CPC B23K 26/142 (2015.10) [B22F 10/28 (2021.01); B22F 10/73 (2021.01); B22F 12/30 (2021.01); B22F 12/82 (2021.01); B22F 12/90 (2021.01); B23K 26/0006 (2013.01); B23K 26/032 (2013.01); B23K 26/042 (2015.10); B23K 26/0861 (2013.01); B23K 26/342 (2015.10); B23P 6/007 (2013.01); B25B 5/003 (2013.01); B33Y 30/00 (2014.12); F16B 21/165 (2013.01); B22F 10/12 (2021.01); B22F 10/14 (2021.01); B22F 10/18 (2021.01); B22F 10/25 (2021.01); B22F 10/80 (2021.01); B22F 12/44 (2021.01); B22F 12/49 (2021.01); B23K 26/702 (2015.10); B23K 2101/001 (2018.08)] | 18 Claims |
1. A build plate-clamping assembly for an additive manufacturing system, the build plate-clamping assembly comprising:
a build plate defining a socket-receiving recess and a socket bolt-receiving bore intersecting the socket-receiving recess;
a socket installable or installed within the socket-receiving recess, the socket comprising an outside surface corresponding to the socket-receiving recess; and
a socket locking-bolt insertable or inserted into the socket bolt-receiving bore,
wherein the outside surface of the socket comprises a socket bolt-engaging channel, the socket lockingly engageable with the build plate at least in part by the socket locking-bolt being inserted into the socket bolt-receiving bore and engaging with the socket bolt-engaging channel, and
wherein the socket is installed within the socket-receiving recess so as to allow the socket to float horizontally within the socket-receiving recess.
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