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Print head for regolith-polymer mixture and associated feedstock

US11260589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Sidus Space, Inc. · US

Inventors

Ivan Townsend · Pecan Park, US
Robert Mueller · Cocoa Beach, US
Nathan Gelino · Merritt Island, US
Jonathan Smith · Merritt Island, US
Matthew Nugent · Pecan Park, US
Andrew Nick · Pecan Park, US
Jason Schuler · Merritt Island, US
Bradley Buckles · Pecan Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 18, 2019
Grant date	Mar 1, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 22, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29C64/227
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensional print head apparatus including a securing mechanism, a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, and a heating system. The securing mechanism is adapted to secure to a wrist joint of a robotic arm. The hopper is secured to the securing mechanism and has a cavity and a lower aperture. The nozzle has an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The barrel has an elongate, hollow member with a first end secured to the lower aperture of the hopper and a second end secured to the upper aperture of the nozzle. The heating system is positioned along the barrel.

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