公开(公告)号：US10933493B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-02

申请号：US15714033

申请日：2017-09-25

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Wendell V. Twelves

IPC: B23K26/342 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B23K15/00 ,  B23K26/144 ,  B23K26/70 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B22F3/105

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a build plate; a deposition system operable to dispense material as a melt pool to grow a workpiece on the build plate; a sensor system operable to determine a temperature of the workpiece being grown on the build plate adjacent to the melt pool; and a heater system operable to selectively heat the workpiece between the melt pool and the build plate.

公开(公告)号：US10807214B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US15843312

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Henry H. Thayer ,  Anthony Patrick Ventura ,  Wendell V. Twelves ,  Michael Walter Bennett

IPC: B24C1/10 ,  B23K26/354 ,  B23K26/00 ,  C21D7/06 ,  B23P25/00

Abstract: An apparatus for finishing a component includes at least one articulating arm having a shot peening apparatus and at least one laser source. A plurality of laser redirectors are configured to redirect a laser originating from the laser source. Each laser redirector in the plurality of laser redirectors is mounted to a first rail and a second rail. A controller is controllably coupled to the articulating arm and each of the rails such that output signals from the controller control a position of the articulating arm, and a position of each laser redirector in the plurality of laser redirectors.

公开(公告)号：US10646977B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-12

申请号：US15185554

申请日：2016-06-17

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Wendell V. Twelves ,  Joe Ott ,  Evan Butcher ,  John P. Rizzo, Jr.

IPC: B24B31/116 ,  B24B31/00 ,  B24C3/32 ,  B24C1/04 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  F01D5/18 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B22F3/24 ,  B33Y99/00

Abstract: A method for abrasive flow machining includes moving an abrasive media through a high-aspect passage of a workpiece. Local pressure of the abrasive media is increased at target abrasion surfaces of the high-aspect passage using a passage geometry that is configured to direct flow of the abrasive media into the target abrasion surfaces such that the target abrasion surfaces are preferentially polished by the abrasive media over other, non-targeted surfaces of the high-aspect passage at which the flow of the abrasive media is not directed into.

公开(公告)号：US20160169012A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14904007

申请日：2014-07-09

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Nelson DaCunha ,  Barry Barnett ,  Gary M. Lomasney ,  Joseph Parkos ,  James T. Roach ,  Glenn Levasseur ,  Charles R. Watson ,  Jinquan Xu ,  Grant O. Cook ,  Raymond K. Kersey ,  Wendell V. Twelves ,  Shari L. Bugaj

IPC: F01D5/30 ,  C23C18/16 ,  C23C18/31

CPC classification number: F01D5/3092 ,  C23C18/1641 ,  C23C18/1651 ,  C23C18/1657 ,  C23C18/31 ,  C25D1/00 ,  C25D5/022 ,  C25D5/10 ,  C25D7/00 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D7/0607 ,  F02C7/04 ,  F02K1/54 ,  F05D2230/90 ,  F05D2260/96 ,  F05D2300/43 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y02T50/673

Abstract: Plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts and methods for fabricating lightweight plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts are disclosed. The parts include a polymeric substrate plated with one or more metal layers. The polymeric material of the polymeric substrate may be structurally reinforced with materials that may include carbon, metal, or glass. The polymeric substrate may also include a plurality of layers to form a composite layup structure.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造轻质电镀聚合物燃气涡轮发动机部件的电镀聚合物燃气涡轮发动机部件和方法。 这些部件包括镀有一个或多个金属层的聚合物基材。 聚合物基材的聚合材料可以用可以包括碳，金属或玻璃的材料在结构上加强。 聚合物基底还可以包括多个层以形成复合铺层结构。

公开(公告)号：US20140093384A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13718134

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Sergey Mironets ,  Wendell V. Twelves ,  Grant O. Cook, III ,  Robert P. Delisle ,  Agnes Klucha ,  William J. Ward

IPC: F01D5/14

CPC classification number: F01D5/147 ,  B22F5/009 ,  B22F5/04 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B23P15/006 ,  B29C64/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  C25D1/02 ,  F01D5/34 ,  F05D2230/22 ,  B29C67/00 ,  C25D1/00 ,  B22F2005/103 ,  B22F3/115 ,  B22F3/15

Abstract: A method of forming a complex shaped part includes the steps of forming a polymer core by an additive manufacturing process. A metal is plated about surfaces of the polymer core, and the polymer core is removed, leaving hollows within a plate core. Metal powder is deposited within the hollows. An integral blade rotor is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 形成复杂成形部件的方法包括通过添加剂制造工艺形成聚合物芯的步骤。 金属围绕聚合物芯的表面被镀覆，并且聚合物芯被去除，留下中空在板芯内。 金属粉末沉积在凹槽内。 还公开了一体的叶片转子。

公开(公告)号：US20190321933A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US15957857

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Henry H Thayer ,  Wendell V. Twelves

IPC: B24B31/00

Abstract: An insert apparatus for protecting a curved inner surface within a passageway from abrasion during an abrasive machining operation is disclosed. In various embodiments, the insert apparatus includes a shield having a shell shaped to match a curved portion of the curved inner surface of the passageway and a shaft having a first end connected to the shell and a second end connected to a member configured to maintain the shaft within the passageway and the shell positioned against the curved inner surface during the abrasive machining operation.

