公开(公告)号：US10040153B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US14078085

申请日：2013-11-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Muller ,  Matthew S. Theobald ,  Vincent Tiaga

IPC: B23D11/00 ,  B23Q3/155 ,  B23B31/02

Abstract: An apparatus configured to convert a rotary machine to a non-rotary machine is provided. The apparatus may include a tool body that engages a rotary head of a CNC mill and a rotation restraint member that is fixed at a stationary position relative to a rotational axis of the rotary head. An arm of the tool body may engage the rotation restraint member to prevent rotation of the tool body. A cutting tool may be coupled to the tool body such that rotation thereof is also fixed. The arm of the tool body may include an elongated aperture that allows for slight pivoting of the tool body and the cutting tool to facilitate chip removal and cutting in opposing directions. Related methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20160354890A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14728882

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alfredo Castillo ,  Adithya Raghavan ,  Peter R. Muller

IPC: B24B1/00 ,  B24B31/10

CPC classification number: B24B1/005 ,  B24B31/003 ,  B24B31/102

Abstract: Magnetic apparatuses and systems for shaping parts are described. One or more magnets can be used to direct a magnetically responsive fluid having magnetically responsive particles around surfaces of a part. The magnetically responsive fluid can include abrasive particles that follow movement of the magnetically responsive fluid across surfaces of the part and remove material from the part until the part takes on a desired shape. The magnetic apparatuses can be configured to provide a rough cut, similar to machining process, and/or a fine cut, similar to polishing or buffing process, to the part.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于成形零件的磁性装置和系统。 可以使用一个或多个磁体来引导具有磁性响应性颗粒的部分的表面附近的具有磁响应性的流体。 磁响应流体可以包括随着磁性响应流体在部件的表面上移动的磨料颗粒，并且从部件移除材料直到零件达到期望的形状。 磁性设备可以被配置为提供类似于加工过程的粗切割和/或类似于抛光或抛光工艺的细切割到该部件。

公开(公告)号：US09713865B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US14728882

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alfredo Castillo ,  Adithya Raghavan ,  Peter R. Muller

IPC: B24B1/00 ,  B24B31/10 ,  B24B31/00

CPC classification number: B24B1/005 ,  B24B31/003 ,  B24B31/102

Abstract: Magnetic apparatuses and systems for shaping parts are described. One or more magnets can be used to direct a magnetically responsive fluid having magnetically responsive particles around surfaces of a part. The magnetically responsive fluid can include abrasive particles that follow movement of the magnetically responsive fluid across surfaces of the part and remove material from the part until the part takes on a desired shape. The magnetic apparatuses can be configured to provide a rough cut, similar to machining process, and/or a fine cut, similar to polishing or buffing process, to the part.

公开(公告)号：US09610635B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14227378

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Muller ,  Michael T. Brickner

IPC: B22D19/08 ,  B22D19/04 ,  B22D39/00

CPC classification number: B22D19/04 ,  B22D19/08 ,  B22D39/00 ,  Y10T29/49988 ,  Y10T29/5184

Abstract: A manufacturing system is provided. The manufacturing system may include a manufacturing apparatus and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus may be configured to dispense a support material to act as a temporary fixture to support a component during manufacturing operations conducted thereon. The dispensing apparatus may dispense the support material in a liquid phase, and the support material may thereafter transition to a solid phase to support the component. After completion of the manufacturing operations, the component may be returned to the dispensing apparatus, wherein the component may be dipped in a heat transfer fluid that may cause the support material to transition back to the liquid phase for reuse. Related apparatuses and methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20150125227A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14078085

申请日：2013-11-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Muller ,  Matthew S. Theobald ,  Vincent Tiaga

IPC: B23B35/00 ,  B23B47/00

CPC classification number: B23Q3/15566 ,  B23B31/02 ,  B23B2270/60 ,  B23D11/00 ,  Y10T29/49716 ,  Y10T408/31 ,  Y10T409/30448 ,  Y10T409/309296 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/1795

Abstract: An apparatus configured to convert a rotary machine to a non-rotary machine is provided. The apparatus may include a tool body that engages a rotary head of a CNC mill and a rotation restraint member that is fixed at a stationary position relative to a rotational axis of the rotary head. An arm of the tool body may engage the rotation restraint member to prevent rotation of the tool body. A cutting tool may be coupled to the tool body such that rotation thereof is also fixed. The arm of the tool body may include an elongated aperture that allows for slight pivoting of the tool body and the cutting tool to facilitate chip removal and cutting in opposing directions. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种被配置为将旋转机器转换成非旋转机器的装置。 该装置可以包括与CNC铣床的旋转头接合的工具主体和相对于旋转头的旋转轴线固定在静止位置的旋转限制构件。 工具主体的臂可以接合旋转限制构件以防止工具主体的旋转。 切割工具可以联接到工具主体，使得其旋转也是固定的。 工具主体的臂可以包括细长的孔，其允许工具主体和切割工具的轻微的枢转，以便于相反的方向上的切屑移除和切割。 还提供了相关方法。