公开(公告)号：US09004151B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13628556

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Joseph Stevick ,  Sean Timothy O'Keeffe ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Christopher D. Prest

IPC: B22D41/005 ,  F27B14/06

CPC classification number: B22D35/06 ,  B22D17/08 ,  B22D17/32 ,  B22D35/04 ,  B22D41/005 ,  F27B14/061 ,  F27B14/14 ,  F27B14/20 ,  F27D19/00 ,  F27D21/0014 ,  H05B6/26

Abstract: Disclosed is a vessel for melting and casting meltable materials. The vessel may be a surface temperature regulated vessel for providing a substantially non-wetting interface with the molten materials. In one embodiment, the vessel may include one or more temperature regulating channels configured to flow a fluid therein for regulating a surface temperature of the vessel such that molten materials are substantially non-wetting at the interface with the vessel. Disclosed also includes systems and methods for melting and casting meltable materials using the vessel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于熔化和浇铸可熔材料的容器。 容器可以是用于提供与熔融材料基本上不润湿的界面的表面温度调节容器。 在一个实施例中，容器可以包括一个或多个温度调节通道，其构造成在其中流动流体以调节容器的表面温度，使得熔融材料在与容器的界面处基本上不润湿。 还公开了使用该容器熔化和浇注可熔材料的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160067766A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14572126

申请日：2014-12-16

Applicant: Apple Inc. ,  Crucible Intellectual Property, LLC

Inventor： Adam A. Verreault ,  Michael Deming ,  Sean Timothy O'Keeffe ,  Glenton R. Jelbert ,  Stephanie O'Keeffe ,  Jeffrey L. Mattlin ,  Theodore A. Waniuk

IPC: B22C9/02 ,  C21D1/18 ,  B22D27/08 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22C1/00 ,  B22D25/06

CPC classification number: B22C9/02 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B22D27/08 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  C21D1/18 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22F1/002

Abstract: Described herein is a method of forming a 3D investment mold using a layer-by-layer construction (3D printing). The mold is configured for receipt of a molten alloy having a composition configured to form a bulk metallic glass (BMG) on cooling. The mold has a hollow interior between inner and outer walls. The hollow interior receives the molten alloy for molding it between the inner and outer walls of the mold. A method of casting using the 3D investment mold is also disclosed, which may include filling the mold with molten alloy, removing bubbles, quenching the molten alloy in the mold, and then removing the mold.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了使用逐层构造（3D打印）形成3D投资模具的方法。 模具被配置为接收在冷却时具有构造成形成块状金属玻璃（BMG）的组成的熔融合金。 模具在内壁和外壁之间具有中空的内部。 中空内部容纳用于在模具的内壁和外壁之间成型的熔融合金。 还公开了使用3D投资模具的铸造方法，其可以包括用熔融合金填充模具，去除气泡，淬火模具中的熔融合金，然后移除模具。

公开(公告)号：US20150375296A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14386495

申请日：2012-03-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Quoc Tran Pham ,  Joseph Stevick ,  Sean Timothy O'Keeffe ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Joseph C. Poole

IPC: B22D17/20 ,  B22D45/00 ,  B22D17/22

CPC classification number: B22D17/203 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/2023 ,  B22D17/22 ,  B22D45/00

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for mechanically reducing an amount of the skull material in a finished, molded part formed from amorphous alloy using an injection molding system. Skull material of molten amorphous alloy can be captured in a trap before molding such material. A cavity can be provided in the injection molding system to trap the skull material. For example, the cavity can be provided in the mold, the tip of the plunger rod, or in the transfer sleeve. Alternatively, mixing of molten amorphous alloy can be induced so that skull material is reduced before molding. A plunger and/or its tip can be used to induce mixing (e.g., systematic movement of plunger rod, or a shape of its tip). By minimizing the amount of skull material in the finished, molded part, the quality of the part is increased.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使用注射成型系统机械地减少由非晶合金形成的成品模制部件中的颅骨材料的量的系统和方法。 熔融非晶合金的头骨材料可以在模制这种材料之前被捕获在捕获器中。 可以在注塑系统中提供空腔以捕获颅骨材料。 例如，空腔可以设置在模具中，柱塞杆的尖端或者在转移套筒中。 或者，可以诱导熔融非晶合金的混合，使得在模制之前颅骨材料被还原。 柱塞和/或其尖端可用于引起混合（例如，柱塞杆的系统运动或其尖端的形状）。 通过最小化成品的成型部件中的颅骨材料的量，部件的质量增加。

公开(公告)号：US20150158080A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14391731

申请日：2012-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sean Timothy O'Keeffe ,  Quoc Tran Pham ,  Theodore Andrew Waniuk ,  Michael Blaine Deming

IPC: B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/04 ,  C22C45/10 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/00 ,  B29C45/00 ,  B22D25/06

CPC classification number: B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/2023 ,  B22D17/203 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B29C45/0001 ,  B29L2031/772 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10

Abstract: Disclosed is a vessel for melting meltable material having a body with a melting portion configured to receive meltable material to be melted therein and an injection path for injecting the meltable material in molten form after melting (e.g., into a mold). The body has a recess configured to contain the meltable material within the vessel during melting of the material. The vessel is configured for movement between in a first position to restrict entry of molten material into an injection path of the vessel and to contain the material in the recess during melting, and a second position to allow movement of the material in a molten form through the injection path and into the mold (e.g., using a plunger). The vessel can be used in an injection molding system for molding bulk amorphous alloys.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于熔化可熔材料的容器，该容器具有熔化部分，该熔化部分被配置为接收待熔化的可熔化材料，以及用于在熔融（例如，模具）中将熔融材料注入熔融材料后的注入路径。 主体具有凹陷，其构造成在材料熔化期间将可熔物质容纳在容器内。 容器被构造成在第一位置之间移动，以限制熔融材料进入容器的注入路径并且在熔化期间将材料容纳在凹部中，以及允许材料以熔融形式通过的第二位置 注射通道并进入模具（例如使用柱塞）。 该容器可用于模制大块非晶合金的注塑系统中。

公开(公告)号：US20150107730A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14373794

申请日：2012-01-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Quoc Tran Pham ,  Sean Timothy O'Keeffe ,  Theodore A. Waniuk

IPC: B22D25/06 ,  B22D13/10 ,  B22D13/06

CPC classification number: B22D25/06 ,  B22D7/00 ,  B22D7/06 ,  B22D13/023 ,  B22D13/066 ,  B22D13/101 ,  B22D13/105 ,  B22D13/107 ,  B22D13/108

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a process for semi-continuous or continuous production of a solid object from a molten metal, with the potential of being a cleaner and less expensive alternative to complicated split mold processes currently used. The embodiments can be used to perform multiple melt/pour cycles without breaking vacuum, with the system only opened to remove the solid object via an air lock, e.g., a separate chamber or load lock, which will be periodically opened to remove feedstock without breaking the vacuum of the process chamber. Embodiments also relate to an apparatus for semi-continuous or continuous production of a solid object from a molten metal.

Abstract translation: 本文的实施方案涉及从熔融金属半固体或连续生产固体物体的方法，具有作为当前使用的复杂分体模具方法更清洁且更便宜的替代方案的潜力。 这些实施例可以用于执行多个熔融/倾倒循环而不破坏真空，只有打开系统才能通过气锁（例如，单独的室或装载锁）去除固体物体，这将被周期性地打开以除去原料而不破裂 处理室的真空。 实施例还涉及一种用于从熔融金属半固体或连续生产固体物体的装置。