Patents by Inventor Andreas Dominik Hartmann

Andreas Dominik Hartmann 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: 11407216
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing a laminar body from a plurality of superimposed layers of free-flowing material, in particular particulate material, and a build platform within a working area. The layers are solidified in locally predetermined regions by the action of binders and are joined together so that at least one moulded body is formed by the solidified and joined regions of the layers. The device comprises a discharging device movable back and forth over the working area in at least one discharge direction and having at least one discharge opening from which the free-flowing material can be discharged in individual superimposed layers during the movement of the discharging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Patent number: 11225029
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Patent number: 11130290
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Voxeljet AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Publication number: 20210206155
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing a laminar body from a plurality of superimposed layers of free-flowing material, in particular particulate material, and a build platform within a working area. The layers are solidified in locally predetermined regions by the action of binders and are joined together so that at least one moulded body is formed by the solidified and joined regions of the layers. The device comprises a discharging device movable back and forth over the working area in at least one discharge direction and having at least one discharge opening from which the free-flowing material can be discharged in individual superimposed layers during the movement of the discharging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Patent number: 10946636
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing a laminar body from a plurality of superimposed layers of free-flowing material, in particular particulate material, and a build platform within a working area. The layers are solidified in locally predetermined regions by the action of binders and are joined together so that at least one moulded body is formed by the solidified and joined regions of the layers. The device comprises a discharging device movable back and forth over the working area in at least one discharge direction and having at least one discharge opening from which the free-flowing material can be discharged in individual superimposed layers during the movement of the discharging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Patent number: 10913204
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices for constructing models in layers. A region for constructing models, preferably a construction platform, and a material applying device for applying material onto the region are provided. The material applying device is arranged in a movable manner over the region. The material applying device is designed as a portal such that the material applying device can be moved over the region at least via two linear guides arranged at opposite sides of the region, and the material applying device is arranged around the region such that a portal is formed by at least two portions that extend laterally with respect to the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20200189259
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing a laminar body from a plurality of superimposed layers of free-flowing material, in particular particulate material, and a build platform within a working area. The layers are solidified in locally predetermined regions by the action of binders and are joined together so that at least one moulded body is formed by the solidified and joined regions of the layers. The device comprises a discharging device movable back and forth over the working area in at least one discharge direction and having at least one discharge opening from which the free-flowing material can be discharged in individual superimposed layers during the movement of the discharging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Patent number: 10639715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for producing three-dimensional objects based on computer-provided data. Material is extruded on a surface of a workpiece (e.g., in two-dimensions). The workpiece is then moved incrementally so that additional material can be extruded on the new surface of the work piece. These steps are repeated until the 3-dimensional object is completed. The present invention also relates to a device including an extruder system for extruding a build material in multiple directions on a surface of a workpiece, and a conveying component for moving the workpiece incrementally for extruding additional material on the new surface. The method and device preferably allows for the continuous construction of three-dimensional objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Patent number: 10513105
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing a laminar body from a plurality of superimposed layers of free-flowing material, in particular particulate material, and a build platform within a working area. The layers are solidified in locally predetermined regions by the action of binders and are joined together so that at least one moulded body is formed by the solidified and joined regions of the layers. The device comprises a discharging device movable back and forth over the working area in at least one discharge direction and having at least one discharge opening from which the free-flowing material can be discharged in individual superimposed layers during the movement of the discharging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Publication number: 20190143608
    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: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20190111486
    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: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Patent number: 10213831
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Patent number: 10179365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional objects based on computer-provided data, whereby a material is deposited in layers in a process chamber and the material is selectively solidified and/or bonded using a bonding apparatus and/or a solidifying apparatus in the process chamber, these steps being repeated. A conveyance of the material proceeds during the build process and proceeds continuously, sequentially and evenly up to an unpacking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20180345585
    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: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20180333781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for producing three-dimensional objects based on computer-provided data. Material is extruded on a surface of a workpiece (e.g., in two-dimensions). The workpiece is then moved incrementally so that additional material can be extruded on the new surface of the work piece. These steps are repeated until the 3-dimensional object is completed. The present invention also relates to a device including an extruder system for extruding a build material in multiple directions on a surface of a workpiece, and a conveying component for moving the workpiece incrementally for extruding additional material on the new surface. The method and device preferably allows for the continuous construction of three-dimensional objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20180326654
    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: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Patent number: 10059058
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for building a layer body (2) from a plurality of superimposed layers of free-flowing material, in particular particulate material, on a building platform (3) in a build space (4), the layers being solidified and joined to each other in locally predetermined areas, so that at least one layer body (2) is formed by the solidified and joined areas of the layers, including an elongated discharge container (5), which is movable back and forth over the build space (4]) in at least one discharge direction and which has at least one discharge opening (6) from which the free-flowing material is dischargeable in individual superimposed layers during the movement of the discharge container (5), it being possible to supply the discharge container (5) with free-flowing material from a filling device with at least one storage or filling container (10) having at least one outflow opening (11) by vertically covering the at least one outflow opening (11) of the storage or filling containe
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Dominik Schmid
  • Patent number: 10059062
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20180169758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional objects based on computer-provided data, whereby a material is deposited in layers in a process chamber and the material is selectively solidified and/or bonded using a bonding apparatus and/or a solidifying apparatus in the process chamber, these steps being repeated. A conveyance of the material proceeds during the build process and proceeds continuously, sequentially and evenly up to an unpacking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Patent number: 9993975
    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: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer