公开(公告)号：US20080099533A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11554751

申请日：2006-10-31

Applicant: Timothy Hanlon ,  Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp

Inventor： Timothy Hanlon ,  Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp

IPC: B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/126 ,  B23K37/06 ,  B29C65/0681 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/1425 ,  B29C65/16 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/224 ,  B29C65/26 ,  B29C66/0242 ,  B29C66/034 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/343 ,  B29C66/43 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/8122 ,  B29C66/81264 ,  B29C66/81429 ,  B29C66/8167 ,  B29C66/836 ,  B29C66/91212 ,  B29C66/91216 ,  B29C66/91221 ,  B29C66/91411 ,  B29C66/91421 ,  B29C66/91645 ,  B29C66/91935 ,  B29C66/961 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2905/12

Abstract: A method for creating a solid state joint is disclosed. The method includes providing an adjoining apparatus that includes a pin tool, a backing plate and a thermal control plate disposed below the backing plate. The method also includes rotating the pin tool and traversing the pin tool relative to a workpiece along a joint to be welded on the workpiece. The method further includes manipulating the temperature of the pin tool and the backing plate in order to control the temperature and rate of change of temperature experienced by the workpiece at a weld affected zone at the joint. The method also includes maintaining a user chosen temperature differential between the weld affected zone and the backing plate via the thermal control plate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成固态接头的方法。 该方法包括提供邻近的装置，其包括销工具，背板和设置在背板下方的热控制板。 该方法还包括使针工具旋转并沿着要焊接在工件上的接头相对于工件横穿销钉工具。 该方法还包括操纵销工具和背板的温度，以便控制工件在接头处的焊接影响区域经历的温度和温度变化率。 该方法还包括通过热控制板维持用户在焊接受影响区域和背板之间选择的温度差。

公开(公告)号：US07832613B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US12354221

申请日：2009-01-15

Applicant: Timothy Hanlon ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian

Inventor： Timothy Hanlon ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian

IPC: B23K20/12 ,  B23K37/04

CPC classification number: B23K20/126 ,  B23K20/1245 ,  B23K37/06

Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a backing plate, a tungsten-based member disposed along the backing plate, wherein the tungsten-based member defines a welding work surface, and the tungsten-based member comprises curved grooves configured to secure the tungsten-based member to the backing plate. The system also includes a drive. The system includes a pin tool movable by the drive to create friction along one or more workpieces disposed on the welding work surface, wherein the frictional heating and mechanical stirring is configured to create a stir weld along the one or more workpieces. The system, in some embodiments, also may include a backing plate comprising liquid passages and gas passages and a tungsten-based member disposed along the backing plate, wherein the tungsten-based member defines a welding work surface.

Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中，系统包括背板，沿着背板设置的钨基构件，其中钨基构件限定焊接工作表面，并且所述钨基构件包括弯曲凹槽，其被构造成固定钨 - 基板构件到背板。 该系统还包括一个驱动器。 所述系统包括可由所述驱动器移动以沿着设置在所述焊接工作表面上的一个或多个工件产生摩擦的销工具，其中所述摩擦加热和机械搅拌被配置成沿着所述一个或多个工件产生搅拌焊接。 在一些实施例中，该系统还可以包括包括液体通道和气体通道的背板和沿着背板设置的钨基构件，其中钨基构件限定焊接工作表面。

公开(公告)号：US20100176182A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12354221

申请日：2009-01-15

Applicant: Timothy Hanlon ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian

Inventor： Timothy Hanlon ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian

IPC: B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23K20/126 ,  B23K20/1245 ,  B23K37/06

Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a backing plate, a tungsten-based member disposed along the backing plate, wherein the tungsten-based member defines a welding work surface, and the tungsten-based member comprises curved grooves configured to secure the tungsten-based member to the backing plate. The system also includes a drive. The system includes a pin tool movable by the drive to create friction along one or more workpieces disposed on the welding work surface, wherein the frictional heating and mechanical stirring is configured to create a stir weld along the one or more workpieces. The system, in some embodiments, also may include a backing plate comprising liquid passages and gas passages and a tungsten-based member disposed along the backing plate, wherein the tungsten-based member defines a welding work surface.

Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中，系统包括背板，沿着背板设置的钨基构件，其中钨基构件限定焊接工作表面，并且所述钨基构件包括弯曲凹槽，其被构造成固定钨 - 基板构件到背板。 该系统还包括一个驱动器。 所述系统包括可由所述驱动器移动以沿着设置在所述焊接工作表面上的一个或多个工件产生摩擦的销工具，其中所述摩擦加热和机械搅拌被配置成沿着所述一个或多个工件产生搅拌焊接。 在一些实施例中，该系统还可以包括包括液体通道和气体通道的背板和沿着背板设置的钨基构件，其中钨基构件限定焊接工作表面。

公开(公告)号：US20100147925A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12336489

申请日：2008-12-16

Applicant: Timothy Hanlon ,  Jason Bernard Fritz ,  Jeffrey Jason Bernath ,  Alexander Banning Channell ,  Jonathan Paul Blank ,  Sergey Eduardovich Kalabekov ,  Jonathan Robert Hootman ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp

