公开(公告)号：US20220231486A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-21

申请号：US17578357

申请日：2022-01-18

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John Russell BUCKNELL ,  Antonio Bernerd Martinez

IPC: H02B1/20 ,  H01M50/505 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00

Abstract: Techniques for co-printing of bus bars for printed structural energy modules are presented herein. An apparatus in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a first component configured to be a primary structure of a vehicle, the first component-co-printed with a first electrical conductive path, the first electrical conductive path configured to be connected to a second electrical conductive path of a second component of the vehicle, wherein the first electrical conductive path and the second electrical conductive path are configured to enable electricity transmission.

公开(公告)号：US20220176450A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17681142

申请日：2022-02-25

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Narender Shankar Lakshman ,  Thomas Samuel BOWDEN, JR. ,  John Russell BUCKNELL ,  Ross Harrison BYERS ,  Broc William TenHOUTEN ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Muhammad Faizan ZAFAR ,  Richard Winston HOYLE ,  Chukwubuikem Marcel OKOLI

IPC: B22F10/20 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/142 ,  B23K26/14 ,  B22F3/24 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  G06F30/00

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing powder hole removal are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus for inserting powder removal features may identify what powder removal features are optimal for a given AM component, as well as the optimal location and physical characteristics of these features. The features are automatedly added to the component, and an FEA test is run. In the event of failure, the offending feature is removed and the process is repeated. If successful then the loose powder may be removed in a post-processing step following AM.

公开(公告)号：US20190105992A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US15730685

申请日：2017-10-11

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John Russell BUCKNELL

IPC: B60L8/00 ,  B62M6/85 ,  H01L31/055

Abstract: A solar extended range electric vehicle includes panel deployment and emitter tracking features. In one aspect, the vehicle includes one or more deployment motors for deploying the solar panels from their closed position upon activation of a stationary mode. In another aspect, the vehicle provides dynamic emitter tracking in the stationary mode. For example, the one or more deployment motors and/or counterpart processing systems are configured in one embodiment, to rotate, translate, or otherwise orient their respective solar panels to track the sun. The vehicle may further include a dynamic leaning suspension system as an additional or alternative emitter tracking mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20180339466A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US15607055

申请日：2017-05-26

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B22F1/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for material handling in additive manufacturing systems are provided. Environmental control can decrease exposure of a powder to substances that change a material property of the powder and/or that change a property of a build piece formed from fusing the powder. Powders can be mixed for use in PBF systems. For example, a powder that has been through a printing operation can be reused by mixing the reuse powder with new powder. Powder can be recovered after a printing operation and reused, recycled into new powder, etc. Powder can be decontaminated for better reusability.

公开(公告)号：US20190315116A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16449216

申请日：2019-06-21

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Donald J. CHRISTIAN ,  John Russell BUCKNELL

IPC: B33Y50/02 ,  G06F17/50 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y99/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  G06T7/73 ,  B29C64/386 ,  G06F17/00

Abstract: Techniques for integrating a machine-readable matrix with a component of a mechanical structure using three-dimensional (3-D) printing are disclosed. Such techniques include generating at least one data model representing the component, and projecting a matrix pattern identifying one or more features of the component onto a selected surface portion of the component to produce a modified data model for use as an input to a 3-D printer.

公开(公告)号：US20190168561A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US15829845

申请日：2017-12-01

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John Russell BUCKNELL

IPC: B60G17/016 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G11/44 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60G17/0165 ,  B60G21/00

Abstract: A dual-mode suspension system using hydraulic dampers is disclosed. One or more dampers on each side of the four-wheel suspension system are coupled to a respective damper on the other side via a damper valve. One or more leaf springs may be arranged between the leading links coupled to some of the dampers, and trailing links coupled to other of the dampers. The suspension system may advantageously engage, lock, or partially disengage the respective dampers connected by the valve on each side of the system. Manipulating the valve to control engagement of the dampers, which may depend on the speed and related issues, provides control over whether heave motions should be separated from roll. In another embodiment, one or more single or double acting hydraulic cylinders may be used to engage dampers.

公开(公告)号：US20190054731A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

申请号：US15677734

申请日：2017-08-15

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Donald J. CHRISTIAN ,  John Russell BUCKNELL

IPC: B33Y50/02 ,  G06T7/73 ,  B29C64/393 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: B33Y50/02 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y99/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/504 ,  G06T7/75

Abstract: Techniques for integrating a machine-readable matrix with a component of a mechanical structure using three-dimensional (3-D) printing are disclosed. Such techniques include generating at least one data model representing the component, and projecting a matrix pattern identifying one or more features of the component onto a selected surface portion of the component to produce a modified data model for use as an input to a 3-D printer.

公开(公告)号：US20190039138A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16155379

申请日：2018-10-09

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Muhammad Faizan ZAFAR ,  Broc William TenHOUTEN ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ ,  Keith Allen FLEMING ,  John Russell BUCKNELL

IPC: B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/10 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B23K26/142 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/70 ,  B22F3/18 ,  B22F3/16 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B22F3/02 ,  B29C64/386

Abstract: Systems and methods of support structures in powder-bed fusion (PBF) are provided. Support structures can be formed of bound powder, which can be, for example, compacted powder, compacted and sintered powder, powder with a binding agent applied, etc. Support structures can be formed of non-powder support material, such as a foam. Support structures can be formed to include inductive components that can be used to facilitate removal of the support structures in the presence of an external magnetic field. Additionally, support structures can be formed to break when a fluid, such as air or water, creates a force and/or pressure at a connection point interface.

公开(公告)号：US20180334797A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US15600400

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John Russell BUCKNELL ,  Eahab Nagi EL NAGA ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ

IPC: E04B1/343 ,  B62D27/02

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for joining panels are presented. Panels may be commercial off the shelf (COTS) panels and/or additively manufactured panels; and panels can be joined using an additively manufactured interconnect unit. Notches and protrusions can be formed in the panels and in the interconnect unit to facilitate the connection of the panels with the interconnect unit. In another approach a ribbed triangular prism can be manufactured using three dimensional (3D) printing. The panels can then be joined by inserting the ribbed triangular prism between the panels and by using an adhesive for bonding.

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.