公开(公告)号：US07404512B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US10698592

申请日：2003-10-31

申请人： John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich

发明人： John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich

IPC分类号： B23K37/04 ,  B23K20/12

CPC分类号： B23Q3/069 ,  B23K20/126 ,  B23Q3/002 ,  B25B5/00

摘要： An apparatus and methods for clamping around a manufacturing tool engaging a work piece are described. In one embodiment, a clamp includes a moveable support arranged to at least partially surround a circumference defining a work area. A friction reducing element is attached to the support to apply pressure to the surface when the clamp is engaged with the work piece, and to allow the clamp to be moved with the manufacturing tool. In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the clamp co-annularly or partially surrounds the manufacturing tool. In another embodiment, the manufacturing tool is a friction stir welding tool.

摘要翻译： 描述了围绕与工件接合的制造工具夹紧的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，夹具包括布置成至少部分地围绕限定工作区域的圆周的可移动支撑件。 摩擦减少元件附接到支撑件，以在夹具与工件接合时施加压力到表面，并且允许夹具与制造工具一起移动。 根据本发明的其它方面，夹具共同环形地或部分地围绕制造工具。 在另一个实施例中，制造工具是摩擦搅拌焊接工具。

公开(公告)号：US20110068150A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562291

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Michael P. Matlack ,  Christopher M. Weingart ,  Keith A. Young

发明人： John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Michael P. Matlack ,  Christopher M. Weingart ,  Keith A. Young

IPC分类号： B23K20/12 ,  B23K37/04 ,  B21D31/00

摘要： A method of mitigating distortion in a friction stir weld joint as well as an associated friction stir weld assembly for mitigating distortion in a friction stir weld joint are provided. In this regard, a workpiece having a friction stir weld joint and associated distortion may be provided. Force may then be selectively applied to the workpiece along at least a portion of friction stir weld joint. The application of force induces plastic deformation along at least the portion of the friction stir weld joint in order to reduce the distortion of the workpiece. Force may be applied, for example, by moving a roller, such as a hardened cylindrical roller having chamfered edges, along at least a portion of the friction stir weld joint in order to apply a compressive force.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种减轻摩擦搅拌焊接接头中的变形的方法以及用于减轻摩擦搅拌焊接接头中的变形的相关联的摩擦搅拌焊接组件。 在这方面，可以提供具有摩擦搅拌焊接接头和相关变形的工件。 然后可以沿摩擦搅拌焊接接头的至少一部分将力选择性地施加到工件。 至少摩擦搅拌焊接接头部分的力的施加引起塑性变形，以减少工件的变形。 可以例如通过沿摩擦搅拌焊接接头的至少一部分移动诸如具有倒角边缘的硬化圆柱滚子的辊以施加压缩力来施加力。

公开(公告)号：US20080230584A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11687907

申请日：2007-03-19

申请人： Richard J. Lederich ,  John A. Baumann

发明人： Richard J. Lederich ,  John A. Baumann

IPC分类号： B23K20/12

CPC分类号： B23K20/1225 ,  C22F1/04

摘要： A method of manufacturing a workpiece is provided. The method generally includes friction stir welding at least one structural member, selectively removing material from the surfaces of the workpiece at the location of a friction stir weld joint, and thereafter subjecting the workpiece to a solution treat, quench, and age treatment. By selectively removing regions from the surfaces of the workpiece that are defined by nonuniform material properties adapted to nucleate nonuniform grain growth during the solution treat, quench, and age treatment, a subsequent grain growth during the thermal treatment can be at least partially prevented.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种制造工件的方法。 该方法通常包括摩擦搅拌焊接至少一个结构构件，在摩擦搅拌焊接接头的位置选择性地从工件的表面去除材料，然后对工件进行溶液处理，淬火和老化处理。 通过选择性地从工件表面去除区域，其由在溶液处理，淬火和老化处理期间适应成核不均匀晶粒生长的不均匀材料特性限定，可以至少部分地防止在热处理期间随后的晶粒生长。

公开(公告)号：US06905060B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10692825

申请日：2003-10-24

申请人： David C. Van Aken ,  John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Rajesh Talwar

发明人： David C. Van Aken ,  John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Rajesh Talwar

IPC分类号： B23K20/12 ,  B23K35/28 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K28/00 ,  B23K37/00

CPC分类号： B23K35/28 ,  B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/128 ,  B23K35/288 ,  B23K35/3006 ,  Y10T428/12493

