公开(公告)号：US09630246B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14350498

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Quoc Tran Pham ,  Michael Deming ,  Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Sean O'Keeffe

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

IPC: B22D25/06 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/20 ,  C22C45/10 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/02 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/22 ,  B22D27/15

CPC classification number: B22D25/06 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/203 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/22 ,  B22D27/15 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus comprising at least one gate and a vessel, the gate being configured to move between a first position to restrict entry into an ejection path of the vessel and contain a material in a meltable form within the vessel during melting of the material, and a second position to allow movement of the material in a molten form through the ejection path. The gate can move linearly or rotate between its first and second positions, for example. The apparatus is configured to melt the material and the at least one gate is configured to allow the apparatus to be maintained under vacuum during the melting of the material. Melting can be performed using an induction source. The apparatus may also include a mold configured to receive molten material and for molding a molded part, such as a bulk amorphous alloy part.

公开(公告)号：US20150144292A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14350498

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Quoc Tran Pham ,  Michael Deming ,  Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Sean O'Keeffe

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

IPC: B22D25/06 ,  B22D17/22 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/14

CPC classification number: B22D25/06 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/203 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/22 ,  B22D27/15 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus comprising at least one gate and a vessel, the gate being configured to move between a first position to restrict entry into an ejection path of the vessel and contain a material in a meltable form within the vessel during melting of the material, and a second position to allow movement of the material in a molten form through the ejection path. The gate can move linearly or rotate between its first and second positions, for example. The apparatus is configured to melt the material and the at least one gate is configured to allow the apparatus to be maintained under vacuum during the melting of the material. Melting can be performed using an induction source. The apparatus may also include a mold configured to receive molten material and for molding a molded part, such as a bulk amorphous alloy part.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括至少一个浇口和容器的装置，该浇口构造成在第一位置之间移动以限制进入容器的喷射路径，并且在材料熔化期间容纳容器内可熔化形式的材料， 以及允许通过喷射路径使熔融形式的材料移动的第二位置。 例如，门可以线性移动或者在其第一和第二位置之间旋转。 该装置被配置为熔化材料，并且至少一个浇口构造成允许在材料熔化期间使设备保持真空。 熔化可以使用感应源进行。 该设备还可以包括模具，其被配置为接收熔融材料并且用于模制模制部件，例如块状非晶合金部件。

公开(公告)号：US08813816B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13628542

申请日：2012-09-27

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

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

IPC: B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/08

CPC classification number: B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/08 ,  C22C45/00

Abstract: Various embodiments provide apparatus and methods for melting and introducing alloy feedstock for molding by using a hollow branch having a constraint mechanism therein. In one embodiment, a hollow branch can extend upward from a cold chamber that is substantially horizontally configured. The hollow branch including a constraint mechanism can be capable of containing an alloy feedstock for melting into the molten alloy in the hollow branch and introducing the molten alloy to the cold chamber for molding.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了通过使用其中具有约束机构的中空分支来熔化和引入用于模制的合金原料的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，中空分支可以从基本上水平配置的冷室向上延伸。 包括约束机构的中空分支能够包含用于熔化到中空分支中的熔融合金中的合金原料并将熔融合金引入到用于模制的冷室中。

公开(公告)号：US20140090797A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13629947

申请日：2012-09-28

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

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

IPC: F27B14/00

CPC classification number: F27B14/00 ,  B22D17/02 ,  B22D17/12 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C33/003 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10 ,  F27B14/061 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: Described herein is a device comprising a crucible, a movable base and a heater; wherein the heater is configured to melt BMG to form molten BMG feedstock in the crucible; wherein the movable base configured to slide along a length of the crucible; wherein the movable base and the crucible are configured to hold the molten BMG feedstock.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是包括坩埚，可动基座和加热器的装置; 其中所述加热器构造成熔化BMG以在所述坩埚中形成熔融的BMG原料; 其中所述可移动底座被构造成沿所述坩埚的长度滑动; 其中所述可移动底座和所述坩埚被构造成保持所述熔融的BMG原料。

公开(公告)号：US20140083645A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13628267

申请日：2012-09-27

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

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

IPC: B22D41/00 ,  B22D27/02 ,  B22D23/00 ,  B22D27/15

CPC classification number: B22D25/06 ,  B22D1/002 ,  B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/30 ,  B22D27/15 ,  B22D35/04 ,  B22D41/00 ,  B22D41/02 ,  B22D41/08 ,  B22D41/16

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for casting metal alloys into articles such as BMG articles. In one embodiment, processes involved for storing, pre-treating, alloying, melting, injecting, molding, etc. can be combined as desired and conducted in different chambers. During these processes, each chamber can be independently, separately controlled to have desired chamber environment, e.g., under vacuum, in an inert gas environment, or open to the surrounding environment. Due to the flexible, independent control of each chamber, the casting cycle time can be reduced and the production throughput can be increased. Contaminations of the molten materials and thus the final products are reduced or eliminated.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的示例性实施例涉及将金属合金铸造成诸如BMG制品的制品的方法和系统。 在一个实施方案中，用于储存，预处理，合金化，熔化，注射，模塑等的方法可以根据需要组合并在不同的室中进行。 在这些过程中，每个室可以独立地被控制以具有期望的室环境，例如在真空中，在惰性气体环境中，或者对周围环境开放。 由于每个室的灵活独立控制，可以减少铸造周期时间并且可以提高生产量。 熔融材料和最终产品的污染减少或消除。

公开(公告)号：US20140083640A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13628262

申请日：2012-09-27

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

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

IPC: B22D18/00

CPC classification number: B22D17/002 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/2069 ,  B22D17/32 ,  B22D18/02 ,  B22D27/11 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C33/003 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for forming bulk metallic glass (BMG) articles using a mold having a stationary mold part and a movable mold part paired to form a mold cavity. A molten material can be injected to fill the mold cavity. The molten material can then be cooled into a BMG article at a desired cooling rate. While injecting and/or cooling the molten material, the movement of the movable mold part can be controlled, such that a thermal contact between the molten material and the mold can be maintained. BMG articles can be formed without forming an underfilled part. Additional structural features can be imparted in the BMG article during formation. At least a portion of the formed BMG article can have an aspect ratio (first dimension/second dimension) of at least 10 or less than 0.1.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了使用具有固定模具部分的模具和成对形成模具腔的可动模具部件来形成块状金属玻璃（BMG）制品的方法和装置。 可以注入熔融材料以填充模腔。 然后可以以所需的冷却速度将熔融的材料冷却成BMG制品。 在注入和/或冷却熔融材料的同时，可以控制活动模具部件的运动，从而可以保持熔融材料与模具之间的热接触。 可以形成BMG制品，而不形成底部填充部分。 在形成过程中，可以在BMG制品中赋予额外的结构特征。 形成的BMG制品的至少一部分可以具有至少10或小于0.1的纵横比（第一尺寸/第二尺寸）。

公开(公告)号：US20140083638A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13628556

申请日：2012-09-27

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

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

IPC: C22B9/16 ,  H05B6/02 ,  B22D15/00

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。