System and method of loosening, removing and collecting debris from newly machined articles using compressed air
AssigneeBasti Holding LLC DBA ASC Industrial Air Filtration
InventorJason Basti
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Abstract
A portable debris removal system cleans debris and fluids from newly machined parts generally includes an enclosure assembly where a user cleans a machined part with a compressed air gun. The air within the enclosure assembly is evacuated for decontamination through a series of filters with remaining contaminants collected in a waste vessel. Ambient air and air gun expressed compressed air are drawn into the system via the Venturi effect created by a Venturi vent positioned on the bottom of the enclosure assembly.
Claims17
A debris removal system for removing contaminants from a machined article, comprising:
- A. an enclosure body defining a cleaning chamber configured to receive the machined article, the enclosure body including a slanted opening providing access to the cleaning chamber;
- B. a compressed air delivery device positioned to direct pressurized air toward the machined article within the cleaning chamber to dislodge contaminants;
- C. an air extraction device positioned beneath the enclosure body and configured to draw contaminated air downwardly from the cleaning chamber;
- D. a filtration assembly positioned below the enclosure body and in fluid communication with the air extraction device, the filtration assembly including a plurality of filtration stages configured to remove particulate and liquid contaminants from the contaminated air;
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- E. a removable waste vessel positioned beneath the filtration assembly and configured to collect contaminants separated from the contaminated air, wherein the debris removal system is configured to permit placement and removal of the machined article without requiring manual manipulation within the cleaning chamber.
A debris removal system comprising:
- A. an enclosure assembly including an enclosure body defining a cleaning chamber;
- B. a compressed air delivery device configured to direct pressurized air toward a machined part positioned within the cleaning chamber;
- C. an air extraction device configured to withdraw contaminated air from the enclosure body;
- D. a filter assembly configured to remove contaminants from the contaminated air;
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- E. a waste vessel configured to collect contaminants removed by the filter assembly, wherein the debris removal system is configured for operation within an automated manufacturing environment in which positioning of the machined part relative to the compressed air delivery device is performed by an automated part handling system.
A debris removal workstation comprising:
- A. an assembly stand;
- B. an enclosure assembly supported by the assembly stand and defining a cleaning chamber for receiving a machined part;
- C. a compressed air delivery device configured to direct compressed air toward the machined part within the cleaning chamber;
- D. an air extraction device configured to withdraw contaminated air from the enclosure assembly;
- E. a filter assembly positioned within the assembly stand and configured to remove contaminants from the contaminated air;
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- F. a waste vessel positioned beneath the filter assembly and configured to collect contaminants separated from the contaminated air, wherein the debris removal workstation is configured for integration within an automated manufacturing cell.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.