Patents by Inventor Ingo Ederer

Ingo Ederer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9505176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional components, using a three-dimensional printing method, an auxiliary structure being additionally formed beyond an extension of the one or more components during the construction of components. The invention also relates to an auxiliary structure for components produced by means of three-dimensional printing methods, the auxiliary structure being constructed along with the component and extending beyond a dimension of the one or more components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventor: Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20160318251
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for 3D printing with accelerated method execution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ingo EDERER, Daniel GUNTHER
  • Publication number: 20160311210
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device, a special paper and a method for producing three-dimensional objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Günther, Ingo Ederer
  • Patent number: 9469074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, devices and methods for conveying particulate material during the manufacture of patterns in layers, wherein powder is conveyed out of a reservoir into a spreader unit and, if applicable, excess powder fed to the spreader unit is again conveyed back into the reservoir and wherein this conveying takes place in a closed conveying circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Hartmann
  • Patent number: 9463488
    Abstract: This document describes a process and a device for applying fluids, specifically particle material, on an area to be coated, which is viewed in forward moving direction of the coater, chat fluid is applied on the area to be coated and then a levelling element is run over the applied fluid, whereby the fluid is led from a metering system provided with an opening, which oscillates when applying the fluid. The opening shall be designed in such a way that when the metering system is at a standstill this is closed by forming an angle of repose of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Kaveh Kashani-Shirazi
  • Publication number: 20160263828
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a device and a binding agent system for producing three-dimensional models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Voxeljet AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Ulrich Recknagel, Florian Mögele
  • Patent number: 9403324
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a part using a deposition technique. A layered composite is built up in layers, the individual layers each containing particulate material and binding material as well as optionally, a treatment agent. The layers maintain a predetermined porosity. The layer composite is built up in the absence of hardening agent. Once construction is complete, the layer composite is hardened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Rainer Hochsmann
  • Patent number: 9358701
    Abstract: A method is described here for the layerwise construction of models, wherein, in a building region, a particulate material is applied layerwise and selectively cured. These steps are repeated until a desired model is obtained. The material comprises in this case a particulate building material and a spray-dried alkali metal silicate solution. Selective activation of the curing proceeds using a water-comprising solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Gnüchtel, Daniel Günther, Ingo Ederer, Christian Lustig, Edgar Müller
  • Publication number: 20160001507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a build platform for application of build material is provided and a support frame is arranged around the build platform, to which said support frame at least one device for dosing the particulate material and one device for bonding the particulate material is attached via the guiding elements and the support frame is moveable in a Z direction, which essentially means perpendicular to the base surface of the build platform, said movement provided by at least two vertical positioning units on the support frame. In this respect, it is provided that the positioning units are respectively separate components and are arrangeable on the support frame independently from one another and the location and orientation of such can be adjusted independently from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
  • Patent number: 9174391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a build platform for application of build material is provided and a support frame is arranged around the build platform, to which said support frame at least one device for dosing the particulate material and one device for bonding the particulate material is attached via the guiding elements and the support frame is moveable in a Z direction, which essentially means perpendicular to the base surface of the build platform, said movement provided by at least two vertical positioning units on the support frame. In this respect, it is provided that the positioning units are respectively separate components and are arrangeable on the support frame independently from one another and the location and orientation of such can be adjusted independently from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20150290881
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing three-dimensional models, comprising a coater, which includes an ejection opening, at least one print head, which is mounted on a print axis, the ejection opening of the coater being disposed toward the top in the coating direction, and the print head being disposed counter to the coating direction with the opposite orientation on the printing axis behind the coater in the coating direction; the invention also relates to a method for producing three-dimensional models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Publication number: 20150273572
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-stage method for producing one or multiple molded bodies, the method comprising the following steps: a) constructing one or multiple molded bodies in layers by repeatedly applying particulate material by the 3D printing method; b. a presolidification step for achieving a presolidification of the molded body; c. an unpacking step, wherein the unsolidified particulate material is separated from the presolidified molded body; d. a final solidification step, in which the molded body receives its final strength due to the action of thermal energy. The invention also relates to a device which may be used for this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther
  • Publication number: 20150266238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional models by a layering technique, particulate build material being applied to a build space, and binder material subsequently being selectively applied to the build material with the aid of a printer, the binder material containing a moderating agent and subsequently being sintered with the aid of a heat lamp, the print head being protected against overheating by active and/or passive cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Voxeljet AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Gunther
  • Publication number: 20150224718
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing three-dimensional models in a continuous process, comprising a build surface which has a first end in the direction of movement and a second end in the direction of movement, at least one dosing device and at least one solidification unit, characterized in that the build surface is designed to transport heavy components, and the components are transportable over the build surface essentially without distortion, and also comprising a method therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Voxeljet Technology AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20150210822
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for changing characteristics of a plastic component, wherein a medium is introduced into the plastic component, which encompasses a porosity and wherein the medium forms a homogenous compound with the plastic component by at least partially dissolving the plastic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Gunther, Johannes Franz Gunther
  • Publication number: 20150165574
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for assembling a device for the manufacturing patterns in layers. The method includes attaching a build module to a casing. The build module includes a spreader device and a dispensing device mounted above a mounting platform. The build module preferably includes a build platform mounted below the mounting platform. For example, the build module may be attached to the casing by screwing the mounting platform to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Hartman
  • Patent number: 8992205
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a device and method for manufacturing patterns in layers. The device includes an auxiliary frame, a vertically displaceable build platform, a dispensing device for applying a binder material onto the build platform, a mounting platform, a mounting platform, and a spreader device for applying particulate material. The mounting platform preferably is connected to the auxiliary frame and includes a cut-out for the build platform. The dispensing device, the spreader device, and the build platform are connected to the mounting platform, so that the dispensing device, the spreader device and the build platform are cable of being mounted, adjusted, and wired to the mounting platform while located outside the auxiliary frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Voxeijet AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Hartman
  • Publication number: 20140322501
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a part using a deposition technique. A layered composite is built up in layers, the individual layers each containing particulate material and binding material as well as optionally, a treatment agent. The layers maintain a predetermined porosity. The layer composite is built up in the absence of hardening agent. Once construction is complete, the layer composite is hardened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Rainer Hochsmann
  • Publication number: 20140306379
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing models in layers. A region for constructing models, preferably a construction platform, and a material applying device (4, 5) for applying material onto the region are provided. The material applying device (4, 5) is arranged in a movable manner over the region. The material applying device (4, 5) is designed as a portal (1, 1?) such that the material applying device can be moved over the region at least via two linear guides (2) arranged at opposite sides of the region, and the material applying device is arranged around the region such that a portal (1, 1?) is formed by at least two portions that extend laterally with respect to the region. At least one additional material applying device (4, 5) for applying an additional material onto the region is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20140212677
    Abstract: A method is described here for the layerwise construction of models, wherein, in a building region, a particulate material is applied layerwise and selectively cured. These steps are repeated until a desired model is obtained. The material comprises in this case a particulate building material and a spray-dried alkali metal silicate solution. Selective activation of the curing proceeds using a water-comprising solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Ingo Gnüchtel, Daniel Günther, Ingo Ederer, Christian Lustig, Edgar Müller