Build material container
US11325306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Examples of the present disclosure relate to a build material container for a three-dimensional printing system. The container has an external casing with an upper surface, a lower compartment to receive a build material reservoir, at least one load-bearing element, and an upper compartment below the upper surface. The upper compartment and the lower compartment are separated by a lower surface. The at least one load-bearing element is arranged below the lower surface. The upper compartment has stiffening members arranged to distribute load received from the upper surface to the at least one load-bearing element.
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