A door assembly is disclosed that includes a door and a cylinder dry lock assembly mounted to the door and including a cylinder lock, a thumb-turn lock, and an actuation mechanism interposing the cylinder lock and the thumb-turn lock. The actuation mechanism includes a first adapter matable with the cylinder lock and a second adapter matable with the thumb-turn lock and the first adapter. Actuation of the cylinder lock actuates the thumb-turn lock via the actuation mechanism.
An enclosure system for a building includes an entryway for the building defined by opposing left and right frame-side jambs and a frame-side transom extending between the left and right frame-side jambs, and a temporary enclosure system removably installable within the entryway. After removing the temporary enclosure system from the entryway, the enclosure system further includes a left door-side jamb attachable to the left frame-side jamb to form an assembled left jamb, a right door-side jamb attachable to the right frame-side jamb to form an assembled right jamb, and a door-side transom attachable to the frame-side transom to form an assembled transom. One or more doors are hung within the entryway and extend laterally between the assembled left and right jambs and vertically to the assembled transom.
A fenestration system includes opposing first and second rigid components, a gasket interposing the first and second rigid components, the gasket being made of an electrically-conductive material and exhibiting a baseline resistance when arranged between the first and second rigid components, and a control system communicably coupled to the gasket with one or more wires and operable to monitor a real-time resistance of the gasket and generate a signal when the real-time resistance deviates from the baseline resistance.
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings
A profile for a fenestration system includes first and second members, and a thermal break extending between the first and second members. The thermal break is coupled to the first member at a thermal break interconnection that includes a tab extending laterally from a body, the tab including a head extending from the body and a stem extending from the head. A channel is defined between upper and lower flanges of the first member and provides a first chamber sized to receive the head, and a second chamber extending from the first chamber and sized to receive the stem. The head is larger than the stem, and the first chamber is larger than the second chamber. The thermal break is temporarily secured to the channel by advancing the tab into the channel, and permanently secured to the channel by crimping the flanges against the tab.
A profile for a fenestration system includes a first portion and a second portion offset from the first portion and thereby defining an inner space therebetween. The profile for a fenestration system further includes a retention mechanism arranged within the inner space, and one or more communication lines mounted to the retention mechanism.
F16L 3/24 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special member for attachment to profiled girders
E06B 3/04 - Wing frames not characterised by the manner of movement
F16L 3/04 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing and pressing it against a wall or other support
F16L 3/223 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes
A door system includes a doorframe having opposing vertical jambs, a door pivotably coupled to the doorframe, a threshold extending between the opposing vertical jambs and providing an upper surface that defines a valley, and a dam removably mountable to the threshold at the valley. A valley seal interposes the dam and the threshold at the valley when the dam is mounted to the threshold and thereby generates a sealed interface between the dam and the threshold.
A system includes a structural member providing front and back faces, and first and second webs extending between the front and back faces and laterally offset from each other to define a hollow space therebetween. A wire transfer channel is defined at an end of the first web adjacent the front face and extends into the hollow space. A shear block provides a base, a connector portion extending from the base in a first direction, and first and second legs extending from the base in a second direction opposite the first direction, wherein the first and second legs are attachable to the first web to couple the shear block to the structural member.
A water evacuation system includes a sill providing a dam that defines one or more drain ports, an accumulation chamber defined within the interior of the sill and in fluid communication with the dam via the one or more drain ports, and one or more discharge ports defined in a front face of the sill and in fluid communication with the accumulation chamber. An internal ramp is arranged within the accumulation chamber and includes an angled upper surface directed toward the one or more discharge ports to urge water to the discharge ports. Alternatively, or in addition thereto, a pump is in fluid communication with the sill and a float switch is secured to the sill to send a signal to operate the pump when water accumulating in the sill reaches a predetermined level for evacuation.
A façade system includes a mullion having exterior and interior portions and defining a glazing pocket between the exterior and interior portions, a thermal break arranged within the glazing pocket and extending between the exterior and interior portions, the thermal break dividing the glazing pocket into a shallow pocket and a deep pocket larger than the shallow pocket, and a collapsible element arranged within the deep pocket and extending between the thermal break and a lateral side of a panel introduced into the deep pocket. The collapsible element is movable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The collapsible element divides the deep pocket into two or more thermal chambers when in the expanded state to reduce heat transfer by convection through the glazing pocket.
A window wall system includes a sill receptor secured to an upper surface of a first floor slab, the sill receptor providing a base and an upright member extending from the base, a head receptor secured to a bottom surface of a second floor slab vertically offset from the first floor slab, and a glazing unit providing a sill, a head, and one or more panels extending between the sill and the head. A first hook defined by the sill is engageable with the upright member. When the upright member is received by the hook, the glazing unit is pivotable about the upright member toward a vertical orientation. A second hook is defined by the sill and receivable within a groove defined in the sill receptor when the glazing unit reaches the vertical orientation.
A window system includes a frame, a glazing assembly held within the frame and including a glass stop attachable to the frame, wherein attaching the glass stop to the frame defines an air pocket between the glass stop and the frame, and a thermal dampening device positioned within the air pocket and defining one or more discrete cavities.
A door assembly includes a door having opposing first and second surfaces and a hole defined in the door and extending between the first and second surfaces, a cylinder lock mounted to the second surface at the hole, and a cylinder dry lock assembly mounted to the door at the hole adjacent the first surface. The cylinder dry lock assembly including a main body that defines a central orifice, a low-friction member received within the central orifice, and an actuation mechanism extending from the low-friction member and engageable with the cylinder lock. Actuating the cylinder lock rotates the actuation mechanism, and the cylinder dry lock assembly generates a sealed interface at the hole that prevents water from migrating between the first and second surfaces at the hole.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Building facades, curtain walls, and storefronts, namely, prefabricated metal walls and panels for installation in the front of a commercial establishment; building entrances comprised of metal doors, door panels, door framing, windows, window framing; door hardware, namely, metal hinges and pivots, locks and bolts, handles, and panic exit mechanisms, namely, door opening latch bars; window hardware, namely, metal hinges, locks, handles and hold-open mechanisms; hardware to mount solar panels, namely, metal fasteners; metal framing for skylights and overhead glazing for building; interior metal framing for building; metal mouldings for building; door hardware, namely, closers, namely, hydraulic closers, all made of metal.
