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公开(公告)号：US20140305932A1
公开(公告)日：2014-10-16
申请号：US14314083
申请日：2014-06-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
CPC classification number: H05B6/10 , C22B9/16 , C22B19/16 , C22C1/002 , C22C33/003 , C22C45/001 , C22C45/003 , C22C45/02 , C22C45/10
Abstract: Described herein is a method of melting a bulk metallic glass (BMG) feedstock, comprising: heating at least a portion of the BMG feedstock to temperatures slightly below a solidus temperature of the BMG, wherein the portion remains a solid at the temperatures slightly below the solidus temperature and wherein a temperature distribution of the portion is essentially uniform; heating the portion of the BMG feedstock to temperatures above a liquidus point.
Abstract translation: 本文描述的是熔化体金属玻璃（BMG）原料的方法，其包括：将至少一部分BMG原料加热至略低于BMG固相线温度的温度，其中该部分在稍低于 固相线温度，其中该部分的温度分布基本均匀; 将BMG原料的部分加热至高于液相点的温度。
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公开(公告)号：US08813818B2
公开(公告)日：2014-08-26
申请号：US13630900
申请日：2012-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc. , Crucible Intellectual Property, LLC
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
CPC classification number: B22D17/2053 , B22D17/007 , B22D17/04 , B22D17/14 , B22D17/203 , B22D17/2038 , B22D17/2069 , B22D17/2236 , B22D17/28 , B22D17/32 , B22D25/06 , B22D27/15
Abstract: Various embodiments provide apparatus and methods for injection molding. In one embodiment, a constraining plunger may be configured in-line with an injection plunger to transfer a molten material from a melt zone and into a mold. The constraining and injection plungers are configured to constrain the molten material there-between while moving. The constrained molten material can be controlled to have an optimum surface area to volume ratio to provide minimized heat loss during the injection molding process. The system can be configured in a longitudinal direction (e.g., horizontally) for movement between the melt zone and mold along a longitudinal axis. A molded bulk amorphous object can be ejected from the mold.
Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供注射成型的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，约束柱塞可以被配置成与注射柱塞成一直线，以将熔融材料从熔体区域转移到模具中。 约束和注射柱塞构造成在其间移动时约束熔融材料。 受约束的熔融材料可以被控制以具有最佳的表面积与体积比，以在注射成型过程中提供最小化的热损失。 该系统可以沿纵向方向（例如，水平方向）配置，用于沿着纵向轴线在熔体区域和模具之间移动。 模制的块状非晶物体可以从模具中排出。
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公开(公告)号：US08813813B2
公开(公告)日：2014-08-26
申请号：US13629936
申请日：2012-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
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 , B22D18/06 , F27B14/061
Abstract: Described herein is a method of melting a bulk metallic glass (BMG) feedstock, comprising: feeding the BMG feedstock into a crucible; melting a first portion of the BMG feedstock to form molten BMG, while maintaining a second portion of the BMG feedstock solid; wherein the second portion and the crucible hold the molten BMG.
Abstract translation: 本文描述的是熔化体金属玻璃（BMG）原料的方法，包括：将BMG原料进料到坩埚中; 熔化BMG原料的第一部分以形成熔融的BMG，同时保持BMG原料固体的第二部分; 其中第二部分和坩埚保持熔融的BMG。
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公开(公告)号：US20160252413A1
公开(公告)日：2016-09-01
申请号：US15063488
申请日：2016-03-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Christopher D. Prest , Matthew S. Scott , Stephen P. Zadesky , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Theodore A. Waniuk
IPC: G01L1/22 , H03K17/965
CPC classification number: G01L1/22 , H01H2211/032 , H03K17/965 , H03K2217/96062 , H03K2217/9651 , Y10T307/786
Abstract: Pressure sensing systems comprising bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and pressure-sensitive switches containing bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are capable of repeated deformation upon application of pressure, and change their electrical resistivity upon deformation, thereby enabling measurement of the change in resistivity and consequently, measuring the deformation and amount of pressure applied.
Abstract translation: 压力感测系统包括固体非晶态合金和包含块状固化非晶合金的压敏开关。 体积固化的非晶合金在施加压力时能够重复变形，并且在变形时改变其电阻率，从而能够测量电阻率的变化，并因此测量施加的压力的变形和量。
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公开(公告)号：US09259782B2
公开(公告)日：2016-02-16
申请号：US14685324
申请日：2015-04-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
IPC: B22D41/005 , B22D35/06 , H05B6/26 , F27B14/06 , F27B14/14 , F27B14/20 , F27D19/00 , F27D21/00 , B22D17/08 , B22D17/32 , B22D35/04
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09238266B2
公开(公告)日：2016-01-19
申请号：US14481271
申请日：2014-09-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
IPC: B22D17/10 , B22D17/14 , B22D25/06 , B22D27/15 , B22D41/02 , B22D41/08 , B22D41/16 , B22D1/00 , B22D17/20 , B22D35/04 , B22D41/00
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 related 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。
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27.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20150090421A1
公开(公告)日：2015-04-02
申请号：US14481271
申请日：2014-09-09
Applicant: Apple, Inc.
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
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 related 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: 本文所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。
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公开(公告)号：US20150000858A1
公开(公告)日：2015-01-01
申请号：US14488055
申请日：2014-09-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
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）。
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公开(公告)号：US08833432B2
公开(公告)日：2014-09-16
申请号：US13628262
申请日：2012-09-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
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）。
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公开(公告)号：US09810482B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-07
申请号：US14445531
申请日：2014-07-29
Applicant: Apple Inc. , Crucible Intellectual Property, LLC
Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk , Joseph Stevick , Sean O'Keeffe , Dermot J. Stratton , Joseph C. Poole , Matthew S. Scott , Christopher D. Prest
IPC: B22D17/20 , B22D17/10 , C22C45/00 , F27D11/06 , B22D25/06 , B22D27/04 , B22D27/20 , B22D41/01 , C22C45/10 , B22D18/06 , B22D37/00 , H05B6/36 , B22D17/04 , H05B6/44 , C22C45/02 , F27D3/00 , F27D3/14 , F27D11/12 , H05B6/06 , H05B6/30
CPC classification number: F27D11/06 , B22D17/04 , B22D17/10 , B22D17/2038 , B22D18/06 , B22D25/06 , B22D27/04 , B22D27/20 , B22D37/00 , B22D41/01 , C22C45/00 , C22C45/003 , C22C45/008 , C22C45/02 , C22C45/10 , F27D3/0025 , F27D3/14 , F27D11/12 , H05B6/067 , H05B6/30 , H05B6/36 , H05B6/367 , H05B6/44 , Y02P10/253
Abstract: Various embodiments provide apparatus and methods for melting materials and for containing the molten materials within melt zone during melting. Exemplary apparatus may include a vessel configured to receive a material for melting therein; a load induction coil positioned adjacent to the vessel to melt the material therein; and a containment induction coil positioned in line with the load induction coil. The material in the vessel can be heated by operating the load induction coil at a first RF frequency to form a molten material. The containment induction coil can be operated at a second RF frequency to contain the molten material within the load induction coil. Once the desired temperature is achieved and maintained for the molten material, operation of the containment induction coil can be stopped and the molten material can be ejected from the vessel into a mold through an ejection path.
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