Impression Technologies Limited

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1.

METHOD TO OPERATE A HYDRAULIC PRESS FOR METAL SHEET FORMING

      
Application Number 18748585
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-20
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adam, George J.S.
  • Brazier, Mark W.
  • Foster, Alistair D.

Abstract

The invention is a process for forming a metal alloy component comprising: heating a metal alloy sheet blank to at least its Solution Heat Treatment temperature at a heating station; transferring the heated sheet blank to a press; initiating formation of a component by closing the press dies at a first speed then completing the formation by closing the press dies at a second speed, said second speed being slower than the first; and holding the formed component in the dies during cooling of the formed component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 22/20 - Deep-drawing
  • B21D 35/00 - Combined processes according to methods covered by groups
  • C21D 1/673 - Quenching devices for die quenching
  • 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
  • C22F 1/06 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of magnesium or alloys based thereon

2.

A NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

      
Application Number 17599629
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-02
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Foster, Alistair David
  • Melotti, Federico

Abstract

A non-contact temperature sensor (1) suitable for use in measuring the temperature of a material blank (3). The temperature sensor (1) comprises a housing (5), an opening (7) at the forward end of the housing (5), a reflector (13) that is located within the housing (5), at least one aperture (15) that is located between the forward surface and the rearward surface of the reflector (13) and a light detector arrangement (17) located rearward of the reflector (13). The light detector arrangement (17) is orientated such that it can receive light passing through the at least one aperture (15) and it is capable of detecting at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light. The light detector arrangement (17) outputs data for each of the at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 5/0806 - Focusing or collimating elements, e.g. lenses or concave mirrors
  • G01J 5/08 - Optical arrangements
  • G01J 5/20 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using resistors, thermistors or semiconductors sensitive to radiation, e.g. photoconductive devices

3.

A NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

      
Document Number 03135687
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-02
Open to Public Date 2020-10-08
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Foster, Alistair David
  • Melotti, Federico

Abstract

A non-contact temperature sensor (1) suitable for use in measuring the temperature of a material blank (3). The temperature sensor (1) comprises a housing (5), an opening (7) at the forward end of the housing (5), a reflector (13) that is located within the housing (5), at least one aperture (15) that is located between the forward surface and the rearward surface of the reflector (13) and a light detector arrangement (17) located rearward of the reflector (13). The light detector arrangement (17) is orientated such that it can receive light passing through the at least one aperture (15) and it is capable of detecting at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light. The light detector arrangement (17) outputs data for each of the at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 5/04 - Casings
  • G01J 5/20 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using resistors, thermistors or semiconductors sensitive to radiation, e.g. photoconductive devices
  • G01J 5/60 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using determination of colour temperature

4.

TEMPERATURE MAPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD

      
Application Number GB2020050882
Publication Number 2020/201759
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-02
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Melotti, Federico
  • Foster, Alistair David

Abstract

An apparatus 10 for determining a temperature map across at least part of a blank 10 having first and second surfaces 102a,102b. The apparatus comprises a temperature measuring device 20A, 20B, for measuring the temperature of a first spot S1 on the blank 100 and for producing an output temperature signal. The apparatus also comprises a thermal camera 30 for taking a thermal image of the blank 100 and for producing a thermal image output. A transmitter 40A, 40B is provided for transmitting the output temperature signal from the temperature measuring device 20A, 20B. An adjuster 50 is connected to receive the thermal image output from the thermal camera 30 and to receive the output temperature signal from the transmitter 40A, 40B and for adjusting the thermal image output of the thermal camera 30 in accordance with the output temperature signal from the temperature measuring device 20A, 20B to create the temperature map.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
  • G01J 5/10 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors
  • G01J 5/60 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using determination of colour temperature
  • G01J 5/08 - Optical arrangements

5.

A NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

      
Application Number GB2020050883
Publication Number 2020/201760
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-02
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Foster, Alistair David
  • Melotti, Federico

Abstract

A non-contact temperature sensor (1) suitable for use in measuring the temperature of a material blank (3). The temperature sensor (1) comprises a housing (5), an opening (7) at the forward end of the housing (5), a reflector (13) that is located within the housing (5), at least one aperture (15) that is located between the forward surface and the rearward surface of the reflector (13) and a light detector arrangement (17) located rearward of the reflector (13). The light detector arrangement (17) is orientated such that it can receive light passing through the at least one aperture (15) and it is capable of detecting at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light. The light detector arrangement (17) outputs data for each of the at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 5/04 - Casings
  • G01J 5/06 - Arrangements for eliminating effects of disturbing radiation; Arrangements for compensating changes in sensitivity
  • G01J 5/08 - Optical arrangements
  • G01J 5/20 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using resistors, thermistors or semiconductors sensitive to radiation, e.g. photoconductive devices
  • G01J 5/60 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using determination of colour temperature

6.

