Patent ID: 9174391
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B29C,B33Y

Abstract:
1. A device for manufacturing three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process comprising: a build platform having a base surface for application of a build material is provided, wherein the build material includes a particulate material, a support frame arranged around the build platform, wherein the support frame includes x-direction positioning units extending in an x-direction, at least one particulate material dosing component for dosing the particulate material, wherein the particulate material dosing component is attached to the support frame via the x-direction positioning units, and at least two vertical positioning units on the support frame, wherein each vertical positioning unit includes a drive motor; wherein the support frame is moveable in a z-direction, wherein the z-direction is substantially perpendicular to the base surface of the build platform, said movement provided by the at least two vertical positioning units on the support frame, wherein every vertical positioning unit has at least three vertically adjustable feet, wherein all of the vertical positioning units are embodied as separate components that can be arranged independently of one another on the support frame and whose location and orientation can be adjusted independently of one another.