摘要： A sealant for a weld joint and an associated weld joint and method are provided. The sealant includes aluminum and germanium and is characterized by a melting temperature that is lower than the melting temperature of the structural member that is joined. The sealant, which is disposed between faying surfaces of the structural members, can fill the spaces between the structural members to prevent the entry of chemicals, moisture, debris, and other substances, thereby reducing the likelihood of corrosion of the joint or structural members at the interface. Further, the sealant can be diffusion bonded to the faying surfaces, for example, by the heat generated during the joining process.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于焊接接头的密封剂和相关联的焊接接头和方法。 密封剂包括铝和锗，其特征在于熔融温度低于被结合的结构件的熔化温度。 设置在结构构件的接合表面之间的密封剂可以填充结构构件之间的空间，以防止化学物质，水分，碎屑和其他物质的进入，从而减少接头或结构构件在 界面。 此外，密封剂可以例如通过在接合过程中产生的热而扩散结合到接合表面。

公开(公告)号：US09545697B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US12419054

申请日：2009-04-06

申请人： Eric Whinnem ,  Gary A. Lipczynski ,  John A. Baumann

发明人： Eric Whinnem ,  Gary A. Lipczynski ,  John A. Baumann

IPC分类号： B23B39/00 ,  B23B47/00 ,  B23B47/28 ,  B23Q1/54 ,  B23Q9/00

CPC分类号： B23Q1/5462 ,  B23Q9/0014 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/5107 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/55 ,  Y10T408/554

摘要： A method for performing operations on a structure. A moveable platform may be positioned in an area relative to the structure to define a working envelope. The moveable platform may be connected to a tool that may be moved around a plurality of axes within the working envelope using the moveable platform. The tool may be moved to a plurality of locations within the working envelope using the moveable platform. An operation may be performed with the tool through the working envelope at each of the plurality of locations using the moveable platform.

摘要翻译： 一种在结构上执行操作的方法。 可移动平台可以位于相对于结构的区域中以限定工作包络。 可移动平台可以连接到可以使用可移动平台在工作包络内围绕多个轴线移动的工具。 可以使用可移动平台将工具移动到工作外壳内的多个位置。 可以使用该可移动平台通过工具在多个位置中的每个位置处通过工作包络来执行操作。

公开(公告)号：US09033328B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US10698215

申请日：2003-10-31

申请人： John A. Baumann

发明人： John A. Baumann

IPC分类号： B25B5/14 ,  B25B5/06 ,  B23K37/04 ,  B23K20/12 ,  B25B5/00

CPC分类号： B23K37/04 ,  B23K20/126 ,  B25B5/003 ,  B25B5/061 ,  B25B5/14

摘要： The present invention is directed to apparatus and methods for clamping along a work piece. In one embodiment, a clamping system includes one or more force applying units each including a plunger or force applying member adapted to apply clamping force to the work piece, and one or more coupling units linked with the force applying units forming a chain of force applying units and coupling units. The coupling units may include a lockable pivot adapted to pivot to conform the chain to the surface of the work piece when unlocked, and adapted to be locked when at least one of the plurality of force applying units applies clamping force to the work piece. In another embodiment, a clamping system may include multi-axis pivot units. In a further embodiment, a clamping system may include length adjusting units.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及沿着工件夹持的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，夹紧系统包括一个或多个施力单元，每个施加单元包括适于向工件施加夹紧力的柱塞或力施加构件，以及与施加力施加单元相连的一个或多个联接单元， 单元和耦合单元。 联接单元可以包括可锁定的枢轴，其适于在解锁时枢转以使链条与工件的表面一致，并且当多个施力单元中的至少一个向工件施加夹紧力时适于被锁定。 在另一个实施例中，夹紧系统可以包括多轴枢轴单元。 在另一实施例中，夹紧系统可以包括长度调节单元。

公开(公告)号：US08499433B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US11764304

申请日：2007-06-18

申请人： Mike P. Matlack ,  Kurt A. Burton ,  John A. Baumann

发明人： Mike P. Matlack ,  Kurt A. Burton ,  John A. Baumann

IPC分类号： B23Q7/00

CPC分类号： B23Q3/062 ,  B23Q3/069 ,  Y10T29/49828 ,  Y10T29/49998

摘要： A clamping system can be reconfigured to clamp any of multiple workpieces having differing shapes. The system includes a retention assembly for retaining an inflatable bladder that applies a clamping force to the workpiece. The retention assembly includes a flexible chain of pivotally connected links that can be locked in place to form a rigid assembly that conforms to the shape of the workpiece. The links can be unlocked to allow reconfiguration of the retention assembly into shapes matching other workpieces.

