Polymer exhaust for eliminating extruder transients
US11097473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An additive manufacturing method that includes an extruder providing a supply of working material and a nozzle connected with respect to the extruder, the nozzle directing the working material to a deposit surface. A diverter valve is positioned between the extruder and the nozzle to direct the working material to an exhaust port away from the deposit surface under certain conditions.
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