Divergent Technologies, Inc. (20240300172). MODULAR PRINTER simplified abstract
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MODULAR PRINTER
Organization Name
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 20240300172 titled 'MODULAR PRINTER
The abstract describes an additive manufacturing (AM) system with multiple stations, including a first station, a second station, and a third subsystem that moves between the stations to perform AM processes.
- The system includes a first AM subsystem for the first station, a second AM subsystem for the second station, and a controller to control the movement of the third subsystem.
- The third subsystem performs AM processes at the first station while the first subsystem is docked, then moves to the second station to perform processes while the second subsystem is docked.
Potential Applications:
- This AM system can be used in industrial settings for efficient and automated additive manufacturing processes.
- It can be applied in the production of complex and customized parts with high precision and speed.
Problems Solved:
- Streamlines the additive manufacturing process by automating the movement of subsystems between stations.
- Increases efficiency and productivity in AM operations by allowing multiple processes to be carried out simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Reduces production time and costs by optimizing the workflow of additive manufacturing processes.
- Enhances the quality and consistency of manufactured parts through precise control and coordination of subsystems.
Commercial Applications:
- This AM system can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for rapid prototyping and production of complex components.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the system ensure the synchronization of AM processes between the different subsystems? 2. What are the potential scalability limitations of this AM system in large-scale manufacturing operations?
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.
