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公开(公告)号:US11628618B2
公开(公告)日:2023-04-18
申请号:US17375497
申请日:2021-07-14
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Meredith Elissa Dubelman , Xi Yang , Mary Kathryn Thompson
IPC: B29C64/165 , B29C64/245 , B29C64/35 , B29C64/268 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y40/00
Abstract: A method for producing a functionally graded component layer-by-layer includes: depositing radiant-energy-curable resin on a build surface defined by a resin support, the resin containing filler including at least two groups of particles with different physical properties; allowing the filler to settle such that the groups of particles separate from each other, defining at least two regions within the resin; positioning a stage relative to the build surface so as to define a layer increment in the resin; selectively curing the resin using an radiant energy applied in a specific pattern so as to define the geometry of a cross-sectional layer of the component; moving the build surface and the stage relatively apart so as to separate the component from the build surface; repeating at least the steps of positioning and selectively curing for a plurality of layers, until the component is complete.
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公开(公告)号:US20230039012A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-09
申请号:US17973092
申请日:2022-10-25
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Meredith Elissa Dubelman , Christopher Barnhill , Xi Yang , Mary Kathryn Thompson
IPC: B29C64/129 , B29C64/245 , B29C64/35 , B29C64/264 , B29C64/241
Abstract: A method for producing a component layer-by-layer includes: providing two or more resin handling assemblies, each including a resin support which has at least a portion which is transparent, each resin support defining a build surface located in a build zone of the respective assembly; executing a build cycle, including: depositing on each build surface radiant-energy-curable resin, the resin on each build surface being a unique material combination; positioning a stage relative to one of the build surfaces to define a layer increment; selectively curing the resin using applied radiant energy so as to define a cross-sectional layer of the component; separating the component from the build surface; cleaning at least one of the component and the stage; and repeating the cycle, for a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers is cured in each of the build zone. Apparatus is described for carrying out the method.
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公开(公告)号:US20220402212A1
公开(公告)日:2022-12-22
申请号:US17837161
申请日:2022-06-10
Applicant: General Electric Company
IPC: B29C64/379 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y40/00 , B29C64/124 , B29C64/232 , B29C64/236
Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a support plate and a stage configured to hold a component formed of one or more cured layers of a resin. An actuator assembly is configured to change a relative position of the stage relative the support plate. A radiant energy device is positioned opposite to the stage such that it is operable to generate and project radiant energy in a pattern. A peeling device is positioned downstream of the window. The actuator assembly is configured to move the stage simultaneously with a resin support over the peeling device in an X-axis direction.
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公开(公告)号:US20220402198A1
公开(公告)日:2022-12-22
申请号:US17837223
申请日:2022-06-10
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Mary Kathryn Thompson , Xi Yang , Meredith Elissa Dubelman , William Joseph Steele , Trent William Muhlenkamp , John Thomas Sterle , Christopher David Barnhill
IPC: B29C64/124 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B29C64/232 , B29C64/236
Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus can include a stage configured to hold a component formed by one or more layers of resin. A support plate can be positioned above the stage. A radiant energy device can be positioned above the stage. The radiant energy device can be operable to generate and project energy in a predetermined pattern. A feed module can be configured to operably couple with a first end portion of a resin support and can be positioned upstream of the stage. A take-up module can be configured to operably couple with a second end portion of the resin support and can be positioned downstream of the stage.
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公开(公告)号:US20220362965A1
公开(公告)日:2022-11-17
申请号:US17317151
申请日:2021-05-11
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Gregory Terrence Garay , Brian David Przeslawski , Xi Yang , Joseph Edward Hampshire
Abstract: A method is provided for casting a component. Accordingly, data indicative of at least one location of a unitary core-shell mold which is susceptible to a stress concentration is received. An additive manufacturing process is employed to form the unitary core-shell mold defining a casting cavity. The unitary core-shell mold includes a shell wall defining an outer component shape and a core wall positioned inward of the shell wall. The core wall defines an inner component shape. The core wall and/or the shell wall defines at least one reinforcement recess adjacent to the at least one location which is susceptible to the stress concentration. Following the forming of the unitary core-shell mold, at least one support member is positioned within the reinforcement recess in contact with the at least one location. With the support member in place, the component is cast within the casting cavity.
