公开(公告)号：WO2017058489A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/050738

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： YOKOYAMA, Yoshihiko ,  TAKAGI, Kazuya ,  MATSUYUKI, Naoto ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

IPC: C23C8/10 ,  C23C8/02 ,  C23C4/12 ,  C23C4/129

CPC classification number: B24C1/06 ,  C23C4/129 ,  C23C8/02 ,  C23C8/10

Abstract: Methods of altering the surface of a metallic glass are provided. The methods include blasting and oxidation of a metallic glass surface, blasting a metallic glass surface using multiple shot media sizes, and thermal spray blasting a metallic glass surface with controlled cooling.

Abstract translation: 提供了改变金属玻璃表面的方法。 这些方法包括金属玻璃表面的喷砂和氧化，使用多次喷射介质尺寸喷射金属玻璃表面，并用受控制的冷却喷涂金属玻璃表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2014200770A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/040827

申请日：2014-06-04

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  BROWNING, Lucy E. ,  PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

IPC: C22C32/00 ,  C22C5/02

CPC classification number: B22F7/008 ,  B22F1/02 ,  B22F1/025 ,  B22F7/002 ,  C22C1/101 ,  C22C1/1084 ,  C22C26/00 ,  C22C29/005 ,  C22C29/08 ,  C22C29/12 ,  C22C32/00 ,  C22C32/0021 ,  C22C32/0052 ,  C22C32/0068 ,  G04B37/22 ,  Y10T428/12153

Abstract: A metal matrix composite using as one of the components a precious metal is described. In one embodiment, the precious metal takes the form of gold and the metal matrix composite has a gold mass fraction in accordance with 18 k. The metal matrix composite can be formed by blending a precious metal ( e.g. , gold) powder and a ceramic powder, forming a mixture that is then compressed within a die having a near net shape of the metal matrix composite. The compressed mixture in the die is then heated to sinter the precious metal and ceramic powder. Other techniques for forming the precious metal matrix composite using HIP, and a diamond powder are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用贵金属作为组分之一的金属基质复合材料。 在一个实施方案中，贵金属采取金的形式，并且金属基质复合物具有根据18k的金质量分数。 金属基复合材料可以通过将贵金属（例如金）粉末和陶瓷粉末混合形成混合物，然后在具有金属基质复合材料的近净形状的模具内被压缩而形成。 然后将模具中的压缩混合物加热以烧结贵金属和陶瓷粉末。 还公开了使用HIP形成贵金属基质复合材料的其它技术和金刚石粉末。

公开(公告)号：WO2013165442A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/036641

申请日：2012-05-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  PASMOOIJ, Duco B. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  PASMOOIJ, Duco B. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

IPC: H05B6/36 ,  H05B6/34

CPC classification number: B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/203 ,  C22C45/00 ,  H05B6/067 ,  H05B6/34 ,  H05B6/367 ,  H05B6/42 ,  H05B6/44

Abstract: An apparatus with a vessel (20), a first induction source (30), and a second induction source (32) in the melt zone (12). The first induction source (30) is used to melt the material received in the vessel (20). The second induction source (32) is used to contain the material in a meltable form within the vessel (20) during melting. The coils (26) of each of the first and second induction sources (30,32) can be arranged such that they intertwine in an alternate fashion or that they are in sets in a series. The coils (26) of the sources (30,32) can also sequentially receive power such that the material is moved through the ejection path after melting and into an adjacent mold. The vessel (20) can be positioned along a horizontal axis (X). The apparatus can be used to melt and mold amorphous alloys; for example.

Abstract translation: 具有容器（20），第一感应源（30）和熔化区（12）中的第二感应源（32）的装置。 第一感应源（30）用于熔化容纳在容器（20）中的材料。 第二感应源（32）用于在熔化期间将容器（20）中的可熔化形式的材料容纳。 第一和第二感应源（30,32）中的每一个的线圈（26）可以被布置成使得它们以交替的方式缠绕，或者它们以串联的形式组合。 源（30,32）的线圈（26）还可以顺序地接收功率，使得材料在熔化之后移动通过喷射路径并进入相邻的模具。 容器（20）可以沿水平轴线（X）定位。 该设备可用于熔化和模塑非晶合金; 例如。

公开(公告)号：WO2014151715A2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/026302

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： VIDAL, Edgar E. ,  YURKO, James A. ,  POKROSS, Charles ,  BEALS, Randy S. ,  RYCZEK, Lawrence H. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A. ,  POOLE, Joseph D. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  STRATTON, Dermot J.

