Additive manufacturing of composite materials
US10875288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An additive manufacturing apparatus having a three-dimensional movement system comprising a first part; a second part coupled to the first part and movable relative to the first part; a third part coupled to the first part and the second part and movable relative to the first part and movable relative to the second part wherein the three-dimensional movement system moves an assembly in three dimensions relative to a base; a rotatable build table coupled to the base, and rotatable in a first plane parallel to the base; and a nozzle, wherein the assembly comprises the nozzle, wherein the nozzle is rotatable in a second plane not parallel to the base, wherein the nozzle comprises an opening for passing a printer filament through the nozzle, and for depositing the printer filament onto the build plate.
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