摘要翻译： 可以重新配置夹紧系统以夹紧具有不同形状的多个工件中的任何一个。 该系统包括用于保持向工件施加夹紧力的可膨胀囊的保持组件。 保持组件包括可枢转地连接的链节的柔性链，其可以被锁定就位以形成符合工件形状的刚性组件。 可以解锁链接以允许保持组件重构成与其它工件匹配的形状。

公开(公告)号：US08141859B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US11934284

申请日：2007-11-02

申请人： Michael P. Matlack ,  Kurt A. Burton ,  John A. Baumann

发明人： Michael P. Matlack ,  Kurt A. Burton ,  John A. Baumann

IPC分类号： B25B5/00

CPC分类号： B23K20/26 ,  B23K20/1225 ,  Y10T29/53983

摘要： An apparatus and method for separating a pin tool from a shoulder tool, after the pin tool and shoulder tool have become welded together during a friction stir welding operation. In one exemplary embodiment a frame is used to support the shoulder tool. A fluid pressure actuating assembly is used for gradually exerting a force on the pin tool while the shoulder tool is held stationary within the frame. The gradually increasing force gradually breaks the weld and separates the pin tool from the shoulder tool without damaging the pin tool.

摘要翻译： 在摩擦搅拌焊接操作中，在销工具和肩部工具已经焊接在一起之后，用于将销工具与肩部工具分离的装置和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中，框架用于支撑肩部工具。 流体压力致动组件用于在肩部工具保持固定在框架内时逐渐施加在销工具上的力。 逐渐增加的力逐渐破坏焊缝，并将销工具与肩部工具分离，而不会损坏销钉工具。

公开(公告)号：US5032472A

公开(公告)日：1991-07-16

申请号：US322688

申请日：1989-03-13

申请人： Christian G. Michel ,  Rozalie Schachter ,  Mark A. Kuck ,  John A. Baumann ,  Paul M. Raccah

发明人： Christian G. Michel ,  Rozalie Schachter ,  Mark A. Kuck ,  John A. Baumann ,  Paul M. Raccah

IPC分类号： C01B25/00 ,  C01B25/02 ,  C01B25/04 ,  C01B25/08 ,  C03C17/22 ,  C09K21/04 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C14/54 ,  C30B23/02 ,  C30B25/02 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L21/314 ,  H01L21/3205 ,  H01L21/363 ,  H01L23/29 ,  H01L23/31 ,  H01L29/24 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/812 ,  H01L31/032 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01L51/05 ,  H01L51/40

CPC分类号： H01L51/0541 ,  C01B25/003 ,  C01B25/02 ,  C01B25/04 ,  C01B25/08 ,  C01B25/081 ,  C01B25/088 ,  C03C17/22 ,  C09K21/04 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C14/541 ,  C30B23/02 ,  C30B25/02 ,  C30B29/10 ,  H01L21/02422 ,  H01L21/02521 ,  H01L21/02576 ,  H01L21/02581 ,  H01L21/02631 ,  H01L21/28167 ,  H01L21/314 ,  H01L21/32051 ,  H01L23/291 ,  H01L23/3171 ,  H01L29/24 ,  H01L29/4908 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/8126 ,  H01L31/032 ,  H01L51/0545 ,  C03C2217/28 ,  C03C2217/283 ,  C03C2217/29 ,  C03C2218/15 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L51/001 ,  H01L51/0508 ,  H01L51/0512

摘要： High phosphorus polyphosphides, namely MP.sub.x, where M is an alkali metal (Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs) or metals mimicking the bonding behavior of an alkali metal, and x=7 to 15 or very much greater than 15 (new forms of phosphorus) are useful semiconductors in their crystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous forms (boules and films). MP.sub.15 appears to have the best properties and KP.sub.15 is the easier to synthesize. P may include other pnictides as well as other trivalent atomic species. Resistance lowering may be accomplished by doping with Ni, Fe, Cr, and other metals having occupied d or f outer electronic levels; or by incorporation of As and other pnictides. Top contacts forming junction devices doped with Ni and employing Ni as a back contact comprise Cu, Al, Mg, Ni, Au, Ag, and Ti. Photovoltaic, photoresistive, and photoluminescent devices are also disclosed. All semiconductor applications appear feasible.These semiconductors belong to the class of polymer forming, trivalent atomic species forming homatomic, covalent bonds having a coordination number slightly less than 3. The predominant local order appears to be all parallel pentagonal tubes in all forms, including amorphous, except for the monoclinic and twisted fiber allotropes of phosphorus.Large crystal monoclinic phosphorus (a birefringent material) in two habits, a twisted fiber phosphorus allotrope and a star shaped fibrous high phosphorus material are also disclosed.Single and multiple source vapor transport, condensed phase, melt quench, flash evaporation, chemical vapor deposition, and molecular flow deposition may be employed in synthesizing these materials. Vapor transport may be employed to purify phosphorus.

