Additive manufactured grille and method
US11724588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Products and methods are provided for additive manufacturing of products in a collapsed state for post printing expansion in preparation for use in their intended application. A product includes interconnecting members configured for forming by printing in a collapsed state, with joints between the interconnecting members configured for relative movement of the interconnected members from the collapsed state to an expanded state. The interconnecting members define a larger package size in the expanded state than in the collapsed state. The joints are freely moveable in the collapsed state and are locked in place in the expanded state.
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