Methods, materials and apparatus for mobile additive manufacturing of advanced structures and roadways
US10975529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.
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