18486520. ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR CASTING, ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
Contents
- 1 ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR CASTING, ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR CASTING, ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR CASTING, ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Masakura Tejima of Toyota-shi (JP)
ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR CASTING, ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18486520 titled 'ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR CASTING, ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINUM ALLOY MEMBER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an aluminum alloy for casting with specific composition ranges to achieve satisfactory mechanical strength in the resulting aluminum alloy member.
- Si: 4.0-7.5%
- Cu: 1.5-4.0%
- Zn: 1.0% or more
- Mg: 0.2-0.8%
- Remainder of Al and unavoidable impurities
- Zn content may range from 1.0% to 5.0%
- Mg content may range from 0.5% to 0.8%
Potential Applications
The aluminum alloy member with satisfactory mechanical strength can be used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction for components requiring high strength and durability.
Problems Solved
This aluminum alloy composition solves the problem of achieving a balance between mechanical strength and casting properties, allowing for the production of high-quality aluminum alloy members.
Benefits
- Improved mechanical strength - Enhanced casting properties - Versatile applications in different industries
Potential Commercial Applications
"High-Strength Aluminum Alloy for Casting: Applications and Benefits"
Possible Prior Art
Prior research may exist on aluminum alloy compositions for casting with varying levels of Si, Cu, Zn, and Mg to achieve specific mechanical properties.
What are the specific mechanical properties of the resulting aluminum alloy member?
The specific mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation at break are not detailed in the abstract. Further information would be needed to understand the full range of mechanical characteristics.
Are there any limitations or challenges in the manufacturing process of this aluminum alloy?
The abstract does not mention any limitations or challenges in the manufacturing process of the aluminum alloy. Additional research or the full patent application may provide insights into any potential difficulties in production.
Original Abstract Submitted
An aluminum alloy member having a satisfactory mechanical strength, an aluminum alloy for casting from which such an aluminum alloy member having a satisfactory mechanical strength can be manufactured, and a method for manufacturing such an aluminum alloy member are provided. In an aspect according to the present disclosure, an aluminum alloy for casting contains, in mass %, Si: 4.0-7.5%, Cu: 1.5-4.0%, Zn: 1.0% or more, and Mg: 0.2-0.8%, in which a remainder of the aluminum alloy for casting consists of Al and unavoidable impurities. Note that a content of Zn may be limited to, in mass %, 1.0% or more and 5.0% or less. Further, a content of Mg may be limited to, in mass %, 0.5% or more and 0.8% or less.
