Method and apparatus for performing contactless laser fabrication and propulsion of freely moving structures
US12011782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/50
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for using a laser to form and release an element of an actuator. The method comprising forming an actuator from sheet stock using a laser, where the actuator is three dimensional; releasing an element of the actuator from the sheet stock using the laser; and moving the released part relative to the sheet stock using laser ablation propulsion.
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