COSMETIC AND PROTECTIVE METAL SURFACE TREATMENTS
    1.
    发明申请
    COSMETIC AND PROTECTIVE METAL SURFACE TREATMENTS 审中-公开
    化妆品和保护性金属表面处理

    公开(公告)号:WO2014099162A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:PCT/US2013/068758

    申请日:2013-11-06

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An article having a metal surface is treated to have one or more desired optical effects. The surface is anodized to create an anodic film having pores therein. In some embodiments, an electrodeposition process is performed to deposit one or more metals within the pores of the anodic film. In some embodiments, a pre-dip procedure is performed prior to electrodeposition to create a more uniformly colored anodic film. In some embodiments, one or more dyes are deposited within the pores of the anodic film. In some embodiments, the substrate is exposed to a chemical etching process prior to anodizing to create a micro-textured surface that enhances the richness of the color of the anodic film.

    Abstract translation: 将具有金属表面的物品处理成具有一种或多种所需的光学效果。 表面被阳极氧化以产生其中具有孔的阳极膜。 在一些实施例中,执行电沉积工艺以在阳极膜的孔内沉积一种或多种金属。 在一些实施方案中,在电沉积之前进行预浸程序以产生更均匀着色的阳极膜。 在一些实施方案中,一种或多种染料沉积在阳极膜的孔内。 在一些实施方案中,在阳极氧化之前将基底暴露于化学蚀刻工艺,以产生增强阳极膜颜色丰富度的微纹理表面。

    ANODIC FILMS WITH ENHANCED FEATURES
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2017074877A3

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-04

    申请号:PCT/US2016/058529

    申请日:2016-10-24

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Anodizing techniques for providing enhanced anodic films are described. According to some embodiment, a barrier layer smoothing operation is used to flatten an interface between the anodic film and underlying metal substrate. According to some embodiments, the methods involve depositing a pigment having a particle diameter of about 20 nanometers or greater into an anodic film. According to some embodiments, the anodic films have multiple metal oxide layers. A first layer can provide scratch and chemical resistance and a second layer can provide a light diffusing pore structure that diffusely reflects incoming light and provides a white appearance to the anodic film. According to some embodiments, the anodic films have a dense porous layer and a thickened barrier layer. The porous layer can act as a cosmetic portion of the anodic film and have pores that have a colorant infused therein. The thickened barrier layer can distribute defects within the anodic film associated with alloying elements of the high performance aluminum alloy in a larger non-porous film compared to conventional anodic films, thereby lessening the chance of corrosion inducing agents of reaching the high performance aluminum alloy. The methods can be used form cosmetically appealing coatings for consumer products, such as housings for electronic products.

    METHODS FOR FORMING WHITE ANODIZED FILMS BY FORMING BRANCHED PORE STRUCTURES
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR FORMING WHITE ANODIZED FILMS BY FORMING BRANCHED PORE STRUCTURES 审中-公开
    通过形成分支孔结构形成白色阳极膜的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2015047634A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/052836

    申请日:2014-08-27

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to anodizing and anodized films. The methods described can be used to form opaque and white anodized films on a substrate. In some embodiments, the methods involve forming anodized films having branched pore structures. The branched pore structure provides a light scattering medium for incident visible light, imparting an opaque and white appearance to the anodized film. In some embodiments, the methods involve infusing metal complex ions within pores of an anodized. Once within the pores, the metal complex ions undergo a chemical change forming metal oxide particles. The metal oxide particles provide a light scattering medium for incident visible light, imparting an opaque and white appearance to the anodized film. In some embodiments, aspects of the methods for creating irregular or branched pores and methods for infusing metal complex ions within pores are combined.

