Integrated robotic 3D printing system for printing of fiber reinforced parts
AssigneesUniversity of South Carolina, Tighitco, Inc.
InventorsMichael Van Tooren, Zafer Gurdal, Joshua Tarbutton, Ramy Harik
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Abstract
A system for printing a three-dimensional object is provided. The system can include at least one print head configured to receive a continuous fiber and at least partially encase the continuous fiber with a formation material to create a composite material. The at least one print bed can be configured to move in at least six different degrees of freedom. The system can also include at least one print bed comprising a printing surface onto which the composite material may be selectively applied to form a work piece. The at least one print head can be positioned relative to the at least one print bed and configured to advance print media thereon.
Claims15
A system for printing a three-dimensional object, the system comprising:
- at least one print head configured to receive a continuous fiber and at least partially encase the continuous fiber with a formation material to create a composite material;
- at least one print bed comprising a printing surface onto which the composite material may be selectively applied to form a work piece;
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- a movable arm with at least one mandrel positioned thereon for receiving the composite material and providing a form for shaping of the composite material into a selected shape on the print bed, and wherein the movable arm is in direct contact with the print bed.
A system for printing a three-dimensional object, the system comprising:
- at least one print bed comprising a printing surface onto which print media is applied to form a work piece, wherein said at least one print bed is configured to move in at least six different degrees of freedom;
- at least one print head positioned relative to said at least one print bed and configured to advance print media thereon;
- a movable arm having an end thereof in direct contact with the print bed;
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- at least one mandrel positioned on the movable arm, for receiving the composite material and providing a form for shaping of the composite material into a selected shape on the printing surface of the at least one print bed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.