Inventor： Timothy Hanlon ,  Jason Bernard Fritz ,  Jeffrey Jason Bernath ,  Alexander Banning Channell ,  Jonathan Paul Blank ,  Sergey Eduardovich Kalabekov ,  Jonathan Robert Hootman ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp

IPC: B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23K20/1215 ,  B23K20/233

Abstract: A friction surfacing apparatus and method for depositing one or more metals, metal alloys, or other materials is disclosed. The friction surfacing apparatus includes a pin tool holder, a non-consumable shoulder having an inside diameter and an outside diameter, the inside diameter terminating at an end wall and includes an angled side wall that forms a substantially frustoconical opening at one end, and a consumable pin tool coupled to the pin tool holder and at least partially protruding from the end wall of the shoulder. The shoulder is maintained at a predetermined distance from a surface of a workpiece such that the consumable pin tool deposits pin tool material onto the surface of the workpiece during a friction surfacing operation.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于沉积一种或多种金属，金属合金或其它材料的摩擦表面处理装置和方法。 摩擦表面装置包括销工具保持器，具有内径和外径的不可消耗的肩部，内径终止于端壁，并且包括在一端形成基本截头圆锥形开口的倾斜侧壁，以及 消耗销工具联接到销工具保持器并且至少部分地从肩部的端壁突出。 肩部保持在离工件表面预定的距离处，使得消耗销工具在摩擦表面操作期间将工具材料钉入工件表面。

公开(公告)号：US07189064B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10846326

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Earl Claude Helder ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  John Robert Kelley ,  Vicky S. Budinger ,  Courtney James Tudor

Inventor： Earl Claude Helder ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  John Robert Kelley ,  Vicky S. Budinger ,  Courtney James Tudor

IPC: F01D5/18

CPC classification number: B23K20/122 ,  B23K2101/001 ,  F01D5/147 ,  F05B2230/239 ,  F05D2230/232 ,  F05D2300/121

Abstract: A hollow component for gas turbine engine, for example an outlet guide vane, is assembled from a body having at recessed pocket formed therein, and an aerodynamic cover bonded over the pocket. Both the cover and the body are constructed from materials which are not readily fusion weldable. The cover is attached to the body by a solid state bonding process, for example friction stir welding. The hollow component may also be built up from multiple individual components which are bonded to each other by a solid state bonding process such as friction stir welding.

Abstract translation: 用于燃气涡轮发动机的空心部件（例如出口导向叶片）由其中形成有凹陷凹部的主体和粘合在口袋上的空气动力学盖组装。 盖和主体均由不易熔接的材料构成。 盖子通过固态接合工艺（例如摩擦搅拌焊接）附接到主体上。 中空部件也可以由通过诸如摩擦搅拌焊接的固态粘合工艺彼此粘合的多个单独部件构成。

公开(公告)号：US07121448B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US10651397

申请日：2003-08-29

Applicant: Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  Mark Lawrence Hunt ,  Timothy V Stotler

Inventor： Pazhayannur Ramanathan Subramanian ,  Earl Claude Helder ,  Timothy Joseph Trapp ,  Mark Lawrence Hunt ,  Timothy V Stotler

IPC: B23K20/12 ,  B23K37/00 ,  B23K31/02

CPC classification number: B23K20/126 ,  B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/1235 ,  B23K37/06

Abstract: The present invention provides a friction stir welding apparatus and associated thermal management systems and methods for joining one or more similar or dissimilar materials forming a workpiece along a joint to be welded. The friction stir welding apparatus includes a pin tool apparatus selectively disposed adjacent to and in direct contact with a first surface of the workpiece along the joint to be welded and a heating member disposed adjacent to a second surface of the workpiece along the joint to be welded, the heating member operable for controllably heating at least a portion of the workpiece adjacent to the joint to be welded. The friction stir welding apparatus also includes an annular spindle having an interior portion and an axis, the interior portion of the annular spindle at least partially defining one or more cooling channels, the one or more cooling channels operable for containing a cooling fluid. The friction stir welding apparatus further includes a shoulder disposed adjacent to the annular spindle and substantially aligned with the axis of the annular spindle and a pin tool disposed adjacent to the shoulder and substantially aligned with the axis of the annular spindle. The cooling fluid is operable for cooling at least one of the shoulder and the pin tool.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种摩擦搅拌焊接装置和相关联的热管理系统和方法，用于沿着待焊接的接头接合形成工件的一种或多种相似或不同的材料。 摩擦搅拌焊接装置包括：销工具装置，其选择性地设置为沿着待焊接的接头与工件的第一表面相邻并直接接触;以及加热构件，其沿着待焊接的接头设置在工件的第二表面附近 ，所述加热构件可操作用于可控地加热邻近待焊接接头的工件的至少一部分。 摩擦搅拌焊接设备还包括具有内部部分和轴线的环形主轴，环形主轴的内部部分至少部分地限定一个或多个冷却通道，所述一个或多个冷却通道可操作用于容纳冷却流体。 所述摩擦搅拌焊接装置还包括邻近所述环形心轴设置并与所述环形心轴的轴线基本对齐的肩部和邻近所述肩部设置并基本上与所述环形心轴的轴线对准的销工具。 冷却流体可操作用于冷却肩部和销钉工具中的至少一个。