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System for washing a 3D-printed object
US11738372B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11738372-B2 |
| Application number | US-201816769310-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Publication date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
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A system ( 1 ) for washing a 3D-printed object ( 4 ). The system ( 1 ) has a washing device ( 2 ) and a workpiece ( 3 ) that includes the 3D-printed object ( 4 ). The washing device ( 2 ) has a container ( 7 ) that forms a process chamber ( 8 ) for receiving a liquid cleaning agent ( 9 ), and the container ( 7 ) has an inlet ( 10 ) into the process chamber ( 8 ). The workpiece ( 3 ) further has a support structure ( 6 ) that supports the 3D-printed object ( 4 ) and a base ( 5 ) supporting the support structure ( 6 ). The base ( 5 ), in a mating relationship with the inlet ( 10 ), forms a restraint preventing the workpiece ( 3 ) from passing through the inlet ( 10 ) in a situation in which the workpiece ( 3 ) is placed with the 3D-printed object ( 4 ) located within the process chamber ( 8 ).
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for washing a 3D-printed object, the system comprising: a washing device comprising a container forming a process chamber for receiving a liquid cleaning agent and, an agitator for agitating the cleaning agent, wherein the container further includes an inlet into the process chamber; and a and at least one workpiece that comprises the 3D-printed object, wherein the workpiece further comprises at least one support structure supporting the 3D-printed object and a base supporting the support structure, wherein the base, in a mating relationship with the inlet, closes the inlet and forms a restraint preventing the workpiece from passing through the inlet in a situation in which the workpiece is placed with the 3D-printed object located within the process chamber, wherein the 3D-printed object and the support structure comprise the same light hardenable resin, and wherein the base forms a perforated build platform retaining the support structure. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a receptacle for the light hardenable resin. 3. The system of claim 1 , further having a fill level sensor for sensing a fill level of cleaning agent present in the process chamber and, optionally, a contamination detector for detecting a degree of contamination of the cleaning agent, wherein the level sensor and the contamination detector, when present, being in fluid communication with the process chamber. 4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the agitator comprises a stirring portion arranged within the process chamber, the stirring portion being operationally coupled to a motor that is arranged outside the process chamber. 5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the stirring portion is operationally coupled to the motor via a magnetic coupling. 6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the stirring portion is part of a dental handpiece, and wherein the motor is comprised within the dental handpiece. 7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the washing device is integrated in a production line that comprises a 3D printing device. 8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the washing device is integrated in a production line that comprises at least one of a support removal device, a post curing device and a surface finishing device. 9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the 3D-printed object is a a crown, bridge, inlay or a replacement tooth. 10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the 3D-printed object is made from a hardened resin comprising cured (meth)acrylate components and optionally fillers, and wherein the cleaning agent comprises di basic esters of a carboxylic acid and/or tri basic esters of a carboxylic acid.
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- A system ( 1 ) for washing a 3D-printed object ( 4 ). The system ( 1 ) has a washing device ( 2 ) and a workpiece ( 3 ) that includes the 3D-printed object ( 4 ). The washing device ( 2 ) has a container ( 7 ) that forms a process chamber ( 8 ) for receiving a liquid cleaning agent ( 9 ), and the container ( 7 ) has an inlet ( 10 ) into the process chamber ( 8 ). The workpiece ( 3 ) further has…
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- 3M Innovative Properties Company
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- Primary CPC classification B08B3/104. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 29 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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