公开(公告)号：US20190001581A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15636819

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter ,  Joseph A. Marshall ,  Gary Earnest Georgeson ,  David L. Banks ,  Robert James Miller ,  Paul B. Mori

IPC: B29C65/36 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/32 ,  B29C65/14 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B64C1/12

Abstract: Adhesive bondlines in a cell-based structural array are thermally cured using tooling blocks inserted into the cells. The tooling blocks have embedded susceptors that are inductively heated by an alternating electromagnetic field generated by an electromagnet.

公开(公告)号：US10058950B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US13660376

申请日：2012-10-25

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Noel T. Gerken ,  Robert James Miller ,  Jeffery L. Marcoe ,  John B. Moser ,  Aaron W. Bartel ,  Marc R. Matsen

IPC: H05B6/00 ,  H05B6/02 ,  H05B6/06 ,  B23K13/01 ,  B23K13/04

CPC classification number: B23K13/015 ,  B23K13/01 ,  B23K13/04 ,  B23K35/001

Abstract: An induction welding system is provided. The system includes at least one induction coil configured to generate an alternating magnetic field, and a smart susceptor film sized to be positioned between a first component and a second component to be welded to the first component. The smart susceptor film includes a thermoplastic resin, and a plurality of metal alloy wires disposed in the thermoplastic resin such that the plurality of metal alloy wires are oriented substantially parallel to the generated alternating magnetic field.

公开(公告)号：US09788366B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14512329

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John F. Spalding, Jr. ,  Christopher John Hottes ,  Robert James Miller

IPC: H05B3/06 ,  H05B3/04 ,  H05B3/34 ,  H01R13/52

CPC classification number: H05B3/04 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H05B3/06 ,  H05B3/34 ,  H05B2203/003

Abstract: An apparatus may include a curing apparatus and an electrical coupler. The curing apparatus may include one or more electrical components related to curing a composite material inside a vacuum chamber at least partially defined by a flexible wall. The electrical coupler may be connected to the curing apparatus. The coupler may include a first set of one or more electrical contacts electrically connected to the one or more electrical components of the curing apparatus inside the vacuum chamber. The coupler may be configured to hermetically extend through a hole in the flexible wall. Such extension may dispose the first set of one or more electrical contacts in a space outside of the vacuum chamber for electrical interconnection of the one or more electrical components of the curing apparatus inside the vacuum chamber with circuitry disposed in the space outside of the vacuum chamber.

公开(公告)号：US09658297B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14589343

申请日：2015-01-05

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John R. Hull ,  Robert James Miller

IPC: G01R33/02 ,  G01R33/038 ,  G01N27/82

CPC classification number: G01R33/02 ,  G01N27/825 ,  G01R33/0385

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide magnetic permeability measurements of ferromagnetic wires. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a non-magnetic wire retainer having a circular groove that holds a ferromagnetic wire for measurement. The apparatus further comprises a magnetic field generator proximate to the non-magnetic wire retainer that provides a substantially uniform magnetic field along a circumference of the circular groove. The apparatus further comprises a force sensor mechanically coupled to the magnetic field generator that measures an attractive force between the magnetic field generator and the ferromagnetic wire for determining the magnetic permeability of the ferromagnetic wire.

公开(公告)号：US09581146B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14045121

申请日：2013-10-03

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Moushumi Shome ,  Frederick T. Calkins ,  Stephen R. Amorosi ,  Flint M. Jamison ,  Sahrudine Apdalhaliem ,  Robert James Miller

IPC: H01F41/02 ,  F03G7/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/065 ,  H01F41/02 ,  Y10T29/4902

Abstract: A system for heating a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator may include an SMA actuator, a smart susceptor, a plurality of induction coils, and a control module. The SMA actuator may have at least one layup. The SMA actuator may be selectively heated to a transition temperature. The smart susceptor may be in thermal contact with the at least one layup of the SMA actuator. The induction heating coils may be configured to receive an alternating current and generate a magnetic field based on the alternating current. The magnetic field may create an eddy current in at least one of the SMA actuator and the smart susceptor to heat the SMA actuator to the transition temperature. The control module may be configured to drive the alternating current supplied to the induction heating coils.

Abstract translation: 用于加热形状记忆合金（SMA）致动器的系统可以包括SMA致动器，智能基座，多个感应线圈和控制模块。 SMA致动器可以具有至少一个叠层。 可以将SMA致动器选择性地加热到转变温度。 智能基座可以与SMA致动器的至少一个叠层热接触。 感应加热线圈可以被配置为接收交流电流并且基于交流电产生磁场。 磁场可以在SMA致动器和智能基座中的至少一个中产生涡流，以将SMA致动器加热到转变温度。 控制模块可以被配置为驱动提供给感应加热线圈的交流电。

公开(公告)号：US20160262216A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14640227

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： James M. Kestner ,  Robert James Miller ,  Marc Rollo Matsen ,  Cameron Kai-Ming Chen ,  Leah Gillian Glauber ,  Christopher John Hottes

IPC: H05B6/10 ,  H05B6/40 ,  H05B6/04

CPC classification number: H05B6/105 ,  H05B6/40 ,  H05B2206/023

Abstract: A susceptor wire array. The array includes a first susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a first Curie temperature point and a second susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a second Curie temperature point, the second Curie temperature point is different than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire. In one susceptor wire arrangement, the second Curie temperature point of the second susceptor wire is lower than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire. In another susceptor wire arrangement, the array further comprises a third susceptor wire, the third susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a third Curie temperature point. The third Curie temperature point of the third susceptor wire may be different than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire.

