Patent ID: 8153183
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: B29C,B33Y

Abstract:
1. A platform assembly for use in a digital manufacturing system having a deposition head that is directed to move substantially in a horizontal plane, the platform assembly comprising: a deformable platform having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being configured to operably receive a deposited material from the deposition head; a base member disposed adjacent to the second surface of the deformable platform, the base member being configured to be supported by a gantry mechanism of the digital manufacturing system; and a plurality of adjustable supports each operably secured to the second surface of the deformable platform and engaged with the base member, wherein each of the plurality of adjustable supports is configured to adjust a vertical distance between portion of the deformable platform and a portion of the base member to compensate for at least one vertical deviation from the horizontal plane in which the deposition head is directed to move.