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公开(公告)号:US20170058509A1
公开(公告)日:2017-03-02
申请号:US14843341
申请日:2015-09-02
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: James L. Babin , John Sherman , Stephen J. Pierz , Christopher M. Sketch , Joseph M. Spanier , Andrew D. Meinert , Todd D. Crawford , Matthew T. West
CPC classification number: E04B1/61 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y80/00 , E04B1/344 , E04B1/3505 , E04B1/355 , E04B2/84 , E04B2001/6195
Abstract: A structure is provided. The structure includes a first component disposed in the first plane. The structure also includes a second component extending from the first component and disposed in a second plane. The second plane is inclined at an angle with respect to the first plane. Each of the first component and the second component are constructed by forming layers parallel to each other using an additive manufacturing process.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种结构。 该结构包括设置在第一平面中的第一部件。 该结构还包括从第一部件延伸并设置在第二平面中的第二部件。 第二平面相对于第一平面倾斜一定角度。 第一部件和第二部件中的每个通过使用添加剂制造工艺形成彼此平行的层来构造。
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公开(公告)号:US10384438B2
公开(公告)日:2019-08-20
申请号:US15061238
申请日:2016-03-04
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Tazio S. Grivetti , Kevin A. O'Neil , Joseph M. Spanier , Christopher M. Sketch , John Sherman , James Babin
Abstract: A construction system is provided. The construction system includes at least one machine. The construction system also includes a gantry system having a beam member. The construction system further includes a reference member provided proximal to a predetermined path of the at least one machine. The construction system includes a sensing unit associated with the at least one machine. The sensing unit is configured to determine distance of a portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The construction system also includes a control unit in communication with the at least one machine and the sensing unit. The control unit is configured to receive inputs indicative of distance of the portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The control unit is also configured to move the at least one machine to move the gantry system along the reference member for a predetermined distance.
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公开(公告)号:US20170203468A1
公开(公告)日:2017-07-20
申请号:US14996289
申请日:2016-01-15
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: John Sherman , Matthew T. West , Sam M. Kherat
CPC classification number: B33Y30/00 , E04B1/35 , E04B2103/02 , E04C5/00 , E04G21/0436 , E04G21/0445
Abstract: A structural formation system includes a first component that is configured to deposit an unhardened first material for forming one or more layers of a three-dimensional structure. The structural formation system also includes a second component that is configured to at least partly incorporate a second material within the unhardened first material of the three-dimensional structure. Moreover, the first and second components of the structural formation system are independently operable for forming the three-dimensional structure integrally with the first and second materials.
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公开(公告)号:US20160174897A1
公开(公告)日:2016-06-23
申请号:US14578796
申请日:2014-12-22
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: John Sherman
CPC classification number: A61B5/6806 , A61B5/0059 , A61B5/01 , A61B5/1127 , A61B5/7282 , A61B2503/20 , A61B2560/0242 , A61B2562/164
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a condition of a human hand, relative to a reference environment, is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one fiducial marker. The fiducial marker is in the field of view of an imaging system and the imaging system is designed for monitoring the human hand via the fiducial marker within the reference environment at a discrete point in time. The apparatus further includes at least one sensor capable of detecting an impact event associated with the condition of the human hand. The sensor may generate a signal indicative of the condition of the human hand at the discrete point in time and within the reference environment.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监测人手相对于参考环境的状况的装置。 该装置包括至少一个基准标记。 基准标记位于成像系统的视野内,并且成像系统被设计用于在离散的时间点通过参考环境内的基准标记监视人的手。 该装置还包括至少一个传感器,能够检测与人的手的状况有关的撞击事件。 传感器可以在离散的时间点和参考环境内产生指示人手的状态的信号。
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公开(公告)号:US20150192919A1
公开(公告)日:2015-07-09
申请号:US14666341
申请日:2015-03-24
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Christopher M. Sketch , Andrew D. Meinert , Joshua D. Webb , John Sherman , James L. Babin , Todd D. Crawford , Stephen J. Pierz , Joseph Spanier
IPC: G05B19/18
CPC classification number: G05B19/182 , B29C64/40 , G05B2219/49023
Abstract: A method for three dimensional printing of a large sized object is provided. The method includes creating a three dimensional model associated with the object to be printed and analyzing a geometry of the three dimensional model. The method also includes placing seams on a deflated support member to form pathways on the support member such that the pathways are formed based on the analyzed geometry of the three dimensional model. The method further includes introducing a pressurized fluid into the pathways and further inflating the support member to conform to the analyzed geometry. The inflation is done to a predetermined pressurized geometry associated with the support member. The method also includes supporting the three dimensional printing of the object by the inflated support member. The inflated support member is configured to prevent at least one of an overhanging or a collapse of materials of the object prior to solidification.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于大尺寸物体的三维打印的方法。 该方法包括创建与要打印的对象相关联的三维模型并分析三维模型的几何。 该方法还包括将接缝放置在放气的支撑构件上以在支撑构件上形成路径,使得基于所分析的三维模型的几何形状形成路径。 所述方法还包括将加压流体引入所述通道并使所述支撑构件进一步膨胀以符合分析的几何形状。 膨胀进行到与支撑构件相关联的预定加压几何形状。 该方法还包括通过膨胀的支撑构件支撑物体的三维打印。 膨胀的支撑构件被构造成防止在凝固之前物体的材料的悬垂或塌陷中的至少一个。
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公开(公告)号:US20170255202A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-07
申请号:US15061238
申请日:2016-03-04
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Tazio S. Grivetti , Kevin A. O'Neil , Joseph M. Spanier , Christopher M. Sketch , John Sherman , James Babin
CPC classification number: B33Y30/00 , B29C64/106 , B33Y80/00 , B62D12/02 , E04G21/04 , G05D1/0238 , G05D2201/0202
Abstract: A construction system is provided. The construction system includes at least one machine. The construction system also includes a gantry system having a beam member. The construction system further includes a reference member provided proximal to a predetermined path of the at least one machine. The construction system includes a sensing unit associated with the at least one machine. The sensing unit is configured to determine distance of a portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The construction system also includes a control unit in communication with the at least one machine and the sensing unit. The control unit is configured to receive inputs indicative of distance of the portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The control unit is also configured to move the at least one machine to move the gantry system along the reference member for a predetermined distance.
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