Additive manufacturing system having vibrating nozzle
US10953598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a nozzle configured to discharge a composite material, including a matrix and a continuous reinforcement. The system may also include a support configured to move the nozzle in multiple dimensions during discharge of the composite material, and a vibration mechanism configured to generate oscillations within the nozzle during discharge.
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