Extruder assembly for a three-dimensional object printer
US10518471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y30/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extruder assembly for a three-dimensional object has an extrusion slot to enable faster three-dimensional object printing with greater precision. The extruder assembly includes an extruder body having an extrusion slot to enable a continuous filament of material to be extruded through the extrusion slot and at least one actuator operatively connected to the extruder body. The at least one actuator is configured to translate the extruder body in a horizontal plane and rotate the extruder body about a rotational axis.
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