THREADED ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT INSERTS AND RELATED METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20170284434A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-05

    申请号:US15090146

    申请日:2016-04-04

    CPC classification number: F16B5/01 B32B7/08 B32B2250/40 B32B2605/18 F16B5/02

    Abstract: A threaded adjustable-height insert may be installed in a bore of a sandwich panel, such that the insert may be configured to transfer a load to the sandwich panel. The threaded adjustable-height insert may include a first insert part and a second insert part that may be selectively operatively positioned with respect to each other. The overall height of the threaded adjustable-height insert may be adjusted by longitudinally sliding the second insert part with respect to the first insert part and rotating the second insert part with respect to the first insert part. Presently disclosed threaded adjustable-height inserts may be configured for flush installation in a sandwich panel. Methods of installing such threaded adjustable-height inserts and adjusting the height of the same are also disclosed.

    Automated vibrational powder removal for additive manufacturing

    公开(公告)号:US11241834B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-08

    申请号:US16843099

    申请日:2020-04-08

    Abstract: A system for removing residual powder from a three-dimensional (3D)-printed component integrally constructed with a build plate during an additive manufacturing (AM) process includes an end-effector, an enclosure, one or more transducers, and an electronic control unit (ECU). The end-effector includes a base surrounded by a perimeter flange, and includes a through-opening that receives the build plate. A perimeter clamp attaches and seal the enclosure to a perimeter flange of the end-effector such that the enclosure, the base, and the build plate collectively form a powder containment cavity. The transducers vibrate at a predetermined frequency or range thereof. The ECU transmits a vibration control signal to the transducers during a post-processing stage of the AM process to loosen and remove the residual powder from the component and collect the loosened powder within the powder containment cavity.

    AUTOMATED VIBRATIONAL POWDER REMOVAL FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

    公开(公告)号:US20210316508A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-14

    申请号:US16843099

    申请日:2020-04-08

    Abstract: A system for removing residual powder from a three-dimensional (3D)-printed component integrally constructed with a build plate during an additive manufacturing (AM) process includes an end-effector, an enclosure, one or more transducers, and an electronic control unit (ECU). The end-effector includes a base surrounded by a perimeter flange, and includes a through-opening that receives the build plate. A perimeter clamp attaches and seal the enclosure to a perimeter flange of the end-effector such that the enclosure, the base, and the build plate collectively form a powder containment cavity. The transducers vibrate at a predetermined frequency or range thereof. The ECU transmits a vibration control signal to the transducers during a post-processing stage of the AM process to loosen and remove the residual powder from the component and collect the loosened powder within the powder containment cavity.

    LASER FABRICATION ADDITIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20200061917A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-27

    申请号:US16112929

    申请日:2018-08-27

    Abstract: A laser assembly for additive manufacturing which includes a first laser beam aligned in a first direction and a first partial reflecting fixed mirror positioned aligned with the first direction which reflects a first portion of the first laser beam in a second direction and an exponentially reduced remaining second portion of the first laser beam passes through the first partial reflecting fixed mirror in the first direction. The laser beam assembly further includes a first oscillating mirror positioned aligned with the second direction of the first portion of the first laser beam wherein the first portion of the first laser beam is refracted by the first oscillating mirror in a third direction.

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