Apparatus for additively manufacturing an article and related tools
US11376788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for additively manufacturing an article comprises a heat block, a nozzle configured to receive a feed material in operable communication with the heat block, and a radiator configured to transfer heat from the heat block to an external environment by thermal radiation. Related tools for additively manufacturing a material in a vacuum, and related methods are also disclosed.
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