System and print head for continuously manufacturing composite structure
US10759114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print head is disclosed for use with an additive manufacturing system. The print head may include a matrix reservoir configured to hold a supply of matrix, and a flop guide located within the matrix reservoir. The flop guide may be configured to at least partially surround a continuous reinforcement passing through the matrix reservoir. The print head may also include a nozzle connected to an end of the matrix reservoir downstream of the flop guide.
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