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Device for producing three-dimensional models

US8911226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

VOXELJET AG · DE

Inventors

Daniel Günther · Bremen, DE
Johannes Günther · Seckmauern, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2011
Grant date	Dec 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 20, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB33Y30/00
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for manufacture of three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a spreader device is used to deposit particulate material in layers on a build platform and the particulate material flow, which occurs perpendicular to the spreading direction, is transferred into containers that are actively cleaned by sliders or brushes at the spreader device. It exploits the fact that particulate material that is moves dynamically can only bridge small height differences. The arrangement can be implemented in a space-saving manner beneath the spreading plane.

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