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公开(公告)号：US20150176146A1
公开(公告)日：2015-06-25
申请号：US14622443
申请日：2015-02-13
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Lucy E. Browning , Stephen B. Lynch , Christopher D. Prest , Peter N. Russell-Clarke , Masashige Tatebe , Michael S. Nashner , Daniel T. McDonald , Brian S. Tryon , Jody R. Akana
IPC: C25D11/18
CPC classification number: C25D11/18 , B23K26/354 , B23K26/355 , C25D11/024 , C25D11/04 , C25D11/045 , C25D11/12 , Y10T428/13 , Y10T428/24331 , Y10T428/24471
Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to forming anodized films that have a white appearance. In some embodiments, an anodized film having pores with light diffusing pore walls created by varying the current density during an anodizing process is described. In some embodiments, an anodized film having light diffusing micro-cracks created by a laser cracking procedure is described. In some embodiments, a sputtered layer of light diffusing aluminum is provided below an anodized film. In some embodiments, light diffusing particles are infused within openings of an anodized layer.
Abstract translation: 本文所述的实施例涉及形成具有白色外观的阳极氧化膜。 在一些实施例中，描述了通过在阳极氧化处理期间改变电流密度而产生具有光扩散孔壁的孔的阳极化膜。 在一些实施例中，描述了通过激光破裂程序产生的具有光扩散微裂纹的阳极氧化膜。 在一些实施例中，在阳极氧化膜的下方提供光扩散铝的溅射层。 在一些实施例中，光漫射颗粒注入阳极氧化层的开口内。
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公开(公告)号：US20140183247A1
公开(公告)日：2014-07-03
申请号：US14201688
申请日：2014-03-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Carlo Catalano , Derrick Jue , Brian Miehm , Takahiro Oshima , Masashige Tatebe
CPC classification number: B23K37/00 , B23K20/02 , B23K26/037 , B23K26/34 , B23K37/08
Abstract: A visually seamless method of joining a first piece of metal and a second piece of metal is described. The first piece of metal is placed in contact with an edge of the second piece of metal. In some embodiments, the edge includes a sacrificial lip. The first piece of metal forming a junction area with the edge of the second piece of metal, applying a forging force to the first piece of metal, the forging force having an effect of creating an extremely tight fit up between the first and the second pieces of metal, welding the first and the second pieces to form an assembly and forming a cosmetically enhancing protective layer on the surface of the assembly, the protective layer obscuring any visible artifacts on the surface of the assembly, the obscured visible artifacts including any discoloration or discontinuity created by the laser welding.
Abstract translation: 描述了连接第一金属片和第二金属片的视觉上无缝的方法。 第一块金属被放置成与第二块金属的边缘接触。 在一些实施例中，边缘包括牺牲唇缘。 所述第一金属片与所述第二金属片的边缘形成接合区域，对所述第一金属片施加锻造力，所述锻造力具有在所述第一和第二片材之间产生非常紧密的配合的效果 焊接第一和第二部件以形成组件并且在组件的表面上形成美容增强保护层，保护层掩盖组件表面上的任何可见的伪影，遮蔽的可见伪像包括任何变色或 由激光焊接产生的不连续性。
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公开(公告)号：US10781529B2
公开(公告)日：2020-09-22
申请号：US15333058
申请日：2016-10-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Masashige Tatebe , Takahiro Oshima , Jody R. Akana , James A. Curran , Yutaka Nakagishi , Junichi Katayama , Kenji Hara , Yasuhiro Ito , Ayumi Hongou
IPC: C25D11/22 , C25D11/16 , C25D11/24 , C25F3/20 , H05K5/02 , H05K5/04 , C25D11/08 , C25D11/10 , C25D11/12 , C25D11/06 , G06F1/16
Abstract: Anodizing techniques for providing highly opaque colorized anodic films are described. According to some embodiments, the methods involve depositing a pigment having a particle diameter of about 20 nanometers or greater into an anodic film. Additionally or alternatively, a barrier layer smoothing operation is used to flatten an interface between the anodic film and underlying metal substrate so as to maximize light reflection off the interface, thereby maximizing light reflected off the pigment that is deposited within pores of the anodic film. The resulting anodic films have an opaque or saturated colored appearance. In some embodiments, the methods involve increasing a thickness of a non-porous barrier layer of the anodic film so as to create thin film interference effects that can add a particular hue to the anodic film. The methods can be used form cosmetically appealing coatings for consumer products, such as housings for electronic products.
