Waste disposal for 3D printing
US11046005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/1856
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing produces considerable quantities of waste ink or resin during the course of additive manufacture. The waste ink is a hazardous substance and must be collected and disposed of accordingly. The present embodiments provide a waste ink collection device that collects the waste ink from the printing process, or from head cleaning and other incidental operations, stores the waste and cures it. The waste ink is thus rendered safe for conventional disposal. A waste ink disposal cartridge collects the waste ink and carries out curing.
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