Sakuu Corporation (20240351286). APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REMOVE POWDER WITH FLEXIBLE SCRAPER BLADE AND ADJUSTABLE SIDE NOZZLES simplified abstract
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APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REMOVE POWDER WITH FLEXIBLE SCRAPER BLADE AND ADJUSTABLE SIDE NOZZLES
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Morteza Vatani of Los Gatos CA (US)
Timothy Byman of Saint Michael MN (US)
Justin Carroll of Vadnais Height MN (US)
APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REMOVE POWDER WITH FLEXIBLE SCRAPER BLADE AND ADJUSTABLE SIDE NOZZLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240351286 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REMOVE POWDER WITH FLEXIBLE SCRAPER BLADE AND ADJUSTABLE SIDE NOZZLES
The patent application describes an improved apparatus and method for removing powder from a web, such as in a 3D printing apparatus.
- A flexible blade is used to scrape powder from a first portion of the web without disturbing powder on adjacent portions.
- Edge vacuum nozzles and a central vacuum nozzle work with the flexible blade to remove powder from both edges and the central region of the first portion.
Potential Applications: - 3D printing technology - Powder removal in industrial processes
Problems Solved: - Efficient removal of powder from a web without disturbing adjacent areas - Precision cleaning in manufacturing processes
Benefits: - Improved quality of printed products - Increased efficiency in powder removal processes
Commercial Applications: - Manufacturing industries utilizing 3D printing technology - Companies requiring precise powder removal in their processes
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the flexible blade ensure selective powder removal? 2. What are the advantages of using edge vacuum nozzles in conjunction with the flexible blade?
Original Abstract Submitted
an improved apparatus and method are provided to remove powder from a web, for example, in a 3d printing apparatus. a flexible blade is provided to contact and move across a first portion of the web located between adjacent portions of the web to scrape powder from the first portion without removing powder deposited on the adjacent portions. a pair of edge vacuum nozzles and a central vacuum nozzle are also provided to move with the flexible blade to remove powder from both edges of the first portion and a central region of the first portion.