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Extrusion nozzle for additive manufacturing

US11931958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2022
Grant dateMar 19, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y10/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nozzle for additive manufacturing having a body having a thermally conductive material, a front side opposite a back side, a first side opposite a second side, the first side and the second side connected to and between the front side and the back side. The nozzle further has a top end opposite an extrusion end, and the body tapers at the extrusion end to a nozzle opening. A first conduit extends through the body from an opening in the top end to the nozzle opening in the extrusion end. A heater conduit, adjacent to the first conduit, extends from a heater opening in the top end and into the body towards the extrusion end and a sensor conduit, adjacent to the first conduit, extends from a sensor opening in the top end and into body towards the extrusion end.

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