Light-curable material applicator and associated methods

摘要

LIGHT-CURABLE MATERIAL APPLICATOR AND ASSOCIATED Described herein is an apparatus (100) for applying and curing a light-curable material (120) on a work surface (128). The apparatus (100) includes a nozzle (274) from which the light-curable material (120) is applied to the work surface (128) to form a layer (130) of light curable material (120) on the work surface (128). The layer (130) of light-curable material (120) has a leading edge (132) and a trailing edge (134) defined according to a direction of movement of the nozzle (274) relative to the work surface (128). The apparatus (100) also includes a light source (1 14A, 114B) fixed relative to the nozzle (274). The light source (1 14A, 114B) is operable to direct a light beam (118) to the trailing edge (134) of the layer (130) of light-curable material (120). 278B /270 286A 276 214B 280 274- 288 22 " 284