3D printing tool for machine tools
US11440258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for coupling to a spindle of a machine tool includes a holder for coupling to the spindle of the machine tool, a conveyor element configured to convey a filament and rotatable about an axis of rotation, and a material processing unit. The material processing unit includes a gear which includes a force-receiving element configured to receive a mechanical force from the spindle and rotatable about an axis of rotation which extends substantially orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the conveyor element, and a force-delivery element configured to deliver to the conveyor element the mechanical force transmitted purely mechanically from the force-receiving element, with the force-receiving element being configured separately from the force-delivery element.
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