(2) Building facades, curtain walls, and storefronts, namely, prefabricated non-metal walls and panels, for installation in the front of a commercial establishment; building entrances comprised of non-metal doors, door panels, door framing, windows, window framing; non-metal framing for skylights and non-metal overhead glazing for building; non-metal interior framing for building; non-metal mouldings for building; non-metal door hardware comprised of hinges and pivots, locks and bolts, handles, and panic exit mechanisms, namely, door opening latch bars; non-metal window hardware comprised of hinges, locks, handles and hold-open mechanisms; non-metal hardware to mount solar panels, namely, fasteners;
A curtain wall system includes a vertical member and a horizontal member coupled to the vertical member at a joint. A vertical bridge gasket is coupled to the vertical member and includes a vertically-extending interior gasket, a vertically-extending thermal break gasket, and a vertical bridge member extending between the vertically-extending interior and thermal break gaskets. A horizontal bridge gasket is coupled to the horizontal member and joined to the vertical bridge gasket at a corner joint, the horizontal bridge gasket includes a horizontally-extending interior gasket, a horizontally-extending thermal break gasket, and a horizontal bridge member extending between the horizontally-extending interior and thermal break gaskets. The vertical and horizontal bridge gaskets cover the joint between the vertical and horizontal members.
A framed assembly includes a first frame member defining a first inner channel, a second frame member defining a second inner channel and positioned adjacent the first frame member at a corner joint, and a corner cleat having a first leg received within the first inner channel and terminating at a first end of the corner cleat, and a second leg received within the second inner channel and terminating at a second end of the corner cleat. A passageway is defined in the corner cleat and extends between the first and second ends. The passageway places the first inner channel in communication with the second inner channel.
E06B 3/96 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings
E06B 3/968 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connecting pieces, e.g. T-connecting pieces characterised by the way the connecting pieces are fixed in or on the frame members
16.
Insert for connecting an electric connection to a wall, and protective cap for an insert
The invention relates to an insert for connecting an electric connection to a wall (10), having a pin (1) with a shaft (4), which has a first connection means (5), and an electrically conductive ring (2) with a through-opening (6) for receiving the pin (1), wherein the shaft (4) of the received pin (1) protrudes out of a contact surface (11) of the ring (2). For protection purposes while working, for example while painting, the insert comprises a protective cap (20, 20′) with a holding portion (21, 21′) comprising a second connection means (26), which can be connected to the first connection means (5) of the pin (1), and a flange section (22, 22′) which rests against the contact surface (11) of the ring (2) when the protective cap (20, 20′) is connected.
Multi-piece fasteners, fastening collar installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and a collar cavity. The collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end comprising a head portion, a second pin end comprising a pull region, and a shank. The pull region is generally cylindrical and smooth and is configured to form at least one of an annular shoulder, a groove, a thread, and other feature responsive to forcible contact from a fastening collar installation apparatus. The shank extends intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The fastening collar is configured to be deformed onto the shank.
A window system for a building includes a panel and a first element assembly that supports the panel and includes a cross member and a pressure plate laterally offset from the cross member. A glazing pocket is defined between the cross member and the pressure plate, and a thermal separator is positioned within the glazing pocket and extends between the pressure plate and the cross member. The thermal separator includes a tongue extension and a rod gasket seals an interface between the tongue extension and the cross member.
Vehicle wheels, methods of making vehicle wheels, and dual wheel assemblies are provided. The vehicle wheel comprises a generally cylindrical first region and a second region extending radially inwardly from the first region. The second region comprises a first surface, a second surface, an opening, and a hub surface. A distance from the first surface to the second surface defines a thickness. The opening is configured to receive at least a portion of a hub of the vehicle axle. The hub surface is adjacent to and surrounds the opening and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The hub surface comprises a generally flat portion and a relief portion adjacent to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. The relief portion surrounds the opening and extends along the hub surface for a distance of at least 25% of the thickness.
B60B 11/02 - Units of separate wheels mounted for independent or coupled rotation
B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
Blind fasteners and methods of fastening are provided. A blind fastener comprises a sleeve and a mandrel. The sleeve is adapted for installation into a threaded bore in a structure. The sleeve comprises a head portion configured to receive a torque, a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, an elongate portion extending intermediate the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end, and a cavity extending from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end. The mandrel is at least partially disposed through the cavity of the sleeve. The mandrel comprises a first mandrel end disposed adjacent to the first sleeve end. The first mandrel end comprises an enlarged portion having a diameter greater than a diameter of the cavity. The elongate portion is configured to at least partially deform into threads of the threaded bore responsive to forcible contact between the enlarged portion and the sleeve.
An apparatus, material and method for forming a reliably roll-bonded, multi-layer aluminum alloy brazing sheet has a core of 2XXX, 3XXX, 5XXX or 6XXX alloy, a braze liner of 4XXX alloy and an interliner with Mn in the range of 0.2 to 1.0 wt. % and Si in the range of 0.31 – 1.0 wt. %. Alternatively, Mg in the range of 0.1 to 0.5 wt. % may be present in the interliner. Additional layers such as a second braze liner may be present for providing an inner surface of a heat exchanger. An additional interliner may optionally be used between the core the inner surface layer. The material may be used for highly corrosive environments like an EGR cooler.
Metallic substrate treatment methods and articles comprising a phosphonate functionalized layer are provided. The method comprises contacting a metallic substrate comprising at least one of aluminum and an aluminum alloy with a fluid to form a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate. The fluid comprises at least one of a phosphonate containing acid and a derivative thereof. At least one of the phosphonate containing acid and the derivative thereof comprises a pKa of a first acidic proton. The fluid comprises a pH at least 0.5 pH value greater than the pKa of the first acidic proton. The article comprises a metallic substrate comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate.
C23C 22/07 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous acidic solutions with pH < 6 containing phosphates
FASTENING COLLAR REMOVAL APPARATUS, METHODS OF MAKING A FASTENING COLLAR REMOVAL APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF REMOVING A FASTENING COLLAR SECURED TO A FASTENER
Fastening collar removal apparatus, methods of making fastening collar removal apparatus, and methods of removing a fastening collar secured to a fastener, are provided. The fastening collar removal apparatus comprises a collet comprising a first section comprising a substantially cylindrical shape and a second section operatively coupled to the first section. The second section comprises a collet cavity extending therein. The collet cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of a collar. The second section comprises at least two fingers formed by at least two axial channels in the second section. At least one of the at least two fingers comprises a blade extending inwardly relative to a longitudinal axis of the collet. In an open configuration of the collet, each of the at least two fingers comprises an outward taper relative to a longitudinal axis of the collet.
The present disclosure relates to a blind fastener and a method of installation thereof. The blind fastener comprises a sleeve and a mandrel. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, and a cavity extending from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end. The mandrel is configured to be at least partially received by the cavity of the sleeve. The mandrel comprises a first mandrel end disposed adjacent to the first sleeve end and comprising an enlarged portion having a diameter greater than a diameter of the cavity, a second mandrel end comprising a pull region, and a shank region extending intermediate the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end. The pull region comprises an axial length no greater than four times a diameter of the shank region and is configured to be engaged by an installation tool.
