Apparatus and method for forming three-dimensional objects using linear solidification and a vacuum blade
US9902112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y70/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for making a three-dimensional object from a solidifiable material using a linear solidification device with a vacuum blade is shown and described. In certain examples, the vacuum blade travels at a fixed distance relative to the linear solidification device as the linear solidification device travels along a travel axis. In other examples, the linear solidification device and the vacuum blade travel along the travel axis independently of one another.
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