公开(公告)号：US20130189023A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13722777

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： Donald J. Spinella

IPC: B23K11/00

CPC classification number: B23K11/20 ,  B23K11/002 ,  B23K11/0026 ,  B23K11/115 ,  B23K11/3009 ,  B23K2101/185 ,  B23K2103/20 ,  Y10T403/477

Abstract: An apparatus is provided including: at least one first sheet comprising a first material; at least one second sheet comprising a second material, wherein the first material comprises at least one of: a thermal conductivity and an electrical conductivity that is at least 10% lower than that of the second material; and a joint comprising at least one resistance spot weld (RSW), wherein the first sheet is at least about 1.5 times the thickness of the second sheet. Methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20030106879A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-12

申请号：US10306015

申请日：2002-11-27

Applicant: Newcor, Inc. ,  Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Robert G. VanOtteren ,  Edward P. Patrick ,  Donald J. Spinella

IPC: B23K011/14

CPC classification number: B23K11/14 ,  B23K11/185 ,  B23K11/34

Abstract: A projection coined onto a metal sheet, preferably an aluminum sheet, for projection welding the sheet to an adjacent metal sheet. The projection has a thickness greater than the thickness of the sheet on which it is formed. The wall of the projection surrounds a first recess and a second recess is formed in a side of the sheet opposite the projection from which the metal cold flows to form the projection. A welding gun assembly having an improved low interia, fast response to the collapse of the projection welding the sheet having the projection to the adjacent sheet.

公开(公告)号：US20020185789A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：US09878721

申请日：2001-06-11

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Marshall A. Klingensmith ,  Andreas Kaleja ,  Michael J. Kinosz

IPC: C21C007/00

CPC classification number: F27B3/20 ,  B22D39/00 ,  F27B3/045 ,  F27B3/08 ,  F27B3/19 ,  F27B3/28 ,  F27D1/003 ,  F27D3/14 ,  F27D3/1509 ,  F27D21/0028 ,  F27D2003/0054

Abstract: A dosing furnace (10) with metal treatment and level control includes a holding chamber (12) for containing a supply of molten metal (50), a pump (22) connected to the holding chamber (12), a molten metal treatment chamber (16, 18) located at an outlet (26) of the pump (22), and a dosing chamber (40) located downstream and in fluid communication with the molten metal treatment chamber (16, 18). A molten metal level sensor (56) is located in the dosing chamber (40). The pump (22) is a variable speed pump having a pump inlet (24) connected to the holding chamber (12) and configured to pump the molten metal (50) through the dosing furnace (10) during operation. The molten metal level sensor (56) is connected to the pump (22) for providing a pump speed control signal to the pump (22). The molten metal level sensor (56) is configured to monitor the level of the molten metal (50) in the dosing chamber (40) and maintain a preset level of the molten metal (50) in the dosing chamber (40) by controlling the speed of the pump (22) with the pump speed control signal.

Abstract translation: 具有金属处理和液位控制的计量炉（10）包括用于容纳熔融金属（50）供应的保持室（12），连接到保持室（12）的泵（22），熔融金属处理室 位于泵（22）的出口（26）处的定量室（16,18）以及位于下游并与熔融金属处理室（16,18）流体连通的计量室（40）。 熔融金属液位传感器（56）位于计量室（40）中。 泵（22）是具有连接到保持室（12）的泵入口（24）并被构造成在操作期间通过计量炉（10）泵送熔融金属（50）的变速泵。 熔融金属液位传感器（56）连接到泵（22），用于向泵（22）提供泵速控制信号。 熔融金属液位传感器（56）被配置为监测计量室（40）中的熔融金属（50）的水平，并且通过控制计量室（40）中的熔融金属（50）的预定水平 泵的速度（22）与泵速度控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US6421975B2

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US76602401

申请日：2001-01-19

Applicant: ALCOA INC

Inventor： BRYANT DAVID A ,  ERNST DANIEL J ,  GRIMAN GEORGE A

IPC: E04F13/08 ,  E04D1/08

CPC classification number: E04F13/0864 ,  Y10T156/1036 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T428/24669

Abstract: A molded plastic panel for covering an exterior building wall includes a laterally directed lead fin, a laterally extending groove below the lead fin, and a rearwardly directed middle wall between rows of simulated shingles, all for joining laterally adjacent panels. A side flange extending outwardly of the panel may also be included. The molded plastic panel preferably also includes at least one row of simulated shingles separated by a plurality of gaps each having a randomly varying width in order to camouflage spacings between adjacent panels that change because of thermal contraction and expansion. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the panel body includes a locking tab and a folding flange. The folding flange includes a locking lip for engaging a locking tab on an adjacent panel and a flexible hinge connecting the locking lip to the panel body. The flexible hinge allows the folding flange to be disconnected from the locking tab when replacing a single panel.

