公开(公告)号：US20140083155A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13625598

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Erika L. Carter ,  Panagiotis E. George

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Erika L. Carter ,  Panagiotis E. George

IPC: B21D31/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/48 ,  B29C2035/0811

Abstract: A method for consolidating a preform made of composite material. The preform and a compliant metal alloy sheet are placed between less compliant matched confronting forming/molding surfaces with the preform being sandwiched between the metal alloy sheet and a matched confronting surface. The matched confronting surfaces and compliant metal alloy sheet are heated until the preform reaches at least its consolidation temperature. During heating, force is applied so that the matched confronting surfaces exert sufficient compressive force on the preform and metal alloy sheet to cause the composite material to consolidate at the consolidation temperature. The metal alloy sheet has a tensile yield point in a range of 25-300 psi at the consolidation temperature at a strain rate of about 1% to 10% strain per minute.

Abstract translation: 一种用于固结由复合材料制成的预制件的方法。 预成型件和柔顺金属合金板被放置在不太顺从的相对的成型/成型表面之间，预制件被夹在金属合金板和匹配的相对表面之间。 将匹配的相对表面和柔顺金属合金板加热直到预制件至少达到其固结温度。 在加热过程中，施加力，使得匹配的面对表面在预成型件和金属合金板上施加足够的压缩力，以使复合材料在固结温度下固结。 金属合金板在固结温度下的拉伸屈服点在25-300psi的范围内，应变速率为约1％至10％应变/分钟。

公开(公告)号：US20130134154A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13305297

申请日：2011-11-28

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Mark A. Negley ,  William Preston Geren

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Mark A. Negley ,  William Preston Geren

IPC: H05B6/10

CPC classification number: B29C43/52 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  H05B6/105 ,  H05B2206/023

Abstract: A system for inductively heating a workpiece may include an induction coil, at least one susceptor face sheet, and a current controller coupled. The induction coil may be configured to conduct an alternating current and generate a magnetic field in response to the alternating current. The susceptor face sheet may be configured to have a workpiece positioned therewith. The susceptor face sheet may be formed of a ferromagnetic alloy having a Curie temperature and being inductively heatable to an equilibrium temperature approaching the Curie temperature in response to the magnetic field. The current controller may be coupled to the induction coil and may be configured to adjust the alternating current in a manner causing a change in at least one heating parameter of the susceptor face sheet.

Abstract translation: 用于感应加热工件的系统可以包括感应线圈，至少一个感受体面片和耦合的电流控制器。 感应线圈可以被配置为传导交流电流并响应于交流而产生磁场。 感受体面片可以被配置成具有与其一起定位的工件。 感受体面片可以由具有居里温度并且可感应加热到响应于磁场接近居里温度的平衡温度的铁磁合金形成。 电流控制器可以耦合到感应线圈，并且可以被配置为以引起基座面板的至少一个加热参数的改变的方式来调节交流电流。

公开(公告)号：US08383998B1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12610916

申请日：2009-11-02

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Kim E. Peterson ,  John B. Moser ,  Steven W. Morgan ,  William C. Dykstra ,  Lee C. Firth

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Kim E. Peterson ,  John B. Moser ,  Steven W. Morgan ,  William C. Dykstra ,  Lee C. Firth

IPC: H05B6/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/46 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/302 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C2043/3634 ,  H05B6/105

Abstract: An apparatus may comprise a first tool die and a second tool die, each having a tool base. Each tool base may have a laminated structure that has a plurality of spaced metallic laminations. The laminated structure may have a truncated portion forming a cavity configured to receive a tool insert, and at least one opening for receiving an induction coil. The first tool die and the second tool die may also have a tool insert configured to be received in the cavity of the tool base. The tool insert may have a die susceptor capable of being heated by the induction coil. The apparatus may also have an actuator for moving the first tool die and the second tool die toward one another for forming a component between the die susceptor of the tool insert of the first tool die and the die susceptor of the tool insert of the second tool die.

