摘要:
Gamma titanium aluminide alloy articles having improved properties are produced by the following methods:The first of these methods comprises the steps of: (a) heat treating an alloy billet or preform at a temperature in the approximate range of T.sub..alpha. to T.sub..alpha. +100.degree. C. for about 0.5 to 8 hours, (b) shaping the billet at a temperature between T.sub..alpha. -30.degree. C. and T.sub..alpha. to produce a shaped article, and (c) aging the thus-shaped article at a temperature between about 750.degree. and 1050.degree. C. for about 2 to 24 hours.The second method comprises (a) rapidly preheating an alloy preform to a temperature in the approximate range of T.sub..alpha. to T.sub..alpha. +100.degree. C., (b) shaping the billet at a temperature between T.sub..alpha. and T.sub..alpha. +100.degree. C. to produce a shaped article, and (c) aging the thus-shaped article at a temperature between about 750.degree. and 1050.degree. C. for about 2 to 24 hours. The preform is held at the preheat temperature for 0.1 to 2 hours, just long enough to bring the preform uniformly to the shaping temperature.The third method comprises the steps of: (a) heat treating an alloy billet or preform at a temperature in the approximate range of T.sub..alpha. to T.sub..alpha. +100.degree. C. for about 0.5 to 8 hours, (b) rapidly heating the preform to shaping temperature, if the shaping temperature is greater than the heat treatment temperature, (c) shaping the preform at a temperature between T.sub..alpha. and T.sub..alpha. +100.degree. C. to produce a shaped article, and (d) aging the thus-shaped article at a temperature between about 750.degree. and 1050.degree. C. for about 2 to 24 hours.The fourth method comprises the steps of: (a) heat treating an alloy billet or preform at a temperature in the approximate range of T.sub..alpha. -40.degree. C. to T.sub..alpha. to for about 0.1 to 2 hours, (b) rapidly preheating the preform to shaping temperature, (c) shaping the preform at a temperature between T.sub..alpha. and T.sub..alpha. +100.degree. C. to produce an shaped article, and (d) aging the thus-shaped article at a temperature between about 750.degree. and 1050.degree. C. for about 2 to 24 hours.
摘要:
A portable computer is provided that has hand grips on both sides of the main body of the computer. The hand grips allow the computer to be carried with two hands when the display screen is in an open position and allow the computer to be carried with one hand when the display screen is in a closed position. Additionally, a rubber bumper may be installed around the hand grips and the side of the main body of the computer to increase the ability of the computer to withstand impacts with foreign object. Furthermore, the computer may be designed with any one of an elliptical prism shape, a circular prism shape, and an oblong prism shape to further reduce the stress experienced by the computer when the computer undergoes an impact with a foreign object.For situations when a user wishes to transport the laptop computer without holding the computer in either hand, a shoulder strap may be fastened to the hand grips to allow the computer to be carried over a shoulder.
摘要:
Gamma titanium aluminide alloys having the composition Ti-(45.5-47.5)Al-(0-3.0)X-(1-5)Y-(0.05-1.0)W, where X is Cr, Mn or any combination thereof, and Y is Nb, Ta or any combination thereof (at %), are treated to provide specific microstructures. To obtain duplex microstructures, the annealing temperature (T.sub.a) range is the eutectoid temperature (T.sub.e)+100.degree. C. to the alpha transus temperature (T.sub..alpha.)-30.degree. C.; to obtain nearly lamellar microstructures, the annealing temperature range is T.sub..alpha. -20.degree. C. to T.sub..alpha. -1.degree. C.; to obtain fully lamellar microstructures, the annealing temperature range is T.sub..alpha. to T.sub..alpha. +50.degree. C. The times required for producing these microstructures range from 0.25 to 15 hours, depending on the desired microstructure, alloy composition, annealing temperature selected, material section size and grain size desired. The cooling schemes and rates after annealing depend mainly on the microstructure type and stability; for duplex and nearly lamellar microstructures, the initial cooling rate is 5.degree. to 1000.degree. C./min, while for fully lamellar microstructure, the the initial cooling rate is 5.degree. to 100.degree. C./min. The article can be cooled at the initial rate directly to the aging temperature; alternatively, the article can be cooled at the initial rate down to a temperature between room temperature and the annealing temperature, then cooled to room temperature at a cooling rate between the initial rate and water quenching, after which the article is aged. Following annealing, the article is aged at a temperature in the range of 700.degree. C. to 1050.degree. C. for about 4 to 150 hours.
摘要:
Methods are presented to produce duplex (DP) microstructures, nearly lamellar (NL) microstructures, and fully TMT lamellar (TMTL) microstructures in gamma titanium aluminide alloy articles. The key step for obtaining a specific type of microstructure is the post-hot work annealing treatment at a temperature in a specific range for the desired microstructure. The annealing temperatures range from Te+100° C. to T&agr;−25° C. for duplex (DP) microstructures, from T&agr;−25° C. to T&agr;−5° C. for nearly lamellar (NL) microstructures, and from T&agr; to T&agr;+60° C. for fully TMT lamellar (TMTL) microstructures, where Te is the titanium-aluminum eutectoid temperature of the alloy and T&agr; is the alpha transus temperature of the alloy. The times required for producing specific microstructures range from 2 min to 15 hours depending on microstructural type, alloy composition, annealing temperature selected, material section size, and desired grain-size. The heating rate to the post-hot work annealing treatment is critical and must be fast enough to avoid compositional segregation (in the two-phase field) and uneven grain growth. Cooling schemes and rates after the annealing treatments are determined according to the microstructural features of interest, and their stability.
