公开(公告)号：US10703680B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US15146545

申请日：2016-05-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrew J. Meschke ,  Naoto Matsuyuki

IPC: C04B35/80 ,  C04B35/638 ,  C04B35/58 ,  C04B35/08 ,  C04B35/56 ,  C04B35/50 ,  C04B35/48 ,  C04B35/10 ,  B28B7/00 ,  B28B1/24 ,  B28B1/52

Abstract: A method of forming a ceramic component is disclosed. A ceramic matrix material is combined with a binder material. The ceramic matrix material and the binder material are mixed to create an intermediate slurry. After mixing the ceramic matrix material and the binder material, reinforcing fibers are added to the intermediate slurry to create a final slurry. The final slurry is introduced into a mold cavity having a shape corresponding to the ceramic component. The final slurry is at least partially cured within the mold cavity to form an intermediate casting. The intermediate casting is sintered to produce the ceramic component from the intermediate casting.

公开(公告)号：US10201105B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-05

申请号：US15140177

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrew J. Meschke ,  Benjamin Shane Bustle ,  Derek C. Krass ,  Thomas Johannessen

IPC: B29C45/14 ,  H05K5/04 ,  B29L9/00 ,  B29L31/34 ,  B21D26/02 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C43/32 ,  B29C45/16

Abstract: Manufacturing methods that combine molding processes and shaping processes are described. The systems and methods described can be used to form composite parts using a single manufacturing process. In some embodiments, the methods involve positioning a workpiece within a mold cavity, then injecting a moldable material within the cavity at pressures sufficient to deform the workpiece such that features, such as protrusions or cavities, are formed within the workpiece. The resultant composite part includes the workpiece molded to a molded material. In some embodiments, the workpiece is a layer of metal material and the molded material is a structurally rigid plastic material, such that the composite part is a structurally rigid plastic with a metal coating. In some embodiments, multiple workpieces are molded within a composite part.

公开(公告)号：US20160368189A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15140177

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrew J. Meschke ,  Benjamin Shane Bustle ,  Derek C. Krass ,  Thomas Johannessen

IPC: B29C45/00 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/04 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: H05K5/04 ,  B21D26/02 ,  B29C45/1418 ,  B29C45/14377 ,  B29C45/1679 ,  B29C2043/189 ,  B29C2043/3238 ,  B29C2791/007 ,  B29L2009/00 ,  B29L2031/34 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: Manufacturing methods that combine molding processes and shaping processes are described. The systems and methods described can be used to form composite parts using a single manufacturing process. In some embodiments, the methods involve positioning a workpiece within a mold cavity, then injecting a moldable material within the cavity at pressures sufficient to deform the workpiece such that features, such as protrusions or cavities, are formed within the workpiece. The resultant composite part includes the workpiece molded to a molded material. In some embodiments, the workpiece is a layer of metal material and the molded material is a structurally rigid plastic material, such that the composite part is a structurally rigid plastic with a metal coating. In some embodiments, multiple workpieces are molded within a composite part.

Abstract translation: 描述了结合成型工艺和成型工艺的制造方法。 所描述的系统和方法可以用于使用单个制造过程形成复合部件。 在一些实施例中，所述方法包括将工件定位在模具腔内，然后在足以使工件变形的压力下将模制材料注入腔内，使得在工件内形成诸如凸起或空腔的特征。 所得到的复合部件包括模制成模制材料的工件。 在一些实施例中，工件是金属材料层，并且模制材料是结构上刚性的塑料材料，使得复合部件是具有金属涂层的结构刚性塑料。 在一些实施例中，在复合部件内模制多个工件。

公开(公告)号：US09279189B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14585021

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucy Elizabeth Browning ,  Masashige Tatebe ,  Shi Hua Zhang ,  Michael W. Barnstead ,  Richard M. Bretherton ,  Takahiro Oshima ,  Sean A. Backs ,  Duy P. Le ,  Andrew J. Meschke ,  Thomas Johannessen

IPC: C25D5/02 ,  H05K5/04

CPC classification number: C25D5/022 ,  C23C18/1605 ,  C23C18/1653 ,  C23C18/1689 ,  C23C18/32 ,  C23C18/38 ,  C25D5/16 ,  C25D5/48 ,  C25D11/022 ,  C25D11/16 ,  C25D11/24 ,  C25D11/243 ,  C25D11/26 ,  H05K5/0243 ,  H05K5/04 ,  Y10T428/24033 ,  Y10T428/31678

Abstract: Manufacturing methods related to anodizing of metal parts are described. In particular, pre-anodizing and post-anodizing methods for forming a consistent and defect-free interface between metal and non-metal sections of a part are described. Methods involve preventing residues from various manufacturing processes from entering a gap or space at the interface between the metal and non-metal section of the part and that can disrupt subsequent anodizing and anodic film dyeing processes. In particular embodiments, methods involve forming a barrier layer or filler layer between the metal and non-metal sections. Portions of the barrier layer or filler layer can be removed prior to anodizing. The resultant part has a well-defined and uniform space between the metal and non-metal sections that is free from visual defects.

Abstract translation: 描述与金属部件的阳极氧化相关的制造方法。 特别地，描述了用于在零件的金属和非金属部分之间形成一致且无缺陷的界面的预阳极氧化和后阳极氧化方法。 方法包括防止各种制造过程的残留物进入部件的金属和非金属部分之间的界面处的间隙或空间，并且可能破坏随后的阳极氧化和阳极膜染色过程。 在具体实施方案中，方法包括在金属和非金属部分之间形成阻挡层或填料层。 在阳极氧化之前可以去除阻挡层或填料层的一部分。 所得部件在没有视觉缺陷的金属和非金属部分之间具有明确且均匀的空间。