Systems and methods for additive manufacturing

US12128607B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Continuous Composites Inc. · US

Inventors

• Maxwell Joseph Johnson · Hayden, US
• Nathan Andrew Stranberg · Twin Falls, US
• Ryan C. Stockett · Lebanon, US
• Mikel Negugogor · Coeur d'Alene, US
• Chase Bosman · Twin Falls, US
• Logan Lalonde · Coeur d'Alene, US
• Stephen T. Wilson · Libertyville, US
• Christopher Losee · Coeur d'Alene, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 18, 2022
• Grant date: Oct 29, 2024
• Expiry date: Dec 25, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P10/25
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for manufacturing a joint. The method may include depositing a first path of composite material within a first layer at the joint. The first path may have a center at a center of the joint, a first portion integral with the center portion and extending away from the center portion, and a second portion integral with the center and extending away from the center portion. The method may further include depositing a second path of composite material within the first layer at the joint. The second path may have a center at the center of the joint, and a first portion integral with the center of the second path and extending away from the center of the second path. The center portion of the second path may be parallel with, abut and be bonded to the center portion of the first path.