General Electric Company (20240375184). ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING GANTRY FOR DIRECTING COLLIMATED LASER BEAM simplified abstract
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING GANTRY FOR DIRECTING COLLIMATED LASER BEAM
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Inventor(s)
David Scott Simmermon of Felicity OH (US)
William Joseph Steele of Lawrenceburg IN (US)
Brian Thomas Thompson of Loveland OH (US)
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING GANTRY FOR DIRECTING COLLIMATED LASER BEAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240375184 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING GANTRY FOR DIRECTING COLLIMATED LASER BEAM
The patent application describes additive manufacturing apparatuses with a unique configuration involving a print head, laser beam source assembly, and laser beam receiver assembly.
- The print head is supported by a positioning system and contains one or more delivery optics.
- The laser beam source assembly is isolated from the positioning system and generates at least one collimated laser beam.
- The laser beam receiver assembly is isolated from the laser beam source assembly and directs the collimated laser beam to the delivery optics of the print head.
Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing processes - 3D printing technology - Laser cutting and engraving
Problems Solved: - Improved precision in additive manufacturing - Enhanced control over laser beam delivery - Increased efficiency in 3D printing processes
Benefits: - Higher quality printed objects - Faster production times - Reduced material waste
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Additive Manufacturing Apparatuses for Precision Printing This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for prototyping, customization, and small-scale production.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to additive manufacturing, laser beam technology, and 3D printing processes to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in laser technology, additive manufacturing materials, and precision printing techniques to enhance the capabilities of this apparatus.
Questions about Additive Manufacturing Apparatuses: 1. How does this technology improve the precision of additive manufacturing processes? 2. What are the potential applications of collimated laser beams in 3D printing?
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed herein are additive manufacturing apparatuses which include a print head supported by a positioning system, the print head including one or more delivery optics contained within the print head; a laser beam source assembly isolated from the positioning system, the laser beam source assembly configured to generate at least one collimated laser beam; and a laser beam receiver assembly isolated from the laser beam source assembly, the laser beam receiver assembly configured to receive the at least one collimated laser beam and direct the at least one collimated laser beam to the one or more delivery optics of the print head.
