当前申请(专利权)人地址：
Dutch Partnership One Bowerman Drive,Beaverton, OR 97005-6453,US
技术问题语段：
The patent text is about three-dimensional printing systems and methods, which are used to create objects using various techniques such as fused deposition modeling and selective laser sintering. The technical problem addressed in the patent may include improving the efficiency, accuracy, and speed of three-dimensional printing systems and methods.
技术功效语段：
The present embodiments relate to three-dimensional printing systems and methods, which can be used for various applications such as manufacturing and prototyping. The technology involves fused deposition modeling (FDM), electron beam freeform fabrication (EBF), selective laser sintering (SLS), and other three-dimensional printing techniques. The patent text describes the components of a three-dimensional printing system and the operation of a printing device. The technical effects of the patent text include improved precision and accuracy in printing complex structures, reduced labor and material costs, and improved efficiency in prototype manufacturing.
权利要求：
1. An article of apparel or equipment (130), comprising: a first structure (220) formed of a printed material; an element (194, 224), wherein the element (194, 224) is in contact with the first structure (220); and a portion of the element (194, 224) being partially enclosed within the first structure (220).
2. The article of claim 1, wherein the first structure (220) has a first printed portion bonded to a surface (148) of the article, and the element (194, 224) having a first partial structure (600) adjacent the first printed portion of the first structure (220).
3. The article of claim 1 or 2, wherein the element (194, 224) is a cord, wire, cylinder, tube, or reusable shaft (196).
4. The article of claim 1 or 2, wherein the element (194, 224) is a reusable shaft (194, 224) that includes at least one vane (3306, 3308, 3406, 3408).
5. The article of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the element (194, 224) comprises a material that resists adhesion to the printed material of the first structure (220).
6. The article of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the element (194, 224) is movable within the first structure (220).
7. The article of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first structure (220) comprises a recess (602) and the element (194, 224) is received in the recess (602).
8. The article of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the element (194, 224) is configured to be removable from the first structure (220) to form a first tunnel (900), particularly wherein the first tunnel (900) is a through-hole or a blind-hole.
9. The article of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a portion of the element (194, 224) is fully enclosed within the first structure (220).
10. The article of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the article is an article of apparel.
11. The article of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the article is an article of equipment.
12. The article of any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the element is a lacing element (132).
13. The article of any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising: a second structure (222) formed of the printed material, the second structure (222) having a third printed portion bonded to the surface (148) of the article; the element (194, 224) having a second portion adjacent the third printed portion of the second structure (222), wherein the second portion of the element (194, 224) is in contact with the second structure (222); and a fourth printed portion of the second structure (222) enclosing the element (194, 224) at least partially within the second structure (222).
14. The article of claim 13, wherein the article is an article of footwear and the element is a lacing element (132), and the lacing element (132) extends continuously between the first structure (220) and the second structure (222).
15. The article of any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the printed material includes a thermoplastic material.