公开(公告)号：US20150218055A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14308132

申请日：2014-06-18

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： James C. McMillen ,  Jason Bick

IPC: C04B35/58 ,  C04B35/64

CPC classification number: C04B35/58071 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C04B35/645 ,  C04B38/0067 ,  C04B2235/5436 ,  C04B2235/6027 ,  C04B2235/9623 ,  C25C3/08 ,  F27D5/00 ,  F27D5/0006 ,  C04B38/067

Abstract: In one aspect of the instant disclosure, a setter plate assembly to sinter green titanium dioxide forms, such as aluminum smelting cathodes made by multiple forming methods is produced. The assembly is itself formed from sintered titanium diboride. The open area of the assembly and vents allow off-gassing during settering to producing a sintered product with reduced contamination. The setter plate assembly is made principally from titanium diboride, which is chemically compatible with green titanium dioxide forms.

Abstract translation: 在本公开的一个方面，制造了一种烧结绿色二氧化钛形成的固定板组件，例如通过多种成形方法制造的铝冶炼阴极。 组件本身由烧结的二硼化钛形成。 组装和通风口的开放区域允许在固化期间脱气以产生具有减少的污染物的烧结产品。 固定板组件主要由二硼化钛制成，其与绿色二氧化钛形式化学相容。

公开(公告)号：US20150191810A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14591567

申请日：2015-01-07

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Ali Unal ,  David A. Tomes, JR. ,  Gavin Wyatt-Mair ,  David Timmons

IPC: C22F1/047 ,  C22C21/08

CPC classification number: C22C21/06 ,  C22C21/08 ,  C22F1/047

Abstract: Systems and methods for continuously casting Al—Mg alloy sheet or plate product having a high amount of magnesium are disclosed. The Al—Mg products have 4 or 6 to 8 or 10 wt, % Mg and are resistant to both stress corrosion cracking and intergranular corrosion.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于连续铸造具有大量镁的Al-Mg合金板或板产品的系统和方法。 Al-Mg产品具有4或6至8或10重量％的Mg，并且耐应力腐蚀开裂和晶间腐蚀。

公开(公告)号：US20150165518A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14635713

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Men G. Chu ,  Ralph R. Sawtell ,  Ronald E. Boylstein

IPC: B22D7/02 ,  C22C21/00 ,  B22D7/00 ,  B22D19/16 ,  B22D21/00

CPC classification number: B22D7/02 ,  B22D7/005 ,  B22D19/16 ,  B22D21/007 ,  C22C21/00 ,  C22C21/06

Abstract: Molten metal of a first composition is fed into a mold cavity, via a first control apparatus, wherein the control apparatus is open, wherein the feeding comprises flowing out of a first feed chamber. The first control apparatus is closed. A second control apparatus is opened. Molten metal of a second composition is fed into the mold cavity, via the second control apparatus, wherein at least a portion of the metal of the first composition in the mold cavity is sufficiently molten so that an initial feed of molten metal of the second composition mixes with the molten metal of the first composition in the mold cavity, wherein the feeding comprises flowing out of a second feed chamber, wherein the second composition is different from the first composition. An ingot is removed from the mold cavity, wherein the ingot has a top section, a middle section, and a bottom section, wherein the bottom section is composed of metal of the first composition, wherein the top section is composed of metal of the second composition, wherein the middle section is composed of a mixture of metal of the first composition and the second composition.

Abstract translation: 通过第一控制装置将第一组合物的熔融金属进料到模腔中，其中控制装置打开，其中进料包括从第一进料室流出。 第一控制装置关闭。 打开第二控制装置。 通过第二控制装置将第二组合物的熔融金属进料到模具腔中，其中模腔中的第一组合物的金属的至少一部分充分熔融，使得第二组合物的熔融金属的初始进料 与模腔中的第一组合物的熔融金属混合，其中进料包括从第二进料室流出，其中第二组合物不同于第一组合物。 从模具腔中取出铸锭，其中铸锭具有顶部，中间部分和底部部分，其中底部由第一组合物的金属构成，其中顶部部分由第二组分的金属构成 组合物，其中中间部分由第一组合物和第二组合物的金属的混合物组成。

公开(公告)号：US20150078856A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14482792

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： Thomas Brennetot ,  Arnoldo Gutierrez ,  Gilbert Lee ,  Gerhart Hufnagl ,  Randy Torrence

IPC: F16B19/04

CPC classification number: F16B19/1054 ,  B21J15/022 ,  F16B19/05

Abstract: A rivet includes a pin member having a head and a lock groove, and a lock ring having a flange. The flange of the lock ring is swaged into the lock groove of the pin member and transformed to a bead that engages the lock groove, and a portion of an outer surface of the lock ring deforms and is rotated inwardly. The rivet is installed within a structure such that the head of the pin member is flush with an outer surface of a panel and the portion of the outer surface of the lock ring is flush with an outer surface of another panel. The pin member includes a frangible portion that breaks off when the rivet is installed.

