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Method and device for acquiring volume of structure, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and printer

US11674836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2020
Grant dateJun 13, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C64/112
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device for acquiring a volume of a structure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and a printer are provided. The method includes for a model placed on a specified plane, determining at least one reference plane in a direction parallel to the specified plane. The method also includes for the at least one reference plane, obtaining at least one vertical projection area by acquiring a vertical projection area of the model above each reference plane projected on a corresponding reference plane. Further, the method includes according to the at least one vertical projection area, obtaining a total volume; and according to the total volume and a volume of the model, obtaining the volume of the supporting structure of the model.

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