Recoater for additive manufacturing
US12377469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recoater for an additive manufacturing apparatus includes a recoater arm and retainer operably coupled with the recoater arm. The retainer includes a housing defining a cavity. A blade carrier supports one or more blades. An actuator is operably coupled with the housing and is configured to compressively retain an upper portion of the blade carrier within the cavity between a slide of the actuator and the housing.
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