Invention Grant
- Patent Title: 3D printing part removal and interface for a 3D printing vending machine
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Application No.: US14702159Application Date: 2015-05-01
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Publication No.: US09931784B2Publication Date: 2018-04-03
- Inventor: Kevin D. Kline
- Applicant: Kevin D. Kline
- Applicant Address: US VA Blacksburg
- Assignee: VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.
- Current Assignee: VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US VA Blacksburg
- Agency: Vogt IP
- Agent Keith A. Vogt
- Main IPC: B29C67/00
- IPC: B29C67/00 ; B29C64/106 ; B33Y40/00 ; B29C64/00 ; B33Y30/00 ; B29L9/00

Abstract:
The present invention concerns a system and method for fabricating a three-dimensional object. A build platform is provided that defines a build area and includes a print bed within the build area. Also provided is an extruder that extrudes build material. An ejector having at least one arm that has at least two opposing ends is used to remove the printed object. The first end of the ejector is adapted to travel in a vertical direction and the second end is adapted to travel in a horizontal direction. A scraper portion extends horizontally, parallel to the print bed from a retracted position to an extended position when the first end travels in a vertical direction towards the print bed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20150314527A1 3D Printing Part Removal and Interface For A 3D Printing Vending Machine Public/Granted day:2015-11-05
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