Pneumatic powder transport system
US7296599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for pneumatic powder transfer from a powder supply container to applications such as laser sintering systems. The method and apparatus use both constant and cyclic flows of a pressurized gas to fluidize and convey powders without the need for any tilting unloading stands, vibration or other mechanical working of the powder.
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