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US 2019/0160740 A1Published application
Interchangeable container with moveable side walls
AssigneeVoxeljet AG
InventorsIngo Ederer, Daniel Günther
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Abstract
The invention relates to a device for producing three-dimensional models.
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A build container for a device for producing three-dimensional models by layering, the build container comprising:
- a build space on a building platform, wherein the container holds a feedstock in the build space and the build space is adjustable in height within the build container;
- at least two flexible side walls which are stationary with respect to the feedstock;
- at least two rigid support walls, wherein each of the flexible side walls is supported by a rigid support wall, and the flexible side walls move relative to the rigid support walls;
- wherein a friction between the rigid support walls and the flexible side walls is reduced by a coating, a selection of material pairing, rollers bearings, plastic rails, or any combinations thereof.
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A build container for a device for producing three-dimensional models by layering, the build container comprising:
- a build space on a building platform, wherein the container holds a feedstock in the build space and the build space is adjustable in height within the build container;
- two opposing flexible side walls which are stationary with respect to the feedstock;
- two rigid support walls, wherein each of the flexible side walls is supported by a rigid support wall, and the flexible side walls move relative to the rigid support walls;
- two opposing rigid side walls that move relative to the feedstock;
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- one or more seals;
- wherein each of the seals seals a space between one of the rigid side walls and a side of the building platform, or a space between one of the rigid side walls and one of the flexible side walls.
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