公开(公告)号：US08963058B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

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 ,  H05B6/00

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：US08480823B1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US12817459

申请日：2010-06-17

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  William Dykstra

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  William Dykstra

IPC: H05B6/02

CPC classification number: B21D37/16 ,  B21D22/022 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C35/16 ,  B29C43/36 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C2035/1616 ,  B29C2035/1658 ,  B29C2035/1691 ,  B29K2105/0854 ,  C21D1/673

Abstract: A metal induction forming method includes providing a metal sheet, cold forming the metal sheet by applying shaping pressure to the metal sheet, heating the metal sheet while applying shaping pressure to the metal sheet and quenching the metal sheet.

Abstract translation: 金属感应成形方法包括提供金属板，通过对金属板施加成形压力来冷成形金属板，在对金属板施加成形压力并淬火金属板的同时加热金属板。

公开(公告)号：US08017059B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US11854733

申请日：2007-09-13

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

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

IPC: B29C35/12

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：US20110139769A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12638960

申请日：2009-12-15

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

Abstract: A heating blanket comprises a conductor for receiving current and generating a magnetic field in response to the current. The heating blanket may include a susceptor sleeve formed of magnetic material having a Curie temperature. The susceptor sleeve may extend along the conductor and may be inductively heated in response to the magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 加热毯包括用于接收电流并响应于电流产生磁场的导体。 加热毯可以包括由具有居里温度的磁性材料形成的基座套筒。 感受器套筒可以沿着导体延伸并且可以响应于磁场感应加热。

公开(公告)号：US06979807B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10640188

申请日：2003-08-13

Applicant: Donald A. Anderson ,  Ronald W. Brown ,  Brad L. Kirkwood ,  Marc R. Matsen ,  Douglas A. McCarville ,  Stephen G. Moore

Inventor： Donald A. Anderson ,  Ronald W. Brown ,  Brad L. Kirkwood ,  Marc R. Matsen ,  Douglas A. McCarville ,  Stephen G. Moore

IPC: B29C33/04 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C35/16 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/54 ,  H05B6/02 ,  H05B6/14 ,  H05B6/10

CPC classification number: B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/04 ,  B29C33/046 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C2035/1616 ,  H05B6/105 ,  H05B2206/023

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a composite workpiece are provided. An electromagnetic field generator induces a current in a susceptor, thereby heating the workpiece in a die cavity. An elastomeric bladder in the cavity is inflated and urges the workpiece against a contour surface corresponding to a desired configuration of the workpiece. Coolant fluid can also be circulated through the die cavity to cool the workpiece. Thus, the workpiece can be heated, formed, and cooled quickly and without substantial heating of other components, thereby reducing the time and energy relative to conventional forming methods.

公开(公告)号：US5683607A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-04

申请号：US696772

申请日：1996-08-14

Applicant: Franna S. P. Gillespie ,  Marc R. Matsen

Inventor： Franna S. P. Gillespie ,  Marc R. Matsen

IPC: B21D26/021 ,  B21D26/055 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B23K20/02 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C43/36 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/32 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/36 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B64C3/18 ,  H05B6/02 ,  H05B6/14 ,  H05B6/36 ,  H05B6/10

CPC classification number: B29C43/10 ,  B21D26/021 ,  B21D26/055 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B23K20/023 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C43/3642 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/542 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B64C3/18 ,  H05B6/365 ,  B23K2201/18 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C2043/3222 ,  B29C2043/3233 ,  B29C33/08 ,  B32B2305/024 ,  B32B2310/0812 ,  C09K2205/12 ,  Y02P20/124 ,  Y02T50/433 ,  Y10T428/1234

Abstract: Capitalizing on the unique feature of our induction heating workcell that permits rapid and controlled heating and cooling of a workpiece within a wide temperature range permits combining several manufacturing operations into a single heating cycle to save time, energy, capital, touch labor, and factory space. For example, we can combine superplastic forming (SPF) with brazing, two operations that occur at temperatures that differ by about 150-200.degree. F. (85-105-C.) or more, to produce quality parts. Or, we can combine SPF with .beta.-annealing; of titanium. Finally, we can combine forming, brazing, and annealing into an economical single cycle. Illustrating our combined cycles, we produce multisheet SPF parts with braze joints at selected locations with improved energy efficiency and at lower cost by heating the multisheet pack to its superplastic forming range below the melting point of the braze alloy, superplastically forming the pack to define braze joints having unmelted braze alloy; increasing the temperature to the braze temperature of the braze alloy, and cooling the pack below the superplastic range to freeze the braze alloy in the braze joint.