    Abstract translation: 本文所述的实施例涉及阳极氧化和阳极氧化膜。 所描述的方法可用于在基底上形成不透明和白色阳极氧化膜。 在一些实施方案中,所述方法涉及形成具有支链孔结构的阳极氧化膜。 支化孔结构为入射可见光提供光散射介质,赋予阳极氧化膜不透明和白色外观。 在一些实施方案中,所述方法包括将金属络合物离子浸入阳极氧化的孔内。 一旦在孔内,金属络合物离子经历化学变化形成金属氧化物颗粒。 金属氧化物颗粒提供用于入射可见光的光散射介质,对阳极氧化膜赋予不透明和白色外观。 在一些实施方案中,组合用于产生不规则或分支孔的方法和用于在孔内注入金属络合物离子的方法。

    METAL SURFACE AND PROCESS FOR TREATING A METAL SURFACE
    7.
    发明申请
    METAL SURFACE AND PROCESS FOR TREATING A METAL SURFACE 审中-公开
    金属表面和处理金属表面的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2013095739A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-27

    申请号:PCT/US2012/057632

    申请日:2012-09-27

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A surface treatment for metal surfaces can be used to create one or more desired effects, such as functional, tactile, or cosmetic effects. In one embodiment, the treatment involves selectively masking a portion of the surface using a photolithographic process. The mask can protect the masked portion of the surface during subsequent treatment processes such as texturizing and anodization. The mask can result in the creation of a surface having contrasting effects. A pattern can be formed by the contrasting effects in the shape of a distinct graphic, such as a logo or text.

    Abstract translation: 金属表面的表面处理可用于产生一种或多种所需的效果,例如功能性,触觉性或美观效果。 在一个实施例中,处理涉及使用光刻工艺选择性地掩蔽表面的一部分。 面罩可以在随后的处理过程(如纹理化和阳极氧化)期间保护表面的蒙版部分。 面罩可以产生具有对比效果的表面。 可以通过不同图形的形状(例如徽标或文本)的对比效果来形成图案。

    ANODIC FILMS WITH ENHANCED FEATURES
    10.
    发明申请
    ANODIC FILMS WITH ENHANCED FEATURES 审中-公开
    具有增强特性的阳极膜

    公开(公告)号:WO2017074877A2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-04

    申请号:PCT/US2016/058529

    申请日:2016-10-24

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Anodizing techniques for providing enhanced anodic films are described. According to some embodiment, a barrier layer smoothing operation is used to flatten an interface between the anodic film and underlying metal substrate. According to some embodiments, the methods involve depositing a pigment having a particle diameter of about 20 nanometers or greater into an anodic film. According to some embodiments, the anodic films have multiple metal oxide layers. A first layer can provide scratch and chemical resistance and a second layer can provide a light diffusing pore structure that diffusely reflects incoming light and provides a white appearance to the anodic film. According to some embodiments, the anodic films have a dense porous layer and a thickened barrier layer. The porous layer can act as a cosmetic portion of the anodic film and have pores that have a colorant infused therein. The thickened barrier layer can distribute defects within the anodic film associated with alloying elements of the high performance aluminum alloy in a larger non-porous film compared to conventional anodic films, thereby lessening the chance of corrosion inducing agents of reaching the high performance aluminum alloy. The methods can be used form cosmetically appealing coatings for consumer products, such as housings for electronic products.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于提供增强的阳极膜的阳极氧化技术。 根据一些实施例,使用阻挡层平滑操作来平坦化阳极膜和下面的金属基底之间的界面。 根据一些实施方案,所述方法涉及将具有约20纳米或更大粒径的颜料沉积到阳极膜中。 根据一些实施例,阳极膜具有多个金属氧化物层。 第一层可以提供耐刮擦性和耐化学性,第二层可以提供漫反射入射光并为阳极膜提供白色外观的光漫射孔结构。 根据一些实施例,阳极膜具有致密多孔层和增厚的阻挡层。 多孔层可以充当阳极膜的装饰部分并且具有其中注入着色剂的孔。 与传统的阳极膜相比,增厚的阻挡层可以将与高性能铝合金的合金元素相关的阳极膜内的缺陷分布在较大的无孔膜中,从而减少腐蚀诱导剂到达高性能铝合金的机会。 这些方法可用于消费品的美观吸引涂料,例如电子产品外壳。

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