3D PRINTER WITH HEAD CARRIAGE WITH FILAMENT CUTTER AND REMOVABLE PRINT HEAD

    公开(公告)号:US20240359404A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-31

    申请号:US18646331

    申请日:2024-04-25

    CPC classification number: B29C64/209 B29C64/25 B33Y30/00

    Abstract: An extrusion-based 3D printer configured to print 3D parts in a layer-by-layer manner includes a platen configured to accept and support extruded material, at least one print head configured to extrude material to print a 3D part and a gantry configured to move the at least one print head as the material is extruded. The 3D printer includes at least one head carriage configured to engage the at least one print head. The at least one carriage is configured to engage and retain the at least one print head, where a filament cutter positioned above the at least one print head. The filament cutter includes a blade configured to be moved by the user, such that the blade is positionable between a non-cutting position where filament can be fed to the at least one print head and a cutting position wherein the filament is cut above the print head.

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