Desktop Metal has been granted a patent for a print head cleaning device for 3D printers using binder jetting technology. The device includes a cleaning agent feeding device and a suction device with elongated openings at an angle of 20° to 60° for efficient cleaning. GlobalData’s report on Desktop Metal gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Desktop Metal, Additive manufacturing monitoring sensors was a key innovation area identified from patents. Desktop Metal's grant share as of May 2024 was 34%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Print head cleaning device for 3d printer with angled suction
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US12005645B2) discloses a print head cleaning device designed for 3D printers utilizing binder jetting technology to construct components layer by layer. The device includes a cleaning agent feeding mechanism with an elongated output opening and a suction device with an elongated suction gap, positioned at an angle between 20° to 60° to each other. This unique configuration aims to optimize the cleaning process efficiently.
Furthermore, the patent details various aspects of the print head cleaning device, such as the arrangement of multiple nozzles for liquid cleaning agent output, the inclusion of a groove around the output opening, and the use of a detachable cover for the suction device. The device also features an inclined surface between the output opening and suction gap, designed to enhance the cleaning process. With specific parameters for the angle, width of the suction gap, and diameter of the nozzle orifices, this patented technology aims to provide a comprehensive solution for maintaining the print head of a 3D printer. The device's design ensures that the longitudinal axes of the output opening and suction gap align with the nozzle orifices of the printer's print head during the cleaning process, enhancing its effectiveness and precision.
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