Method of forming parts from sheet metal alloy

      
Application Number 16672943
Grant Number 11441216
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-04
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adam, George
  • Balint, Daniel
  • Dean, Trevor
  • Dear, John
  • El Fakir, Omer
  • Foster, Alistair
  • Lin, Jianguo
  • Wang, Liliang

Abstract

A method of forming a part from sheet metal alloy is provided, for example, forming a part from aluminium alloy. The method comprises heating (A) the sheet metal alloy to a temperature at which solution heat treatment of the alloy occurs and so as to achieve solution heat treatment. The sheet is cooled (B) at at least the critical cooling rate for the alloy and then placed between dies to form (C) it into or towards the part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • 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
  • C22F 1/047 - 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 magnesium as the next major constituent

7.

HFQR

      
Application Number 1431707
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-05-03
Registration Date 2018-05-03
Owner Impression Technologies Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Metal; metal alloys; metal sheets; aluminium; aluminium alloys; aluminium sheets; aluminium strips; aluminium moulds; aluminium sections that have been extruded, bent, rolled, welded or joined; recycled aluminium; unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal. Formed machine parts; machine tools for forming aluminium; metal forming presses; metal forming machines; aluminium processing moulding machines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Software; electronic publications; electronic databases; apparatus and instruments for checking, monitoring, switching and controlling electricity and machinery; apparatus for storage, reproduction, processing, transmission and recordal of sound, images or data; monitoring devices, apparatus and instruments; monitoring software; apparatus for monitoring and recording the performance of machinery. Vehicle parts, fittings and components; chassis and body parts for vehicles; aircraft parts, fittings and components, other than engines or motors; automobile parts, fittings and components, other than engines or motors; boat and water vehicle parts, fittings and components, other than engines or motors; watercraft parts, fittings and components, other than engines or motors; locomotive and train parts, fittings and components; lorry parts, fittings and components; car parts, fittings and components; van parts fittings and components; motorcycle parts, fittings and components; emergency vehicle parts, fittings and components; tractor parts, fittings and components; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Metal pressing; metal forming; metalworking; metal treatment; metal forming from differing parts of sheet that have been joined by welding; advice and consultancy provided in relation to the aforementioned services. Engineering services; engineering research; software design and development services; maintenance, updating and support of computer software; database development services; maintenance of database software; design and development of databases; providing technical reports; electronic and online data storage; technical data analysis services; quality control and testing services; consultancy and accreditation services relating to quality control; inspection of goods for quality control; quality control; quality testing; quality assessment; testing services for the certification of quality and standards; consultancy and advice in relation to the aforementioned services.

8.

Method of forming components from sheet material

      
Application Number 15780940
Grant Number 10876190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-05
First Publication Date 2018-10-25
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor Foster, Alistair

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of forming a component (40) from an alloy sheet of material (30) having at least a Solvus temperature and a Solidus temperature of a precipitation hardening phase, the method comprising the steps of: heating the sheet (30) to above its Solvus temperature; initiating forming the heated sheet (30) between matched tools (32, 34) of a die press and forming by means of plastic deformation towards a final shape whilst allowing the average temperature of the sheet (30) to reduce at a first predetermined rate A; interrupting the forming of the sheet for a predetermined first interruption period P1 prior to achieving said final shape; and, during the interrupt holding the sheet of material with reduced or no deformation and allowing the average temperature of the sheet to reduce at a second predetermined rate B lower than or equal to the first predetermined rate in order to allow for a reduction in dislocations and completing the forming of the heated sheet into the final shape whilst allowing the sheet to cool at a third rate C greater than said second rate B.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • C22F 1/06 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of magnesium or alloys based thereon

9.

