3D Printing Shaping Stage Thermal Relief Structure

The patent replaces the mechanical mechanism for separation with a thermal field-based solution. By controlling the temperature of the shaping stage, the relief structure changes its shape due to thermal expansion/contraction, enabling automatic separation of the shaped article without any mechanical actuators or moving parts. This substitutes a mechanical system with a thermal control system.

The patent changes the temperature parameter of the shaping stage to control the shape of the relief structure. When the temperature changes, the relief structure expands or contracts thermally, transforming from a projected state (for shaping) to a retracted state (for separation), or vice versa. This parameter change enables the separation function without mechanical complexity.

The patent makes the relief structure dynamic by enabling it to change shape in response to temperature variations. The relief structure is not permanently fixed but can dynamically transition between different shapes (projected and retracted) based on thermal conditions. This dynamic behavior allows the structure to maintain stability during shaping while enabling separation when temperature changes.

The patent utilizes thermal expansion/contraction of the relief structure to achieve shape changes. When the shaping stage temperature changes, the relief structure expands or contracts, causing it to project from or retract into the shaping face. This thermal response enables the relief structure to switch between stable shaping configuration and separation configuration without mechanical actuation.