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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2022
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2018
Divergent Technologies, Inc., Los Angeles, CA (US);
Alexander Pai-chung Teng, Lomita, CA (US);
Eahab Nagi El Naga, Topanga, CA (US);
Steven Blair Massey, Jr., Appleton, WI (US);
DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems, apparatus, and method for manufacturing a structure are disclosed. The structure includes a first portion, a second portion, and a structural joint. The apparatus is configured to receive instructions for printing the structural joint. The instructions are based on a data model of the structural joint. The apparatus is also configured to receive the first portion and the second portion, the first portion having a first conical tip and the second portion having a second conical tip. The apparatus is further configured to receive material. Additionally, the apparatus is configured to print the structural joint based on the instructions. The printing may include spray forming the material to produce the structural joint. The structural joint connects the first portion to the second portion.