Support apparatus
US11904544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P2020/253
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support apparatus for use in conjunction with an ALM system having a printing head being movable with respect to the support apparatus. The support apparatus a dynamic surface configured to support a printed 3D item thereon during fabrication thereof by the printing head, the dynamic surface being manipulable between a first position, at which the dynamic surface has a first concavity with respect to the printing head, and a second position, at which the dynamic surface has a second concavity with respect to the printing head, the second concavity being greater than the first concavity; and a manipulating mechanism operable to induce manipulation the dynamic surface at least from the first position to the second position.
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