View source for 18250657. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME simplified abstract (General Electric Company)

=ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:General Electric Company|General Electric Company]]


[[Category:General Electric Company]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Srinivas Pendurti of Mason OH (US)|Srinivas Pendurti of Mason OH (US)]][[Category:Srinivas Pendurti of Mason OH (US)]]

[[:Category:Carlos H. Bonilla of Lebanon OH (US)|Carlos H. Bonilla of Lebanon OH (US)]][[Category:Carlos H. Bonilla of Lebanon OH (US)]]

[[:Category:Timothy Francis Andrews of Sharonville OH (US)|Timothy Francis Andrews of Sharonville OH (US)]][[Category:Timothy Francis Andrews of Sharonville OH (US)]]

[[:Category:Zhen Liu of Glenville NY (US)|Zhen Liu of Glenville NY (US)]][[Category:Zhen Liu of Glenville NY (US)]]

[[:Category:Cassidy C. Shibiya of Harrison OH (US)|Cassidy C. Shibiya of Harrison OH (US)]][[Category:Cassidy C. Shibiya of Harrison OH (US)]]

==ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18250657 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes an additive manufacturing apparatus that uses a print head and a recoat head to build a three-dimensional object by depositing build and binder materials. 

* The apparatus includes a process chamber that surrounds the print head and recoat head, as well as a linear motion stage that connects them.
* A condenser system is connected to the process chamber to receive a gas stream with a high vapor content and provide a gas stream with a lower vapor content back to the process chamber.
* A blower is also connected to the process chamber and the condenser to create a closed loop that circulates the gas stream through the system.

Potential applications of this technology:

* 3D printing of complex objects with multiple materials
* Rapid prototyping and manufacturing of customized products
* Creation of intricate and precise structures in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare

Problems solved by this technology:

* Controlling the vapor content in the process chamber to optimize the printing process and improve the quality of the printed objects
* Preventing excessive vapor buildup that can lead to defects or inconsistencies in the printed objects
* Ensuring a consistent and controlled environment within the process chamber for reliable and repeatable printing results

Benefits of this technology:

* Improved printing quality and accuracy
* Faster printing speeds and increased productivity
* Enhanced control over the printing process and material properties
* Reduced waste and material consumption


==Original Abstract Submitted==

According to various embodiments, an additive manufacturing apparatus comprises a process chamber surrounding a print head, a recoat head, and a linear motion stage to which the print head and the recoat head are coupled. The print head and recoat head operate within the process chamber to build a three-dimensional object by depositing a build material and a binder material. The additive manufacturing apparatus further comprises a condenser system fluidly coupled to the process chamber to receive a gas stream with a first vapor content from the process chamber and provide the gas stream with a second vapor content to the process chamber. The second vapor content is less than the first vapor content. Additionally, the additive manufacturing apparatus comprises a blower fluidly coupled to the process chamber and the condenser to flow the gas stream through a closed loop comprising the blower, the process chamber, and the condenser.



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