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Pin plate for construction of an article

  • US 10,306,949 B2
  • Filed: 04/21/2017
  • Issued: 06/04/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for aligning one or more materials to construct an article, the method comprising:

  • programming a computing system interfaced to an actuator array, the programming based on an extension pattern for an extendable array of pins, wherein the extension pattern determines alignment pins that are to be in an extended position, the alignment pins comprising a set of the extendable array of pins, and any remaining pins in the extendable array of pins that are outside of the set comprising retracted pins;

    using the actuator array, extending the alignment pins through an array of holes in a plate having a face and a back such that the alignment pins, when in the extended position, extend at least partially beyond the face of the plate, while the retracted pins are in a retracted position, such that the retracted pins are retracted behind the back of the plate;

    reversibly fixing the one or more materials to the alignment pins; and

    modifying the one or more materials.

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