Nikon SLM Solutions AG (20240269751). SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING RAW MATERIAL POWDER TO A PLURALITY OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MACHINES simplified abstract
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING RAW MATERIAL POWDER TO A PLURALITY OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MACHINES
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Daniel Kopschinski of Lübeck (DE)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING RAW MATERIAL POWDER TO A PLURALITY OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MACHINES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240269751 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING RAW MATERIAL POWDER TO A PLURALITY OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MACHINES
The patent application describes a system for distributing raw material powder from a reservoir to multiple additive manufacturing machines using gas flow drive and conveying lines.
- Gas flow drive and conveying lines transport powder to manufacturing machines.
- Feeding manifold guides powder into conveying lines using shut-off valves.
- Shut-off valves selectively open and close to control powder flow.
- System enables efficient distribution of raw material powder to multiple machines.
Potential Applications: - Industrial additive manufacturing processes - 3D printing facilities - Powder distribution systems in manufacturing plants
Problems Solved: - Efficient distribution of raw material powder - Streamlined operation of multiple additive manufacturing machines
Benefits: - Increased productivity in additive manufacturing processes - Reduced downtime for powder distribution - Enhanced control over powder flow to machines
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Powder Distribution System for Additive Manufacturing" This technology can be used in industrial settings where multiple additive manufacturing machines are in operation. It can improve workflow efficiency and reduce production costs.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the gas flow drive system work to transport the raw material powder? - The gas flow drive system utilizes pressure differentials to propel the powder through the conveying lines. 2. What are the advantages of using shut-off valves in the feeding manifold? - Shut-off valves allow for precise control over the distribution of powder to different manufacturing machines.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system distributes raw material powder from a reservoir to a plurality of at least two additive manufacturing machines. the system includes at least one gas flow drive and at least two conveying lines for conveying the powder to the at least two manufacturing machines by a gas flow driven by the at least one gas flow drive. the system further includes a feeding manifold for feeding the at least two conveying lines with the raw material powder. the feeding manifold is configured and arranged to selectively guide, controlled by at shut-off valves, the raw material powder into one of the at least two conveying lines. each of the shut-off valves is arranged at the feeding manifold and is configured to selectively close and open for selectively feeding the at least two conveying lines with the raw material powder.
