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Forming apparatus for forming three-dimensional structure

US11318681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2019
Grant dateMay 3, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y50/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A forming apparatus having a degree of freedom in shaping for forming a three-dimensional structure is provided. A forming apparatus (30) forms a three-dimensional structure (5), which includes a shaped article and a colored portion that colors a surface of the shaped article, by laminating layers, and it can switch between a first operation mode dedicated to shaping the shaped article and a second operation mode of full-color coloring the surface of the shaped article using full colors simultaneously as the shaping of the shaped article.

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