CPC F16L 3/015 (2013.01) [B28B 1/001 (2013.01); F16L 3/26 (2013.01); B33Y 40/00 (2014.12)] | 12 Claims |
1. A hose management system for an additive manufacturing system, the hose management system comprising:
a base having a substantially planar surface;
a plurality of support legs to support the hose management system on a ground surface such that the base is substantially parallel to the ground surface;
a tower;
a pivot connection point disposed on the base, the pivot connection point configured to pivotably attach to a proximal end of the tower;
a winch attached to a winch support post extending from the base; and
a winch cable configured to be attached between the winch and the tower, wherein activation of the winch applies a tension to the winch cable to cause the tower to pivot from a prone position to an upright position.
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