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System and method of connecting two 3D printed structures

US10543617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Caterpillar Inc. · US

Inventors

Tazio S. Grivetti · Chillicothe, US
Andrew D. Meinert · Metamora, US
Nathan Weaver · Bath (Berkeley Springs), US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 22, 2016
Grant date	Jan 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 8, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04G2021/049
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for forming three-dimensional (3D) printed structures is disclosed. The method may include 3D printing a first structural member including an opening to a cavity inside the first structural member; and 3D printing a second structural member including a protrusion disposed within the opening and the cavity of the first structural member.

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