公开(公告)号：US20090145192A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US12256935

申请日：2008-10-23

Applicant: Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, JR. ,  Richard Allor

Inventor： Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, JR. ,  Richard Allor

IPC: B21D26/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  Y10S72/709 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for forming a sheet of ductal material by superplastic forming. The gas pressure is varied to control the material flow during the forming process. Accordingly, the gas pressure can be increased or decreased to control the rate of deformation of the workpiece. Accordingly, the method and apparatus contemplates the use of predetermined pressure profiles to reduce the overall forming time.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种通过超塑性成型形成导管材料片的方法和装置。 改变气体压力以控制成形过程中的材料流动。 因此，可以增加或减少气体压力以控制工件的变形率。 因此，该方法和装置考虑使用预定的压力分布来减小整个成形时间。

公开(公告)号：US07086268B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-08

申请号：US10708628

申请日：2004-03-16

Applicant: George Luckey, Jr. ,  Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple

Inventor： George Luckey, Jr. ,  Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple

IPC: B21D45/00

CPC classification number: B21D22/10 ,  Y10S72/709

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing a part from a forming tool and supporting the part. The apparatus includes a support member having a surface contoured to conform to a formed shape of the part and an aperture disposed in the surface. A manipulator moves the support member near the part while the part contacts the forming tool. Pressurized gas is directed toward the part to cause the release of the part from the forming tool and to cool the part. The surface supports the part to inhibit distortion as the part cools.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从成形工具移除零件并支撑该零件的装置和方法。 该装置包括支撑构件，该支撑构件具有与构件的成形形状一致的表面和设置在该表面中的孔。 操作者在部件接触成形工具的同时将支撑部件移动到零件附近。 加压气体朝向部件引导部件从成形工具释放并且冷却该部件。 表面支撑零件，以防止零件冷却时的变形。

公开(公告)号：US20050204793A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10708628

申请日：2004-03-16

Applicant: George Luckey Jr. ,  Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple

Inventor： George Luckey Jr. ,  Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple

IPC: B21D22/10

CPC classification number: B21D22/10 ,  Y10S72/709

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing a part from a forming tool and supporting the part. The apparatus includes a support member having a surface contoured to conform to a formed shape of the part and an aperture disposed in the surface. A manipulator moves the support member near the part while the part contacts the forming tool. Pressurized gas is directed toward the part to cause the release of the part from the forming tool and to cool the part. The surface supports the part to inhibit distortion as the part cools.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从成形工具移除零件并支撑该零件的装置和方法。 该装置包括支撑构件，该支撑构件具有与构件的成形形状一致的表面和设置在该表面中的孔。 操作者在部件接触成形工具的同时将支撑部件移动到零件附近。 加压气体朝向部件引导部件从成形工具释放并且冷却该部件。 表面支撑零件，以防止零件冷却时的变形。

公开(公告)号：US07318333B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-15

申请号：US11132042

申请日：2005-05-18

Applicant: Richard Allor ,  Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, Jr.

Inventor： Richard Allor ,  Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, Jr.

IPC: B21D26/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: A superplastic forming tool for forming a workpiece to make a part. The forming tool includes a forming die having first and second die members. At least one of the die members having a cavity including a forming surface and a plenum. A plurality of passageways extend between the plenum and the cavity. The passageways allow passage of fluid between the cavity and the plenum.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成工件以制成零件的超塑性成形工具。 成型工具包括具有第一和第二模具构件的成形模具。 至少一个模具构件具有包括成形表面和增压室的空腔。 多个通道在气室和空腔之间延伸。 通道允许流体在腔和通气室之间通过。

公开(公告)号：US07284402B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11000181

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, Jr. ,  Chris Young

Inventor： Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, Jr. ,  Chris Young

IPC: B21D22/10 ,  B21D26/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  Y10S72/709

Abstract: A system and method for superplastic forming a workpiece. The system includes a superplastic forming cell formed of a plurality of individual stations or modules, each one performing a specific manufacturing step or process on the workpiece. Individual stations include a preheat station, a forming station, a cooling station, a cleaning station and a trimming station. These stations work in conjunction with one another to reduce superplastic forming cycle times and correspondingly increased production times when manufacturing a workpiece using a superplastic forming process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于超塑性成形工件的系统和方法。 该系统包括由多个单独的站或模块形成的超塑性成形单元，每个单独的站或模块在工件上执行特定的制造步骤或过程。 个别站包括一个预热站，一个成型站，一个冷却站，一个清洁站和一个修剪站。 这些工位相互协调工作，以减少使用超塑性成形工艺制造工件时的超塑性成型周期时间和相应增加的生产时间。

公开(公告)号：US07199334B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US11000186

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  George Luckey, Jr. ,  Warren Copple

Inventor： Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  George Luckey, Jr. ,  Warren Copple

IPC: H05B3/30 ,  B21D26/02 ,  B21D37/14 ,  B21D37/16

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  B21D43/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method for heating and transferring a workpiece to a forming press for superplastic forming. The apparatus includes a heater assembly, having upper and lower heated platens, mounted to a frame. The heater assembly heats the workpiece to a predetermined temperature. A shuttle assembly operates to remove the heated workpiece from the heater assembly and transfer it to the forming press for forming.

