Method for loading filament in an extrusion apparatus
US7169337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Filament is loaded into an extrusion apparatus, such as a three-dimensional deposition modeling machine, by inserting a cassette containing filament into the apparatus. A filament strand from the cassette is then advanced into the machine, such as by operating a thumb wheel or a follower wheel on the cassette. The filament loading method of the present invention provides a convenient manner of loading and unloading filament in a three-dimensional modeling machine, and can be implemented in a manner that protects the filament from environmental moisture.
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