Additive manufacturing recoat assemblies including a vacuum and methods for using the same
US12257778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recoat assembly (200) for an additive manufacturing system includes a base member (250) that is movable in a lateral direction, a powder spreading member (202, 204) coupled to the base member (250), wherein the base member (250) at least partially encapsulates the powder spreading member (202, 204), and a vacuum (290) in fluid communication with at least a portion of the base member (250).
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