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公开(公告)号：US12111638B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-08
申请号：US17342926
申请日：2021-06-09
Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Kevin Robert Czinger , Michael Thomas Kenworthy , Lukas Philip Czinger , Jinbo Chen , Antonio Bernerd Martinez , Matthew Cooper Keller , Alex James Hamade
IPC: G05B19/418
CPC classification number: G05B19/41805 , G05B19/4183 , G05B19/4188 , G05B19/41885
Abstract: Adaptable manufacturing systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed. An apparatus for manufacturing a product in accordance with the present disclosure may include a design apparatus, an assembly apparatus, and a control apparatus, coupled to the design apparatus and the assembly apparatus. The control apparatus receives input information from the design apparatus and the assembly apparatus. The control apparatus provides output information for altering at least one parameter used by at least one of the design apparatus and the assembly apparatus in the manufacture of the product.
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公开(公告)号：US11433557B2
公开(公告)日：2022-09-06
申请号：US16553017
申请日：2019-08-27
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Eahab Nagi El Naga , Keith Allen Fleming , Matthew Cooper Keller , Lukas Philip Czinger , Chukwubuikem Marcel Okoli , Michael Thomas Kenworthy , Matthew Coleman Tindall , Justin David Almeleh , Matthew Michael O'Brien , Broc William TenHouten , Oussama Rawas , Juan Cuauhtemoc Munoz , Muhammad Faizan Zafar , Jamison Van Bruch , Thomas Samuel Bowden, Jr. , Alex James Hamade
Abstract: A buffer block apparatus for securing a node may be described. The buffer block apparatus may include a first surface having disposed thereon at least one first zero-point feature configured for a first zero-point interface with a robotic assembly apparatus; and a second surface, different from the first surface, configured to connect with a first surface of a node and form a first rigid connection between the buffer block apparatus and the node, wherein the buffer block apparatus provides at least one reference coordinate system with respect to the node.
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公开(公告)号：US10994876B2
公开(公告)日：2021-05-04
申请号：US16011583
申请日：2018-06-18
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Jon Paul Gunner , Alex James Hamade , Narender Shankar Lakshman , Stuart Paul Macey
Abstract: An automated wrapping technique for vehicle components is disclosed. A component to be wrapped is secured to a fixture, which in turn is coupled to an actuator. A grabber arm grabs a length of wrap from a feed roll. The grabber arm removes the backing and spreads the wrap over the component. The actuator pushes the component upward until the wrap contacts the component surface. An applicator may concurrently smooth the wrap and evacuate trapped air. The wrap may be cut around the periphery of the component, and hemmed. A controller provides instructions to automate the wrapping mechanism.
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公开(公告)号：US20190002143A1
公开(公告)日：2019-01-03
申请号：US16011583
申请日：2018-06-18
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Jon Paul GUNNER , Alex James Hamade , Narender Shankar Lakshman , Stuart Paul Macey
Abstract: An automated wrapping technique for vehicle components is disclosed. A component to be wrapped is secured to a fixture, which in turn is coupled to an actuator. A grabber arm grabs a length of wrap from a feed roll. The grabber arm removes the backing and spreads the wrap over the component. The actuator pushes the component upward until the wrap contacts the component surface. An applicator may concurrently smooth the wrap and evacuate trapped air. The wrap may be cut around the periphery of the component, and hemmed. A controller provides instructions to automate the wrapping mechanism.
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公开(公告)号：US11872689B2
公开(公告)日：2024-01-16
申请号：US15925640
申请日：2018-03-19
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Oussama Rawas , Roy Smith , Alex James Hamade , Muhammad Faizan Zafar , Keith Allen Fleming , Eahab Nagi El Naga , Antonio Bernerd Martinez , Chukwubuikem Marcel Okoli
CPC classification number: B25J15/0033 , B22F10/28 , B29C64/153 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y80/00 , B22F12/44 , Y10S901/30
Abstract: One aspect is an apparatus including an additively manufactured component including a surface with an end effector feature, the end effector feature co-additively manufactured with the additively manufactured component and configured to be gripped by a corresponding end effector on a robot. In an aspect, the end effector feature includes a recess in the surface. In another aspect, the recess includes an angled face. In an aspect, the recess has a teardrop shape. An aspect further includes an identification feature. In an aspect, the end effector feature includes a plurality of recesses in the surface. In another aspect, the end effector feature enables a 3-point kinematic self-aligning positive control lock.
