International Business Machines Corporation (20240326337). RESTORATION OF SURFACE FRICTION COEFFICIENT BY 3D PRINTING simplified abstract
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RESTORATION OF SURFACE FRICTION COEFFICIENT BY 3D PRINTING
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Jeremy R. Fox of Georgetown TX (US)
Atul Mene of Morrisville NC (US)
Tushar Agrawal of Wells Fargo ND (US)
Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)
RESTORATION OF SURFACE FRICTION COEFFICIENT BY 3D PRINTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326337 titled 'RESTORATION OF SURFACE FRICTION COEFFICIENT BY 3D PRINTING
The abstract describes an approach for restoring the friction level of a surface using IoT devices, digital twin simulation, and 3D printing to actively monitor and adjust surface friction.
- Utilizes IoT devices, digital twin simulation, and 3D printing
- Actively monitors and adjusts surface friction
- Considers factors such as surface inclination, payload movement, and mobility path
- Determines necessary level of surface friction and appropriate means of restoring it
- Determines required surface roughness and selects appropriate materials and printing methods
Potential Applications: - Industrial manufacturing - Automotive industry - Construction sites - Sports equipment
Problems Solved: - Passive anti-slip coatings may not be effective in all situations - Difficulty in determining the optimal level of surface friction - Lack of real-time monitoring and adjustment of surface friction
Benefits: - Enhanced safety in various environments - Improved performance of equipment and machinery - Cost-effective solution compared to traditional methods
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Surface Friction Restoration Technology for Enhanced Safety" This technology can be applied in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, construction, and sports equipment to improve safety and performance.
Prior Art: Prior research may include studies on surface friction monitoring and adjustment technologies, digital twin simulations, and 3D printing applications in surface restoration.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in IoT devices for surface friction monitoring, new materials for 3D printing, and enhanced digital twin simulations for predictive analysis.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this approach differ from traditional methods of restoring surface friction? - This approach actively monitors and adjusts surface friction in real-time, considering various factors for optimal results. 2. What are the key benefits of using IoT devices, digital twin simulation, and 3D printing in surface friction restoration? - These technologies enable precise control over surface friction levels, leading to enhanced safety and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
an approach for restoring friction level of a surface is disclosed. the approach comprises of utilizing iot devices, digital twin simulation and 3d printing to actively monitor and adjust surface friction of surfaces, rather than simply applying a passive anti-slip coating. furthermore, the approach can take into account various factors such as surface inclination, payload movement, and mobility path (via one or more simulations in a digital twin environment) in order to determine the necessary level of surface friction and the appropriate means of restoring it. the approach also allows for the determination of the required surface roughness and the selection of appropriate materials and printing methods in order to achieve it.