Abstract translation: 用于覆盖外部建筑物墙壁的模制塑料面板包括横向定向的引线鳍片，在引线鳍片下方的横向延伸的凹槽以及在各排模拟板条之间的向后指向的中间壁，全部用于连接横向相邻的板材。 还可以包括从面板向外延伸的侧凸缘。 模制塑料板优选地还包括由多个间隙分开的至少一排模拟木瓦，每个间隙具有随机变化的宽度，以便伪装由于热收缩和膨胀而改变的相邻板之间的间隔。 在特别优选的实施例中，面板主体包括锁定凸片和折叠凸缘。 折叠凸缘包括用于接合相邻面板上的锁定突舌的锁定唇缘和将锁定唇缘连接到面板主体的柔性铰链。 柔性铰链允许在更换单个面板时将折叠法兰与锁定片断开。

公开(公告)号：US10903587B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US14611555

申请日：2015-02-02

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Donald J. Spinella ,  Daniel Bergstrom

IPC: B23K11/11 ,  H01R4/02 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/02 ,  H01R43/02 ,  F16B37/06 ,  H01R4/62 ,  B23K103/20 ,  F16B5/08

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.

公开(公告)号：US10556261B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-11

申请号：US15231329

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： Wade A. Winchip ,  David Anderson ,  Kelly Pepper ,  Neville Whittle

IPC: B21B28/04 ,  G01N21/952 ,  B24B5/37 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B55/02 ,  G01N21/88

Abstract: A system and method that includes, in an embodiment, a prism, a camera, a light source, and a plate. The system, in an embodiment, is configured for scanning a roll and generating an image of the roll surface. The prism, in an embodiment, is positioned below the camera and above the plate. In an embodiment, the plate is positioned below the prism and above the roll surface. In an embodiment, the light source is positioned above the prism. In an embodiment, the light source and the prism are positioned to provide light to the roll surface at an angle of at least 75 degrees measured from a line normal to the roll surface. In an embodiment, the prism is configured to refract light from the light source, the camera is a line scan camera that includes a row of pixel sensors, and the light source includes light emitting diodes.

公开(公告)号：US10446817B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US15283830

申请日：2016-10-03

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： Glenn W. Jarvis ,  Robert E. Dick ,  Hasso Weiland ,  Joseph M. Fridy ,  David J. McNeish ,  John W. Cobes ,  Rabindra K. Bhattacharyya ,  John M. Krish ,  David M. Ference ,  Brock Watters ,  Gregory Catrambone

IPC: H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/0525

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to energy storage devices having: a sealed container configured to house a plurality of energy storage devices and enable electrical communication via terminals of the sealed container and a vent located on a periphery of the sealed container. The vent generally comprises a vent panel; a countersink located adjacent the vent panel; at least one score located in the countersink; a buckling initiator at least partially located on the countersink, where the buckling initiator is configured to intersect with the at least one score; and a hinge portion attached to the vent panel, where the hinge portion is positioned opposite the buckling initiator.

公开(公告)号：US10353376B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15011184

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： Wei Huang ,  Michael A. Globig ,  John Siemon ,  Robert J. Speer

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  B22F3/105 ,  G01N21/95 ,  G06T7/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/386

Abstract: Methods for creating three-dimensional volume quality models of additively manufactured metal bodies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises additively manufacturing each metal layer of a metal body. One or more images of the first metal layer are obtained. The image(s) are processed to detect and map potential manufacturing defects in the first metal layer. A two-dimensional contour of the first metal layer is generated from the three-dimensional CAD model. The mapped defects are integrated into the two-dimensional contour. A first layer of a three-dimensional volume quality model of the metal body is created based on the integrated two-dimensional contour.

公开(公告)号：US10351484B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15154255

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： Mark L. Weaver ,  Vincent Paola ,  John Cravener ,  Narsimhan Raghunathan ,  Judodine Nichols

IPC: C05G3/00 ,  C05C1/00 ,  C05C1/02

Abstract: Broadly, the instant disclosure is directed towards: fertilizer compositions and methods of making the same, in which, due to the composition, the fertilizer exhibits blast suppression (e.g. measured via specific impulse) and/or desensitization (e.g. measured via unconfined critical diameter and/or booster quantity needed to initiate detonation) as compared to existing ammonium nitrate fertilizer(s).

公开(公告)号：US10220434B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-05

申请号：US15083007

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： Dustin M. Bush ,  Eric V. Roegner ,  Edward L. Colvin ,  Larry N. Mueller ,  Brandon Hendrickson Bodily ,  Roberto J. Rioja

IPC: B21J5/02 ,  C22F1/18 ,  F01D5/28 ,  C23C4/12 ,  C23C4/08 ,  B21J1/00 ,  B21J1/06 ,  C23C4/01 ,  B23P15/02 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F5/04 ,  B21J5/00 ,  C22C1/04

Abstract: Methods for producing forged products and other worked products are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises using additive manufacturing to produce a metal shaped-preform and, after the using step, forging the metal shaped-preform into a final forged product. The final forged product may optionally be annealed.