Systems, Methods, And Assemblies For a Three-Dimensional Printer
OwnerJason Heardinventor
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Abstract
Assembly for three-dimensional or additive printers are disclosed comprising a base and various sidewalls. Critically, the pieces forming the assembly and the internal structure are each formed from a single, flat piece of material that is cut with water or a laser to create the desired shape and form a set of apertures at precise locations. Various components of the printer can be attached using the apertures to ensure they are positioned at precise locations within the assembly. This includes, for example, a main gantry assembly and a carriage assembly, as well as the components that permit their movement and support them within the assembly.
Claims6
An assembly for a three-dimensional printer, comprising:
- a base comprising a first single, flat piece of material, wherein the first single, flat piece of material comprises a set of laser or water cut apertures, where at least some of the apertures are used to attach a first set of brackets to the bottom piece in precise locations;
- a left sidewall comprising a second single, flat piece of material, wherein the left sidewall is mounted to the bottom piece via some of the first set of brackets, such that the left sidewall is perpendicular to the bottom piece;
- a right sidewall comprising a third single, flat piece of material, wherein the right sidewall is mounted to the bottom piece via others of the first set of brackets, such that the right sidewall is perpendicular to the bottom piece;
- wherein the second and third single, flat pieces of material each comprises a flat piece of sheet metal comprising a second set of laser or water cut apertures, where at least some of the apertures are used to attach a linear rail or a height adjustment mechanism in precise location;
- a main gantry assembly movably mounted to the left sidewall and the right sidewall via the linear rail and the height adjustment mechanism;
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- a carriage assembly movable mounted to the main gantry assembly via one or more horizontal rails attached to the main gantry assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.