Abstract translation: 铆钉包括具有头部和锁定槽的销构件以及具有凸缘的锁定环。 锁定环的凸缘被锻造到销构件的锁定槽中并变形成与锁定槽接合的胎圈，并且锁定环的外表面的一部分变形并向内旋转。 铆钉安装在结构内，使得销构件的头部与面板的外表面齐平，并且锁环的外表面的一部分与另一面板的外表面齐平。 销构件包括当安装铆钉时中断的易碎部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150014014A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14324346

申请日：2014-07-07

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： ROBERT WILCOX

IPC: B25F5/00 ,  B25B21/00

CPC classification number: B25F5/005 ,  B21J15/105 ,  B21J15/22 ,  B25B21/00

Abstract: A fastener installation tool including a cylinder assembly, a handle/sleeve assembly, and a tool head. The handle/sleeve assembly includes a handle having a bore and a sleeve positioned within the bore. An inner wall of the sleeve includes a first portion with a first inner diameter and a second portion with a second inner diameter. The sleeve includes an outer wall having a first portion with a first outer diameter and a second portion with a second outer diameter, the first outer diameter of the first portion of the outer wall of the sleeve being greater than the second outer diameter of the second portion of the outer wall of the sleeve. A space is formed between the second portion of the outer wall of the sleeve and the second portion of the inner wall of the handle, which enables the sleeve to flex during operation of the tool.

Abstract translation: 一种紧固件安装工具，包括气缸组件，手柄/套筒组件和工具头。 手柄/套筒组件包括具有孔和位于孔内的套筒的手柄。 套筒的内壁包括具有第一内径的第一部分和具有第二内径的第二部分。 套筒包括具有第一外径的第一部分和具有第二外径的第二部分的外壁，套筒外壁的第一部分的第一外径大于第二外径的第二外径 套筒外壁的一部分。 在套筒的外壁的第二部分和手柄的内壁的第二部分之间形成空间，这使得套筒在工具的操作期间能够弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US20150001189A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14315698

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Donald J. Spinella ,  Daniel Bergstrom

IPC: B23K11/00 ,  B23K11/18 ,  B23K35/02 ,  B23K11/20

CPC classification number: B23K11/0066 ,  B21D39/028 ,  B23K11/18 ,  B23K11/185 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0255 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  B23K35/28 ,  B23K35/284 ,  B23K35/286 ,  F16B5/04 ,  F16B5/08 ,  F16B37/061

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar metals like steel and aluminum utilizes a steel rivet and a spot welding machine. The rivet and metals are stacked and the heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing the rivet to penetrate the aluminum and weld to the steel layer. The fastener may be used to join stacks with several layers of different materials and may be used to apply a threaded socket or stud made from steel or titanium to an aluminum or magnesium alloy structure. Layers of non-conductive materials like plastic and ceramics may also be affixed to a conductive layer using the fastener made from a compatible material that extends through a pilot hole.

Abstract translation: 用于固定不同金属如钢和铝的装置和方法利用钢铆钉和点焊机。 铆钉和金属堆叠起来，来自焊机电流的热量使较低熔点的铝软化，允许铆钉穿透铝并焊接到钢层。 紧固件可以用于连接具有几层不同材料的堆叠，并且可以用于将由钢或钛制成的螺纹插座或螺柱施加到铝或镁合金结构。 诸如塑料和陶瓷的非导电材料层也可以使用由延伸穿过引导孔的相容材料制成的紧固件固定到导电层上。

公开(公告)号：US08917754B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13786967

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： David DeYoung ,  Edward Williams ,  Donald Stewart

IPC: C22B21/00 ,  H05B1/00 ,  F27B14/00 ,  H05B3/60

CPC classification number: C22B21/0084 ,  C22B21/0092 ,  F27B3/02 ,  F27B3/045 ,  F27B3/08 ,  F27B14/00 ,  F27D27/005 ,  H05B1/00 ,  H05B3/60 ,  Y02P10/218

Abstract: A method and apparatus for melting aluminum uses a dense metal salt of Rubidium, Cesium, or Strontium. The salt is melted by a stinger and then superheated by AC applied to electrodes immersed in the salt. Aluminum in contact with the salt melts and floats on the salt. In continuous scrap melting, inflows and outflows of aluminum are comparable and may be shielded by inert gas. The superheated salt may be purified and may be heated in a separate reservoir and pumped to and from another reservoir containing salt and/or metal. The salt may be used to supplement the heating of an existing furnace.

