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：US20200331313A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16389890

申请日：2019-04-19

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Thomas Samuel BOWDEN, JR.

IPC: B60G7/00

Abstract: Wishbone-style control arm assemblies for a vehicle and methods for assembling the same are disclosed. A control arm assembly includes a first elongated segment having a first connection feature at one end of the first segment. The control arm assembly includes a second elongated segment having a second connection feature at one end of the second segment. Opposite longitudinal ends of the first and second segments may include third and fourth connection features, respectively, that are configured to interface with the vehicle. The first and second connection features are aligned to form an aperture that extends at least partially through the first and segment connection features, through which a bushing is press-fit and then swaged to form a strong connection that reduces or eliminates the need for mechanical fasteners or adhesive bonds. The bushing connection independently enables the control arm to maintain a secure connection between segments during operation of the control arm when assembled in the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20220203452A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-30

申请号：US17520543

申请日：2021-11-05

Applicant: Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Samuel Noah MILLER ,  Matthew Cooper KELLER ,  Eric Paul MONTEITH ,  Thomas Samuel BOWDEN, JR.

IPC: B22F10/40 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00

Abstract: Techniques for joining nodes and subcomponents are presented herein. An apparatus in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a 3-D printed first part having an interconnect co-printed with the first part such that the interconnect of the first part can float within the first part, and a 3-D printed second part having an interconnect co-printed with the second part such that the interconnect of the second part can float within the second part, wherein the interconnects of the first and second parts are configured to form a connection between the first and second parts.

公开(公告)号：US20190079492A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15705123

申请日：2017-09-14

Applicant: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Thomas Samuel BOWDEN, JR. ,  Muhammad Faizan ZAFAR ,  Ross Harrison BYERS ,  Narender Shankar LAKSHMAN ,  Broc William TenHOUTEN ,  Richard Winston HOYLE ,  Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ

IPC: G05B19/4099 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for additively manufacturing lattice structures are disclosed herein. Lattice structures are analyzed and automatedly generated with respect to surface proximity. A lattice structure is varied by changing lattice element variables including lattice density. An automated approach using CAD algorithms or programs can generate data for lattice structures based on design variables including volume, surface, angle, and position.

公开(公告)号：US20190076925A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15702543

申请日：2017-09-12

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: B22F3/105 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/142 ,  B23K26/14

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.