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公开(公告)号:US11498283B2
公开(公告)日:2022-11-15
申请号:US16280390
申请日:2019-02-20
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Meredith Elissa Dubelman , Mary Kathryn Thompson , Christopher Barnhill , Xi Yang
IPC: B29C64/393 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y50/02 , B29C64/106
Abstract: A method for forming a part layer by layer using an additive manufacturing apparatus. The additive manufacturing apparatus includes a resin support, a stage, a measuring system, and an actuator configured to change the relative position of the stage and the resin support. The method includes the steps of: performing an additive manufacturing cycle including the following steps: depositing an uncured layer of resin; moving the stage to a target location; curing the uncured layer of resin; and moving the stage away from the target location; repeating the additive manufacturing cycle; performing a measuring process wherein the measuring process includes the following steps: using the measuring system to take a measurement indicative of an actual position of a structure; comparing the actual position of the structure to an expected position of the structure to determine an error; and using the error to modify the target location.
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公开(公告)号:US20220242130A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-04
申请号:US17612452
申请日:2020-05-22
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: William C. Alberts , Vadim Bromberg , Kwok Pong Chan , Robert Edgar Estes , Jacob Mayer , Joshua Tyler Mook , Janet Mekker , William Cosmo Murphy , Arunkumar Natarjan , Mary Kathryn Thompson , Xi Yang , Travis Sands
IPC: B41J2/165 , C09D9/00 , C09D11/107 , C09D11/30
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to additive manufacturing apparatuses, cleaning stations incorporated therein, and methods of cleaning using the cleaning stations.
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公开(公告)号:US11235491B2
公开(公告)日:2022-02-01
申请号:US16531731
申请日:2019-08-05
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Xi Yang , Michael Cole , Michael Brown , Gregory Terrence Garay , Tingfan Pang , Brian David Przeslawski , Douglas Gerard Konitzer
IPC: B22C9/04 , B22C9/10 , B28B1/00 , B33Y10/00 , B28B7/28 , F01D5/14 , B22C7/02 , B22C9/08 , B28B7/34 , F01D5/18
Abstract: Integrated core-shell investment casting molds include a filament structure corresponding to a cooling hole pattern in the surface of the turbine blade, stator vane, or shroud.
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公开(公告)号:US20210370547A1
公开(公告)日:2021-12-02
申请号:US17325332
申请日:2021-05-20
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Arunkumar Natarajan , Kwok Pong Chan , William C. Alberts , Xi Yang , Mary Kathryn Thompson
Abstract: A binder solution comprises a fugitive metal precursor, a thermoplastic binder, and a solvent. The fugitive metal precursor may comprise an alkaline earth metal, a transition metal, a post-transition metal, a metalloid, a rare earth metal, or combinations thereof. The fugitive metal precursor may comprise a salt such as carboxylate, nitrate, sulfate, carbonate, formate, chloride, halide, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof. A method of manufacturing a part includes depositing a layer of particulate material on a working surface, selectively applying a binder solution into the layer of particulate material in a pattern representative of a layer of the part, repeating the steps of depositing and selectively applying to form a plurality of layers of particulate material with the applied binder solution, and curing the applied binder solution in the plurality of layers of particulate material with the applied binder solution to evaporate the solvent and form a green body part.
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公开(公告)号:US11130170B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-28
申请号:US15887601
申请日:2018-02-02
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Gregory Terrence Garay , Meredith Dubelman , Xi Yang , Tingfan Pang , Michael Scott Cole , Brian David Przeslawski , Douglas Gerard Konitzer , Nicole Barba , Kirk Gallier , Brian Keith
Abstract: Integrated core-shell investment casting molds that provide tongue or groove structures corresponding, respectively, to groove or tongue structures in the surface of the turbine blade or stator vane, including in locations that are otherwise inaccessible provide a pathway to restrict cooling flow between turbine blades to the flowpath.
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