18250859. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME simplified abstract (General Electric Company)

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Organization Name

General Electric Company

Inventor(s)

Victor Fulton of Amelia OH (US)

Carlos H. Bonilla of Lebanon OH (US)

Jacob Mayer of Cincinnati OH (US)

Timothy Francis Andrews of Sharonville OH (US)

Joshua Tyler Mook of Cincinnati OH (US)

Peter Douglas Lueschen of Covington KY (US)

John Sterle of Clifton Park NY (US)

Vadim Bromberg of Niskayuna NY (US)

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18250859 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an additive manufacturing apparatus that includes a chassis assembly and a skin covering the chassis assembly. The chassis assembly consists of multiple sections, including a lower chassis section, an upper environmental chassis section, and a high voltage chassis section. There is also a build receptacle carriage that can be adjusted.

• The chassis assembly is made up of multiple sections, including a lower chassis section, an upper environmental chassis section, and a high voltage chassis section.
• The skin covering the chassis assembly includes doors and panels that provide access to different sections of the chassis assembly.
• The doors and panels allow for easy maintenance and adjustment of the apparatus.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Additive manufacturing or 3D printing processes
• Industrial manufacturing processes
• Prototyping and product development

Problems solved by this technology:

• Easy access to different sections of the apparatus for maintenance and adjustment
• Enhanced safety by providing separate access points for low voltage and high voltage sections
• Improved efficiency in manufacturing processes

Benefits of this technology:

• Simplified maintenance and adjustment of the apparatus
• Increased safety for operators by providing separate access points for different voltage sections
• Improved productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes

Original Abstract Submitted

In embodiments, an additive manufacturing apparatus comprises a chassis assembly and a skin at least partially covering the chassis assembly. The chassis assembly comprises a lower chassis section secured to a low voltage chassis section; an upper environmental chassis section secured to and extending over the low voltage chassis section and the lower chassis section; a high voltage chassis section secured to the upper environmental chassis section and the lower chassis section; and a build receptacle carriage adjustably coupled to the lower chassis section. The skin comprises first and second doors providing access to the low voltage chassis section and the high voltage chassis section; a rear panel providing access to the upper environmental chassis section; a top panel covering a top of the upper environmental chassis section; and at least one hinged door providing access to the lower chassis section.