Applied Research in Acoustics LLC (20240278501). LOCAL AEROSOL EVACUATION SYSTEMS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS simplified abstract

LOCAL AEROSOL EVACUATION SYSTEMS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Organization Name

Applied Research in Acoustics LLC

Inventor(s)

Jonathan Wesley Christian of Madison VA (US)

LOCAL AEROSOL EVACUATION SYSTEMS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240278501 titled 'LOCAL AEROSOL EVACUATION SYSTEMS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

The abstract describes an aerosol evacuation system for an additive manufacturing system, which includes an intake, a conduit, a pump, and a filtration system to remove ultrafine particles from the airflow emitted from the nozzle.

• Intake proximate to the nozzle of an additive manufacturing system
• Conduit connected to the intake to define a passageway for airflow
• Pump to draw the airflow and particles emitted from the nozzle into the conduit
• Filtration system to remove ultrafine particles from the airflow

Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing processes - Industrial 3D printing - Semiconductor manufacturing

Problems Solved: - Reduction of ultrafine particles in the air - Improvement of air quality in manufacturing environments

Benefits: - Enhanced safety for workers - Cleaner air in the manufacturing facility - Compliance with environmental regulations

Commercial Applications: - Industrial manufacturing facilities - Research and development labs - Semiconductor fabrication plants

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the aerosol evacuation system improve air quality in additive manufacturing processes? 2. What are the specific benefits of removing ultrafine particles from the airflow in industrial settings?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the effectiveness of aerosol evacuation systems in different manufacturing environments.

Original Abstract Submitted

an aerosol evacuation system includes an intake proximate to a nozzle of an additive manufacturing system and arranged to receive a volume of air local to an outlet of the nozzle. the aerosol evacuation system also includes a conduit connected to the intake and arranged to define a passageway for airflow, a pump arranged to draw the airflow and particles emitted from the nozzle into the conduit through the intake, and a filtration system connected to the conduit and arranged to filter the airflow to remove ultrafine particles from the airflow.