Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (20240269747). ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL USING STRUCTURED LIGHT SINGLE DATA SET simplified abstract
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ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL USING STRUCTURED LIGHT SINGLE DATA SET
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Inventor(s)
Charles Trent Daulton of Burkburnett TX (US)
Kevin M. Tracy of Wichita Falls TX (US)
ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL USING STRUCTURED LIGHT SINGLE DATA SET - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240269747 titled 'ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL USING STRUCTURED LIGHT SINGLE DATA SET
The method described in the abstract of the patent application involves scanning a component using structured light, comparing the scanned data to reference data, depositing material on the component using an additive manufacturing device, determining predicted characteristics of the first object, comparing the predicted characteristics to the reference data, and machining the first object based on the machining data.
- Scanning a component using structured light
- Comparing scanned data to reference data
- Depositing material on the component using an additive manufacturing device
- Determining predicted characteristics of the first object
- Comparing predicted characteristics to reference data
- Machining the first object based on machining data
Potential Applications: - Overhauling components in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing - Customizing and repairing parts with complex geometries - Enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of component repair processes
Problems Solved: - Streamlining the overhaul process of components - Improving the accuracy of additive manufacturing based repairs - Reducing the time and cost associated with component repair and overhaul
Benefits: - Increased precision in component repair and overhaul - Cost-effective additive manufacturing solutions - Enhanced efficiency in the repair process
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Component Overhaul Method for Various Industries Description: This technology can be utilized in aerospace maintenance facilities, automotive repair shops, and manufacturing plants to optimize component repair and overhaul processes, leading to cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the structured light scanning process improve the accuracy of the overhaul method? 2. What are the key advantages of using additive manufacturing in component repair and overhaul processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of overhaul of a component includes a) scanning a component using structured light to provide scanned data, b) comparing the scanned data to reference data to provide additive manufacturing data, c) depositing material on the component using an additive manufacturing device based upon the additive manufacturing data to provide a first object, d) determining predicted characteristics of the first object based upon the additive manufacturing data developed in step b) and the scanned data of step a), e) comparing the predicted characteristics of the first object to the reference data to provide machining data and f) machining the first object using the machining data.
