This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Zhejiang University. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Yingtao Hu and 3D-Printed Shield Tunnel Linings.
Introduction
Yingtao Hu is an inventor associated with Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. His patent work includes a device designed to form shield tunnel linings through continuous 3D printing.
Latest Patents
Hu’s listed patent is “3D printing-based device for shield tunnel lining formation.” The invention uses a pneumatic conveying system to feed solid printing materials into a specially structured tunnel-forming mechanism. Combined with a lining cooling jacket and a shield machine’s advancement control device, the system is designed to support continuous printing through a faster, more efficient extrusion process. Hu is credited with 1 patent.
Career Highlights
Hu’s listed invention applies 3D-printing technology to tunnel construction, with a focus on forming tunnel linings continuously as a shield machine advances. His affiliation with Zhejiang University connects this work to the university’s research and innovation community.
Collaborations
Hu’s listed coworkers include Zhi Ding and Ke Lou.
Conclusion
Yingtao Hu’s patent describes a continuous 3D-printing approach to shield tunnel lining formation, combining material delivery, cooling, and machine-advancement controls in a construction-focused system.
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