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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2019
Tadashi Kaiba, Tokyo, JP;
Shuusei Murai, Tokyo, JP;
Tadashi Kaiba, Tokyo, JP;
Shuusei Murai, Tokyo, JP;
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A three dimensional modeling apparatus is provided that includes an inkjet nozzle for discharging a molding material; a plurality of recording heads each having the inkjet nozzle; and a curing section for curing the molding material. Each of the plurality of recording heads includes a first recording head that discharges the molding material downward, and at least one of a second recording head that discharges the modeling material in a horizontal direction or a third recording head that discharges the modeling material upward. The inkjet nozzle opens and closes a discharging port with a valve body to discharge the molding material.