Methods and systems for electrolyte regeneration are provided, which regenerate a spent alkaline electrolyte (SE) comprising dissolved aluminum hydrates from an aluminum-air battery, by electrolysis, to precipitate aluminum tri-hydroxide (ATH) and form regenerated alkaline electrolyte, and adding a same-cation salt to an anolyte used in the electrolysis to supplant a corresponding electrolyte cation. The regeneration may be carried out continuously and further comprise mixing the SE and the same-cation salt in a salt tank configured to deliver the anolyte, removing the regenerated alkaline electrolyte from a catholyte tank configured to deliver the catholyte, and filtering the ATH from a solution delivered from the salt tank to the anolyte. Optionally, the salt may be a buffering salt, and in some cases chemical reactions may be used to enhance the regeneration by electrolysis.
H01M 6/50 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for maintaining operating temperature
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
C23G 1/36 - Regeneration of waste pickling liquors
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE - CAMLOC GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Jüling, Dieter
Abstract
The invention relates to an electrical connection comprising an, in particular plate-like, first electrically conductive component (6) which has an opening (10), said electrical connection also comprising a bolt (1) which has a head (3), which extends along a first longitudinal axis (l), and a thread section (5, 14), and an electrically conductive plastically deformable ring (2) with a sleeve section (7), which has a passage opening with a second longitudinal axis for receiving the bolt (1), and a bearing collar (8). The opening (10) in the first component (6) is provided with an aperture (11).
A framed assembly includes a first frame member defining a first inner channel, a second frame member defining a second inner channel and positioned adjacent the first frame member at a corner joint, and a corner cleat having a first leg received within the first inner channel and terminating at a first end of the corner cleat, and a second leg received within the second inner channel and terminating at a second end of the corner cleat. A passageway is defined in the corner cleat and extends between the first and second ends. The passageway places the first inner channel in communication with the second inner channel.
E06B 3/964 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connecting pieces, e.g. T-connecting pieces
E06B 3/968 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connecting pieces, e.g. T-connecting pieces characterised by the way the connecting pieces are fixed in or on the frame members
28.
RIVET DISPENSER RELOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.
Methods for producing a metallic part are provided. At least a region of an outer surface of an additively manufactured ("AM") metallic preform is sealed. Porosity of the AM metallic preform is reduced by a process comprising hot isostatic pressing, thereby forming the metallic part having a porosity less than a porosity of the AM metallic preform. Metallic part preforms also are disclosed.
New 2xxx aluminum alloys are disclosed. The new 2xxx aluminum alloys generally include from 0.08 to 0.20 wt. % Ti. The new 2xxx aluminum alloys may realize an improved combination of two or more of strength, fracture toughness, elongation, and corrosion resistance, for instance.
C22F 1/057 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with copper as the next major constituent
A framed assembly includes a first frame member providing an inner vertical wall extending between opposing front and back surfaces and defining a slot, and a second frame member positioned adjacent the first frame member at a corner joint and providing a horizontal wall extending between opposing front and back surfaces of the second frame member. A clip having opposing front and back sides provides a backing plate extending from the back side and a projection extending from the front side. The backing plate is received within an interior of the first frame member via the slot, and the projection is received within an interior of the second frame member adjacent the horizontal wall.
E06B 3/96 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings
E06B 3/968 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connecting pieces, e.g. T-connecting pieces characterised by the way the connecting pieces are fixed in or on the frame members
E06B 3/964 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connecting pieces, e.g. T-connecting pieces
C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
33.
VEHICLE WHEEL AND METHOD OF MAKING A VEHICLE WHEEL
A vehicle wheel and methods of making the vehicle wheel are provided. The vehicle wheel comprises a first region and a second region. The first region is generally cylindrical and comprises an inner surface and outer surface comprising a tire mount. The second region is integral with and extends radially inwardly from the first region. The second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The second region comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes at least two bores therethrough configured to receive a stud of a hub of the vehicle axle. Each bore comprises a center point. The second portion is disposed at least partially within a circle including the center point of each of the at least two bores. The second portion comprises a second density less than a first density of the first portion.
Additive manufacturing systems and methods include inductively heating a part produced using the systems and/or methods. The additive manufacturing system comprises a material deposition region and a first induction coil. The material deposition region is adapted to receive an electrically conducting build material and comprises a material deposition surface. The first induction coil surrounds the material deposition region and is adapted to heat a first portion of the electrically conducting build material in the material deposition region utilizing induction heating via a magnetic field.
Systems and methods for additive manufacturing are provided. The method comprises depositing a layer of feedstock in a material deposition region of an additive manufacturing apparatus. At least a selected region of the layer is affixed together in the selected region. More specifically, energy is emitted from an energy source. The emitted energy is shaped utilizing an aperture. The shaped energy is transmitted to contact feedstock in the selected region in the material deposition region.
New aluminum alloys are disclosed. Broadly, the new aluminum alloys generally include from 1.2 to 4.1 at. % Fe, from 0.2 to 1.1 at. % of Class X elements, where the at. % Fe plus at. % Class X elements is from 2.3 to 4.3 at. %, and from 2.5 to 8.0 at. % Si. The Class X elements generally comprise at least one of vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo), niobium (Nb), tantalum (Ta), and tungsten (W).
New aluminum alloys are disclosed. Broadly, the new aluminum alloys generally include from 1.2 to 4.1 at. % Fe, from 0.2 to 1.1 at. % of Class X elements, where the at. % Fe plus at. % Class X elements is from 2.3 to 4.3 at. %, and from 0.9 to 2.5 at. % Si. The Class X elements generally comprise at least one of vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo), niobium (Nb), tantalum (Ta), and tungsten (W). The new aluminum alloys generally include an amount of the Fe, the Class X elements, and the Si falling within an area given in FIG. 1.
FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE - CAMLOC GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Jüling, Dieter
Aulbach, Johannes
Abstract
The invention relates to a retaining cam and a rapid closure system having such a retaining cam. The retaining cam has a cam element (6) which has an opening along a longitudinal axis (1) and which has a guide contour (14) at least in some regions on the outer face thereof, and an internal contour (13) on the inner face thereof, for connecting to a closing pin (2), and has an at least approximately sleeve-like housing (5) which, at least in some regions, has a securing contour (9, 10, 11) on the outer face thereof for anchoring in a hole in a component (4) and, at least in some regions, has a guide contour on the inner face thereof for the cam element (6). The securing contour (9, 10, 11) is not rotationally symmetrical and is formed with at least one radial protrusion (9, 10). The guide contours (14) of the cam element (6) and of the housing (5) are also not rotationally symmetrical and are designed and matched to one other such that the cam element (6) is movably guided within the housing (5) to a limited extent in the direction of the longitudinal axis (l) and perpendicular thereto.
F16B 5/01 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening elements specially adapted for honeycomb panels
F16B 5/10 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of bayonet connections
F16B 21/04 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation with bayonet catch
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
39.