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公开(公告)号：US11358337B2
公开(公告)日：2022-06-14
申请号：US15604037
申请日：2017-05-24
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Kevin Robert Czinger , Broc William TenHouten , David Charles O'Connell , Jon Paul Gunner , John Russell Bucknell , Alex James Hamade , David Brian TenHouten
IPC: B29C64/379 , B33Y40/00 , G05B19/418 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B29C70/20 , B23P21/00 , B29K105/06
Abstract: Techniques for flexible, on-site additive manufacturing of components or portions thereof for transport structures are disclosed. An automated assembly system for a transport structure may include a plurality of automated constructors to assemble the transport structure. In one aspect, the assembly system may span the full vertically integrated production process, from powder production to recycling. At least some of the automated constructors are able to move in an automated fashion between the station under the guidance of a control system. A first of the automated constructors may include a 3-D printer to print at least a portion of a component and to transfer the component to a second one of the automated constructors for installation during the assembly of the transport structure. The automated constructors may also be adapted to perform a variety of different tasks utilizing sensors for enabling machine-learning.
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公开(公告)号：US11254381B2
公开(公告)日：2022-02-22
申请号：US15925672
申请日：2018-03-19
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Oussama Rawas , Alex James Hamade
Abstract: Manufacturing cell based vehicle manufacturing systems and methods for a wide variety of vehicles are disclosed. In one aspect, a manufacturing cell configured for assembling a frame of a vehicle is disclosed. The manufacturing cell includes a positioner, a robot carrier and a robot. The positioner is configured to receive a fixture table configured to hold the frame. The robot carrier includes a vertical lift. The robot is configured to assemble the frame. The positioner is configured to support the frame in a vertical position during an assembling process. In another aspect of the disclosure, a system for manufacturing a vehicle based on a manufacturing cell is disclosed. In another aspect of the disclosure, a method for manufacturing a vehicle based on a manufacturing cell is disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US20190283824A1
公开(公告)日：2019-09-19
申请号：US15925672
申请日：2018-03-19
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Oussama Rawas , Alex James Hamade
Abstract: Manufacturing cell based vehicle manufacturing systems and methods for a wide variety of vehicles are disclosed. In one aspect, a manufacturing cell configured for assembling a frame of a vehicle is disclosed. The manufacturing cell includes a positioner, a robot carrier and a robot. The positioner is configured to receive a fixture table configured to hold the frame. The robot carrier includes a vertical lift. The robot is configured to assemble the frame. The positioner is configured to support the frame in a vertical position during an assembling process. In another aspect of the disclosure, a system for manufacturing a vehicle based on a manufacturing cell is disclosed. In another aspect of the disclosure, a method for manufacturing a vehicle based on a manufacturing cell is disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US20230235472A1
公开(公告)日：2023-07-27
申请号：US18158948
申请日：2023-01-24
Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Finley Hugh MARBURY , Michael Thomas Kenworthy , Alex James Hamade
CPC classification number: C25D5/48 , C09J9/02 , C25D11/02 , C09J2301/314 , C09J2301/416
Abstract: The instant disclosure describes example techniques for bonding multiple metal structures prior or subsequent to application of a protective coating (e.g., an electrocoating or e-coating) to the structures. In certain aspects, the structures may include one or more attachment points for attaching a single structure or multiple structures bonded together to a clamp or other suitable means for applying an electrical current to the structure(s).
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公开(公告)号：US20220339875A1
公开(公告)日：2022-10-27
申请号：US17744381
申请日：2022-05-13
Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER , Broc William TenHouten , David Charles O'Connell , Jon Paul Gunner , John Russell Bucknell , Alex James Hamade , David Brian TenHouten
IPC: B29C64/379 , B33Y40/00 , G05B19/418 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B29C70/20
Abstract: Techniques for flexible, on-site additive manufacturing of components or portions thereof for transport structures are disclosed. An automated assembly system for a transport structure may include a plurality of automated constructors to assemble the transport structure. In one aspect, the assembly system may span the full vertically integrated production process, from powder production to recycling. At least some of the automated constructors are able to move in an automated fashion between the station under the guidance of a control system. A first of the automated constructors may include a 3-D printer to print at least a portion of a component and to transfer the component to a second one of the automated constructors for installation during the assembly of the transport structure. The automated constructors may also be adapted to perform a variety of different tasks utilizing sensors for enabling machine-learning.
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