Plasticizing Device, Three Dimensional Molding Device, And Injection Molding Device
AssigneeSeiko Epson Corporation
InventorAkira KITAHARA
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AssigneeSeiko Epson Corporation
InventorAkira KITAHARA
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A plasticizing device including a material storage section configured to store a material and to discharge the material from an input port; a plasticizing section including a screw and a case accommodating the screw and in which a supply port communicating with the input port is formed, and configured to plasticize the material to generate a plasticized material; a connecting member including a transparent member and configured to bring the input port and the supply port into communication with each other; and a material sensor including a light emitting section emitting light toward the supply port via the transparent member and a light receiving section receiving reflected light of the light and configured to detect a remaining amount of the material, wherein the connecting member includes a material collision section against which the material collides and that is provided between the input port and the transparent member.
A plasticizing device comprising:
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