SEPARATORS WITH LAYERED DOUBLE HYDROXIDES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
Separators, electrochemical cells and methods are provided, to improve operation of cells such as metal-ion batteries and fuel cells. Separators comprise a porous, ionically conductive film including layered double hydroxide(s) (LDHs), which are functional ceramic additives, removing potentially harmful anions from the electrolyte by incorporating them into the LDH structure of positively- charged sheets with intermediary anions. For example, anions which are electrolyte decomposition products or cathode dissolution products may be absorbed into the LDH to prevent them from causing damage to the cell and shortening the cell's life. LDHs may be incorporated in the separator structure, coated thereupon or otherwise associated therewith. Additional benefits include dimensional stability during thermal excursions, fire retardancy and impurity scavenging.
H01M 2/16 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material
C04B 35/01 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides
New 7xxx aluminum alloys are disclosed. The new 7xxx aluminum alloys generally include from 0.05 to 1.0 wt. % Ag. In one approach, a new 7xxx aluminum alloy includes from 0.05 to 1.0 wt. % Ag, from 5.5 to 9.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.2 to 2.6 wt. % Cu, from 1.3 to 2.5 wt. % Mg, up to 0.60 wt. % Mn, up to 1.0 wt. % of at least one grain structure control material, wherein the at least one grain structure control material is selected from the group consisting of Zr, Cr, V, Hf, other rare earth elements, and combinations thereof, up to 0.30 wt. % Fe, up to 0.30 wt. % Si, up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, not greater than 0.08 wt. % Sc, and not greater than 0.05 wt. % Li, the balance being aluminum, optional incidental elements and impurities.
C22C 21/10 - Alloys based on aluminium with zinc as the next major constituent
C22F 1/053 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with zinc as the next major constituent
41.
ROLL COATING-BASED PREPARATION METHODS FOR ADHESIVE BONDING OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS, AND PRODUCTS RELATING TO THE SAME
Methods for preparing an aluminum alloy sheet product for adhesive bonding are disclosed. A method may include preparing an aluminum alloy product for roll coating and roll coating an aqueous functionalization solution onto the prepared aluminum alloy product. For the roll coating step, the aqueous functionalization solution may include from 0.1 to 5.0 wt. % of active ingredients. The active ingredients may include a first monomer component and a second polymer component. The amount of second polymer component in the aqueous functionalization solution may be greater than an amount of the first monomer component in the aqueous functionalization solution.
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means
C09J 5/02 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving pretreatment of the surfaces to be joined
42.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FINISHING ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED PARTS
A system and method for producing lattice supports capable of degradation and an article produced therefrom are provided. The method comprises forming a part configured as a first electrode from metallic powder in a powder bed deposition region of an additive manufacturing apparatus. The part is restrained in the powder bed deposition region by an open-cell lattice formed from the metallic powder. The open-cell lattice comprises an unbound region and a bound region. The unbound region is adapted to form a void. A frame is formed and configured as a second electrode from the metallic powder in the powder bed deposition region of the additive manufacturing apparatus. The frame is in communication with and is adapted to restrain the open-cell lattice.
New 2xxx aluminum alloys having are disclosed. The new 2xxx aluminum alloys generally include 2.5 - 3.9 wt. % Cu, 0.82 - 1.20 wt. % Li, 0.5 - 2.0 wt. % Zn, 0.10 - 0.60 wt. % Mn, 0.05 - 0.35 wt. % Mg, from 0.05 to 0.50 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element, wherein the at least one grain structure control element is selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sc, Cr, V, Hf, other rare earth elements, and combinations thereof, up to 0.22 wt. % Ag, up to 0.15 wt. % Fe, up to 0.12 wt. % Si, and up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, the balance being aluminum, incidental elements and impurities. The new 2xxx aluminum alloys may realize an improved combination of two or more of strength, fracture toughness, elongation, and corrosion resistance.
A method and a system for processing metallic powders, and an article produced therefrom are provided. An oxygen-containing metallic powder feedstock and reductive metal particles are contacted with a plasma to thereby de-oxygenate and spheroidize the oxygen-containing metallic powder feedstock and produce spheroidized and de-oxygenated metallic particles. At least a portion of the reductive metal particles react with at least oxygen in the oxygen-containing metallic powder feedstock and form an oxide compound.
Articles with lattice supports capable of chemical removal, and methods and systems for production thereof are provided. The method comprises forming a part in a powder bed deposition region of an additive manufacturing apparatus from a powder. An open-cell lattice, comprising an unbound region and a bound region is formed in communication with at least a portion of the part. The open-cell lattice is adapted to restrain the part in the powder bed deposition region. The unbound region is adapted to form a void capable of receiving an etchant.
A method for resistance spot welding aluminum alloys includes reducing the electrical resistance of an outer surface of the stackup in contact with the anode while leaving the faying surfaces at higher resistances, e.g., by grit blasting the anode contacting surface. High resistance electrodes, e.g., with refractory metal content may be used. Stackups of greater than two members may be used. Sheet material may be prepared having the lower and higher resistance surfaces and used with other sheets having higher resistance surfaces. The cathode contacting surface of the stackup may also have a reduced resistance. The method and sheet may be used in assembling vehicle bodies.
The present patent application relates to Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb alloys (titanium aluminide style), having at least 0.12 at. % boron and at least 0.10 at. % Si. In some embodiments, the alloy includes 0.12-0.93 at. % B. In some embodiments, the alloy includes an amount of boron from Bmin to Bmax, wherein Bmin is (in at. %) = ((4.0*Al + 3.0*Cr - 6.4*Nb + 39.6*Si -156.6) / 306.9), and wherein Bmax is (in at. %) = ((971.3 - 17.3*Al - 10.2*Cr - 11.0*Nb - 18.8*Si) / 127.1).
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
48.
VEHICLE WHEEL AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING A VEHICLE WHEEL
A vehicle wheel for mounting at least two tires, an assembly comprising the vehicle wheel, methods of making the vehicle wheel, and methods of using the vehicle wheel. The vehicle wheel comprises a generally cylindrical first region, a generally cylindrical second region, a third region, and a fourth region. The first region comprises a first tire mount disposed about a circumference of an outer surface of the first region. The second region comprises a second tire mount disposed about a circumference of an outer surface of the second region. The third region is disposed intermediate and connecting the first region and the second region. The fourth region is integral with and extends radially inward from an inner surface of the third region. The fourth region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The first, second, third, and fourth regions are regions of a monolithic body.
New aluminum alloys having iron and one or more rare earth elements are disclosed. The new alloys may include from 1 to 15 wt. % of transition metals (iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni)) and from 1 to 20 wt. % of the rare earth element(s), from 0.1 to 5.0 wt. % of Class Z elements (copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), zinc (Zn), lithium (Li), and silver (Ag)), and up to 4.0 wt. % of Class E metals (indium (In), tin (Sn), and bismuth (Bi)). The balance of the new aluminum alloys may be aluminum and any optional incidental elements and impurities. The new aluminum alloys may be produced via additive manufacturing techniques.