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公开(公告)号：US20180066374A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-08
申请号：US15615815
申请日：2017-06-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Duy P. Le , Masashige Tatebe , Jody R. Akana , Jeremy D. Bataillou , Shota Aoyagi , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Ricky C. Lee , Thomas Johannessen , Benjamin S. Bustle , Rasamy Phouthavong , Zechariah D. Feinberg , Tiffany Hu , Dandan Wan , Chuanyou Su , Phillip W. Hum , Michael P. Coleman , Jong Kong Lee
CPC classification number: C25D11/243 , C22F1/04 , C25D11/16 , C25D11/18 , H04M1/0202 , H04M1/026 , H04M1/0283 , H04M1/185
Abstract: A high gloss deep black housing for a handheld electronic device is disclosed having either a textured or a mirror finish. Methods for preparing a housing having the high gloss deep black finish are also disclosed, including housings for mobile phones.
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公开(公告)号：US09839974B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-12
申请号：US14261060
申请日：2014-04-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel T. McDonald , Michael S. Nashner , Peter N. Russell-Clarke , Masashige Tatebe
CPC classification number: B23K26/354 , B23K26/53 , C25D11/04 , C25D11/18 , Y10T428/24471
Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to forming white appearing metal oxide films by forming cracks within the metal oxide films. In some embodiments, the methods involve directing a laser beam at a metal oxide film causing portions of the metal oxide film to melt, cool, contract, and crack. The cracks have irregular surfaces that can diffusely reflect visible light incident a top surface of the metal oxide film, thereby imparting a white appearance to the metal oxide film. In some embodiments, the cracks are formed beneath a top surface of a metal oxide film, thereby leaving a continuous and uninterrupted metal oxide film top surface.
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公开(公告)号：US20170121838A1
公开(公告)日：2017-05-04
申请号：US15333058
申请日：2016-10-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Masashige Tatebe , Takahiro Oshima , Jody R. Akana , James A. Curran , Yutaka Nakagishi , Junichi Katayama , Kenji Hara , Yasuhiro Ito , Ayumi Hongou
Abstract: Anodizing techniques for providing highly opaque colorized anodic films are described. According to some embodiments, the methods involve depositing a pigment having a particle diameter of about 20 nanometers or greater into an anodic film. Additionally or alternatively, a barrier layer smoothing operation is used to flatten an interface between the anodic film and underlying metal substrate so as to maximize light reflection off the interface, thereby maximizing light reflected off the pigment that is deposited within pores of the anodic film. The resulting anodic films have an opaque or saturated colored appearance. In some embodiments, the methods involve increasing a thickness of a non-porous barrier layer of the anodic film so as to create thin film interference effects that can add a particular hue to the anodic film. The methods can be used form cosmetically appealing coatings for consumer products, such as housings for electronic products.
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公开(公告)号：US09364922B2
公开(公告)日：2016-06-14
申请号：US14201688
申请日：2014-03-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Carlo Catalano , Derrick Jue , Brian Miehm , Takahiro Oshima , Masashige Tatebe
CPC classification number: B23K37/00 , B23K20/02 , B23K26/037 , B23K26/34 , B23K37/08
Abstract: A visually seamless method of joining a first piece of metal and a second piece of metal is described. The first piece of metal is placed in contact with an edge of the second piece of metal. In some embodiments, the edge includes a sacrificial lip. The first piece of metal forming a junction area with the edge of the second piece of metal, applying a forging force to the first piece of metal, the forging force having an effect of creating an extremely tight fit up between the first and the second pieces of metal, welding the first and the second pieces to form an assembly and forming a cosmetically enhancing protective layer on the surface of the assembly, the protective layer obscuring any visible artifacts on the surface of the assembly, the obscured visible artifacts including any discoloration or discontinuity created by the laser welding.
