公开(公告)号：US09725796B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US13631098

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

IPC: C23C8/06 ,  C22C45/00 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B22D27/00 ,  C22C1/00 ,  C22C33/00 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10 ,  B22D17/00

CPC classification number: C22C45/00 ,  B22D17/00 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B22D27/006 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C33/003 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10 ,  C23C8/06

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus for forming a coating layer at least partially on surface of a BMG article formed of bulk solidifying amorphous alloys. In embodiments, the coating layer may be formed in situ during formation of a BMG article and/or post formation of a BMG article. The coating layer may provide the BMG article with surface hardness, wear resistance, surface activity, corrosion resistance, etc.

公开(公告)号：US09101977B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US14324705

申请日：2014-07-07

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: B22D17/28 ,  B22D17/30

CPC classification number: B22D17/28 ,  B22D17/30

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods for casting amorphous alloys. Exemplary casting system may include an insertable and rotatable vessel configured in a non-movable induction heating structure for melting amorphous alloys to form molten materials in the vessel. While the molten materials remain heated, the vessel may be rotated to pour the molten materials into a casting device for casting them into articles.

Abstract translation: 各种实施方案提供了用于铸造非晶合金的系统和方法。 示例性的铸造系统可以包括可插入和可旋转的容器，其构造成用于熔化无定形合金以在容器中形成熔融材料的不可移动的感应加热结构。 当熔融材料保持加热时，容器可以旋转以将熔融材料倒入铸造装置中以将它们投入到制品中。

公开(公告)号：US20150107083A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14374561

申请日：2011-07-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Richard W. Heley ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole

IPC: B23P19/04 ,  B23P19/10

CPC classification number: B23P19/04 ,  B21J1/006 ,  B21J1/06 ,  B21J5/02 ,  B21K25/00 ,  B23P19/10 ,  B32B15/013 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/10 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T29/53996

Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is a method, comprising: providing a first part comprising a protruding portion, wherein the protruding portion comprises an alloy that is at least partially amorphous; providing a second part comprising an opening; disposing the second part in proximity of the first part such that the protruding portion traversed through the opening; and mating the protruding portion and the opening at a first temperature to shape the protruding portion into an interlock joining the first part and the second part.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中提供了一种方法，包括：提供包括突出部分的第一部分，其中所述突出部分包括至少部分无定形的合金; 提供包括开口的第二部分; 将第二部分设置在第一部分附近，使得突出部分穿过开口; 以及在第一温度下将所述突出部分和所述开口配合，以将所述突出部分形成为连接所述第一部分和所述第二部分的联锁。

公开(公告)号：US20140360695A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14467478

申请日：2014-08-25

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 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/14

CPC classification number: B22D17/2053 ,  B22D17/007 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/203 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/2069 ,  B22D17/2236 ,  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。

公开(公告)号：US20140318730A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14324705

申请日：2014-07-07

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: B22D17/28

CPC classification number: B22D17/28 ,  B22D17/30

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods for casting amorphous alloys. Exemplary casting system may include an insertable and rotatable vessel configured in a non-movable induction heating structure for melting amorphous alloys to form molten materials in the vessel. While the molten materials remain heated, the vessel may be rotated to pour the molten materials into a casting device for casting them into articles.