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。

公开(公告)号：US20170190149A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US14987368

申请日：2016-01-04

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Marion Grant ,  Thomas Garland ,  Joseph Spanier ,  John Unser

IPC: B32B15/14 ,  B32B15/18 ,  D06M11/83 ,  D06M15/59 ,  E02F9/16 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D21/15 ,  E02F3/32 ,  E02F3/36 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B62D21/18

CPC classification number: B32B15/14 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B3/06 ,  B32B3/08 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/08 ,  B32B15/088 ,  B32B15/18 ,  B32B15/20 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2250/04 ,  B32B2250/05 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/205 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2260/023 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2307/54 ,  B32B2307/558 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2410/00 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  B32B2605/10 ,  B62D29/004 ,  E02F3/32

Abstract: A component for a machine is disclosed. The component may include an interior frame, a protruding member extending from the interior frame, and a carbon fiber wrapped over the interior frame and around the protruding member. A method of manufacturing a component for a machine is also disclosed. The method may include supplying an interior frame with a protruding member extending from the interior frame. The method may further include wrapping a carbon fiber around the interior frame and the protruding member, and curing the carbon fiber to the interior frame.