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Lamination molding apparatus

US11471945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2020
Grant dateOct 18, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A lamination molding apparatus includes: a material layer forming device that forms a material layer in a molding region; an irradiator that sinters or melts the material layer to form a solidified layer; and a cooling device that cools, to a cooling temperature, at least a part including an upper surface of a solidified body. The material layer forming device includes: a base having the molding region, a recoater head disposed on the base, a recoater head driving device that reciprocates the recoater head in a horizontal direction, and a blade that is arranged on the recoater head and that levels material powder to form the material layer. The cooling device includes: a cooling body that is controlled to the cooling temperature and comes into contact with the upper surface of the solidified body, and a mounting member that mounts the cooling body to the recoater head.

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