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
50.
IMPROVED ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
New aluminum alloy products are disclosed. The new aluminum alloy products generally include (a) 1 - 15 wt. % of Class A metals, wherein the Class A metals comprise at least one of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni), (b) 1 - 20 wt. % of rare earth elements, (c) and 0.1 - 5 wt. % of Class X metals, wherein the Class X metals comprise at least one of titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), scandium (Sc), vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo), niobium (Nb), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W) and chromium (Cr), (d) up to 5.0 wt. % of Class Z elements, and (e) up to 4.0 wt. % of Class E metals. The balance of the new aluminum alloys may be aluminum, any optional incidental elements and impurities. The new aluminum alloy product comprises Al-A-RE-X intermetallics, which intermetallics may facilitate grain formation / nucleation.
New aluminum alloys having iron and one or more rare earth elements are disclosed. The new alloys may include from 5.0 to 6.1 wt. % Fe, and from 4.5 to 6.5 wt. % of at least one rare earth (RE) element, or from 6.5 to 8.4 wt. % of at least one rare earth (RE) element. The balance of the new aluminum alloys may be aluminum and any optional incidental elements and impurities. The new aluminum alloys may be produced via additive manufacturing techniques.
A multi-level hinge for a door includes a first hinge portion attachable to a wall, a second hinge portion attachable to the door and pivotably coupled to the first hinge portion, and an adapter that interposes the first and second hinge portions and provides an adapter interface. A first profile is defined by the adapter, and a second profile is matable with the first profile and is defined by the first hinge portion or the second hinge portion. The adapter sets an angular orientation at which the first and second profiles mate.
Systems and methods for making gradient structures via a powder bed, and a part produced therefrom are provided. For example, the system comprises a powder bed deposition region, a powder deposition module, and a joining module. The powder bed deposition region is adapted to receive powder and comprises a powder bed deposition surface. The powder deposition module is adapted to dispose a first layer consisting of a first powder in the powder bed deposition region, and to dispose a second layer consisting of a second powder in the powder bed deposition region in contact with the first layer. The first and second powders differ. The joining module is adapted to affix at least a selected region of the second layer to at least a selected region of the first layer.
B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
An aluminum alloy composition is provided. The aluminum alloy composition includes an effective amount of a corrosion resistant additive, and an effective amount of phosphorous; wherein the corrosion resistant additive and phosphorous are present in amounts sufficient to provide an aluminum electrode alloy with improved corrosion resistance as compared to an aluminum electrode alloy without such corrosion resistant additive and phosphorous, when measured in accordance with an electrochemical cell test.
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
Compositions for and methods of making ceramics and ceramic composites are provided. A mixture of starting materials is introduced into a reactor chamber. The starting materials comprise a precursor material and a ceramic support material. The precursor material comprises a boron source and a carbon source. The precursor material is carbothermically reacted with a nitrogen source in the reactor chamber in the presence of the ceramic support material to thereby form a ceramic material comprising a boron nitride and the ceramic support material. During the carbothermically reacting, the ceramic support material promotes permeation of the nitrogen source through the precursor material.
FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE - CAMLOC GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Dach, Alexander Sebastian
Jüling, Dieter
Abstract
The invention relates to an insert for connecting an electric connection to a wall (10), having a pin (1) with a shaft (4), which has a first connection means (5), and an electrically conductive ring (2) with a through-opening (6) for receiving the pin (1), wherein the shaft (4) of the received pin (1) protrudes out of a contact surface (11) of the ring (2). For protection purposes while working, for example while painting, the insert comprises a protective cap (20, 20') with a holding portion (21, 21') comprising a second connection means (26), which can be connected to the first connection means (5) of the pin (1), and a flange section (22, 22') which rests against the contact surface (11) of the ring (2) when the protective cap (20, 20') is connected.
A wheel cover assembly for a vehicle wheel may include a cover body having a cover body outer surface, a cover body inner surface, and a cover body outer edge having an outer diameter that is greater than an inner diameter of a stiffener rib extending inward from an inner surface of the wheel rim and less than an inner diameter of an open end flange of the wheel rim. The wheel cover assembly may further include a cover mounting mechanism operatively connected to the cover body and having a locking position wherein the cover mounting mechanism engages the stiffener rib when the cover body inner surface is facing and engaging the stiffener rib and a cover locking position wherein the cover mounting mechanism engages the stiffener rib to secure the wheel cover assembly to the vehicle wheel.
B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall
B60B 7/12 - Fastening arrangements therefor comprising an annular spring or gripping element mounted on the cover
58.
INSERT FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC CONNECTION TO A WALL, DISASSEMBLY TOOL, AND ALIGNING TOOL FOR AN INSERT, AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING AN INSERT
FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE - CAMLOC GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Dach, Alexander Sebastian
Jüling, Dieter
Abstract
The invention relates to an insert for connecting an electric connection to a wall (10), having an electrically conductive ring (2, 2', 2"), which comprises a through-opening (6, 6', 6") for receiving a pin (1, 1"), and a pin (1, 1"), which has a head (3, 3") and at least one connection means (5, 5"). In order to allow a repair of the insert, the ring has an undercut (9, 9', 9") on the ring exterior. The invention additionally relates to a disassembly tool (20, 20', 20") for removing a pin (1) of an insert, to an aligning tool (30) for adjusting an insert ring (2, 2', 2") inserted into a wall (10), and to a method for repairing an insert inserted into a wall (10).
H01R 4/50 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a cam, wedge, cone or ball
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
B25B 27/06 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing sleeves or bearing races
59.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING A METAL HYDRIDE, AND ARTICLE PRODUCED THEREFROM
A binder jet additive manufacturing method and system utilizing a powder comprising metal hydride particles and an article produced therefrom is provided. A layer of powder particles are deposited on a print bed. The powder particles comprise metal hydride particles. Utilizing a binder jet additive manufacturing process, a binder is deposited on at least one selected region of the layer of powder particles to bind powder particles together in the selected region.
The present disclosure relates to methods for producing additively manufactured aluminum alloy products. The new additively manufactured aluminum alloy products may be produced by fusing a connecting layer to a high copper aluminum alloy substrate, producing an additively manufactured body, and connecting the additively manufactured body to the connecting layer. The connecting step may occur concomitant to, or after the producing step.
B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor
C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
A method of producing a sintered article comprises blending ingredients comprising a first metallic alloy powder having a first solidus temperature and a second metallic alloy powder having a second solidus temperature to provide a powder blend, wherein the second solidus temperature is lower than the first solidus temperature. An article comprising at least a portion of the powder blend is formed. The article is sintered at a temperature between the first and second solidus temperatures to form a sintered article.
