Cylindrical coordinate 3D printer and methods of operation thereof
US12240173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are cylindrical-coordinate 3D printers and methods of 3D printing. In one embodiment, the cylindrical-coordinate 3D printer can comprise a printbed, a rotatable printbed support assembly, a vertically translatable base plate supporting the printbed support assembly, four rail segments aligned radially with the printbed support assembly, and four gantry carriers configured to carry or support four printheads. The gantry carriers can be moveable along the rail segments. The four gantry carriers can be moved simultaneously.
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