摘要翻译： 高磷多磷化物，即MPx，其中M是碱金属（Li，Na，K，Rb和Cs）或模拟碱金属键合行为的金属，x = 7至15或非常大于15（新 磷的形式）是其晶体，多晶和无定形形式（晶粒和膜）中的有用的半导体。 MP15似乎具有最好的性能，KP15更容易合成。 P可以包括其他三价物以及其它三价原子物种。 电阻降低可以通过掺杂Ni，Fe，Cr和其他具有d或f外电子水平的金属来实现; 或通过并入As和其他pnictides。 掺杂有Ni并且以Ni作为背接触的结合装置的顶部触点包括Cu，Al，Mg，Ni，Au，Ag和Ti。 还公开了光电，光致抗蚀剂和光致发光器件。 所有半导体应用似乎都是可行的。 这些半导体属于聚合物形成类型，三价原子物质形成具有略小于3的配位数的同原子，共价键。主要的局部顺序似乎是所有形式的所有平行五边形管，包括无定形，除了单斜晶和 扭曲的纤维同素异形体的磷。 还公开了两种习惯中的大晶体单斜晶磷（双折射材料），扭曲纤维磷同素异形体和星形纤维状高磷材料。 可以在合成这些材料时采用单源和多源蒸气输送，冷凝相，熔融淬火，闪蒸，化学气相沉积和分子流沉积。 可以使用蒸气传输来净化磷。

公开(公告)号：US4822581A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-18

申请号：US677845

申请日：1984-12-04

申请人： Christian G. Michel ,  Rozalie Schachter ,  Mark A. Kuck ,  John A. Baumann ,  Paul M. Raccah

发明人： Christian G. Michel ,  Rozalie Schachter ,  Mark A. Kuck ,  John A. Baumann ,  Paul M. Raccah

IPC分类号： C03C17/22 ,  H01L29/24 ,  H01L31/032 ,  H01L51/05 ,  C01B25/08

CPC分类号： H01L29/24 ,  C03C17/22 ,  H01L31/032 ,  C03C2217/28 ,  C03C2217/283 ,  C03C2217/29 ,  C03C2218/15 ,  H01L51/0508 ,  H01L51/0512

摘要： High phosphorus polyphosphides, namely MP.sub.x, where M is an alkali metal (Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs) or metals mimicking the bonding behavior of an alkali metal, and x=7 to 15 or very much greater than 15 (new forms of phosphorus) are useful semiconducutors in their crystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous forms (boules and films). MP.sub.15 appears to have the best properties and KP.sub.15 is the easier to synthesize. P may include other pnictides as well as other trivalent atomic species. Resistance lowering may be accomplished by doping with Ni, Fe, Cr, and other metals having occupied d or f outer electronic levels; or by incorporation of As and other pnictides. Top contacts forming junction devices doped with Ni and employing Ni as a back contact comprise Cu, Al, Mg, Ni, Au, Ag, and Ti. Photovoltaic, photoresistive, and photoluminescent devices are also disclosed. All semiconductor applications appear feasible.These semiconductors belong to the class of polymer forming, trivalent atomic species forming homatomic, covalent bonds having a coordination number slightly less than 3. The predominant local order appears to be all parallel pentagonal tubes in all forms, including amorphous, except for the monoclinic and twisted fiber allotropes of phosphorus.Large crystal monoclinic phosphorus (a birefringent material) in two habits, a twisted fiber phosphorus allotrope and a star shaped fibrous high phosphorus material are also disclosed.Single and multiple source vapor transport, condensed phase, melt quench, flash evaporation, chemical vapor deposition, and molecular flow deposition may be employed in synthesizing these materials. Vapor transport may be employed to purify phosphorus.The materials may be employed as protective coatings, optical coatings, fire retardants, fillers and reinforcing fillers for plastics and glasses, antireflection coatings for infrared optics, infrated transmitting windows, and optical rotators.