Automated fabrication system implementing 3-D void modeling
US9606527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/42
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fabrication system is disclosed for use in joining two components of a work piece. The fabrication system may have a mount configured to hold the work piece with a void to be filled with material. The fabrication system may also have a scanner configured to capture at least one image of the void, a robotic fabrication device movable relative to the mount, and a controller in communication with the scanner and the robotic fabrication device. The controller may be configured to generate a model of the void based on the at least one image, and to slice the model into at least one layer. The controller may also be configured to develop a tool path for each of the at least one layer, and to cause the robotic fabrication device to deposit material within the void based on the tool path.
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