20240042496. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING SURFACES OF A WORKPIECE simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING SURFACES OF A WORKPIECE
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Stanley Tong of Ferndale MI (US)
Jeffrey B Harris of Detroit MI (US)
Brennon L White of Novi MI (US)
Adam John Campbell of Rochester MI (US)
Andrew Thomas Cunningham of Cambridge MA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING SURFACES OF A WORKPIECE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240042496 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING SURFACES OF A WORKPIECE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for cleaning surfaces of a workpiece. The system includes a housing with an enclosure, a holding structure within the enclosure to support the workpiece, a first powder removal device to propel a first media towards the holding structure, a first sensing device to detect surface characteristics of the workpiece, and a controller to detect powder material on the workpiece's surface based on the surface characteristics and selectively operate the first powder removal device to remove the powder material with the first media.
- The system includes a housing with an enclosure.
- A holding structure is present within the enclosure to support the workpiece.
- A first powder removal device is used to propel a first media towards the holding structure.
- A first sensing device is used to detect surface characteristics of the workpiece.
- The controller, operated by a processor, detects powder material on the workpiece's surface based on the surface characteristics.
- The controller selectively operates the first powder removal device to remove the powder material from the surface using the first media.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Industrial cleaning processes
- Surface preparation in manufacturing
- Cleaning of delicate or sensitive surfaces
- Removal of contaminants from workpieces
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient and effective removal of powder material from workpiece surfaces
- Detection of powder material based on surface characteristics
- Controlled and targeted cleaning process
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved cleanliness and quality of workpiece surfaces
- Reduced risk of contamination or damage to workpieces
- Increased efficiency and productivity in cleaning processes
Original Abstract Submitted
systems and methods are provided for cleaning surfaces of a workpiece. the system includes a housing defining an enclosure, a holding structure within the enclosure that is configured to support a workpiece, a first powder removal device that is configured to propel a first media toward the holding structure such that the first media contacts the workpiece while the workpiece is supported by the holding structure, a first sensing device that is configured to detect surface characteristics of the workpiece while the workpiece is supported by the holding structure, and a controller configured to, by a processor: detect a powder material on a surface of the workpiece based on the surface characteristics, and selectively operate the first powder removal device to remove the powder material from the surface with the first media while the workpiece is supported by the holding structure.
