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Powder dispensing apparatus using vibration

US6036777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1995
Grant dateMar 14, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12021
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for use in producing three dimensional components by bonding together successive layers of a porous material with droplets of a binder material. A powder is dispensed on a support surface in a layer. A vibratory mechanism vibrates the layer of dispensed powder to compact the powder.

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