System and method for on-demand colorization for extrusion-based additive construction
US10471697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A color 3D printer and its method of use are disclosed. The color 3D printer uses a number of chambers to dye a filament to a given color. This colored filament is then extruded, pursuant to an associated 3D model of an object, to produce varying colored physical objects, on demand, with the use of a single filament and a single print head. Further, the color 3D printer features a waste management apparatus which provides a number of ways to dispose of waste fluid.
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