Abstract translation: 装置可以包括第一工具模具和第二工具模具，每个模具具有工具基座。 每个工具基座可以具有层叠结构，其具有多个间隔的金属叠片。 层压结构可以具有形成被构造成容纳工具插入件的空腔的截头部分和用于接纳感应线圈的至少一个开口。 第一工具模具和第二工具模具还可以具有构造成容纳在工具基座的空腔中的工具插入件。 工具插入件可以具有能够被感应线圈加热的模具基座。 该装置还可以具有用于将第一工具模具和第二工具模具朝向彼此移动的致动器，用于在第一工具模具的工具插入件的模具基座和第二工具的工具插入件的模具基座之间形成部件 死。

公开(公告)号：US20120145702A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13097846

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Robert J. Miller ,  David F. Taylor ,  Marc R. Matsen

Inventor： Robert J. Miller ,  David F. Taylor ,  Marc R. Matsen

IPC: H05B6/10

CPC classification number: B29C73/30 ,  B29C73/10 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  H05B6/106 ,  H05B2206/023

Abstract: A heating blanket may include a conductor for receiving electrical current and generating a magnetic field in response to the electrical current. A plurality of sleeve segments may be mounted on the conductor in end-to-end relation to one another. Each one of the sleeve segments may be formed of magnetic material having a Curie temperature. The sleeve segments may be inductively heated in response to the magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 加热毯可以包括用于接收电流并响应于电流产生磁场的导体。 多个套筒段可以以彼此的端对端关系安装在导体上。 每个套筒段可以由具有居里温度的磁性材料形成。 套管段可以响应于磁场感应加热。

公开(公告)号：US08056800B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US11173806

申请日：2005-06-30

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Brian K. Ramberg ,  Gloria J. Nickson ,  David B. Blackwell ,  Mahesh G. Seetharamu ,  Rajesh Doda ,  Everett Westerman ,  Karl L. Johnson

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Brian K. Ramberg ,  Gloria J. Nickson ,  David B. Blackwell ,  Mahesh G. Seetharamu ,  Rajesh Doda ,  Everett Westerman ,  Karl L. Johnson

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Systems and methods for configuration management in an article of manufacture disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for documenting a configuration of an article of manufacture includes an identifier positioned on the article of manufacture. A local positioning system is used to determine a positional location of the identifier on the article of manufacture. A multifunction apparatus configured to interactively communicate with the identifier and the local positioning system is present that is operable to communicate configuration information to the identifier.

Abstract translation: 披露的制品中的配置管理系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，用于记录制品的配置的系统包括位于制品上的标识符。 本地定位系统用于确定制造品上的标识符的位置位置。 存在配置为与标识符和本地定位系统进行交互式通信的多功能设备，其可操作以将配置信息传送到标识符。

公开(公告)号：US20110262575A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13177403

申请日：2011-07-06

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Kim E. Peterson ,  William Dykstra

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Kim E. Peterson ,  William Dykstra

IPC: B29C33/02

CPC classification number: B21D37/16 ,  B29C33/04 ,  B29C33/046 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/08 ,  B29C33/302 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C35/16 ,  B29C43/36 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C2035/1616 ,  B29C2035/1658 ,  B29C2035/1691 ,  B29K2105/0854

Abstract: A composite fabrication apparatus which may include a first tooling die and a second tooling die movable with respect to each other; a thermal control system having induction coils disposed in thermal contact with the first tooling die and the second tooling die; a first die susceptor provided on the first tooling die and a second die susceptor provided on the second tooling die and connected to the induction coils; and a cooling system disposed in thermal contact with the first tooling die and the second tooling die. A composite fabrication method is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种复合制造装置，其可以包括可相对于彼此移动的第一工具模具和第二模具模具; 热控制系统，其具有与所述第一工具模具和所述第二工具模具热接触地设置的感应线圈; 设置在第一模具上的第一模具基座和设置在第二模具上并连接到感应线圈的第二模具基座; 以及与所述第一工具模具和所述第二工具模具热接触地设置的冷却系统。 还公开了复合制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US07621437B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11059287

申请日：2005-02-16

Applicant: David S. Nansen ,  Marc R. Matsen ,  Terry L. Smith ,  William R. Herb ,  Ronald W. Brown ,  Lee C. Firth

Inventor： David S. Nansen ,  Marc R. Matsen ,  Terry L. Smith ,  William R. Herb ,  Ronald W. Brown ,  Lee C. Firth

IPC: B23K1/002 ,  B23K1/00 ,  B23K3/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/06 ,  B64C2001/0072 ,  B64C2001/0081 ,  Y02T50/43