HFQR

      
Application Number 017894781
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-05-03
Registration Date 2018-10-20
Owner Impression Technologies Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Metal; metal alloys; metal sheets; aluminium; aluminium alloys; aluminium sheets; aluminium strips; aluminium moulds; aluminium sections that have been extruded, bent, rolled, welded or joined; recycled aluminium; unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal. Tools [parts of machines] formed from aluminium; machine tools for forming aluminium; metal forming presses; metal forming machines; aluminium processing moulding machines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Software; electronic publications; electronic databases; apparatus and instruments for checking, monitoring, switching and controlling; apparatus for storage, reproduction, processing, transmission and recordal of sound, images or data; monitoring devices, apparatus and instruments; monitoring software; apparatus for monitoring and recording the performance of machinery. Vehicle parts, fittings and components; chassis and body parts for vehicles; aircraft parts, fittings and components; automobile parts, fittings and components; boat and water vehicle parts, fittings and components; watercraft parts, fittings and components; locomotive and train parts, fittings and components; lorry parts, fittings and components; car parts, fittings and components; van parts fittings and components; motorcycle parts, fittings and components; emergency vehicle parts, fittings and components; tractor parts, fittings and components; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Metal pressing; metal forming; metalworking; metal treatment; metal forming from differing parts of sheet that have been joined by welding; advice and consultancy provided in relation to the aforementioned services. Engineering services; engineering research; software design and development services; maintenance, updating and support of computer software; updating, maintenance, design and development of databases; preparation of technological reports and drawings; preparation of technical reports and drawings in the field of metalworking and metal forming; electronic and online data storage; technical data analysis services; quality control and testing services; certification services; consultancy and advice in relation to the aforementioned services.

10.

HFQR

      
Serial Number 79244384
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-05-03
Registration Date 2019-12-03
Owner Impression Technologies Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Metal pressing; metal forming; metalworking; metal treatment; metal forming from differing parts of sheet that have been joined by welding; advice and consultancy provided in relation to the aforementioned services Common metals unwrought; common metals semi-wrought; metal alloys for further manufacturing; metal sheets namely, sheets of aluminum, sheets of aluminum alloys, sheets of non-precious metal alloys; Castings, foils, powder, and rolled, drawn or extruded semi-finished articles of aluminum or its alloys; aluminum ingots; aluminum alloys; aluminum sheets; aluminum strips; aluminum moulds for further manufacture for forming machine parts and vehicle parts; aluminum sections that have been extruded, bent, rolled, welded or joined for further manufacture; recycled aluminum for further manufacture; unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal, namely, common metals for further manufacture Formed machine parts, namely, hoods, bearing inserts, mandrels, dies; machine tools for forming aluminium; machines, namely, metal forming presses; metal forming machines; aluminium processing and moulding machines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Downloadable computer software for controlling, monitoring, managing the systems, processes and machinery involved in the formation of aluminum and metal; electronic downloadable publications namely, magazines, newsletters, books in the field of aluminum, engineering, metal processing and manufacturing, the aerospace industry, the land vehicle industry and the transport industry; electronic databases in the field of metal manufacturing and processing and in the production, forming and processing of aluminum recorded on computer media; apparatus and instruments for checking, monitoring, switching and controlling electricity and machinery namely, technical measuring, testing and checking apparatus and instruments for measuring, testing and checking the temperature, pressure, quantity and concentration of gas and liquids, pressure switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling, and switching hydraulic or pneumatic systems, temperature switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling, and switching hydraulic or pneumatic systems, apparatus and instruments for conveying, distributing, transforming, storing, regulating or controlling electric current, electrical controlling devices, pressure controllers for controlling the pressure of liquid, semi-liquid, and gaseous substances in industrial processes; apparatus for recording, storage, reproduction, processing, and transmission and recordal of sound, images or data; monitoring devices, apparatus and instruments, namely, devices for monitoring machinery and machine processes for quality control purposes or to ensure optimal functioning of machinery and machine processes; downloadable monitoring software for monitoring the performance of machinery for quality control purposes or to ensure optimal functioning of machinery and machine processes; apparatus for monitoring and recording the performance of machinery Vehicle parts, fittings and components namely, vehicle hoods and hood ornaments for vehicles, vehicle fenders and vehicle fender parts, running boards, vehicle wheel hubs, hub caps, demountable vehicle wheel rims, vehicle bodies, vehicle chassis frames and chassis frame assembly, vehicle bumpers, door panels for land vehicles, metal tires, suspension components, namely, wheel suspensions, spring perches, suspension springs, leaf springs, coil springs, equalizers, torsion/sway bars, axles, suspension clamps and suspension systems for automobiles, transmission components namely, transmission seals, cases, chains, mechanisms, belts and shafts, gearbox, roof racks, cargo carriers for vehicles; chassis for vehicles and body parts for vehicles, namely, bodyworks for motor vehicles and structural parts for land vehicles; aircraft parts, fittings and components, other than engines or motors, namely, aerodynamic wings for aeroplanes, fuselages of aircraft, cargo-bay doors for aircraft, rudders for aircraft; automobile parts, fittings and components, other than engines or motors, namely, vehicle hoods and hood ornaments for vehicles, vehicle fenders and vehicle fender parts, running boards, vehicle wheel hubs, hub caps, demountable vehicle wheel rims, vehicle bodies, vehicle chassis frames and chassis frame assembly, vehicle bumpers, door panels for land vehicles, metal tires, suspension components, namely, wheel suspensions, spring perches, suspension springs, leaf springs, coil springs, equalizers, torsion/sway bars, axles, suspension clamps and suspension systems for automobiles, transmission components namely, namely, transmission seals, cases, chains, mechanisms, belts and shafts, gearbox, roof racks, cargo carriers for vehicles; boat and water vehicle structural parts, fittings and components, other than engines or motors; watercraft structural parts and fittings, other than engines or motors; locomotive and train structural parts and fittings; lorry structural parts and fittings; car structural parts and fittings and components, namely, car impact beams, electric vehicle battery box parts including lids and floors, and seat frame parts; van structural parts, fittings and components, namely, impact beams, electric vehicle battery box parts including lids and floors, and seat frame parts; motorcycle structural parts and fittings; emergency vehicle structural parts, fittings and components, namely, impact beams, electric vehicle battery box parts including lids and floors, and seat frame parts; tractor structural parts and fittings; structural replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Engineering services; engineering research in the field of civil, metallurgical and mechanical engineering; software design and development services; maintenance, updating and technical support of computer software; database development services; maintenance of database software; design and development of databases; providing technical reports in the field of civil, metallurgical and mechanical engineering; providing temporary electronic and online data storage; technical data analysis services in the nature of machine performance; quality control and testing services for others; consultancy and accreditation services relating to quality control; inspection of goods for quality control of others; quality control for others; product quality testing for others; product quality assessment for others; testing services for the certification of quality and standards; consultancy and advice in relation to the aforementioned services