Abstract translation: 感受器线阵列。 阵列包括第一基座线，其包括具有第一居里温度点的合金和包括具有第二居里温度点的合金的第二基座线，第二居里温度点不同于第一基座线的第一居里温度点。 在一个基座线布置中，第二基座线的第二居里温度点低于第一基座线的第一居里温度点。 在另一基座线布置中，阵列还包括第三基座线，第三基座线包括具有第三居里温度点的合金。 第三基座线的第三居里温度点可以不同于第一基座线的第一居里温度点。

公开(公告)号：US20160143092A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14548045

申请日：2014-11-19

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Robert James Miller ,  Marc Rollo Matsen ,  Cameron Kai-Ming Chen ,  Leah Gillian Glauber ,  James M. Kestner ,  Christopher John Hottes

IPC: H05B6/10 ,  H05B6/40 ,  H05B6/04 ,  C22C38/08

CPC classification number: H05B6/105 ,  C22C38/08 ,  H05B6/06 ,  H05B6/14 ,  H05B6/40 ,  H05B2206/023 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: A coaxially arranged smart susceptor conductor, comprising a smart susceptor core comprising an alloy having a first Curie temperature point and a first smart susceptor shell coaxially arranged around the smart susceptor core. The first smart susceptor shell comprising a second Curie temperature point that is different than the first Curie temperature point of the smart susceptor core. In one arrangement, the second Curie temperature point of the first smart susceptor shell is lower than the first Curie temperature point of the smart susceptor core. In another arrangement, the smart susceptor conductor further comprises a second smart susceptor shell disposed about the first smart susceptor shell. The second smart susceptor shell comprising a third Curie temperature point.

Abstract translation: 一种同轴布置的智能基座导体，包括智能基座芯，其包括具有第一居里温度点的合金和位于智能基座芯周围同轴布置的第一智能基座壳。 第一智能基座壳包括不同于智能感受体芯的第一居里温度点的第二居里温度点。 在一种布置中，第一智能基座壳的第二居里温度点低于智能感受体芯的第一居里温度点。 在另一种布置中，智能感受体导体还包括围绕第一智能基座壳布置的第二智能基座壳。 第二智能感受器壳包括第三居里温度点。

公开(公告)号：US20140219854A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US13758609

申请日：2013-02-04

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Mark Alan Negley ,  Robert James Miller

IPC: B22F3/16 ,  H05B6/02

CPC classification number: H05B6/101 ,  B21D21/00 ,  B22F3/03 ,  B22F3/087 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/14 ,  B22F3/16 ,  B22F2003/1053 ,  B22F2202/05 ,  B22F2202/07 ,  B22F2203/00 ,  C21D1/18 ,  C21D1/42 ,  C21D6/00 ,  C21D9/42 ,  H05B6/06 ,  H05B6/08 ,  H05B6/105 ,  H05B2206/023 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: A method for consolidating a pre-form made of powder, comprising: (a) placing the pre-form between smart susceptors; (b) heating the smart susceptors to a leveling temperature by applying a varying low-strength magnetic field having a magnetic flux that passes through surfaces of the smart susceptors; (c) applying consolidation pressure to the pre-form at least during a time period subsequent to the temperature of the smart susceptors reaching the leveling temperature; and (d) while consolidation pressure is being applied, applying a pulsed high-strength magnetic field having a magnetic flux that passes through a surface of the pre-form. The strength and pulse rate of the high-strength magnetic field are selected so that the crystallographic phase of the pre-form will rapidly oscillate at a substantially constant temperature. The pulsed high-strength magnetic field is applied sufficiently long that superplasticity of the pre-form is attained during phase oscillation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于固结由粉末制成的预制件的方法，包括：（a）将所述预成型件置于智能基座之间; （b）通过施加具有穿过所述智能基座的表面的磁通量的变化的低强度磁场，将所述智能感受器加热到平整温度; （c）至少在智能感受器的温度达到调平温度之后的一段时间内对固化压力施加固化压力; 和（d）在施加固结压力的同时，施加具有穿过预成型件表面的磁通量的脉冲高强度磁场。 选择高强度磁场的强度和脉冲速率，使得预成型体的结晶相在基本恒定的温度下快速振荡。 脉冲高强度磁场施加足够长，使得在相位振荡期间获得预制件的超塑性。