Rapid prototyping system with controlled material feedstock
US7384255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/865
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deposition modeling system incorporates a drive mechanism to feed a strand of filament to create a model. The drive mechanism comprises a pivot block that is rotatably connected to a fixed block and a motor that rotates a drive shaft. A drive roller is connected to the drive shaft and an idler roller is connected to an idler axle that extends from the pivot block in a substantially perpendicular direction to the direction of rotation of the pivot block with respect to the fixed block and in a substantially parallel direction to the drive shaft.
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