US4469757A
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Structural metal matrix composite and method for making same
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-20
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Granted: 1984-09-04
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Expires: 2002-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A composite is produced by placing a reinforcement between foils of a superplastic metal alloy to provide stack. The stack is then heated to a temperature at which the metal alloy exhibits its superplastic properties, and pressure is applied to the heated stack. This causes the foils to flow around the reinforcement and diffusion bond together in the solid state. A structural composite is thus formed comprising a reinforcement dispersed throughout a matrix of superplastic metal alloy.
Inventors
- 👤 Amit K. Ghosh
- 👤 C. Howard Hamilton
- 👤 Neil E. Paton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:53
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K20/00; B23K20/22; B23K20/233; B23K20/2336; C; C22; C22C; C22C47/00; C22C47/20; C22C49/00; C22C49/02; C22C49/04; C22C49/06; C22C49/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of producing a composite, comprising: stacking foils of an aluminum alloy which has been processed to be superplastic and a reinforcement so that said reinforcement is sandwiched between said foils to form a stack; heating said stack to a temperature in the range of 480° C. to 580° C.; applying a pressure in the range of 200 psi to 500 psi to said stack, whereby said alloy flows superplastically around said reinforcement and diffusion bonds said foils into a composite without melting; and releasing said pressure and cooling said stack.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of producing a composite, comprising: stacking foils of an aluminum alloy which has been processed to be superplastic and a reinforcement so that said reinforcement is sandwiched between said foils to form a stack; heating said stack to a temperature in the range of 480° C. to 580° C.; applying a pressure in the range of 200 psi to 500 psi to said stack, whereby said alloy flows superplastically around said reinforcement and diffusion bonds said foils into a composite without melting; and releasing said pressure and cooling said stack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said alloy comprises 6061 aluminum alloy.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of producing a composite comprising: stacking foils of a 7000 series aluminum alloy which has been processed to be superplastic and a reinforcement so that said reinforcement is sandwiched between said foils to form a stack; heating said stack to a temperature in the range of 480° C., to 525° C.; applying a pressure in the range of 200 psi to 500 psi to said stack whereby said alloy flows superplastically around said reinforcement and diffusion bonds said foils into a composite without melting; and releasing said pressure and cooling said stack.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of producing a composite comprising: stacking foils of a 7000 series aluminum alloy which has been processed to be superplastic and a reinforcement so that said reinforcement is sandwiched between said foils to form a stack; heating said stack to a temperature in the range of 480° C., to 525° C.; applying a pressure in the range of 200 psi to 500 psi to said stack whereby said alloy flows superplastically around said reinforcement and diffusion bonds said foils into a composite without melting; and releasing said pressure and cooling said stack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
A product produced by the process as claimed in claim 1.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-09-04 | 1988-03-05 | 1988-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-04 | 1992-03-05 | 1992-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-04 | 1996-03-05 | 1996-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |