18597693. MODULAR PRINTER simplified abstract (Divergent Technologies, Inc.)
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MODULAR PRINTER
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Inventor(s)
Michael Thomas Kenworthy of Rancho Palos Verdes CA (US)
Seyedalireza Torbatisarraf of Los Angeles CA (US)
MODULAR PRINTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18597693 titled 'MODULAR PRINTER
The present aspects include an additive manufacturing (AM) system, comprising a plurality of stations arranged proximate to one another. The plurality of stations includes at least a first station and a second station; a first AM subsystem configured to dock at the first station and perform a first subsystem AM process; a second AM subsystem configured to dock at the second station and perform a second subsystem AM process; and a third AM subsystem configured to move between the first station and the second station. The AM system further includes a controller configured to control the third AM subsystem to perform a third subsystem AM process at the first station while the first AM subsystem is docked, to move the third AM subsystem from the first station to the second station, and to perform the third subsystem AM process at the second station while the second AM subsystem is docked.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Additive manufacturing system with multiple stations for different AM processes - Ability for the third AM subsystem to move between stations and perform processes - Controller to manage the movement and processes of the AM subsystems
- Potential Applications:
- Industrial manufacturing processes - Prototyping and rapid production - Customized product manufacturing
- Problems Solved:
- Efficient utilization of multiple AM subsystems - Streamlined workflow for different AM processes - Increased productivity in additive manufacturing
- Benefits:
- Faster production times - Enhanced flexibility in manufacturing processes - Improved overall efficiency in additive manufacturing operations
- Commercial Applications:
- Industrial automation - 3D printing services - Manufacturing facilities optimization
- Prior Art:
- Prior research on multi-station additive manufacturing systems - Studies on AM subsystem movement and control
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing developments in AM system automation - Advancements in AM process optimization
Questions about Additive Manufacturing System: 1. How does the controller manage the movement of the third AM subsystem between stations? - The controller is programmed to coordinate the movement of the third AM subsystem based on the docking status of the other subsystems.
2. What are the potential challenges in integrating multiple AM subsystems in a single system? - Some challenges may include synchronization of processes, space constraints, and ensuring seamless communication between subsystems.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present aspects include an additive manufacturing (AM) system, comprising: a plurality of stations arranged proximate to one another. The plurality of stations includes at least: a first station and a second station; a first AM subsystem configured to dock at the first station and perform a first subsystem AM process; a second AM subsystem configured to dock at the second station and perform a second subsystem AM process; and a third AM subsystem configured to move between the first station and the second station. The AM system further includes a controller configured to control the third AM subsystem to perform an third subsystem AM process at the first station while the first AM subsystem is docked, to move the third AM subsystem from the first station to the second station, and to perform the third subsystem AM process at the second station while the second AM subsystem is docked.
