Systems and methods for cleaning surfaces of a workpiece
US12337360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for cleaning surfaces of a workpiece. The system includes a housing defining an enclosure, a holding structure within the enclosure that is configured to support a workpiece, a first powder removal device that is configured to propel a first media toward the holding structure such that the first media contacts the workpiece while the workpiece is supported by the holding structure, a first sensing device that is configured to detect surface characteristics of the workpiece while the workpiece is supported by the holding structure, and a controller configured to, by a processor: detect a powder material on a surface of the workpiece based on the surface characteristics, and selectively operate the first powder removal device to remove the powder material from the surface with the first media while the workpiece is supported by the holding structure.
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