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Cable-driven additive manufacturing system

US11230032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2019
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2001/3588
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cable-driven additive manufacturing system includes an end effector configured for linear translation within a three-dimensional workspace, an aerial hoist suspending the end effector by at least one suspension cable, a plurality of base stations disposed below the aerial hoist, and control cables running from each of the base stations to the end effector.

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