Abstract translation: 利用我们的感应加热工作单元的独特特征，允许在宽温度范围内快速和受控地加热和冷却工件，从而将多个制造操作组合成单个加热循环，以节省时间，能源，资金，触摸人力和工厂空间 。 例如，我们可以将超塑性成形（SPF）与钎焊结合起来，这两种操作发生在温差大约在150-200°F（85-105℃）或更高的温度下，以产生高质量的部件。 或者，我们可以结合SPF与beta退火; 的钛。 最后，我们可以将成型，钎焊和退火结合成经济的单周期。 说明我们的组合循环，我们在选定的位置生产具有钎焊接头的多片SPF部件，具有更高的能量效率，并且通过将多片材包装加热到低于钎焊合金熔点的超塑性成形范围，以较低的成本，超塑性地形成包装以限定钎焊 具有未熔化的钎焊合金的接头; 将钎焊温度提高到钎焊合金的钎焊温度，并将组件冷却到超塑性范围以下，以使钎焊接头中的钎焊合金冷冻。

公开(公告)号：US5587098A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-24

申请号：US481094

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Richard J. Poel ,  Wesley B. Crow ,  David S. Nansen

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Richard J. Poel ,  Wesley B. Crow ,  David S. Nansen

IPC: B21D26/021 ,  B21D26/025 ,  B21D26/053 ,  B21D26/055 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/18 ,  B23K1/002 ,  B23K20/02 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/60 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C43/36 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/32 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/36 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/50 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B64C3/18 ,  C22C47/00 ,  C22C47/20 ,  H05B6/02 ,  H05B6/14 ,  H05B6/36 ,  B23K13/01

CPC classification number: B64C3/185 ,  B21D26/021 ,  B21D26/025 ,  B21D26/053 ,  B21D26/055 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/18 ,  B23K1/002 ,  B23K20/023 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/60 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C43/3642 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/506 ,  B29C70/542 ,  B32B37/06 ,  C22C47/00 ,  C22C47/068 ,  C22C47/20 ,  H05B6/365 ,  B22F2003/1046 ,  B22F2003/1053 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B23K2201/18 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C2043/3233 ,  B29C2043/3655 ,  B29C33/08 ,  B29C66/721 ,  B29K2105/0854 ,  B32B2305/024 ,  B32B2309/62 ,  B32B2310/0812 ,  C09K2205/12 ,  Y02P10/253 ,  Y02T50/433

Abstract: A narrow susceptor is incorporated into the die in the vicinity of a bondline between two or more parts in an induction heating workcell. When the induction coil of the workcell is energized, the susceptor heats and preferentially heats the parts near the bondline. The preferential heating is localized at the bondline and reduces energy losses otherwise expended to heat large thermal masses in the workcell or to heat the entire parts.

Abstract translation: 在感应加热工作单元中的两个或更多个部分之间的接合线附近，在该模具中并入狭窄的基座。 当工作单元的感应线圈通电时，基座加热并优先加热接合线附近的部件。 优先加热定位在粘合线处，并且减少能量损失，否则消耗以加热工件中的大的热质量或加热整个部件。

公开(公告)号：US5530227A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-25

申请号：US169655

申请日：1993-12-16

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Paul S. Gregg ,  Howard Martinson ,  Robert Snyder

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Paul S. Gregg ,  Howard Martinson ,  Robert Snyder

IPC: B21D26/021 ,  B21D26/025 ,  B21D26/053 ,  B21D26/055 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/18 ,  B23K20/02 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/60 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C43/36 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/32 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/36 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/50 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B64C3/18 ,  C22C47/00 ,  C22C47/20 ,  H05B6/02 ,  H05B6/14 ,  H05B6/36 ,  H05B6/10

CPC classification number: B32B37/06 ,  B21D26/021 ,  B21D26/025 ,  B21D26/053 ,  B21D26/055 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/18 ,  B23K20/023 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C33/60 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C43/3642 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/32 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/3644 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/4875 ,  B29C65/489 ,  B29C66/54 ,  B29C66/634 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/721 ,  B29C66/81261 ,  B29C66/81811 ,  B29C66/81821 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/506 ,  B29C70/542 ,  B64C3/18 ,  C22C47/00 ,  C22C47/068 ,  C22C47/20 ,  H05B6/365 ,  B22F2003/1046 ,  B22F2003/1053 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B23K2201/18 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29C65/3476 ,  B29C65/3492 ,  B29C65/3668 ,  B29C65/3676 ,  B29C66/72141 ,  B29C66/72143 ,  B29C66/8122 ,  B32B2305/024 ,  B32B2309/62 ,  B32B2310/0812 ,  C09K2205/12 ,  Y02P10/253 ,  Y02T50/433