IPC: C22C45/00

CPC classification number: C22C45/10 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bulk metallic glasses (BMG) comprising 0.0001 wt% to 0.7 wt% of Be, 0.0001 wt% to 0.2 wt% of Be, or 0.06 wt% to 0.08 wt% of Be. Be may have the effect of reducing a liquidus temperature of the BMG relative to melting temperatures of individual alloying elements of the BMG.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了包含0.0001重量％至0.7重量％的Be，0.0001重量％至0.2重量％的Be或0.06重量％至0.08重量％的Be的块状金属玻璃（BMG）。 可能具有降低BMG相对于BMG的各个合金元素的熔融温度的液相线温度的作用。

公开(公告)号：WO2014051916A2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/056868

申请日：2013-08-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： WANIUK, Theodore A. ,  STEVICK, Joseph ,  O'KEEFFE, Sean ,  STRATTON, Dermot J. ,  POOLE, Joseph D. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  PREST, Christopher D.

IPC: B22D17/04

CPC classification number: B22D17/002 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/2069 ,  B22D17/32 ,  B22D18/02 ,  B22D27/11 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C33/003 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for forming bulk metallic glass (BMG) articles using a mold having a stationary mold part and a movable mold part paired to form a mold cavity. A molten material can be injected to fill the mold cavity. The molten material can then be cooled into a BMG article at a desired cooling rate. While injecting and/or cooling the molten material, the movement of the movable mold part can be controlled, such that a thermal contact between the molten material and the mold can be maintained. BMG articles can be formed without forming an underfilled part. Additional structural features can be imparted in the BMG article during formation. At least a portion of the formed BMG article can have an aspect ratio (first dimension/second dimension) of at least 10 or less than 0.1.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了用于使用具有固定模具部件和配对以形成模腔的可动模具部件的模具来形成块状金属玻璃（BMG）制品的方法和设备。 熔融材料可被注入以填充模腔。 然后可以以期望的冷却速率将熔融材料冷却成BMG制品。 在注入和/或冷却熔融材料的同时，可以控制可动模具部分的移动，从而可以保持熔融材料与模具之间的热接触。 可以形成BMG制品而不形成底部填充部分。 在形成过程中，可以在BMG制品中赋予额外的结构特征。 所形成的BMG制品的至少一部分可以具有至少10或小于0.1的纵横比（第一尺寸/第二尺寸）。

公开(公告)号：WO2018044653A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/048235

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： ELY, Colin M. ,  MEMERING, Dale N. ,  TAKAGI, Kazuya ,  MATSUYUKI, Naoto ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

IPC: C04B35/486 ,  C04B35/64

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a housing of an electronic device includes determining a sintering profile configured to produce a selected color at a selected depth within a wall of the housing, sintering a ceramic housing precursor in accordance with the determined sintering profile, thereby forming the housing, and removing material from the housing up to the selected depth.

Abstract translation: 制造电子设备的外壳的方法包括确定烧结轮廓，所述烧结轮廓被配置成在外壳的壁内的选定深度处产生选定的颜色，根据所确定的 烧结轮廓，从而形成壳体，并且将材料从壳体移除直至选定的深度。

公开(公告)号：WO2013070240A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：PCT/US2011/060382

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: CRUCIBLE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC ,  APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  PHAM, Quoc Tran ,  O'KEEFFE, Sean ,  STEVICK, Joseph W. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  PHAM, Quoc Tran ,  O'KEEFFE, Sean ,  STEVICK, Joseph W. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

IPC: B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/28

CPC classification number: B22D17/2053 ,  B22D17/007 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/203 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/2069 ,  B22D17/2236 ,  B22D17/28 ,  B22D17/32 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B22D27/15

Abstract: Disclosed is an injection molding system including a first plunger rod and a second plunger rod configured to move or transport molten material from a melt zone and into a mold. The first and second plunger rods are configured to control and contain the molten material therebetween while moving. The second plunger rod can also be positioned relative to the mold to apply pressure on one side of the mold as the first plunger rod pushes molten material into the mold on an opposite side to force the material into the mold cavity. The second plunger rod can further be used to eject a molded (bulk amorphous) object from the mold. The rods can move in a longitudinal direction (e.g., horizontally) between the melt zone and mold along a longitudinal axis.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种注塑系统，其包括第一柱塞杆和第二柱塞杆，其被配置为将熔融材料从熔体区域移动或输送到模具中。 第一和第二柱塞杆构造成在移动时控制和容纳熔融材料。 第二柱塞杆也可以相对于模具定位，以在模具的一侧上施加压力，因为第一柱塞杆在相对侧将熔融材料推入模具中以迫使材料进入模腔。 第二柱塞杆可以进一步用于从模具中喷射模制（大块非晶体）物体。 杆可以沿着纵向轴线在熔体区域和模具之间沿纵向方向（例如，水平）移动。