11.

METHOD OF FORMING COMPONENTS FROM SHEET MATERIAL

      
Document Number 03006929
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-05
Open to Public Date 2017-06-08
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor Foster, Alistair

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of forming a component (40) from an alloy sheet of material (30) having at least a Solvus temperature and a Solidus temperature of a precipitation hardening phase, the method comprising the steps of: heating the sheet (30) to above its Solvus temperature;initiating forming the heated sheet(30) between matched tools(32, 34) of a die press and forming by means of plastic deformation towards a final shape whilst allowing the average temperature of the sheet (30) to reduce at a first predetermined rate A; interrupting the forming of the sheet for a predetermined first interruption period P1prior to achieving said final shape; and, during the interrupt holding the sheet of material with reduced or no deformation and allowing the average temperature of the sheet to reduce at a second predetermined rate B lower than or equal to the first predetermined rate in order to allow for a reduction in dislocations and completing the forming of the heated sheet into the final shape whilst allowing the sheet to cool at a third rate C greater than said second rate B.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • C22F 1/06 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of magnesium or alloys based thereon

12.

METHOD OF FORMING COMPONENTS FROM SHEET MATERIAL

      
Application Number GB2016053830
Publication Number 2017/093767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-05
Publication Date 2017-06-08
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor Foster, Alistair

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of forming a component (40) from an alloy sheet of material (30) having at least a Solvus temperature and a Solidus temperature of a precipitation hardening phase, the method comprising the steps of: heating the sheet (30) to above its Solvus temperature;initiating forming the heated sheet(30) between matched tools(32, 34) of a die press and forming by means of plastic deformation towards a final shape whilst allowing the average temperature of the sheet (30) to reduce at a first predetermined rate A; interrupting the forming of the sheet for a predetermined first interruption period P1prior to achieving said final shape; and, during the interrupt holding the sheet of material with reduced or no deformation and allowing the average temperature of the sheet to reduce at a second predetermined rate B lower than or equal to the first predetermined rate in order to allow for a reduction in dislocations and completing the forming of the heated sheet into the final shape whilst allowing the sheet to cool at a third rate C greater than said second rate B.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • C22F 1/06 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of magnesium or alloys based thereon

13.