Abstract translation: 描述了连接第一金属片和第二金属片的视觉上无缝的方法。 第一块金属被放置成与第二块金属的边缘接触。 在一些实施例中，边缘包括牺牲唇缘。 所述第一金属片与所述第二金属片的边缘形成接合区域，对所述第一金属片施加锻造力，所述锻造力具有在所述第一和第二片材之间产生非常紧密的配合的效果 焊接第一和第二部件以形成组件并且在组件的表面上形成美容增强保护层，保护层掩盖组件表面上的任何可见的伪影，遮蔽的可见伪像包括任何变色或 由激光焊接产生的不连续性。
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28.发明授权Method and apparatus for forming a layered metal structure with an anodized surface 有权用于形成具有阳极氧化表面的层状金属结构的方法和设备公开(公告)号：US09347146B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-24
申请号：US14157183
申请日：2014-01-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John Benjamin Filson , Kenneth J. Silverman , Masashige Tatebe
CPC classification number: C25D11/022 , B32B15/012 , B32B15/013 , C25D5/022 , C25D7/04 , C25D11/04 , C25D11/26 , Y10T29/302 , Y10T29/49888 , Y10T428/12757
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a multi-layered metal structure that includes an anodized surface are disclosed. According to one aspect, a housing arrangement can include a stainless steel layer and at least a first layer. The first layer can have a first bonding surface and a first exterior surface. The first bonding surface can be substantially bonded in direct contact with the stainless steel layer, and the first exterior surface can be an exterior of the housing arrangement. The first exterior surface is an anodized surface. In one embodiment, the first layer can be formed from an anodizable material such as aluminum, titanium, niobium, or tantalum.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成包括阳极氧化表面的多层金属结构的方法和装置。 根据一个方面，壳体布置可以包括不锈钢层和至少第一层。 第一层可以具有第一粘结表面和第一外表面。 第一接合表面可以基本上与不锈钢层直接接触地接合，并且第一外表面可以是壳体布置的外部。 第一外表面是阳极氧化表面。 在一个实施例中，第一层可以由诸如铝，钛，铌或钽的阳极氧化材料形成。
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公开(公告)号：US09279189B2
公开(公告)日：2016-03-08
申请号：US14585021
申请日：2014-12-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Masashige Tatebe , Shi Hua Zhang , Michael W. Barnstead , Richard M. Bretherton , Takahiro Oshima , Sean A. Backs , Duy P. Le , Andrew J. Meschke , Thomas Johannessen
CPC classification number: C25D5/022 , C23C18/1605 , C23C18/1653 , C23C18/1689 , C23C18/32 , C23C18/38 , C25D5/16 , C25D5/48 , C25D11/022 , C25D11/16 , C25D11/24 , C25D11/243 , C25D11/26 , H05K5/0243 , H05K5/04 , Y10T428/24033 , Y10T428/31678
Abstract: Manufacturing methods related to anodizing of metal parts are described. In particular, pre-anodizing and post-anodizing methods for forming a consistent and defect-free interface between metal and non-metal sections of a part are described. Methods involve preventing residues from various manufacturing processes from entering a gap or space at the interface between the metal and non-metal section of the part and that can disrupt subsequent anodizing and anodic film dyeing processes. In particular embodiments, methods involve forming a barrier layer or filler layer between the metal and non-metal sections. Portions of the barrier layer or filler layer can be removed prior to anodizing. The resultant part has a well-defined and uniform space between the metal and non-metal sections that is free from visual defects.
Abstract translation: 描述与金属部件的阳极氧化相关的制造方法。 特别地，描述了用于在零件的金属和非金属部分之间形成一致且无缺陷的界面的预阳极氧化和后阳极氧化方法。 方法包括防止各种制造过程的残留物进入部件的金属和非金属部分之间的界面处的间隙或空间，并且可能破坏随后的阳极氧化和阳极膜染色过程。 在具体实施方案中，方法包括在金属和非金属部分之间形成阻挡层或填料层。 在阳极氧化之前可以去除阻挡层或填料层的一部分。 所得部件在没有视觉缺陷的金属和非金属部分之间具有明确且均匀的空间。
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公开(公告)号：US20150284868A1
公开(公告)日：2015-10-08
申请号：US14742637
申请日：2015-06-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ken Silverman , Ronald Moller , Peter Russell-Clarke , Christopher D. Prest , Rimple Bhatia , Paul Choiniere , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Masashige Tatebe
CPC classification number: C25D3/44 , C25D3/665 , C25D5/02 , C25D5/022 , C25D5/10 , C25D5/48 , C25D7/00 , C25D11/022 , C25D11/024 , C25D11/04 , C25D11/12 , C25D11/14 , C25D11/16 , C25D11/18 , C25D11/243 , C25D11/246 , H04M1/0283 , H05K5/04 , Y10T428/12611 , Y10T428/12764
Abstract: Anodized electroplated aluminum structures and methods for making the same are disclosed. Cosmetic structures according to embodiments of the invention are provided by electroplating a non-cosmetic structure with aluminum and then anodizing the electroplated aluminum. This produces cosmetic structures that may possess desired structural and cosmetic properties and that may be suitable for use as housing or support members of electronic devices.
Abstract translation: 公开了阳极化电镀铝结构及其制造方法。 根据本发明实施例的化妆品结构通过用铝电镀非化妆品结构，然后对电镀铝进行阳极氧化来提供。 这产生了可以具有期望的结构和化妆品性质并且可以适合用作电子设备的外壳或支撑构件的化妆品结构。
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