Abstract translation: 用于熔化铝的方法和装置使用铷，铯或锶的致密金属盐。 盐被托针熔化，然后通过AC过度加热浸在盐中的电极。 与盐接触的铝熔化并漂浮在盐上。 在连续的废料熔化中，铝的流入和流出是相当的并且可能被惰性气体遮蔽。 过热的盐可以被纯化，并且可以在单独的储存器中加热并且被泵送到另一个含有盐和/或金属的储存器。 盐可用于补充现有炉的加热。

公开(公告)号：US20140260072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14206978

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Greg McKenna

IPC: E04B1/78

CPC classification number: E04B1/78 ,  E06B3/16 ,  E06B3/26303 ,  E06B3/2675 ,  E06B2003/26312 ,  E06B2003/26389

Abstract: A method to cast-in-place thermal barriers to create a hollow tubular extrusion is disclosed herein. Clips, configured to engage and lock with a first and a second extrusion profile, maintain a pocket with precise tolerances into which liquid polyurethane is poured. The clips easily engage in a manner to form a hollow tubular extrusion assembly. Once the assembly is made, it becomes very difficult to take the assembly apart. This feature allows the first and the second extrusion profiles to be cut to length or handled without the potential of the assembly coming apart prior to pouring the liquid polyurethane. Once the polyurethane cures, there is no need to remove the clips because the clips are made from a very low conductance material, and the clips can remain as part of the finished product thus saving the expense of removing and discarding the part.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于产生中空管状挤压件的现浇热障的方法。 构造成与第一和第二挤压轮廓接合和锁定的夹子保持具有倾倒液体聚氨酯的精确公差的口袋。 夹子容易地以形成中空管状挤出组件的方式接合。 一旦组装完成，组装就变得非常困难了。 该特征允许第一和第二挤压型材被切割成长度或处理，而不会在浇注液体聚氨酯之前组件的潜力分离。 一旦聚氨酯固化，就不需要去除夹子，因为夹子由非常低的电导材料制成，并且夹子可以保留为成品的一部分，从而节省了去除和丢弃零件的费用。

公开(公告)号：US20140259585A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14208705

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Robert Wilcox ,  Nicholas Gougoutris

IPC: B21J15/02

CPC classification number: B21J15/022 ,  Y10T29/53796

Abstract: A nose assembly for a fastener installation tool including an anvil, a collet, and a drawbar having a primary bearing. A secondary bearing is positioned within the collet and located intermediate the primary bearing and jaws of the collet. The secondary bearing is offset from the fastener centerline by a first distance and from a pulling tool centerline axis defined by a longitudinal axis of the drawbar by a second distance. In a pull position, the primary bearing remains engaged with the anvil during a loaded stroke and limits anvil deflection relative to the fastener centerline, while the secondary bearing remains engaged with the collet during the loaded stroke and limits deflection of the collet relative to the fastener centerline. In a return position, the primary bearing remains engaged with the anvil during a return stroke, while the secondary bearing remains engaged with the collet during the return stroke.

Abstract translation: 一种用于紧固件安装工具的鼻部组件，其包括具有主轴承的砧座，夹头和牵引杆。 副轴承定位在夹头内并位于夹头的主轴承和夹爪的中间。 次级轴承从紧固件中心线偏移第一距离，并且从由牵引杆的纵向轴线限定第二距离的牵引工具中心线轴线偏移。 在拉动位置，主轴承在加载行程期间保持与砧座接合并且限制相对于紧固件中心线的砧座偏转，而次级轴承在加载行程期间保持与夹头接合并且限制夹头相对于紧固件的偏转 中心线。 在返回位置，主回位在回程期间保持与砧座接合，而次级轴承在返回行程期间保持与夹头接合。

公开(公告)号：US08807604B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13681716

申请日：2012-11-20

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Thai Do

IPC: E05C1/08 ,  E05C1/10 ,  E05B41/00 ,  E05C1/06 ,  E05B13/00 ,  B64D29/06

CPC classification number: E05C1/065 ,  B64D29/06 ,  E05B13/002 ,  E05B15/0086 ,  E05B41/00 ,  E05B65/0817 ,  E05C19/14 ,  E05C19/145 ,  Y10S292/49 ,  Y10T292/1003 ,  Y10T292/102 ,  Y10T292/216

Abstract: A pin latch includes a guide block, a handle having a trigger, and a shear pin housed slidably within the guide block and connected to the handle. The shear pin includes a catch-pin engageable by the trigger, and is slidable between an engageable position and a disengageable position when the handle is moved from a closed position to an open position. Alternately, the pin latch includes a bracket connected to the shear pin and includes a catch-pin, and the handle is moveable to an intermediate position, such that a trigger is disengaged from the catch-pin and the shear pin engages a stop pin. A guide block spring acts on the stop pin to retain releasably the handle in its intermediate position. The guide block includes a finger and the shear pin includes a groove sized and shaped to receive the finger when the pin latch is in an unlatchable position.

Abstract translation: 销闩锁包括引导块，具有触发器的手柄和可滑动地容纳在引导块内并连接到手柄的剪切销。 剪切销包括可由触发器接合的卡扣销，并且当手柄从关闭位置移动到打开位置时，该卡扣销可在可接合位置和可脱离位置之间滑动。 或者，销闩锁包括连接到剪切销并包括卡扣销的支架，并且手柄可移动到中间位置，使得触发器与卡扣销脱离，并且剪切销与止动销接合。 引导块弹簧作用在止动销上以将手柄可释放地保持在其中间位置。 引导块包括手指，并且剪切销包括尺寸和形状适于在销闩锁处于不可锁定位置时接纳手指的凹槽。