Techniques for surface preparation during additive fabrication and related systems and methods
US11351721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0058
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to some aspects, an additive fabrication device is provided configured to form layers of material on a build platform, each layer of material being formed so as to contact a container in addition to the build platform and/or a previously formed layer of material. The additive fabrication device may comprise a container and a wiper, wherein the wiper comprises a wiper arm and a wiper blade coupled to said wiper arm using a pivoting coupling.
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