摘要:
A portable computer is provided that has a monitor pivotally mounted onto a main body. The base of the main body have holes that can receive a fastener. On the sides of the main body are receptacles that are positioned near a corresponding hole in the base of the main body of the computer.An L-shaped member forms a connector that allows a strap to be attached to the portable computer to allow the computer to be more easily transported. The L shaped member has a bore on one leg and a boss on the other leg. To attach the connector the boss is inserted into a receptacle in the side of the main body and the bore of the connector is aligned over a hole in the base of the main body. Then, a fastener is inserted through the bore and into the hole in the base of the main body.On a portion of the connector is a bail shaped member that forms a chute between the member and the connector. A strap can be attached to the bail shaped member to simplify the transporting of the portable computer. Additionally, the bail shaped member can be used to tilt the portable computer up at an angle more convenient for use by a user.With the connectors of the present invention it is possible to more quickly ready a portable computer for transport and possible to eliminate the need for a separate tilting device. Additionally, by looping the strap around one's neck, a user can use the portable computer while walking without fear of dropping the computer. This design is ideal for operating the portable computer while performing multiple short distance moves. If a user is in a hurry, the strap need not be removed during use and the portable computer can simply be slung over a shoulder when quick movement is again required.
摘要:
Gamma titanium aluminide alloys having the composition Ti--(45.5-47.5)Al--(0-3.0)X--(1-5)Y--(0.05-1.0)W, where X is Cr, Mn or any combination thereof, and Y is Nb, Ta or any combination thereof (at %), are treated to provide specific microstructures. To obtain duplex microstructures, the annealing temperature (T.sub.a) range is the eutectoid temperature (T.sub.e)+100.degree. C. to the alpha transus temperature (T.sub..alpha.)-30.degree. C.; to obtain nearly lamellar microstructures, the annealing temperature range is T.sub..alpha. -20.degree. C. to T.sub..alpha. -1.degree. C.; to obtain fully lamellar microstructures, the annealing temperature range is T.sub..alpha. to T.sub..alpha. +50.degree. C. The times required for producing these microstructures range from 0.25 to 15 hours, depending on the desired microstructure, alloy composition, annealing temperature selected, material section size and grain size desired. The cooling schemes and rates after annealing depend mainly on the microstructure type and stability; for duplex and nearly lamellar microstructures, the initial cooling rate is 5.degree. to 1000.degree. C./min, while for fully lamellar microstructure, the initial cooling rate is 5.degree. to 100.degree. C./min. The article can be cooled at the initial rate directly to the aging temperature; alternatively, the article can be cooled at the initial rate down to a temperature between room temperature and the annealing temperature, then cooled to room temperature at a cooling rate between the initial rate and water quenching, after which the article is aged. Following annealing, the article is aged at a temperature in the range of 700.degree. C. to 1050.degree. C. for about 4 to 150 hours.
摘要:
A first method for producing articles of gamma titanium alumide alloy having improved properties comprises the steps of: (a) shaping the article at a temperature between the titanium-aluminum eutectoid temperature of the alloy and the alpha-transus temperature of the alloy, and (b) aging the thus-shaped article at a temperature between about 750.degree. and 1050.degree. C. for about 4 to 150 hours. Shaping is preferably carried out at a temperature about 0.degree. to 50.degree. C. below the alpha-transus temperature.A second method for producing articles of gamma titanium aluminide alloy having improved properties comprises the steps of: (a) shaping the article at a temperature in the approximate range of about 130.degree. C. below the titanium-aluminum eutectoid temperature of the alloy to about 20.degree. C. below the alpha-transus temperature of the alloy; (b) heat treating the thus-shaped article at about the alpha-transus temperature of the alloy for about 15 to 120 minutes; and (c) aging the thus-heat treated article at a temperature between about 750.degree. and 1050.degree. C. for about 4 to 300 hours.
摘要:
A method for refining the microstructure and enhancing the processability of titanium aluminum alloys containing about 45 to 55 atomic percent aluminum which comprises the steps of:(a) rapidly solidifying a titanium aluminum alloy containing about 45 to 55 atomic percent aluminum to provide a rapidly solidified material having at least one dimension not greater than about 100 micrometers;(b) diffusing hydrogen into the resulting rapidly solidified material at a temperature in the approximate range of 400.degree. to 780.degree. C., and;(c) diffusing hydrogen out of the hydrogenated solid material.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a portable computer with endurance against shock by attachment of a shock-absorber to the portable computer. The external shock to the portable computer during transport is absorbed by a shock-absorber which is attached to the portable computer so as to cover an external case, an edge part of a cover case of the external case, and an established area of a main body case.
摘要:
An improved alloy consisting essentially of about 6 to 10 weight percent Fe, about 2 to 10 weight percent Gd, balance Al. The alloy may also contain minor amounts of one or more refractory metals.