Abstract: A structural assembly and an associated system and method for manufacture are provided. The structural assembly includes an elongate member and a first connector member that is connected to an end of the elongate member by a braze joint. A second connector member can be connected to an end of the elongate member opposite the first connector by another braze joint. The elongate member is formed of a metal matrix composite material that includes a plurality of fibers of a reinforcement material disposed in a metal matrix. Each connector member is formed of a material that is dissimilar to the material of the elongate member. The braze joints can be formed by selectively heating the braze material, e.g., with an inductive coil that extends circumferentially around only a portion of the structural assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种结构组件及相关系统和制造方法。 结构组件包括细长构件和通过钎焊接头连接到细长构件的端部的第一连接器构件。 第二连接器构件可以通过另一个钎焊接头连接到与第一连接器相对的细长构件的端部。 细长构件由金属基质复合材料形成，该金属基复合材料包括多个设置在金属基体中的增强材料的纤维。 每个连接器构件由与细长构件的材料不同的材料形成。 可以通过选择性地加热钎焊材料来形成钎焊接头，例如用仅围绕结构组件的一部分周向延伸的感应线圈。

公开(公告)号：US20090074905A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US11859098

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Kim E. Peterson

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Kim E. Peterson

IPC: B29C45/03 ,  B29B11/08 ,  B30B15/34 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B37/08 ,  H05B6/10

CPC classification number: B29C45/78 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/302 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C35/16 ,  B29C70/48 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C2035/1616 ,  B29C2035/1658 ,  B29C2035/1691 ,  D06N3/00 ,  Y10T442/20

Abstract: A composite fabrication apparatus which may include a first tooling die and a second tooling die movable with respect to each other; a temperature control system having induction coils disposed in thermal contact with the first tooling die and the second tooling die; a first die susceptor provided on the first tooling die and a second die susceptor provided on the second tooling die and connected to the induction coils; and a cooling system disposed in thermal contact with the first tooling die and the second tooling die. A resin transfer system delivers resin from a resin source to the tooling dies to allow resin transfer molding. A composite fabrication method is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种复合制造装置，其可以包括可相对于彼此移动的第一工具模具和第二模具模具; 温度控制系统，其具有与所述第一模具模具和所述第二模具模具热接触地设置的感应线圈; 设置在第一模具上的第一模具基座和设置在第二模具上并连接到感应线圈的第二模具基座; 以及与所述第一工具模具和所述第二工具模具热接触地设置的冷却系统。 树脂转移系统将树脂从树脂源输送到模具以允许树脂传递模塑。 还公开了复合制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US07024897B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-11

申请号：US10659403

申请日：2003-09-10

Applicant: George D. Pfaffmann ,  William C. Dykstra ,  Marc R. Matsen

Inventor： George D. Pfaffmann ,  William C. Dykstra ,  Marc R. Matsen

IPC: B21D26/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/033 ,  B21D26/043 ,  B21D26/047 ,  B21D37/16 ,  Y10S72/709 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: A method of forming an elongated metal blank into a structural component having a predetermined outer configuration. The method includes providing a shape imparting cavity or shell section formed from a rigid material which includes an inner surface defining the predetermined shape, placing the metal blank into the cavity or shell section, and forming the metal blank into the component by heating axial portions of the metal blank and forcing a fluid at a high pressure into the metal blank until the metal blank at least partially conforms to at least a portion of the inner surface of the cavity or shell section to form the structural component.

Abstract translation: 将细长金属坯料形成为具有预定外部构造的结构部件的方法。 该方法包括提供由刚性材料形成的形状赋予空腔或壳体部分，该刚性材料包括限定预定形状的内表面，将金属坯料放入空腔或壳体部分中，并且通过加热金属坯料的轴向部分 金属坯料并迫使高压的流体进入金属坯料，直到金属坯件至少部分地符合腔体或壳体部分的内表面的至少一部分以形成结构部件。

公开(公告)号：US06653608B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-25

申请号：US10032625

申请日：2001-10-24

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Brad L. Kirkwood ,  Ronald W. Brown

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Brad L. Kirkwood ,  Ronald W. Brown

IPC: H05B606

CPC classification number: H05B6/105

Abstract: A single or multilayer smart susceptor for temperature control of part fabrication in an induction processing system generally consists of single layer or laminated layers of ferromagnetic material susceptible to heating by induction. The use of the susceptors in fabrication at elevated temperatures causes oxidation damage to the surface. The susceptor may be coated with a nickel aluminide surface coating to minimize oxidation of the susceptor outer surface.

Abstract translation: 用于感应加工系统中部件制造的温度控制的单层或多层智能基座通常由容易受感应加热的铁磁材料的单层或层压层组成。 在高温制造中使用感受体会对表面造成氧化损伤。 基座可以涂覆有镍铝表面涂层，以使基座外表面的氧化最小化。