公开(公告)号：US20230080324A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US17992653

申请日：2022-11-22

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Broc William TENHOUTEN ,  Chukwubuikem Marcel OKOLI ,  Eli ROGERS

IPC: B22F5/10 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B62D65/02 ,  C09J5/00 ,  B22F7/06 ,  B22F10/20

Abstract: One aspect is an apparatus including a plurality of additively manufactured components each having an adhesive injection channel. The components are connected together such that adhesive injection channels are aligned to form an adhesive path that allows adhesive flow between the components. Another aspect is an apparatus, including an additively manufactured component having an adhesive injection channel and an adhesive flow mechanism comprising at least one of an adhesive side end effector or a vacuum side end effector, the adhesive flow mechanism configured to provide adhesive to the adhesive injection channels.

公开(公告)号：US20220066426A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

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

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：US20200056645A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-20

申请号：US16662666

申请日：2019-10-24

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Broc William TenHOUTEN ,  John Russell BUCKNELL ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Eahab Nagi EL NAGA ,  William Bradley BALZER ,  Zachary Meyer OMOHUNDRO ,  Praveen Varma PENMETSA ,  Matthew Michael O'BRIEN ,  John Franklin DUNHAM

IPC: F16B11/00 ,  E04B1/19 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D23/00 ,  B62D27/02

Abstract: Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap.

公开(公告)号：US20180311769A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15582485

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: B23K26/342 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B23K15/02 ,  B23K15/00 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/06 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/142 ,  B23K26/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-materials and varying print parameters in Additive Manufacturing systems are provided. In one example, a layer including a first powder material and a second material different from the first powder material are deposited, such that at least a first portion of the first powder material is in a first area that is devoid of the second material. An energy beam is generated and applied to fuse the layer at a plurality of locations. In another example, a layer of a powder material is deposited based on a first subset of parameters. An energy beam is generated based on a second subset of the parameters, and the energy beam is applied to fuse the layer at a plurality of locations based on a third subset of the parameters. At least one of the parameters is set to have different values during a slice printing operation.

公开(公告)号：US20180311757A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15582457

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: B23K15/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B23K26/342

Abstract: Systems and methods for control in additive manufacturing systems are provided. A powder-bed fusion apparatus can include an energy beam source that generates an energy beam and a deflector that applies the energy beam to fuse powder material to create a 3-D object based on an object model. The system can also include a characterizer that obtains information relating to fusing the powder material. The characterizer can be a sensor that measures the shape of the object, a processor that determines a physics-based model of the object, etc. The system can also include a comparator that determines a variation from the object model based on the information, and a compensator that modifies the application of energy to the powder material based on the variation. For example, applied energy can be increased in areas that require higher energy to completely fuse powder material, such areas of thicker powder layer.

公开(公告)号：US20180085827A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15809528

申请日：2017-11-10

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  William Bradley BALZER ,  Praveen Varma PENMETSA ,  Zachary Meyer OMOHUNDRO ,  Matthew M. O'BRIEN

IPC: B22F3/105 ,  G06F17/50 ,  B62D21/17 ,  B62D23/00 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B29L31/24

CPC classification number: B22F3/1055 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F2003/1057 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29L2031/24 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B62D21/17 ,  B62D23/005 ,  B62D27/023 ,  F16B11/008 ,  G06F17/5086 ,  G06F17/5095 ,  Y02P10/295 ,  B22F3/10 ,  B22F7/06 ,  B22F2003/247

Abstract: A method for fabricating a joint designed to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The method may generate joints with variable geometry and fine features which may reduce production costs, reduce production time, and generate joints configured for highly specific applications. The joint may include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.

公开(公告)号：US20220176804A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17543681

申请日：2021-12-06

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： John Russell BUCKNELL ,  Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  William David KREIG ,  Jon Paul GUNNER

IPC: B60K7/00 ,  B60G7/00 ,  H02K5/24 ,  H02K7/116 ,  B60K17/04

Abstract: Integration of drive elements with an unsprung structure is disclosed. In one aspect of the disclosure, a motor includes a stator configured to mount to an unsprung structure of a wheeled vehicle through at least a damper or a spring. The motor further includes a rotor configured to drive a wheel of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20220081045A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17536722

申请日：2021-11-29

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chukwubuikem Marcel OKOLI ,  David Brian TENHOUTEN ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Muhammad Faizan ZAFAR ,  William David KREIG ,  Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Broc William TENHOUTEN

IPC: B62D29/04 ,  B29C65/54 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B62D23/00

Abstract: An additively manufactured node is disclosed. A node is an additively manufactured (AM) structure that includes a feature, e.g., a socket, a channel, etc., for accepting another structure, e.g., a tube, a panel, etc. The node can include a node surface of a receptacle extending into the node. The receptacle can receive a structure, and a seal interface on the node surface can seat a seal member between the node surface and the structure to create an adhesive region between the node and the structure, the adhesive region being bounded by the node surface, the structure, and the seal member. The node can also include two channels connecting an exterior surface of the node to the adhesive region. In this way, adhesive can be injected into the adhesive region between the node and the structure, and the adhesive can be contained by the seal member.

公开(公告)号：US20210187785A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17171867

申请日：2021-02-09

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 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B22F5/10 ,  G06F30/15 ,  B22F10/20 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B62D27/02

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：US20190048912A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-14

申请号：US15671894

申请日：2017-08-08

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Kevin Robert CZINGER ,  Broc William TenHOUTEN ,  John Russell BUCKNELL ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Eahab Nagi EL NAGA ,  William Bradley BALZER ,  Zachary Meyer OMOHUNDRO ,  Praveen Varma PENMETSA ,  Matthew Michael O'BRIEN ,  John Franklin DUNHAM

IPC: F16B11/00 ,  B62D21/02 ,  E04B1/19

Abstract: Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap.