Additive Manufacturing Powder Transfer Pipe with Bent Section

The pipe is divided into multiple sections with bent parts creating distinct zones: a first vertical section for suction transfer, a horizontal section as a transition zone with bent part to stop falling powder, and a second vertical section for continued transfer. This segmentation prevents agglutination by stopping powder fall at the bent part while maintaining transfer capability in other sections.

The bent part acts as an intermediary element that interrupts the vertical fall path of powder particles. By introducing this intermediate horizontal section, the powder's gravitational fall is stopped before reaching the lower end, preventing the harmful collision and agglutination effect while still allowing suction-driven transfer to function.

The pipe configuration transitions from a purely vertical arrangement to a three-dimensional path incorporating horizontal sections. The bent parts create a spatial arrangement where the pipe extends in multiple directions (vertical and horizontal), allowing the system to maintain vertical height advantage while reducing horizontal footprint through compact folding of the transfer path.

The bent parts in the pipe introduce curved or angled transitions instead of sharp right angles, creating a more compact three-dimensional configuration. This curvature allows the pipe to fold back on itself more efficiently in space, reducing the overall horizontal envelope while maintaining the necessary vertical elevation difference for suction transfer.

The bent part is positioned beforehand in the pipe to create a stopping point for falling powder. This预先 placed structural feature cushions the powder's gravitational fall by intercepting it before it can accelerate to high velocity and cause harmful collisions, while still allowing the suction mechanism to efficiently transfer powder through the vertical sections.

The bent part converts the harmful effect of gravitational fall into a beneficial flow control mechanism. By strategically placing the bend, the system uses gravity to feed powder into the horizontal section where it accumulates or flows controllably, then allows suction to pick it up and transfer it vertically without the harmful high-velocity collision that would occur in a purely vertical configuration.