Device for making objects by applying material over a surface
US8758663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for making an object comprises a substantially flat surface, an applicator, and a controller. The applicator is operable to project at an elevation angle without a substantial downward component a material used to make the object towards the substantially vertical flat surface. The controller is adapted to receive instructions for making the object and is configured to coordinate relative movement of the applicator and the surface and the application of the material by the applicator such that the material applied over at least one portion of the surface as a plurality of individually determined layers. In use the object is made adjacent to the surface.
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