Rake systems for additive manufacturing systems
US9718086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cap for an additive manufacturing recoater rake includes a clip portion defining a slot configured to receive a side edge portion of a recoater rake, and an angled surface extending from the clip portion. The angled surface is configured to contain powder pushed by the recoater rake on the powder bed.
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