Methods and apparatus for additively manufactured identification features
AssigneeDivergent Technologies, Inc.
InventorsDonald J. CHRISTIAN, John Russell BUCKNELL
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Abstract
Techniques for integrating a machine-readable matrix with a component of a mechanical structure using three-dimensional (3-D) printing are disclosed. Such techniques include generating at least one data model representing the component, and projecting a matrix pattern identifying one or more features of the component onto a selected surface portion of the component to produce a modified data model for use as an input to a 3-D printer.
Claims31
A method of integrating a machine-readable matrix with a component of a mechanical structure using three-dimensional (3-D) printing, comprising:
- generating at least one data model representing the component;
- and
- projecting a matrix pattern identifying one or more features of the component onto a selected surface portion of the component to produce a modified data model for use as an input to a 3-D printer.
A component for use in a mechanical structure, the component being three-dimensional (3-D) printed based on at least one data model and comprising:
- a 3-D structure configured to perform one or more intended functions when assembled into the 3-D printed mechanical structure;
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- a machine-readable 3-D matrix pattern integrated on a selected surface portion of the 3-D structure and configured to identify one or more features of the component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.