公开(公告)号：US12025169B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US16967913

申请日：2018-05-21

Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Inventor： Oviedo Arciniega

IPC: F16B35/04 ,  F16B19/05

CPC classification number: F16B35/048 ,  F16B19/05

Abstract: A fastener and a method of fastening are provided. The fastener can comprise a first end, an oppositely disposed second end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first end and the second end. The elongate portion comprises a first region adjacent to the first end and a second region adjacent to the second end. The first region extends a distance along the elongate portion and has a first diameter. The second region extends a distance along the elongate portion and has a second diameter different from the first diameter. The fastener comprises a transition zone which extends a distance along the elongate portion and connects the first region and the second region. The transition zone comprises a radiused region and a taper region.

公开(公告)号：US20240165693A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18552460

申请日：2021-04-09

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

Inventor： Amuad Brunet

IPC: B21J15/02 ,  B21J15/28 ,  F16B5/04 ,  F16B19/05

CPC classification number: B21J15/022 ,  B21J15/285 ,  F16B5/04 ,  F16B19/05

Abstract: Multi-piece fasteners, multi-piece fastener installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end and a second collar end. A collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a plurality of structural features. A first feature of the plurality of structural features has a first configuration and the second feature of the plurality of structural features has a second configuration. The first configuration and the second configuration differ.

公开(公告)号：USD1003797S1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US29799402

申请日：2021-07-14

Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Designer： Douglas P. Mason ,  Spencer Wallace

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a vehicle wheel cover;
FIG. 2 is a back perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view the vehicle wheel cover sectioned along line 9-9 in FIG. 7;
FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the vehicle wheel cover shown in use;
FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of a vehicle wheel cover;
FIG. 12 is a back perspective view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 14 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 17 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 18 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle wheel cover sectioned along line 19-19 in FIG. 17; and,
FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of the vehicle wheel shown in use.
The dot-dash-dot broken lines illustrate environment and form no part of the claimed design. The evenly spaced broken lines illustrate portions of the vehicle wheel cover that form no part of the claimed design. The hatching lines viewed in FIGS. 9 and 19 are for illustrating inside portions of the vehicle wheel cover and form no part of the claimed design.

公开(公告)号：US20230145607A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US17906874

申请日：2021-04-02

Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Inventor： Robert B. Wilcox

IPC: B21J15/10 ,  B21J15/02

CPC classification number: B21J15/105 ,  B21J15/022

Abstract: Fastening systems, fastening system installation apparatus, and methods for fastening are provided. The fastening system installation apparatus comprises a sleeve and an anvil. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end. A sleeve cavity extends into the sleeve from the first sleeve end. The anvil is slidably received by the sleeve cavity. The anvil comprises a first anvil end, a second anvil end, and at least two portions formed by at least two channels extending from the first anvil end. The at least two portions define an anvil cavity configured to receive a fastening collar and inner surfaces of the at least two portions are configured to deform the fastening collar. The sleeve is configured to radially displace the at least two portions inward relative to the longitudinal axis responsive to forcible contact between the first anvil end and the first sleeve end.

公开(公告)号：US20230138175A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17515108

申请日：2021-10-29

Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Inventor： Luke L. Haylock

IPC: F16B19/10

Abstract: A fastener includes a sleeve having a tubular portion including a first end and a second end; a head located at the first end; a deformable portion located at the second end; and a core pin having a first end and a second end. The core pin has an elongated shank portion between the first end of the core pin and the second end of the core pin including a threaded portion proximate the second end of the core pin and a head at the first end of the core pin. The sleeve is configured to receive the core pin. The fastener is configured to secure a plurality of workpieces to one another. The deformable portion is configured deflect in response to compression of the deformable portion by the head of the core pin, to form a flared connection that engages a surface of one of the plurality of workpieces.

公开(公告)号：US20230114567A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：US17907289

申请日：2021-04-30

Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Inventor： Robert B. Wilcox

IPC: F16B19/05

Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of a multi-piece fastener and a fastening method are disclosed. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and an inner collar surface extending from the first collar end to the second collar end. The inner collar surface comprises a first lock region and defines a collar cavity. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a second lock region configured to engage the first lock region to form an interference fit between the fastening collar and the pin when the pin is received in the collar cavity. The fastening collar is configured to be deformed onto the shank.

公开(公告)号：US11471932B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US17295238

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. ,  CenterLine (Windsor) Limited

Inventor： Daniel Peter Vanderzwet ,  Simon Maurice Britton ,  Larry Frank Koscielski ,  Eric Jean Michaud ,  David Mario Simone ,  Donald J. Spinella ,  Gino N. Iasella ,  Daniel Bergstrom ,  Robert B. Wilcox ,  Thomas R. Kingsbury ,  Graham Scott Musgrove

IPC: B21J15/32 ,  B21J15/08 ,  B23K11/11

Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.

公开(公告)号：US11421303B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US16846800

申请日：2020-04-13

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

Inventor： Fusheng Sun ,  Ernest M. Crist, Jr.

IPC: C22C14/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  C22F1/18

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new titanium alloys and methods for making the same. The new titanium alloys generally include 4.75-6.75 wt. % Al, 6.5-8.5 wt. % (Nb+Ta), 1.5-3.5 wt. % Sn, up to 5.0 wt. % Zr, and up to 2.5 wt. % Mo, the balance being titanium, optional incidental elements, and impurities. Due to their composition and methods of manufacture, the new titanium alloys may find use in several applications, such as aerospace and/or automotive applications.

公开(公告)号：US20220145471A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17433312

申请日：2019-12-18

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

Inventor： Ryan N. Scott ,  Kevin M. Robare ,  Jennifer L. Giocondi ,  Nicola Menegazzo ,  Kelly M. Weiler

IPC: C23C22/07 ,  C23G1/12 ,  C23G1/22 ,  C23C22/76 ,  C23C22/73 ,  B05D7/14

Abstract: Metallic substrate treatment methods and articles comprising a phosphonate functionalized layer are provided. The method comprises contacting a metallic substrate comprising at least one of aluminum and an aluminum alloy with a fluid to form a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate. The fluid comprises at least one of a phosphonate containing acid and a derivative thereof. At least one of the phosphonate containing acid and the derivative thereof comprises a pKa of a first acidic proton. The fluid comprises a pH at least 0.5 pH value greater than the pKa of the first acidic proton. The article comprises a metallic substrate comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20210178808A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US17267880

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Inventor： Douglas P. Mason

IPC: B60B11/04 ,  B60B3/02

Abstract: A vehicle wheel for mounting at least two tires, an assembly comprising the vehicle wheel, methods of making the vehicle wheel, and methods of using the vehicle wheel. The vehicle wheel comprises a generally cylindrical first region, a generally cylindrical second region, a third region, and a fourth region. The first region comprises a first tire mount disposed about a circumference of an outer surface of the first region. The second region comprises a second tire mount disposed about a circumference of an outer surface of the second region. The third region is disposed intermediate and connecting the first region and the second region. The fourth region is integral with and extends radially inward from an inner surface of the third region. The fourth region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The first, second, third, and fourth regions are regions of a monolithic body.