Apparatus and method for making an object
US8877115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0058
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus (100) for making an object (122) is disclosed. The apparatus has a flexible element (101) having an upwardly facing surface for disposing thereon a material (104) used to make the object, and a member (110) connected to an actuator (112) that can move the member (110). A controller is in communication the actuator (112). A method which may be executed using the apparatus (100) is also disclosed.
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