Method of forming parts from sheet metal alloy

      
Application Number 15126196
Grant Number 10465271
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-13
First Publication Date 2017-03-23
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adam, George
  • Balint, Daniel
  • Dean, Trevor
  • Dear, John
  • El Fakir, Omer
  • Foster, Alistair
  • Lin, Jianguo
  • Wang, Liliang

Abstract

A method of forming a part from sheet metal alloy is provided, for example, forming a part from aluminium alloy. The method comprises heating (A) the sheet metal alloy to a temperature at which solution heat treatment of the alloy occurs and so as to achieve solution heat treatment. The sheet is cooled (B) at least the critical cooling rate for the alloy and then placed between dies to form (C) it into or towards the part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • C22F 1/047 - 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 magnesium 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

14.

MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND FORMING AN ALUMINIUM ALLOY MATERIAL

      
Application Number GB2015053274
Publication Number 2016/067045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-10-30
Publication Date 2016-05-06
Owner
  • IMPERIAL INNOVATIONS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
  • IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Lin, Jianguo
  • Zheng, Kailun
  • Wang, Liliang
  • Li, Nan
  • El Fakir, Omer
  • Dean, Trevor Anthony
  • Foster, Alistair
  • Adam, George

Abstract

A process of preparing sheet metal alloy material for forming is disclosed. The process comprises hot rolling (42) a metal alloy material, wherein the metal alloy material is at a temperature above that at which precipitates form in the material. The process then comprises applying cooling means to cool (44) the metal alloy material at a predetermined cooling rate, and cold rolling (46) the metal alloy material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

15.

METHOD TO OPERATE A HYDRAULIC PRESS FOR METAL SHEET FORMING

      
Application Number GB2015052018
Publication Number 2016/009185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-13
Publication Date 2016-01-21
Owner IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adam, George J.S.
  • Brazier, Mark W.
  • Foster, Alistair D.

Abstract

The invention is a process for forming a metal alloy component comprising: heating a metal alloy sheet blank to at least its Solution Heat Treatment temperature at a heating station; transferring the heated sheet blank to a press; initiating formation of a component by closing the press dies at a first speed then completing the formation by closing the press dies at a second speed, said second speed being slower than the first; and holding the formed component in the dies during cooling of the formed component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • B21D 22/20 - Deep-drawing
  • C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor for sheet metals
  • C21D 1/673 - Quenching devices for die quenching

16.

HFQ

      
Application Number 1281699
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-11-16
Registration Date 2015-11-16
Owner Impression Technologies Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Formed machine parts; machine tools for forming aluminium; metal forming presses; metal forming machines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Software; electronic publications; electronic databases; apparatus and instruments for checking, monitoring, switching and controlling; apparatus for storage, reproduction, processing, transmission and recordal of sound, images or data. Vehicle parts, fittings and components; chassis and body parts for vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Metal pressing; metal forming; metalworking; metal treatment; advice and consultancy provided in relation to the aforementioned services. Engineering services; engineering research; software design and development services; maintenance, updating and support of computer software; updating, maintenance, design and development of databases; consultancy and advice in relation to the aforementioned services.

17.

A METHOD OF FORMING PARTS FROM SHEET METAL ALLOY

      
Application Number GB2015050737
Publication Number 2015/136299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-13
Publication Date 2015-09-17
Owner
  • IMPERIAL INNOVATIONS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
  • IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adam, George
  • Balint, Daniel
  • Dean, Trevor
  • Dear, John
  • El Fakir, Omer
  • Foster, Alistair
  • Lin, Jianguo
  • Wang, Liliang

Abstract

A method of forming a part from sheet metal alloy is provided, for example, forming a part from aluminium alloy. The method comprises heating (A) the sheet metal alloy to a temperature at which solution heat treatment of the alloy occurs and so as to achieve solution heat treatment. The sheet is cooled (B) at least the critical cooling rate for the alloy and then placed between dies to form (C) it into or towards the part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • C22F 1/047 - 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 magnesium 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

18.

