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Color three-dimensional printing apparatus and color three-dimensional printing method

US10011074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2015
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2995/0026
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A color three-dimensional (3D) printing apparatus configured for forming a colored 3D object is provided. The color 3D printing apparatus includes a stage, a first printing unit, a second printing unit, a color inkjet printing unit, and a curing unit. The first printing unit is configured for providing the stage with a first material. The second printing unit is configured for providing the stage with a second material, and a gap remains between the first material and the second material. The color inkjet printing unit is configured for providing the gap with a colored pigment. The curing unit is configured for curing the colored pigment to form the colored 3D object, and the colored 3D object is composed of a plurality of colored object units stacked together. A color 3D printing method is also provided.

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