System and method for manufacturing three-dimensional structures
US12194679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2583/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for manufacturing three-dimensional structures is provided. The system comprises a plurality of printing stations for performing parallel printing in an confined space enclosed by a housing, wherein each printing station comprises a carrier, a deposition unit with at least one nozzle arranged for dispensing filaments of build material paste through an opening area thereof and a station controller configured to operate the deposition unit for deposition of filaments of a build material paste on the carrier in an interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers in order to form one or more three-dimensional structures, the at least one nozzle and the detachable carrier being relatively moveable with respect to each other, wherein the deposition unit is coupled to a reservoir unit configured to house the build material paste, wherein the reservoir unit includes at least one reservoir arranged outside of the confined space.
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