Method and device for acquiring volume of structure, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and printer
US11674836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2041 |
Classification
- 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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