Supplying build material
US11260591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one example there is provided a method of delivering build material from a build material store to a supply module. The method comprises moving, using a rotatable vane, a portion of build material from the supply module to the top of the supply module, and spreading the moved portion of build material across the support platform.
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