A method and system for improving the density in a powder bed, and an article produced therefrom is provided. The system comprises a powder deposition surface and a powder deposition module. The powder deposition surface is adapted to receive powder. The powder deposition module is adapted to dispose a layer of powder on the surface and is adapted to compact the layer.
B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor
A method and a system for converting irregular metal hydride powders to spherical metal powders, and to an article produced therefrom is provided. The method comprises preparing powder comprising metal hydride particles. The powder is passed through a plasma to thereby de-hydride the metal hydride particles, and the powder is spheroidized to provide spheroidized metallic particles.
The present disclosure relates to various embodiments of metal alloy and in particular a method for producing an aluminum alloy product comprising the steps of placing an additive manufacturing alloy feedstock in a pressurizable container, pressurizing the container to a predetermined pressure, selectively heating at least a portion of the additive manufacturing alloy feedstock, cooling the molten pool, and repeating the steps.
B22D 21/00 - Casting non-ferrous metals or metallic compounds so far as their metallurgical properties are of importance for the casting procedureSelection of compositions therefor
C22C 21/10 - Alloys based on aluminium with zinc as the next major constituent
65.
IMPROVED ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
New aluminum alloy products are disclosed. The new aluminum alloy products generally include (a) 1 - 15 wt. % of Class A metals, wherein the Class A metals comprise at least one of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni), (b) 1 - 20 wt. % of rare earth elements, (c) and 0.1 - 5 wt. % of Class X metals, wherein the Class X metals comprise at least one of titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), scandium (Sc), vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo), niobium (Nb), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W) and chromium (Cr). The balance of the new aluminum alloys may be aluminum, any optional incidental elements and impurities. The new aluminum alloy product comprises Al-A-RE-X intermetallics, which intermetallics may facilitate grain formation / nucleation.
The present disclosure relates to feedstocks for additively manufacturing aluminum alloys. The new feedstocks may be capable of, for instance, producing grain refiners in-situ, whether during the feedstock manufacturing process, or the additive manufacturing process. Such in-situ production of grain refiners may, for instance, facilitate production of crack-free additively manufactured aluminum alloy products. The present disclosure also relates to additively manufactured products where in-situ grain refining may occur.
A handle operably coupled to rotating door handle assembly is disclosed. The handle may include a first rotatable member configured to engage a door latch mechanism. The handle may further include a second member mechanically engaged with the first member and the second member may be extended a length between a non-extended position and an extended position. A handle cavity may be defined within at least a portion of the second member and a bar may be enclosed within the handle cavity. Furthermore, an extension mechanism may be incorporated with the bar and the second member and configured to extend the bar from the cavity when the second member is in the extended position and retract the bar within the cavity when the second member is in the non-extended position.
New aluminum alloys having iron, manganese, and silicon are disclosed. The new alloys may include 0.5 - 16.5 wt. % Fe, 0.5 - 16.5 wt. % Mn, 4 to 20 wt. % Si, not greater than 1.0 wt. % Cu, where the wt. % Fe plus the wt. % Mn is from 2.5 to 17 wt. %. The balance of the new aluminum alloys may include aluminum, any optional incidental elements, and impurities. The new aluminum alloys may be produced via additive manufacturing techniques.
A handle operably coupled to rotating door handle assembly is disclosed. The handle may include a first rotatable member configured to engage a door latch mechanism. The handle may further include a second member mechanically engaged with the first member and the second member may be extended a length between a non-extended position and an extended position. A handle cavity may be defined within at least a portion of the second member and a bar may be enclosed within the handle cavity. Furthermore, an extension mechanism may be incorporated with the bar and the second member and configured to extend the bar from the cavity when the second member is in the extended position and retract the bar within the cavity when the second member is in the non-extended position.
A window system for a building includes a panel and a first element assembly that supports the panel and includes a cross member and a pressure plate laterally offset from the cross member. A glazing pocket is defined between the cross member and the pressure plate, and a thermal separator is positioned within the glazing pocket and extends between the pressure plate and the cross member. The thermal separator includes a tongue extension and a rod gasket seals an interface between the tongue extension and the cross member.
A fastener and a method of fastening are provided. The fastener can comprise a first end, an oppositely disposed second end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first end and the second end. The elongate portion comprises a first region adjacent to the first end and a second region adjacent to the second end. The first region extends a distance along the elongate portion and has a first diameter. The second region extends a distance along the elongate portion and has a second diameter different from the first diameter. The fastener comprises a transition zone which extends a distance along the elongate portion and connects the first region and the second region. The transition zone comprises a radiused region and a taper region.
In some embodiments, the current disclosure provides additives for binder jet based 3D printing and methods of use thereof. In some embodiments, an exemplary method includes: (a) depositing a first layer of a powder mixture onto a surface, wherein the powder mixture comprises a sintering additive and an additive manufacturing feedstock powder; (b) depositing a binder fluid onto the first layer to form a first bound layer of binder fluid and powder mixture; (c) repeating steps (a)-(b) to build an additively manufactured article, wherein the sintering additive is configured to improve physical properties (e.g., at least one of improve densification, lower porosity, lower impurities, and improve homogeneity) of the final additively manufactured article.
Disclosed is a core composition for composite panels including a mixture of materials including 80 to 97 percent by weight of inorganic particulate and 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of a binder composition. The inorganic particulate comprises at least one flame retardant hydrated metal oxide and at least one filler. The inorganic particulate has a surface area less than 2 m2/g and a median particle size in the range of 1 μm to 1000 μm. The core has a tensile strength of greater than 0.5 MPa. Also disclosed is a composite panel including a core layer produced from the core composition.
The present disclosure relates to methods for welding aluminum alloy products, and products made from the same. The new welded aluminum alloy products may be produced by abutting a first aluminum alloy component against a second aluminum alloy component, fusion welding a first zone, and fusion welding a second zone. In general, at least one of the first aluminum alloy component and second aluminum alloy component is one of a 2xxx or 7xxx aluminum alloy. Further, the first weld filler wire is generally one of a 2xxx or 7xxx aluminum alloy, and the second weld filler wire is generally one of a 2xxx, 4xx, 5xx, or 7xxx aluminum alloy. The new welded alloy products descried herein generally include a first base portion, a second base portion, and a fusion welded portion.
The present disclosure relates to titanium aluminide products having 42.5 to 45.75 at. % Al, 1.75 to 4.2 at. % Nb, 0.8 to 1.55 at. % Cr, at least one of (a) 0.10 to 1.25 at. % B and (b) 0.15 to 0.45 at. % Si, up to 4.0 at. % Ta, up to 0.75 at. % W, and up to 0.55 at. % Mo, the balance being titanium, optional incidental elements, and impurities. The new titanium aluminide alloys may realize an improved combination of properties, such as an improved combination of two or more of printability, strength, ductility, castability and oxidation resistance, among others. The titanium aluminide alloy compositions described herein may facilitate the production of crack-free titanium aluminide products for use in high temperature applications, such as, for instance, engine and turbine applications, among others.
