公开(公告)号：WO2014042958A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/058303

申请日：2013-09-05

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MORGENSTERN, David J. ,  CHAN, Collin D. ,  SULLIVAN, Daniel M.

IPC: B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/123 ,  B23K20/1245 ,  B23K20/1255 ,  B23K20/126 ,  B23K31/02 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method for friction stir welding is provided. The method may include compressing mating surfaces of first and second parts against one another in a fixture. One of the first part and the second part may include a first expendable portion and one of the first part and the second part may include a second expendable portion. A rotating pin may be inserted into the first expendable portion, directed along the joint, and removed from the second expendable portion. A conical pin with a threaded outer surface comprising one or more flat sections may be employed in the welding operations.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种摩擦搅拌焊接方法。 该方法可以包括在固定装置中彼此压缩第一和第二部件的配合表面。 第一部分和第二部分之一可以包括第一消耗部分，第一部分和第二部分中的一个可以包括第二消耗部分。 旋转销可以插入沿着接头指向的第一消耗部分，并从第二消耗部分移除。 在焊接操作中可以采用具有包括一个或多个平坦部分的螺纹外表面的锥形销。

公开(公告)号：WO2017059116A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/054511

申请日：2016-09-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SHI, Ming Kun ,  CORBET, Lindsay D. ,  BRUNI, Christopher ,  CHAN, Collin D.

IPC: H05K5/06 ,  H01Q1/42

CPC classification number: H05K5/0004 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  H05K5/062

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device that allows electromagnetic waves to pass through the housing is disclosed. The housing may include a first portion having an opening, a second portion positioned within the opening, and an insert including a protrusion extending into at least a portion of a gap formed between the first portion and the second portion. The housing also may include a first ink layer disposed within the gap and substantially surrounding the protrusion, and a second ink layer disposed within the gap and over the first ink. The first portion, second ink layer, and second portion may cooperate to form a substantially contiguous surface, and the second ink layer may be positioned approximately 5 microns (µm) or less below an exposed surface of the first portion and an exposed surface of the second portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种允许电磁波通过壳体的电子设备的壳体。 壳体可以包括具有开口的第一部分，位于开口内的第二部分，以及插入件，其包括延伸到形成在第一部分和第二部分之间的间隙的至少一部分的突出部。 壳体还可以包括设置在间隙内并基本上围绕突起的第一油墨层，以及设置在间隙内和第一油墨上的第二油墨层。 第一部分，第二油墨层和第二部分可以协作以形成基本上邻接的表面，并且第二油墨层可以位于第一部分的暴露表面下方大约5微米（μm）或更小的位置， 第二部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2015156923A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：PCT/US2015/018588

申请日：2015-03-04

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： WHIPPLE, Lucas Allen ,  LANCASTER-LAROQUE, Simon Regis Louis ,  CHAN, Collin D. ,  FAGAN, Christopher R. ,  YAN, Vincent ,  THEILACKER, Ian S. ,  MIEHM, Brian K. ,  BHARADWAJ, Shravan

IPC: B24B49/14 ,  B24B33/04

CPC classification number: B24B27/0038 ,  B24B5/04 ,  B24B9/00 ,  B24B49/14

Abstract: A method and system for observing and monitoring thermal characteristics of a machining operation, such as a surface finishing operation, performed on a workpiece is disclosed. The surface finishing operation can be performed on the workpiece in order to remove a surface defect, e.g. a parting line, on a surface of the workpiece and/or to provide a mirror-like finish to the workpiece. In one embodiment, an emissive layer is applied to the workpiece to increase a thermal emissivity of the workpiece. In some embodiments, a finishing surface, such as a polishing or buffing wheel, and/or a lubricant used in a finishing operation is monitored. A thermal profile of the surface of the workpiece, finishing surface and/or lubricant can be obtained. The finishing operation can be modified in response to the monitored thermal characteristics to prevent the occurrence of defects and improve the efficacy of the finishing operation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于观察和监测对工件执行的诸如表面精加工操作的加工操作的热特性的方法和系统。 可以在工件上执行表面精加工操作，以便去除表面缺陷，例如， 分切线，在工件的表面上和/或为工件提供镜面状的光洁度。 在一个实施例中，发射层被施加到工件以增加工件的热辐射率。 在一些实施例中，监视在整理操作中使用的精加工表面，例如抛光轮或抛光轮和/或润滑剂。 可以获得工件表面，精加工表面和/或润滑剂的热分布。 可以响应于所监测的热特性来修改整理操作，以防止缺陷的发生并提高整理操作的功效。

公开(公告)号：WO2014189735A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：PCT/US2014/037985

申请日：2014-05-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： LANCASTER-LAROCQUE, Simon Regis Louis ,  CHAN, Collin D. ,  ROSS, Kenneth A.

IPC: C25D5/00 ,  B23K20/12 ,  C25D11/02

CPC classification number: C25D11/022 ,  B23K20/122 ,  C23C24/04 ,  C25D11/04

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to methods to enhance cosmetic surfaces of friction stir processed parts. More specifically a method for applying cold spray over a weld line generated by the friction stir processing is disclosed. Methods are also disclosed for blending the cold spray applied over the weld line in with a cosmetic surface portion of friction stir processed parts. In some embodiments cold spray can be used to on its own to create a cosmetic join between various parts.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例一般涉及增强摩擦搅拌处理部件的化妆品表面的方法。 更具体地说，公开了一种通过摩擦搅拌处理产生的熔接线上施加冷喷雾的方法。 还公开了将焊接线上施加的冷喷涂与摩擦搅拌处理部件的化妆品表面部分混合的方法。 在一些实施方案中，冷喷雾可以独立地用于在各种部件之间形成化妆品连接。