;at least one heating element (10) which is connected to the printing transfer element (6), and heats the printing transfer element (6) up to a maximum of 200 °C to increase the density of the 3D object formed on the printing transfer element (6) through the sintering process and to facilitate its removal from the printing transfer element (6) after the process;at least one control element (11) which is electrically connected to the first, second and third movement elements (2, 4, 9) and the printing element (5), and controls the operation of the elements to which it is electrically connected in accordance with the data entered by the user, wherein the control element (10) comprises at least one input element which allows the user to enter the structural features of the 3D object to be created and the data related to the process into the system and to transmit the information related to the process to the user visually and / or audibly.

2. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1 , wherein the body (1 ) is having a structure of a sigma profile and a form of skeleton.

3. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the first movement element (2) is a carrier leg / cart structure comprising wheels, balls and / or bearings.

4. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the first transfer element (3) is having a structure of sigma profile or rod structure.

5. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the second movement element (4) is a carrier leg / cart structure comprising wheels, balls and / or bearings.

6. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1 , wherein the printing material is having a structure of filament.

7. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the printing element (5) is in the form of an extruder or nozzle.

8. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1 , wherein the printing transfer element (6) is having a structure of rectangular flat plate / table.

9. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1 , wherein the support element (7) is having a structure of sigma profile and a form of frame.

10. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the second transfer element (8) is in the form of a rod or shaft.

11. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the third movement element (9) is a carrier leg / cart structure comprising wheels, balls and / or bearings.

12. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the input element is in the electronic display structure.

13. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the control element (11) comprises at least one processor unit suitable for running at least one software thereon.

14. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one first drive element, preferably a motor, which is connected to the control element (11) and the first movement element (2), and provides the force required for the movement of the first movement element (2).

15. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one second drive element, preferably a motor, which is connected to the control element (11) and the second movement element (4), and provides the force required for the movement of the second movement element (4).

16. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one third drive element, preferably a motor, which is connected to the control element (11) and the third movement element (9), and provides the force required for the movement of the third movement element (9).

17. A functional 3D printer system according to claims 14 to 15, wherein the system further comprises at least one transmission element (12), preferably in a belt or flexible band structure, one of which is connected to the first drive element and the first movement element (2) and the other to the second drive element and the second movement element (4), and transfers the movement transmitted from the first and second drive elements to the first and second movement elements (2, 4) without vibration and interruption, and softens the movement of the printing element (5) on the first and second axes to obtain more sensitive movement.

18. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one guide element (13), preferably in a shaft or rod structure, which is connected to the body (1) and the support element (7), and limits the movement of the support element (7) on the third axis and prevents vibration during the movement.

19. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one security element, which is connected to the control element (11), and warns the user and stops the system in case the system operates at a value different from the movement and temperature values entered by the user.

20. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one protection element (14), preferably includes covers that provide access inside, which is suitable for placing inside the system and removing the object produced after the process, and protects the system from external effects.

21. A functional 3D printer system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one flexible element (15), preferably a spring, positioned between the printing transfer element (6) and the support element (7), which connects the printing transfer element (6) to the support element (7), balances the object weight that increases as the size of the object produced on the printing transfer element (6) grows, and minimizes the movement on the third axis during the printing process.

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