General Electric Company (20240269931). RECLAMATION SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract

RECLAMATION SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Organization Name

General Electric Company

Inventor(s)

Meredith Elissa Dubelman of Liberty Township OH (US)

Christopher David Barnhill of Cincinnati OH (US)

Xi Yang of Mason OH (US)

William Joseph Steele of Lawrenceburg IN (US)

Brian Thomas Thompson of Loveland OH (US)

RECLAMATION SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240269931 titled 'RECLAMATION SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

The abstract describes an additive manufacturing apparatus that includes a stage for holding cured resin layers to form a component, a radiant energy device for projecting radiant energy in a patterned image, an actuator for adjusting the stage's position, and a reclamation system to remove resin from a resin support.

• The apparatus includes a stage, radiant energy device, actuator, and reclamation system.
• The radiant energy device projects radiant energy in a patterned image to cure resin layers.
• The actuator changes the stage's position relative to the radiant energy device.
• The reclamation system removes resin from a resin support using a collection structure and scraper.
• The scraper's elongation axis is offset from the resin support movement direction by an angle less than 90 degrees.

Potential Applications: - 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes - Prototyping and rapid manufacturing industries - Customized manufacturing of complex components

Problems Solved: - Efficient removal of excess resin from printed components - Improved accuracy and precision in additive manufacturing processes

Benefits: - Increased productivity and efficiency in manufacturing - Reduction in material waste and cost savings - Enhanced quality and consistency of printed components

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Additive Manufacturing Apparatus for Efficient Resin Reclamation This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods for rapid prototyping, customized manufacturing, and small-scale production.

Prior Art: Further research can be conducted on patents related to additive manufacturing apparatus, resin reclamation systems, and 3D printing technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in additive manufacturing, resin reclamation techniques, and innovative materials for 3D printing applications.

Questions about Additive Manufacturing Apparatus with Resin Reclamation: 1. How does the offset angle of the scraper in the reclamation system impact resin removal efficiency? 2. What are the potential implications of using patterned radiant energy in additive manufacturing processes?

Original Abstract Submitted

an additive manufacturing apparatus can include a stage configured to hold one or more cured layers of resin that form a component. a radiant energy device can be operable to generate and project radiant energy in a patterned image. an actuator can be configured to change a relative position of the stage relative to the radiant energy device. a reclamation system can be downstream of the stage and can be configured to remove at least a portion of the resin from a resin support. the reclamation system can include a first collection structure configured to accept a resin support along a resin support movement direction. a first scraper is positioned within the first collection structure. the first scraper has an elongation axis that is offset from the resin support movement direction by an offset angle that is less than 90 degrees.