公开(公告)号：US20240157636A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18506779

申请日：2023-11-10

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Nathan Andrew STRANBERG ,  Andrew John Overby ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Christopher Lee Jones ,  Michael John Milbourne

IPC: B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

CPC classification number: B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing an object. The system may include a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include a first module configured to discharge a material, a second module configured to compact the material, and an actuator connected to the second module and configured to apply a force to the second module. The system may further include a controller in communication with the actuator. The controller may be configured to determine an operating parameter of the print head, and to selectively adjust the force applied by the actuator to the second module based on the operating parameter.

公开(公告)号：US11813793B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US17443423

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Trevor David Budge ,  Brock Adam Jahner ,  Jeremiah R. Smith ,  Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Andrew Michael Stulc ,  Samuel VanDenBerg ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Andrew John Overby

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/343 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B29C64/255 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/241 ,  B29C64/171 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B29K105/08

CPC classification number: B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/171 ,  B29C64/241 ,  B29C64/255 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/343 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C2948/92904 ,  B29K2105/08

Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include a first supply configured to hold a continuous reinforcement, a second supply configured to hold a matrix separate from the continuous reinforcement, and a wetting mechanism in separate communication with the first and second supplies and configured to discharge the continuous reinforcement wetted with the matrix. The system may also include a controller programmed to selectively pressurize the second supply to direct the matrix to the wetting mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20230121549A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US18047492

申请日：2022-10-18

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Maxwell Joseph Johnson ,  Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Ryan C. Stockett ,  Mikel Negugogor ,  Chase Bosman ,  Logan Lalonde ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Christopher Losee

IPC: B29C64/118 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230070818A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-09

申请号：US17929666

申请日：2022-09-02

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Andrew John Overby ,  Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Sam Armstrong ,  Maxwell Joseph Johnson ,  Samuel VanDenBerg

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: A nozzle is disclosed for use in an additive manufacturing print head. The nozzle may include a body having a central passage with an entrant end and an exit end, and a shoulder protruding radially outward from the body at a location between the entrant and exit ends. A groove may be formed within an outer surface of the body at a location between the shoulder and the entrant end. The groove may be configured to receive a seal.

公开(公告)号：US11279085B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16655066

申请日：2019-10-16

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. Stockett ,  Tyler B. Alvarado ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson

IPC: B29C70/38 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29K101/10 ,  B33Y10/00

Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a support, and a print head connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may have a first tool center point associated with discharge of a first material, and a second tool center point associated with discharge of a second material that is a type different than the first material.

公开(公告)号：US20220080659A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17443425

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Trevor David Budge ,  Brock Adam Jahner ,  Jeremiah R. Smith ,  Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Andrew Michael Stulc ,  Samuel VanDenBerg ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Andrew John Overby

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/165

Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include an outlet configured to discharge a material in a trajectory along a central axis of the outlet, and a compactor disposed downstream of the outlet relative to the trajectory and configured to press the material transversely against an adjacent surface. The outlet may be configured to translate relative to the compacting module.

公开(公告)号：US20200376759A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16880398

申请日：2020-05-21

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Samuel VanDenBerg

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/218 ,  B22F3/00

Abstract: A print head is disclosed for use in an additive manufacturing system. The print head may include an outlet configured to discharge a material, and a compacting device mounted to trail behind the outlet during movement of the print head in a normal direction. The print head may also include a spring configured to bias the compacting device against the material and to allow movement of the compacting device in a direction parallel with a discharge direction of the material through the outlet, and a locker configured to selectively lock a position of the compacting device relative to the outlet.

公开(公告)号：US20250050583A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-13

申请号：US18932540

申请日：2024-10-30

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Andrew John Overby ,  Andrew Michael Stulc ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Ryan C. Stocket ,  Brock Adam Jahner ,  Christopher Losee

IPC: B29C64/336 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/241 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/357 ,  B29C64/379 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B33Y70/10

Abstract: A method is disclosed for additively manufacturing an object. The method may include extending a first module of a print head to push a tag end of material adjacent a second module during a feeding routine. The method may also include extending the second module to push against the tag end, and activating a third module to at least partially cure the tag end and thereby adhere the tag end as an anchor.

公开(公告)号：US12128607B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18047492

申请日：2022-10-18

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Maxwell Joseph Johnson ,  Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Ryan C. Stockett ,  Mikel Negugogor ,  Chase Bosman ,  Logan Lalonde ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson ,  Christopher Losee

IPC: B29C64/118 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/10 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B29K105/08

CPC classification number: B29C64/118 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/10 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B29K2105/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US11904534B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17249225

申请日：2021-02-24

Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.

Inventor： Nathan Andrew Stranberg ,  Andrew Michael Stulc ,  Brock Adam Jahner ,  Stephen Tyler Wilson

IPC: B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/255 ,  B29C64/194 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B29C64/336 ,  B29B15/12 ,  B29C70/06 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B33Y70/10 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B33Y50/02

CPC classification number: B29C64/165 ,  B29B15/122 ,  B29C64/194 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/255 ,  B29C64/264 ,  B29C64/336 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C70/06 ,  B29C70/384 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y70/10

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system is disclosed for use in fabricating a structure. The additive manufacturing system may include a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include a housing, a supply module operatively mounted to the housing and configured to hold a supply of continuous reinforcement, an impregnation module operatively mounted to the housing and configured to wet the continuous reinforcement with a matrix, and a clamping module operatively mounted to the housing downstream of the supply module relative to movement of a reinforcement through the print head. The clamping module may be configured to selectively clamp the continuous reinforcement. The additive manufacturing system may also include a controller in communication with the support and the print head and configured to coordinate operations of the support and the print head to fabricate a three-dimensional structure.