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Multi-orifice deposition nozzle for additive manufacturing

US9821502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2015
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2036

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

Abstract

An additive manufacturing extrusion head includes a nozzle for accepting and depositing a heated material onto a work surface and/or part. The nozzle includes a valve body and an internal poppet body moveable between positions to permit deposition of at least two bead sizes of heated material onto a work surface and/or part.

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