METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING PARTS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES USING METALLIC GLASS ALLOYS
    31.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING PARTS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES USING METALLIC GLASS ALLOYS 审中-公开
    使用金属玻璃合金构造具有改进性能的部件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150315678A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-05

    申请号:US14690239

    申请日:2015-04-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Described herein are methods of constructing a part having improved properties using metallic glass alloys, layer by layer. In accordance with certain aspects, a layer of metallic glass-forming powder is deposited to selected positions and then fused to a surface layer (i.e. layer below) by suitable methods such as laser heating or electron beam heating. The deposition and fusing are then repeated as need to construct the part, layer by layer. In certain embodiments, one or more sections or layers of non-metallic glass-forming material can be included as needed to form a composite final part. In certain aspects, the metallic glass-forming powder may be crystalized during depositing and fusing, or may be recrystallized during subsequent processing to provide selectively crystalized sections or layers, e.g., to impart desired functionality. In other aspects, non-metallic glass-forming materials may be deposited and fused at selected positions, e.g., to provide selective shear banding to impart improved ductile properties and plasticity. In yet other aspects, the metallic glass-forming powder or metallic glass material and non-metallic glass-forming material are deposited and fused to form a foam-like, bellow or similar structure, which is able to crumple under high stress to absorb energy under impact.

    Abstract translation: 这里描述的是使用金属玻璃合金逐层构造具有改进性能的部件的方法。 根据某些方面,将金属玻璃形成粉末层沉积到选定位置,然后通过诸如激光加热或电子束加热之类的适当方法熔融到表面层(即下面的层)。 然后根据需要重复沉积和熔化以逐层构造部分。 在某些实施例中,可以根据需要包括非金属玻璃形成材料的一个或多个部分或多个层以形成复合最终部件。 在某些方面,金属玻璃形成粉末可以在沉积和熔化期间结晶化,或者可以在随后的加工过程中重结晶以提供选择性结晶化的部分或层,例如赋予所需的功能。 在其他方面,非金属玻璃形成材料可以沉积并在选定位置熔化,例如提供选择性剪切带以赋予改善的延展性和可塑性。 在另一方面,金属玻璃形成粉末或金属玻璃材料和非金属玻璃形成材料被沉积并熔合以形成泡沫状,波纹管或类似结构,其能够在高应力下折叠以吸收能量 受影响。

    METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING PARTS USING METALLIC GLASS ALLOYS, AND METALLIC GLASS ALLOY MATERIALS FOR USE THEREWITH
    32.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING PARTS USING METALLIC GLASS ALLOYS, AND METALLIC GLASS ALLOY MATERIALS FOR USE THEREWITH 有权
    使用金属玻璃合金构造零件的方法及其使用的金属玻璃合金材料

    公开(公告)号:US20150299825A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-22

    申请号:US14690253

    申请日:2015-04-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Described herein are methods of constructing a three-dimensional part using metallic glass alloys, layer by layer, as well as metallic glass-forming materials designed for use therewith. In certain embodiments, a layer of metallic glass-forming powder or a sheet of metallic glass material is deposited to selected positions and then fused to a layer below by suitable methods such as laser heating or electron beam heating. The deposition and fusing are then repeated as need to construct the part, layer by layer. One or more sections or layers of non-metallic glass material can be included as needed to form composite parts. In one embodiment, the metallic glass-forming powder is a homogenous atomized powder. In another embodiment, the metallic glass-forming powder is formed by melting a metallic glass alloy to an over-heat threshold temperature substantially above the Tliquidus of the alloy, and quenching the melt at a high cooling rate such that the cooling material is kept substantially amorphous during cooling to form the metallic glass. In various embodiments, the melt is atomized during cooling to form the metallic glass-forming powder.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了使用金属玻璃合金逐层构造三维部件以及为此使用的金属玻璃形成材料的方法。 在某些实施例中,将一层金属玻璃形成粉末或一片金属玻璃材料沉积到选定位置,然后通过合适的方法如激光加热或电子束加热熔合到下面的层。 然后根据需要重复沉积和熔化以逐层构造部分。 根据需要可以包括一个或多个非金属玻璃材料的部分或多层以形成复合部件。 在一个实施方案中,金属玻璃形成粉末是均匀的雾化粉末。 在另一个实施方案中,金属玻璃形成粉末通过将金属玻璃合金熔化到基本上高于合金的Tliquidus的过热阈值温度而形成,并以高冷却速率淬火熔体,使得冷却材料基本保持 在冷却期间无定形以形成金属玻璃。 在各种实施方案中,在冷却期间将熔体雾化以形成金属玻璃形成粉末。

    Cold chamber die casting of amorphous alloys using cold crucible induction melting techniques
    33.
    发明授权
    Cold chamber die casting of amorphous alloys using cold crucible induction melting techniques 有权
    使用冷坩埚感应熔炼技术的非晶合金冷室压铸

    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.

    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。

    ACOUSTIC TESTING OF SAPPHIRE COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    35.
    发明申请
    ACOUSTIC TESTING OF SAPPHIRE COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES 有权
    用于电子设备的SAPPHIRE组件的声学测试

    公开(公告)号:US20150089792A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14462092

    申请日:2014-08-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: In some embodiments, processes for testing for structural flaws in sapphire parts such as display cover plates used in the manufacturing of electronic devices are disclosed. A process may include transmitting a destructive acoustic signal onto a sapphire part, and determining whether the sapphire part failed in response to the destructive signal. The destructive acoustic signal may include a Rayleigh acoustic wave, wherein the destructive acoustic signal breaks the sapphire part if the sapphire part has a surface flaw larger than a specified size. In this manner, only sapphire parts that can withstand the destructive acoustic signal are used in manufacturing of the electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中,公开了用于测试用于制造电子设备的蓝宝石部件如显示器盖板中的结构缺陷的工艺。 过程可以包括将破坏性声信号传输到蓝宝石部分上,并且响应于破坏性信号确定蓝宝石部分是否失败。 破坏性声学信号可以包括瑞利声波,其中如果蓝宝石部分具有大于指定尺寸的表面缺陷,则破坏性声信号破坏蓝宝石部分。 以这种方式,在电子设备的制造中仅使用能够承受破坏性声信号的蓝宝石部件。

    MELT-CONTAINMENT PLUNGER TIP FOR HORIZONTAL METAL DIE CASTING
    36.
    发明申请
    MELT-CONTAINMENT PLUNGER TIP FOR HORIZONTAL METAL DIE CASTING 审中-公开
    用于水平金属铸件铸造的熔融填充头

    公开(公告)号:US20140360695A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-11

    申请号:US14467478

    申请日:2014-08-25

    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。

    METHODS OF MAKING BULK METALLIC GLASS FROM POWDER AND FOILS

    公开(公告)号:US20180080109A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-22

    申请号:US15493633

    申请日:2017-04-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods of forming a bulk metallic glass disclosed. The methods include packing a metallic glass-forming alloy powder to form a green body; heating the green body to a temperature between the glass transition temperature and the melting point of the metallic glass-forming alloy to form a heated green body; and cooling the heated green body to a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the metallic glass-forming alloy to form the bulk metallic glass. The methods of forming a bulk metallic glass also include packing one or more layers of an amorphous foil to form a green body; heating the green body to a temperature between the glass transition temperature and the melting point of the metallic glass-forming alloy to form a heated green body; and cooling the heated green body to a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the metallic glass-forming alloy to form the bulk metallic glass.

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