公开(公告)号：US20190232368A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US15885350

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Narender Shankar Lakshman ,  Broc William TenHouten ,  Kevin Robert Czinger ,  Antonio Bernerd Martinez ,  Jon Paul Gunner ,  Muhammad Faizan Zafar

IPC: B22F3/105 ,  B22D19/00 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: B22F3/1055 ,  B22D19/00 ,  B22F2003/1056 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for co-casting of additively manufactured, high precision Interface Nodes are disclosed. The Interface Node includes an integrated structure including one or more complex or sophisticated features and functions. Co-casting of Interface Nodes by casting a part onto the Interface Node results in a hybrid structure comprising the cast part and the additively manufactured Interface Node. The interface node may include at least one of a node-to-tube connection, node-to-panel connection, or a node-to-extrusion connection. In an embodiment, engineered surfaces may be provided on the Interface Node to improve the blend between the Interface Node and the cast part during the co-casting process.

公开(公告)号：US20180345599A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15613036

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John Russell Bucknell ,  Kevin Robert Czinger ,  Antonio Bernerd Martinez ,  Broc William TenHouten ,  Eahab Nagi El Naga ,  David Brian TenHouten ,  Thomas Samuel Bowden, JR.

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B29C65/54 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus including an additively manufactured node having a socket. The apparatus includes one or more locating features co-printed with the node. The one or more locating features are configured to locate an end portion of a component in the socket.

公开(公告)号：US20240139994A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18404731

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 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B62D27/02 ,  G06F30/15

CPC classification number: B28B1/001 ,  B22F3/002 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B23K26/0006 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B62D27/023 ,  G06F30/15 ,  B23K2101/28

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：US11897163B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

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

CPC classification number: B28B1/001 ,  B22F3/002 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B23K26/0006 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/342 ,  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 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F3/115 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/10 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F3/115 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F10/10 ,  B22F10/18 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/18

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：US11534828B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-27

申请号：US15855800

申请日：2017-12-27

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Kevin Robert Czinger ,  Antonio Bernerd Martinez ,  Broc William TenHouten ,  Chukwubuikem Marcel Okoli ,  Eli Rogers

IPC: B33Y80/00 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B62D65/02 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  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：US10960468B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-30

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: B62D27/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B62D21/17 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B62D23/00 ,  F16B11/00 ,  G06F30/15 ,  G06F30/17 ,  B29L31/24

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：US10480555B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-19

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 ,  B62D29/04 ,  E04B1/19 ,  B62D21/18

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：US20190061835A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US15687409

申请日：2017-08-25

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Broc William TenHouten ,  Kevin Robert Czinger ,  Chukwubuikem Marcel Okoli ,  Jon Paul Gunner ,  David Brian TenHouten ,  Antonio Bernerd Martinez ,  John Russell Bucknell ,  Muhammad Faizan Zafar ,  Thomas Samuel Bowden ,  William Bradley Balzer ,  Stuart Paul Macey ,  Zachary Meyer Omohundro ,  Matthew Michael O'Brien

IPC: B62D27/02 ,  B62D25/02 ,  B62D65/06 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for joining nodes, extrusions, and panels are presented herein. Nodes, extrusions, and panels can be joined together using adhesive joining techniques. The adhesive joining techniques can be applied to additively manufactured nodes or extrusions, and sandwich panels. Sandwich panels can be additively manufactured and/or commercial off the shelf (COTS) components. There can be more than one type of a joint formed by the joining techniques. Exemplary types of j oints can use a liquid adhesive in conjunction with a vacuum and/or a film foam adhesive.

公开(公告)号：US20190047037A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-14

申请号：US16162307

申请日：2018-10-16

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Broc William TenHouten ,  Eahab Nagi El Naga ,  Richard Winston Hoyle ,  Kevin Robert Czinger

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

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：US20180354205A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US15619379

申请日：2017-06-09

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Kevin Robert Czinger ,  Broc William TenHouten ,  John Russell Bucknell ,  Eahab Nagi El Naga ,  Antonio Bernerd Martinez

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B29C65/00

CPC classification number: B29C67/0051 ,  B29C65/002 ,  B29L2031/22 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus including an additively manufactured node. The apparatus includes an additively manufactured interconnect co-printed with the node. The interconnect is configured to connect the node to a component.