Three dimensional printing system with automation features
US10532554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0058
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A three dimensional printing system includes a vertical support, a support plate, a resin vessel, a resin handling module, a latch, and an interface mechanism. The support plate has a proximal end affixed to the vertical support and extends along a first lateral axis to a distal end. The resin vessel is supported by the support plate and includes a vessel body and a transparent sheet. The vessel body has a latch feature formed therein. The resin handling module includes a fluid outlet for dispensing resin into the resin vessel. The interface mechanism is configured to move the latch into engagement with the latch feature and to move the resin handling module from a non-operating position to an operating position whereby the fluid outlet is operably positioned over a portion of the resin vessel.
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