Abstract translation: 一种用于加热和转移工件到用于超塑性成形的成型压机的装置和方法。 该装置包括加热器组件，其具有安装到框架的上部和下部加热的压板。 加热器组件将工件加热到预定温度。 穿梭组件操作以从加热器组件移除加热的工件并将其传送到成形压机以进行成形。

公开(公告)号：US20060260373A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11132042

申请日：2005-05-18

Applicant: Richard Allor ,  Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey

Inventor： Richard Allor ,  Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey

IPC: B21D26/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: A superplastic forming tool for forming a workpiece to make a part. The forming tool includes a forming die having first and second die members. At least one of the die members having a cavity including a forming surface and a plenum. A plurality of passageways extend between the plenum and the cavity. The passageways allow passage of fluid between the cavity and the plenum.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成工件以制成零件的超塑性成形工具。 成型工具包括具有第一和第二模具构件的成形模具。 至少一个模具构件具有包括成形表面和增压室的空腔。 多个通道在气室和空腔之间延伸。 通道允许流体在腔和通气室之间通过。

公开(公告)号：US20060112753A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11000181

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey ,  Chris Young

Inventor： Peter Friedman ,  Richard Allor ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey ,  Chris Young

IPC: B21D45/00

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  Y10S72/709

Abstract: A system and method for superplastic forming a workpiece. The system includes a superplastic forming cell formed of a plurality of individual stations or modules, each one performing a specific manufacturing step or process on the workpiece. Individual stations include a preheat station, a forming station, a cooling station, a cleaning station and a trimming station. These stations work in conjunction with one another to reduce superplastic forming cycle times and correspondingly increased production times when manufacturing a workpiece using a superplastic forming process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于超塑性成形工件的系统和方法。 该系统包括由多个单独的站或模块形成的超塑性成形单元，每个单独的站或模块在工件上执行特定的制造步骤或过程。 个别站包括一个预热站，一个成型站，一个冷却站，一个清洁站和一个修剪站。 这些工位相互协调工作，以减少使用超塑性成形工艺制造工件时的超塑性成型周期时间和相应增加的生产时间。

公开(公告)号：US07669450B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US12256935

申请日：2008-10-23

Applicant: Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, Jr. ,  Richard Allor

Inventor： Peter Friedman ,  Warren Copple ,  George Luckey, Jr. ,  Richard Allor

IPC: B21D26/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  Y10S72/709 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for forming a sheet of ductile material by superplastic forming. The gas pressure is varied to control the material flow during the forming process. Accordingly, the gas pressure can be increased or decreased to control the rate of deformation of the workpiece. Accordingly, the method and apparatus contemplates the use of predetermined pressure profiles to reduce the overall forming time.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种通过超塑性成型形成延展性材料片的方法和装置。 改变气体压力以控制成形过程中的材料流动。 因此，可以增加或减少气体压力以控制工件的变形率。 因此，该方法和装置考虑使用预定的压力分布来减小整个成形时间。

公开(公告)号：US07614270B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US12031451

申请日：2008-02-14

Applicant: S. George Luckey, Jr. ,  Peter A. Friedman ,  Yingbing Luo ,  Warren Copple

Inventor： S. George Luckey, Jr. ,  Peter A. Friedman ,  Yingbing Luo ,  Warren Copple

IPC: B21D26/02 ,  B21D22/22

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for forming a ductile sheet or work piece into a part or component. The method includes using a forming apparatus wherein the workpiece is placed between and upper die and a blank holder and then lowered onto a punch such that continued lowering of the upper die draws the workpiece around the punch. Once the draw process is complete, gas pressure acts on one side of the workpiece to press the workpiece against a forming surface of the punch to complete the forming process.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种将延性片或工件形成为部件或部件的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用成形设备，其中工件放置在上模和上模之间，并且坯料保持器然后下降到冲头上，使得上模的持续降低将冲压件拉过冲头。 一旦拉制过程完成，气体压力作用在工件的一侧，将工件压靠冲头的成形表面，以完成成型工艺。