Broad frequency filter for powder system
US11376632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sieving system for a powder is provided. The sieving system includes a support structure; a filter housing movable relative to the support structure, the filter housing defining an inlet and an outlet, the filter housing comprising a broad frequency filter disposed between the inlet and the outlet, the broad frequency filter configured to restrict a first portion of the powder larger than a predetermined threshold from reaching the outlet; and a powder mass control assembly configured to determine data indicative of a powder mass within a portion of the sieving system and control one or more operations of the sieving system based on the determined data indicative of the powder mass.
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