New additively manufactured aluminum alloy products having nanoscale grain refiners and methods for making the same are disclosed. The new additively manufactured aluminum alloy products may include an aluminum alloy matrix having an fcc crystalline microstructure and grain refiner particles dispersed within the aluminum alloy matrix. The grain refiner particles may have an average particle size of not greater than 500 nanometers and an area density of at least 0.0008 nanoscale grain refiner particle per 64 square micrometers. Further, the additively manufactured aluminum alloy products may include at least 50 vol. % of equiaxed grains having an area weighted average grain size of not greater than 50 micrometers.
FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE - CAMLOC GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Raschke, Nikolas
Scholz, Philipp
Abstract
The invention relates to an insert for connecting an electrical connector to a wall (9) and to a corresponding method. The insert comprises an electrically conductive bolt (1) having a head (3), which extends along a first longitudinal axis (I), and a shaft (4), which is provided with at least one connecting means (5), and a ring (2), which has a through-opening (7) and extends along a second longitudinal axis (II). The head (3) comprises an outer contour which, at least in regions, is produced by the rotation about the first longitudinal axis (I) of a first line (L1), which is curved with a first radius (R1) and spaced apart from the first longitudinal axis (1). The through-opening (7) comprises an inner contour which, at least in regions, is produced by the rotation about the second longitudinal axis (II) of a second line (L2), which is curved with a second radius (R2) and spaced apart from the second longitudinal axis (II).
F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
Provided herein are thermal break structural members for use in fenestration assembly products. In some embodiments, the thermal break structural member is monolithic with an infill retainer, being designed to bear a structural load while maintaining the overall integrity and thermal performance of the conjoint fenestration unit.
A sliding door assembly includes a door panel, a frame that supports the door panel and includes a bottom member with a lower profile and a top member with an upper profile, wherein the lower profile and the upper profile are parallel to one another. A lower sliding assembly is operatively coupled to a bottom of the door panel and engages the lower profile, and an upper sliding assembly is operatively coupled to a top of the door panel and engages the upper profile. A gasket interposes the door panel and a portion of the frame when the door panel is in a sealed position. The door panel is movable between the sealed position, where the gasket creates a sealed interface between the door panel and the frame, and a sliding position, where the door panel is moved laterally relative to the frame while remaining substantially perpendicular to a floor.
E06B 7/22 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of elastic edgings, e.g. elastic rubber tubesSealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of resilient edgings, e.g. felt or plush strips, resilient metal strips
A hinge for a bi-fold door is integrated with a pair of stiles. Each stile has a hinge flange integrated to the stile. Opposing stiles with opposing and aligned hinge flanges collectively create an integral hinge assembly that may be useful in thermal doors employing one or more thermal breaks.
Provided herein are thermal break structural members for use in fenestration assembly products. In some embodiments, the thermal break structural member is monolithic with an infill retainer, being designed to bear a structural load while maintaining the overall integrity and thermal performance of the conjoint fenestration unit.
A sliding door assembly includes a door panel, a frame that supports the door panel and includes a bottom member with a lower profile and a top member with an upper profile, wherein the lower profile and the upper profile are parallel to one another. A lower sliding assembly is operatively coupled to a bottom of the door panel and engages the lower profile, and an upper sliding assembly is operatively coupled to a top of the door panel and engages the upper profile. A gasket interposes the door panel and a portion of the frame when the door panel is in a sealed position. The door panel is movable between the sealed position, where the gasket creates a sealed interface between the door panel and the frame, and a sliding position, where the door panel is moved laterally relative to the frame while remaining substantially perpendicular to a floor.
E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
E05D 15/10 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
E06B 3/50 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with more than one kind of movement
E05D 15/56 - Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements
E06B 7/23 - Plastic, sponge rubber, or like strips or tubes
The present disclosure relates to additively manufactured products and methods for making the same. Broadly, the additively manufactured products comprise a plurality of grains, where the plurality of grains comprise large equiaxed grains. The large equiaxed grains generally have an area weighted average grain size of greater than 10 micrometers and an average aspect ratio of less than 4:1. Furthermore, at least 20% of the plurality of grains are large equiaxed grains.
C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon
C22F 1/05 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys of the Al-Si-Mg type, i.e. containing silicon and magnesium in approximately equal proportions
A hinge for a bi-fold door is integrated with a pair of stiles. Each stile has a hinge flange integrated to the stile. Opposing stiles with opposing and aligned hinge flanges collectively create an integral hinge assembly that may be useful in thermal doors employing one or more thermal breaks.
An apparatus, material and method for forming a brazing sheet has a composite braze liner layer of low melting point aluminum alloy and 4000 series braze liner. The low melting point layer of the composite braze liner facilitates low temperature brazing and decrease of the diffusion of magnesium from the core into the composite braze liner. The reduction of magnesium diffusion also lowers the formation of associated magnesium oxides at the braze joint interface that are resistant to removal by Nocolok flux, thereby facilitating the formation of good brazing joints through the use of low temperature controlled atmosphere brazing (CAB) and Nocolok flux. The apparatus also enables the production of brazing sheet materials with high strength and good corrosion property.
The present disclosure relates to new aluminum alloy products. In one embodiment, an aluminum alloy product comprises at least one of (i) equiaxed grains, (ii) an average grain size of not greater than 50 micrometers, (iii) at least 10 vol. % of a eutectic-type structure, and (iv) a eutectic-type structure having an average eutectic-type structure spacing of not greater than 5.0 micrometers. In one embodiment, the aluminum alloy products may realize a non- equilibrium freezing range of not greater than 200°C. In one embodiment, the aluminum alloy products may be one of an Al-Li-Si or Al-Mg-Si aluminum alloy product.
C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
C22F 1/05 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys of the Al-Si-Mg type, i.e. containing silicon and magnesium in approximately equal proportions
A method is disclosed, which includes the step of preparing an aluminum alloy body for solutionizing. The aluminum alloy body may include not greater than 0.06 wt. % Fe, where at least some Fe is present. The aluminum body may include not greater than 5.0 wt. % Mg. The balance of the aluminum alloy body may be aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The aluminum alloy body may include a first vol. % of Fe-bearing particles. The method may include solutionizing the as-prepared aluminum alloy body. The solutionizing step may include dissolving at least some of the Fe-bearing particles into solid solution, thereby decreasing the first vol. % of Fe-bearing particles to a second vol. % of Fe-bearing particles in the as-solutionized aluminum alloy body.
