System and method for moving build material using a gripper in a 3D printing system
US10384396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C64/141
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and corresponding method to move build material in a three-dimensional (3D) printing system uses a gripper. The gripper is arranged to apply at least two opposing lateral forces to the build material. The at least two opposing lateral forces are applied to the build material, in conjunction with linear motion of the gripper, for at least a portion of a path the build material travels toward an extrusion head.
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