公开(公告)号：US20190160515A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US16198543

申请日：2018-11-21

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Broc William TenHOUTEN ,  Eahab Nagi EL NAGA ,  Richard Winston HOYLE ,  Kevin Robert CZINGER

IPC: B21D47/01 ,  B62D25/04 ,  B62D23/00 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B21C23/14 ,  B21D7/12 ,  B21D9/05 ,  B62D25/00

Abstract: A metal extrusion and nodes based structure is provided. The structure comprises one or more arc members connected by one or more node members, wherein the arc comprises (i) a wing feature which is configured to mate with one or more non-structural components, (ii) an internal passage feature which is configured to be inserted into a connecting feature of the corresponding node member, and (iii) one or more keying features formed from a mating interface with the corresponding node member.

公开(公告)号：US20180339466A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US15607055

申请日：2017-05-26

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Eahab Nagi EL NAGA ,  John Russell BUCKNELL ,  Kevin Robert CZINGER

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B22F1/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for material handling in additive manufacturing systems are provided. Environmental control can decrease exposure of a powder to substances that change a material property of the powder and/or that change a property of a build piece formed from fusing the powder. Powders can be mixed for use in PBF systems. For example, a powder that has been through a printing operation can be reused by mixing the reuse powder with new powder. Powder can be recovered after a printing operation and reused, recycled into new powder, etc. Powder can be decontaminated for better reusability.

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.

公开(公告)号：US20220206488A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-30

申请号：US17561472

申请日：2021-12-23

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Greg WEAVER ,  Narender Shankar LAKSHMAN

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: An autonomous delivery vehicle (ADV) may include multiple storage compartments, and each storage compartment of the plurality of storage compartments has a respective storage space and is associated with a respective delivery location. The respective storage space of each storage compartment may store one or more items. Each storage compartment may transition from a first state to a second state, and the first state may prevent access to the storage space of the respective storage compartment and the second state may enable access to the respective storage space of the respective storage compartment. The ADV may further include a receiver configured to receive first information from a computing system remote and external to the first ADV, and the first ADV may autonomously travel to one or more locations based on the first information.

公开(公告)号：US20180339456A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

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 ,  B29C70/20 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20250068146A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18824804

申请日：2024-09-04

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US20240173886A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18404799

申请日：2024-01-04

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Broc William TENHOUTEN ,  Stuart Paul MACEY ,  David Charles O'CONNELL ,  Jon Paul GUNNER ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Narender Shankar LAKSHMAN

IPC: B28B1/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/115 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/18 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B22F10/80 ,  B22F12/00 ,  B22F12/46 ,  B22F12/53 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/21 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K101/00 ,  B23K101/28 ,  B23K103/04 ,  B23K103/08 ,  B23K103/10 ,  B23K103/14 ,  B29C64/10 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B62D25/00 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B62D65/02 ,  G06F30/15

CPC classification number: B28B1/001 ,  B22F3/002 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B23K26/0006 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B62D27/023 ,  G06F30/15 ,  B22F3/115 ,  B22F10/18 ,  B22F10/80 ,  B22F12/22 ,  B22F12/46 ,  B22F12/53 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B23K26/21 ,  B23K2101/006 ,  B23K2101/28 ,  B23K2103/04 ,  B23K2103/10 ,  B23K2103/14 ,  B23K2103/15 ,  B29C64/10 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B62D25/00 ,  B62D65/02

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an additively manufactured transport structure. The transport structure includes cavities into which components that use an external interface are inserted. A plurality of components are assembled and integrated into the vehicle. In an embodiment, the components and frame are modular, enabling reparability and replacement of single parts in the event of isolated failures.

公开(公告)号：US20230133075A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17975381

申请日：2022-10-27

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Antonio Bernard MARTINEZ

IPC: B62D21/09 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D21/18 ,  B60K1/00

Abstract: Integrated vehicle structures are provided herein. An integrated vehicle structure can include an enclosure portion configured to house an electric motor and a plurality of extended portions extending from the enclosure portion. The enclosure portion and the plurality of extended portions can be load-bearing and configured to bear vehicle loads. The extended portions of the integrated vehicle structures can include a connection portion configured to connect with another load-bearing structure to at least receive or transmit loads. The plurality of extended portions can be configured to transfer vehicle loads along physically separate paths. A portion of the enclosure portion can define an opening configured to allow a drive shaft to connect the electric motor to a wheel. The enclosure portion can be configured with an opening for allowing the installation and removal of the electric motor.

公开(公告)号：US20190196447A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US15853301

申请日：2017-12-22

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Bill David KREIG ,  Chukwubuikem Marcel OKOLI ,  David Brian TenHOUTEN ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Broc William TenHOUTEN

IPC: G05B19/4099 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F5/10

CPC classification number: G05B19/4099 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F2003/1057 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B62D21/17 ,  B62D27/023 ,  G05B2219/49023

Abstract: A node to panel interface structure for use in a transport structure such as a vehicle is disclosed. In an aspect, the node includes a base, first and second sides protruding from the base to form a recess for receiving a panel, ports for adhesive injection and/or vacuum generation, one or more adhesive regions disposed on a surface of each side adjacent the panel, and at least one channel coupled between the first and second ports and configured to fill the adhesive regions with an adhesive, the adhesive being cured to form a node-panel interface. The node may be additively manufactured. In an exemplary embodiment, the node may use sealant features for including sealants that border and define the adhesive regions, and that may hermetically seal the region before and after adhesive injection. In another embodiment, the node may include isolation features for including isolators for inhibiting galvanic corrosion. In another aspect, adhesive may be filled serially on the adhesive regions on the first side and then on the adhesive regions on the second side. Adhesive may alternatively may be filled in parallel, or concurrently, on the adhesive regions of both sides.

公开(公告)号：US20170355003A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15619326

申请日：2017-06-09

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Broc William TenHOUTEN ,  Eahab Nagi EL NAGA ,  Richard Winston HOYLE ,  Kevin Robert CZINGER

IPC: B21C23/14 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B62D25/04 ,  B21D47/01

CPC classification number: B21D47/01 ,  B21C23/142 ,  B21D7/12 ,  B21D9/05 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B62D23/005 ,  B62D25/00 ,  B62D25/04 ,  B62D27/023

Abstract: A metal extrusion and nodes based structure is provided. The structure comprises one or more arc members connected by one or more node members, wherein the arc comprises (i) a wing feature which is configured to mate with one or more non-structural components, (ii) an internal passage feature which is configured to be inserted into a connecting feature of the corresponding node member, and (iii) one or more keying features formed from a mating interface with the corresponding node member.