18285053. Additive Manufacturing Apparatus for Extrusion-Based Production of a Shaped Body simplified abstract (Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft)

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Additive Manufacturing Apparatus for Extrusion-Based Production of a Shaped Body

Organization Name

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor(s)

Andreas Reinhardt of Furth (DE)

Nevine Tagscherer of Muenchen (DE)

Additive Manufacturing Apparatus for Extrusion-Based Production of a Shaped Body - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18285053 titled 'Additive Manufacturing Apparatus for Extrusion-Based Production of a Shaped Body

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an additive manufacturing apparatus that uses a plasticizing means and a printing nozzle to create shaped articles from granulate or powder build materials.

  • The apparatus includes a plasticizing means for preparing the build material.
  • A printing nozzle is used to extrude the build material in a desired shape.
  • Build material is conducted from the plasticizing means to the printing nozzle through a connecting channel.
  • Another connecting channel directs build material to a different receiving region.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Additive manufacturing apparatus for extrusion-based production.
  • Uses granulate or powder build materials.
  • Plasticizing means for preparing build material.
  • Printing nozzle for shaping the build material.
  • Multiple connecting channels for material flow control.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in industries such as manufacturing, prototyping, and construction for creating custom-shaped articles.

Problems Solved: This technology streamlines the additive manufacturing process by efficiently handling granulate or powder build materials and directing material flow to different regions as needed.

Benefits:

  • Increased efficiency in additive manufacturing.
  • Ability to work with a variety of build materials.
  • Precise control over material flow for shaping articles.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods for rapid prototyping and customized production.

Prior Art: No specific information on prior art related to this technology is provided in the abstract.

Frequently Updated Research: There is no information on frequently updated research related to this technology in the abstract.

Questions about Additive Manufacturing Apparatus: 1. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this additive manufacturing apparatus? 2. How does this technology compare to traditional manufacturing methods in terms of speed and efficiency?


Original Abstract Submitted

An additive manufacturing apparatus for extrusion-based production of a shaped article starting from a build material present in the form of a granulate and/or a powder, includes a plasticizing means, a printing nozzle, and a first connecting channel. Via the first connecting channel the build material is at least temporarily conductible/conducted from an outlet of the plasticizing means to the exit opening of the printing nozzle. Via a further connecting channel build material is at least temporarily conductible/conducted to a receiving region which does not correspond to the exit opening of the printing nozzle.