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Three-dimensional printer systems and methods

US10994480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2017
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y30/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are embodiments of a three-dimensional (3D) printer for building 3D objects with layer based, additive manufacturing techniques. The hot end can be moved in a horizontal plane parallel a planar printing surface of the printing bed while the printing bed can be moved perpendicular to the planar printing surface to print a 3D object. The hot end can be part of an extrusion guide assembly. The 3D printer can auto-level the printing bed.

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