An aluminum alloy composition is provided. The aluminum alloy composition may include from 20 to 600 ppm Fe and from 10 to 800 ppm Mn. A ratio of Fe (ppm)-to-Mn (ppm) in the aluminum alloy composition may be from 0.25:1 to 7:1.
The present disclosure relates to methods for cryogenically milling titanium aluminide materials. The methods generally include crushing titanium aluminide scrap thereby producing titanium aluminide pieces that are separated into a first portion of titanium aluminide pieces (e.g., small, not greater than 13 mm) and a second portion of titanium aluminide pieces (e.g., large, at least 13 mm). The first portion of titanium aluminide pieces are then cryogenically milled into a titanium aluminide powder comprised of titanium aluminide particles having an average size of not greater than 265 microns, and where the net relative reduction from the titanium aluminide pieces to titanium aluminide powder is at least 80%.
B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
C22B 1/248 - BindingBriquetting of metal scrap or alloys
90.
IMPROVED COMPUTER PROCESSING BASED ON DATA TAXONOMY-DRIVEN WORKFLOW PROCESSING AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONFIGURED FOR UTILIZING THEREOF
Disclosed are various embodiments of systems and methods for specifically relates to systems and methods for the improved computer processing based on data taxonomy-driven workflow processing in various computer-required processes of various technological areas. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method that at least includes the steps of: providing, by a computer, a taxonomy library of candidate node structures to a user; receiving, by the computer, from the user, a respective workflow design data that defines a respective workflow taxonomy for a respective manufacturing process; generating, by the computer, a respective workflow data object for the respective manufacturing process based at least in part on the respective workflow taxonomy; and causing, by the computer, a performance of the respective manufacturing process in accordance with the respective workflow data object.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
A method for controlling the grain structure of additively-manufactured metal-based products includes depositing, at a mass rate, metal-based particles on a base material, thereby creating a precursor layer, and directing an energy beam from an energy source toward the precursor layer to form a finished layer. Characteristics of the energy beam include a power and a spot diameter. The directing step includes moving the energy beam at a velocity relative to the base material, and controlling one or more of the mass rate, the power, the spot diameter and the velocity to facilitate forming the finished layer having an equiaxed and/or near-equiaxed grain structure.
A wheel is provided including a disc face, an open end opposing the disc face, and a wheel rim extending between the disc face and the open end, the wheel rim including a rib extending radially inward from the rim and a rim section including the rib.
B23K 11/00 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
A collet assembly including an actuator and a collet connected to the actuator. The collet assembly is adapted to be installed on a welding electrode holder having an electrode. The collet is moveable by the actuator from an advanced position, in which the collet is adapted to grip a fastener such as a welding rivet, and a retracted position, in which at least a portion of the collet is retracted into the actuator to enable the electrode to engage the fastener for welding to a work piece, and the collet is adapted to release the fastener.
B23K 11/00 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
Broadly, the present disclosure relates to methods for transforming grains in additively manufactured products. In this regard, the methods generally include producing an additively manufactured product, where at least a portion of the additively manufactured product comprises a plurality of first grains, selectively directing an energy source toward a segment of the portion comprising the first grains, thereby producing a molten pool segment, cooling the molten pool segment, thereby producing a transformed segment having second grains (transformed grains).
An apparatus and process for continuous formation of a metal product in which metal powder feedstock, under a high pressure to prevent boiling of low boiling point elements, is formed into a melt which is then passed through an engineered orifice into a splat cooling chamber to form a solid product shape such as flakes, spherical powders, rods or sheets.
B22F 9/10 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from liquid material by casting, e.g. through sieves or in water, by atomising or spraying using centrifugal force
97.
COBALT-CHROMIUM-ALUMINUM ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
New cobalt-based alloys are disclosed. The new cobalt-based alloys generally include from 26 to 30 wt. % Cr, from 4 to 6 wt. % Al, up to 20 wt. % Ni, up to 5 wt. % Fe, up to 3 wt. % Nb, up to 3 wt. % Mo, up to 2 wt. % Ti, up to 5 wt. % W, up to 0.5 wt. % C, and up to 0.5 wt. % B. The balance of the new cobalt-based alloys may be cobalt, optional incidental elements and unavoidable impurities. The new cobalt-based alloys may realize an improved combination of properties, such as an improved combination of two or more of density, strength, ductility, oxidation resistance, and a narrow non-equilibrium freezing range, among others.
A method including providing a quantity of metal, the quantity of metal being contaminated by a contaminant including a quantity of carbon; configuring a vacuum induction furnace to operate according to a set of operating parameters, the set of operating parameters being selected based on characteristics of the contaminant, the set of operating parameters including at least one of a pressure, an atmosphere composition, a pour temperature, or a hold time; charging the vacuum induction furnace with the quantity of metal; and operating the vacuum induction furnace to melt the quantity of metal in accordance with the set of operating parameters, whereby at least some of the contaminant is removed from the quantity of metal so as to provide an output metal having a concentration of carbon that is less than or equal to a concentration of carbon in the metal as cast.
New aluminum alloys are disclosed and generally include 0.6 - 1.4 wt. % Si, 0.25 - 0.90 wt. % Mg, wherein the ratio of wt. % Si to wt. % Mg is from 1.05:1 to 5.0:1, 0.25 - 2.0 wt. % Cu, 0.10 - 3.5 wt. % Zn, 0.01 - 1.0 wt. % Fe, up to 0.8 wt. % Mn, up to 0.25 wt. % Cr, up to 0.20 wt. % Zr, up to 0.20 wt. % V, and up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, wherein the total of Fe+Mn+Cr+Zr+V+Ti is not greater than 2.0 wt. %, the balance being aluminum and impurities. The new aluminum alloys may include Q phase precipitates. In some embodiments, the solvus temperature of the Q phase precipitates is not greater than 950°F.
C22C 21/10 - Alloys based on aluminium with zinc as the next major constituent
C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
C22F 1/053 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with zinc as the next major constituent
C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
100.
ELECTROLYTIC-BASED METHODS FOR RECYCLING TITANIUM PARTICLES
A method is disclosed for recycling of titanium particles, including titanium alloy powders used in additive manufacturing processes. The method includes receiving a feedstock comprising titanium particles. The as-received titanium particles include oxygen and have a surface oxide layer thereon. The method also includes exposing the feedstock to reducing conditions in an electrolytic cell. The exposing includes reducing the surface oxide layer of the titanium particles. The exposing also includes decreasing the oxygen of the as-received titanium particles by at least 10%. The method also includes recovering a purified feedstock from the electrolytic cell. The as-recovered titanium particles comprise at least 10% less oxygen as compared to the as-received titanium particles.
C25C 3/28 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, tantalum or vanadium of titanium
C25C 5/04 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metal powders or porous metal masses from melts