A METHOD OF FORMING PARTS FROM SHEET METAL ALLOY

      
Document Number 02979312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-13
Open to Public Date 2015-09-17
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner
  • IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
  • IP2IPO INNOVATIONS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adam, George
  • Balint, Daniel
  • Dean, Trevor
  • Dear, John
  • El Fakir, Omer
  • Foster, Alistair
  • Lin, Jianguo
  • Wang, Liliang

Abstract

A method of forming a part from sheet metal alloy is provided, for example, forming a part from aluminium alloy. The method comprises heating (A) the sheet metal alloy to a temperature at which solution heat treatment of the alloy occurs and so as to achieve solution heat treatment. The sheet is cooled (B) at least the critical cooling rate for the alloy and then placed between dies to form (C) it into or towards the part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22F 1/047 - 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 magnesium as the next major constituent

19.

HFQ

      
Serial Number 86105937
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-10-30
Registration Date 2014-12-09
Owner Impression Technologies Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Metal pressing; metal forming; metalworking; metal treatment; advice and consultancy provided in relation to the aforementioned services Formed machine parts, namely, hoods, [ bearing inserts, mandrels, ] dies; machine tools for forming aluminum; metal forming presses [ ; metal forming machines; parts and fittings for the all the aforesaid goods ] Computer software for controlling, monitoring, managing the systems, processes and machinery involved in the formation of aluminum and metal; downloadable electronic publications, namely, [ magazines, ] newsletters, [ books ] in the field of aluminum, [ engineering, ] metal processing and manufacturing, the aerospace industry, the land vehicle industry and the transport industry; electronic databases in the field of metal manufacturing and processing and in the production, forming and processing of aluminum; apparatus and instruments for checking, monitoring, switching and controlling, namely, technical measuring, testing and checking apparatus and instruments for measuring, testing and checking the temperature, [ pressure, quantity and concentration of gas and liquids, pressure switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling, and switching hydraulic or pneumatic systems, temperature switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling, and switching hydraulic or pneumatic systems, apparatus and instruments for conveying, distributing, transforming, storing, regulating or controlling electric current, electrical controlling devices, pressure controllers for controlling the pressure of liquid, semi-liquid, and gaseous substances in industrial processes, sensors and detector units for use in controlling the actuation and operation of automotive safety apparatus and equipment, automotive measuring instruments, namely, water temperature gauges, air fuel/ratio gauges, boost gauges, vacuum gauges and exhaust gas temperature gauges, pressure sensors, and pressure indicators, level indicators, temperature indicators; ] apparatus for storage, reproduction, processing, transmission and recording of sound, images or data Land vehicle parts, fittings and components, namely, vehicle hoods and hood members, vehicle fenders and fender parts, running boards, bumpers, [ wheel hubs, hub caps, demountable rims, ] vehicle bodies, vehicle frames [ and frame assembly, ] vehicle bumpers, door panels for land vehicles, [ metal tires, suspension components, transmission components, gearbox, ] roof racks, cargo carriers; air vehicle parts, fittings and components, namely, aerodynamic wings for aeroplanes, fuselages of aircraft, cargo-bay doors for aircraft, rudders for aircraft; space vehicle parts, fittings and components, namely, fuselages, cargo-bay doors, wings for space vehicles, body flaps, rudders for space vehicles, vertical tail for shuttles, fins for rockets, [ space vehicle wheel hubs, hub caps, structural parts and structural fittings and body works for lunar rovers, shuttles and rockets, ] airborne platforms for serving spacecrafts and conducting space applications and structural parts and structural fittings for all of the aforementioned goods; chassis for vehicles and body parts for vehicles, namely, body works and structural parts for land vehicles, marine vehicles, locomotive vehicles, space vehicles and air vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Engineering services; [ civil, chemical, ] metallurgical and mechanical [ engineering research; ] software design and development services, including the design and development of computer simulations based on computer programs; maintenance and updating of computer software and technical support of computer software, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; updating, maintenance, design and development of databases; consultancy and advice in relation to the aforementioned services

20.

HFQ

      
Application Number 011787488
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-05-02
Registration Date 2014-06-10
Owner Impression Technologies Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Formed machine parts; machine tools for forming aluminium; metal forming presses; metal forming machines; parts and fittings for the all the aforesaid goods. Software; electronic publications; electronic databases; apparatus and instruments for checking, monitoring, switching and controlling; apparatus for storage, reproduction, processing, transmission and recordal of sound, images or data. Vehicle parts, fittings and components; chassis and bodyparts for vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Metal pressing; metal forming; metalworking; metal treatment; advice and consultancy provided in relation to the aforementioned services. Engineering services; engineering research; software design and development services; maintenance, updating and support of computer software; updating, maintainence, design and development of databases; consultancy and advice in relation to the aforementioned services.