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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2023
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2019
Rapidflight Holdings, Llc, Manassas, VA (US);
David Riha, Knoxville, TN (US);
Alexis Fiechter, Mesa, AZ (US);
Robert Bedsole, Knoxville, TN (US);
Charles Hill, Topton, NC (US);
Timofei Novikov, Friendsville, TN (US);
Kyle Rowe, Knoxville, TN (US);
RapidFlight Holdings, LLC, Manassas, VA (US);
Abstract
An additively manufactured structure and methods for making and using same. In a method for making the structure, a first layer structure can be formed. A second layer structure can be formed on the first layer structure and a support structure. The support structure can be removed from the second layer structure. The second layer structure can include an overhang structure that does not deform or break after the support structure is removed. The support structure can provide support to the second layer structure during printing. Strong bridging capability of the second layer structure is not required. The support structure can be quick and easy to make. The support structure can be reusable and does not add weight to the printed structure. The support structure can be easily removed after completing of printing. Installation of the support structure can be fast without significantly interfering with printing process.