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming and consolidating organic matrix composites. An organic matrix composite panel comprising laid-up prepregs is placed between sheets of a susceptor material that is susceptible to inductive heating to form a workpiece. The resulting workpiece is placed within upper and lower dies formed of a material that is not susceptible to inductive heating. An induction coil embedded within the dies is energized and inductively heats the susceptor sheets surrounding the panel. The sheets in turn conductively heat the organic matrix composite panel. A pressure zone between the workpiece and one of the dies is pressurized to form the workpiece to the contour of a forming surface on one of the dies. The pressure in the pressure zone is maintained on the workpiece until the organic matrix composite panel is fully consolidated and formed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成和固结有机基质复合材料的方法和装置。 将包含预浸料坯的有机基质复合板置于容易感应加热以形成工件的感受体材料的片材之间。 将所得到的工件放置在由不受感应加热敏感的材料形成的上模和下模中。 嵌入在模具内的感应线圈通电并感应加热围绕面板的基座片。 片材依次导电地加热有机基质复合板。 在工件和其中一个模具之间的压力区域被加压以将工件形成为其中一个模具上的成形表面的轮廓。 压力区内的压力保持在工件上，直到有机基质复合板完全固结并形成为止。

公开(公告)号：US08884201B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US12210650

申请日：2008-09-15

Applicant: Marc R. Matsen ,  Mark A. Negley

Inventor： Marc R. Matsen ,  Mark A. Negley

IPC: H05B6/04 ,  H05B6/02 ,  B29C65/36 ,  B29C35/08 ,  F03D1/06 ,  B29C35/02 ,  B29L31/08 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29K307/02 ,  B29C65/32 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B29K105/06 ,  B29K305/00 ,  B29K71/00 ,  B29K307/00 ,  B29K101/12

CPC classification number: H05B6/44 ,  B29C33/06 ,  B29C35/00 ,  B29C35/0272 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/32 ,  B29C65/36 ,  B29C65/3644 ,  B29C65/3668 ,  B29C65/3676 ,  B29C65/368 ,  B29C66/721 ,  B29C66/80 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29K2071/00 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/06 ,  B29K2305/00 ,  B29K2307/00 ,  B29K2307/02 ,  B29L2031/082 ,  B29L2031/7504 ,  F03D1/065 ,  F05B2230/00 ,  F05B2280/4007 ,  F05C2225/08 ,  H05B6/40 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: A method of fabricating a thermoplastic component using inductive heating is described. The method includes positioning a plurality of induction heating coils to define a process area for the thermoplastic component, wherein the plurality of induction heating coils comprises a first set of coils and a second set of coils. The method also includes controlling a supply of electricity provided to the plurality of inductive heating coils to intermittently activate the coils. The intermittent activation is configured to facilitate prevention of electromagnetic interference between adjacent coils.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用感应加热制造热塑性组分的方法。 该方法包括定位多个感应加热线圈以限定热塑性部件的处理区域，其中多个感应加热线圈包括第一组线圈和第二组线圈。 该方法还包括控制提供给多个感应加热线圈的电力间歇地启动线圈。 间歇激活被配置为便于防止相邻线圈之间的电磁干扰。

公开(公告)号：US08684721B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12571539

申请日：2009-10-01

Applicant: Gary W. Coleman ,  John R. Fischer ,  Marc R. Matsen ,  Elizabeth M. Mull ,  David S. Nansen

Inventor： Gary W. Coleman ,  John R. Fischer ,  Marc R. Matsen ,  Elizabeth M. Mull ,  David S. Nansen

IPC: B29C49/28 ,  H05B6/10 ,  B29C49/00

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C51/10 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29C51/14 ,  B29C51/42 ,  B29C51/424 ,  B29C2791/007

Abstract: There are provided an apparatus and an associated method for manufacturing superplastically formed structural assemblies from preforms. The apparatus includes first and second co-operable dies structured to define a die cavity therebetween for at least partially receiving the preform, at least one heater in thermal communication with the die cavity for heating the preform to a forming temperature, and at least one injector in fluid communication with the die cavity. The injector is structured for injecting pressurized gas into the die cavity to urge the preform against one of the dies to form the preform into the structural assembly. Further, at least one of the injectors is structured for injecting a quenchant into the die cavity to thereby heat treat the structural assembly while distortion of the structural assembly is being at least partially restrained by at least one of the dies.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从预制件制造超塑性结构组件的装置和相关方法。 该装置包括第一和第二可共同操作的模具，其被构造成在其间限定模腔，用于至少部分地接纳预成型件;至少一个与模腔热连通的加热器，用于将预成型件加热至成形温度;以及至少一个喷射器 与模腔流体连通。 喷射器构造成用于将加压气体注入模腔中，以将预成型件推压到模具中的一个上，以将预制件形成到结构组件中。 此外，喷射器中的至少一个被构造用于将淬火剂喷射到模腔中，从而热处理结构组件，同时结构组件的变形至少部分地被至少一个模具限制。