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Modelling apparatus and method

US6543506B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2000
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1783
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modeling apparatus for producing a model by lamination of sheet material including a support platform which can be raised and lowered, a sheet feed mechanism for feeding sheet material over the platform, a superstructure mounted over the platform, a cutting mechanism for cutting the sheet material to form shaped portions, an adhesive applicator for applying adhesive to the shaped portions, and a control mechanism.

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