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Recoater for additive manufacturing

US12377469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2021
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 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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