Xerox Corporation (20240326292). PIEZOELECTRIC POWDER PARTICULATES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH simplified abstract
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PIEZOELECTRIC POWDER PARTICULATES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
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Inventor(s)
Alexandros Vasileiou of Toronto (CA)
Edward G. Zwartz of Mississauga (CA)
PIEZOELECTRIC POWDER PARTICULATES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326292 titled 'PIEZOELECTRIC POWDER PARTICULATES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
The abstract discusses the creation of printed parts with piezoelectric properties using additive manufacturing processes.
- Powder particulates are used, consisting of a thermoplastic polymer and piezoelectric particles.
- The piezoelectric particles can be located on the outer surface, within the core, or a combination of both within the powder particulates.
- Additive manufacturing techniques like powder bed fusion are utilized to create objects from the powder particulates.
- Melt emulsification is employed to form the powder particulates.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of sensors with piezoelectric properties - Creation of smart materials for use in electronics and robotics
Problems Solved: - Enables the production of complex parts with piezoelectric properties - Provides a method for integrating piezoelectricity into additive manufacturing processes
Benefits: - Increased design flexibility for engineers - Enhanced functionality of printed parts - Cost-effective production of piezoelectric materials
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Additive Manufacturing Process for Piezoelectric Parts" This technology can be applied in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics for the production of sensors, actuators, and other smart devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of piezoelectric particles into thermoplastic polymers enhance the functionality of printed parts? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using additive manufacturing processes for creating piezoelectric materials?
Original Abstract Submitted
parts made by additive manufacturing are often structural in nature, rather than having functional properties conveyed by a polymer or other component present therein. printed parts having piezoelectric properties may be formed using powder particulates comprising a thermoplastic polymer and piezoelectric particles, wherein the piezoelectric particles are located (i) in the thermoplastic polymer at an outer surface of the powder particulates, (ii) within a core of the powder particulates, or (iii) combinations thereof. additive manufacturing processes, such as powder bed fusion of powder particulates, may be employed to form printed objects in a range of shapes from the powder particulates. melt emulsification may be used to form the powder particulates.
