Powder dispensing unit, powder spreading unit, and a vibratory compaction system of an additive manufacturing system and methods therefor
US10894360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An additive manufacturing system including a build plate and at least two powder reservoirs. The at least two powder reservoirs including a first powder reservoir configured to store a first powder and deposit the first powder onto the build plate, wherein the first powder reservoir is configured to move relative to the build plate, and a second powder reservoir configured to store a second powder and deposit the second powder onto the build plate, wherein the second powder reservoir is configured to move relative to the build plate. The first powder has at least one predetermined characteristic that is different than that of the second powder.
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