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Reinforcement system for additive manufacturing, devices and methods using the same

  • US 10,369,742 B2
  • Filed: 12/28/2015
  • Issued: 08/06/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A print head assembly for additive manufacturing, comprising:

  • a print head configured to deposit a plurality of layers during the production of an additively manufactured article; and

    a reinforcement head configured to form at least one reinforcement element on or within a working layer of said plurality of layers;

    wherein;

    said at least one reinforcement element comprises a reinforcement structure;

    said reinforcement head comprises;

    a housing comprising an opening; and

    a biasing member;

    the biasing member is movable between a retracted position and an extended position;

    in the retracted position the biasing member is disposed within said housing; and

    in the extended position at least a portion of the biasing member extends out of the opening and is at least partially inserted into the working layer to form said at least one reinforcement element.

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