18063341. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND JOINING PART SECTIONS ENABLED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND JOINING PART SECTIONS ENABLED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Adam John Campbell of Rochester MI (US)

Ali Shabbir of Sterling Heights MI (US)

Dale Miller of Rochester MI (US)

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND JOINING PART SECTIONS ENABLED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18063341 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND JOINING PART SECTIONS ENABLED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

The patent application describes systems and methods for printing sections of a part with integral locating and joining features.

  • The system includes a locating feature with structures to position the sections relative to each other.
  • The system also includes a joining feature with structures to lock the sections together securely.

Potential Applications:

  • Manufacturing industries where precise alignment and secure joining of parts are essential.
  • Automotive industry for assembling complex components with high accuracy.

Problems Solved:

  • Ensures accurate alignment and secure attachment of part sections.
  • Eliminates the need for additional fasteners or adhesives.

Benefits:

  • Improved efficiency in part assembly processes.
  • Enhanced structural integrity of assembled parts.

Commercial Applications:

  • Automotive manufacturing for assembling body panels.
  • Aerospace industry for constructing aircraft components.

Prior Art:

  • Prior art related to integral locating and joining features in part assembly processes can be found in patents related to additive manufacturing and precision engineering.

Frequently Updated Research:

  • Ongoing research in additive manufacturing techniques for enhancing the integration of locating and joining features in part production.

Questions about integral locating and joining features: 1. How do integral locating and joining features improve the efficiency of part assembly processes? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing integral locating and joining features in manufacturing industries?


Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and methods are provided for printing sections of a part with integral locating and joining features. A system for joining part sections of a part having at least two separate sections includes a locating feature and a joining feature. The locating feature includes structures integrally formed with the sections to locate them relative to one another. The joining feature includes structures integrally formed with the sections to lock the sections together.

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