公开(公告)号：US10413983B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-17

申请号：US15785892

申请日：2017-10-17

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Matthew E. Lynch ,  Wendell V. Twelves

IPC: B23H3/04 ,  B23H7/32 ,  B23H7/26

Abstract: An electrochemical machining system comprises a component having a passage, the passage has an opening and an internal surface formed along the passage, a conductive wire has insulation covering portions of the conductive wire forming gaps having exposed wire; the conductive wire is inserted in the passage; a power source is coupled to the component and the conductive wire forms an electrical circuit, wherein the component comprises an anode and the conductive wire comprises a cathode; and an electrolyte within the passage contacting the internal surface and the exposed wire, wherein the electrolyte comprises a charge-carrying liquid configured to complete the electrical circuit between the cathode and anode.

公开(公告)号：US20190184521A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US15843312

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Henry H. Thayer ,  Anthony Patrick Ventura ,  Wendell V. Twelves ,  Michael Walter Bennett

IPC: B24C1/10 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/354

CPC classification number: B24C1/10 ,  B23K26/0093 ,  B23K26/354 ,  B23P25/006 ,  C21D7/06

Abstract: An apparatus for finishing a component includes at least one articulating arm having a shot peening apparatus and at least one laser source. A plurality of laser redirectors are configured to redirect a laser originating from the laser source. Each laser redirector in the plurality of laser redirectors is mounted to a first rail and a second rail. A controller is controllably coupled to the articulating arm and each of the rails such that output signals from the controller control a position of the articulating arm, and a position of each laser redirector in the plurality of laser redirectors.

公开(公告)号：US20180128400A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15344343

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Wendell V. Twelves ,  Evan Butcher

IPC: F16L5/10

Abstract: An embodiment of a fitting assembly includes a fitting having at least a solid outer body, a pass-through bore, and at least one undercut region. The pass-through bore is defined by at least one pass-through bore wall, extending longitudinally through a length of the outer body from a first end to a second end. The at least one undercut region is formed into the at least one pass-through bore wall, and includes at least one expansion bearing surface disposed radially outward of at least one contraction bearing surface.

公开(公告)号：US20160253586A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US14903926

申请日：2014-07-09

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Grant O. Cook ,  Wendell V. Twelves

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  B32B27/28 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C23C18/32 ,  C23C28/02 ,  C23C18/16 ,  C23C18/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  C25D5/54

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  B29C37/0025 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C70/42 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29K2079/08 ,  B29K2105/0058 ,  B29K2105/12 ,  B29K2105/251 ,  B29K2105/253 ,  B29K2307/04 ,  B29K2309/08 ,  B29L2009/008 ,  B29L2031/082 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/281 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2255/10 ,  B32B2255/205 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2603/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  C23C18/1641 ,  C23C18/1653 ,  C23C18/1657 ,  C23C18/166 ,  C23C18/22 ,  C23C18/30 ,  C23C18/32 ,  C23C28/021 ,  C23C28/023 ,  C25D1/003 ,  C25D1/02 ,  C25D1/20 ,  C25D3/02 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C25D5/54 ,  C25D5/56 ,  C25D7/00 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D9/02 ,  C25D17/12 ,  G01B7/16 ,  G01D5/12 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N2203/026 ,  G01N2203/0268 ,  G01N2203/0298

Abstract: Plated polymeric articles having anti-counterfeiting tags therein and method of making the same are disclosed. A plated polymeric article comprises a polymer shaped formed into a desired shape with an anti-counterfeiting tag incorporated therein. The plated polymeric article comprises a first metal plated onto the polymer and a second metal deposited onto the first metal. Alternatively, a plated polymeric article comprises a composite layup having first and second polymer layers with an anti-counterfeiting tag disposed between the layers. The plated polymeric article further comprises a first metal plated onto the polymer. Lastly, a method for fabricating a plated polymeric article is disclosed. A polymer is formed into a desired shape, the polymer having an anti-counterfeiting tag incorporated therein. The outer surface of the article is prepared to receive a catalyst and then is activated with the catalyst. A first metallic layer is then plated onto the outer surface.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有防伪标签的镀覆的聚合物制品及其制造方法。 镀覆的聚合物制品包括形成为期望形状的聚合物，其中结合有防伪标签。 镀覆的聚合物制品包括镀在聚合物上的第一金属和沉积在第一金属上的第二金属。 或者，镀覆的聚合物制品包括具有设置在层之间的防伪标签的第一和第二聚合物层的复合叠层。 镀覆的聚合物制品还包括镀在聚合物上的第一金属。 最后，公开了一种制造镀覆聚合物的方法。 聚合物形成所需的形状，聚合物中含有防伪标签。 制品的外表面准备接收催化剂，然后用催化剂活化。 然后将第一金属层电镀到外表面上。