Patents by Inventor Yosuke Miwa

Yosuke Miwa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9644250
    Abstract: A shear plane ratio is reduced by a dislocation density in which a value obtained by dividing the half-value width ? of the intensity of diffraction of {311} plane in the surface of a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet, by its peak height H, is 0.015 or more. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which a ratio (I(200)/I(220)) of intensity of diffraction of (I(200)) from the (200) plane in the sheet surface to intensity of diffraction of (I(220)) from the (220) plane, is 0.3 or less. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which the orientation distribution density of Brass orientation measured by the crystal orientation analysis method using an EBSP by an FE-SEM, is 25% or more; and an average grain size in the sheet is 6.0 ?m or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: KOBE STEEL, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Aruga, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Patent number: 9631260
    Abstract: A shear plane ratio is reduced by a dislocation density in which a value obtained by dividing the half-value width p of the intensity of diffraction of {311} plane in the surface of a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet, by its peak height H, is 0.015 or more. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which a ratio (I (200) /I (220)) of intensity of diffraction of (1 (200)) from the (200) plane in the sheet surface to intensity of diffraction of (I (220)) from the (220) plane, is 0.3 or less. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which the orientation distribution density of Brass orientation measured by the crystal orientation analysis method using an EBSP by an FE-SEM, is 25% or more; and an average grain size in the sheet is 6.0 ?m or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Kobe Steel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Aruga, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Patent number: 9416433
    Abstract: Provided is a lead frame made of a Cu—Fe-based copper alloy strip to improve the heat dissipation in an LED package. An Ag plating reflective film formed on the lead frame enhances the brightness of the LED package. In the Cu—Fe-based copper alloy strip, arithmetic mean roughness Ra is 0.2 ?m or less, ten-point mean roughness RzJIS is 1.2 ?m or less, and maximum height roughness Rz is 1.5 ?m or less and depressions having an average length in a rolling parallel direction of 2 to 100 ?m, an average length in the rolling vertical direction of 1-30 ?m, and a maximum depth along the rolling parallel direction of 400 nm or less. The Cu—Fe-based copper alloy strip contains 1.8-2.6 mass % of Fe, 0.005-0.20 mass % of P, and 0.01-0.50 mass % of Zn or contains 0.01-0.5 mass % of Fe, 0.01-0.20 mass % of P, 0.01-1.0 mass % of Zn, and 0.01-0.15 mass % of Sn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Kobe Steel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yosuke Miwa, Yasushi Masago, Masayasu Nishimura, Hideki Matsushita
  • Publication number: 20140295212
    Abstract: Provided is a lead frame made of a Cu—Fe-based copper alloy strip to improve the heat dissipation in an LED package. An Ag plating reflective film formed on the lead frame enhances the brightness of the LED package. In the Cu—Fe-based copper alloy strip, arithmetic mean roughness Ra is 0.2 ?m or less, ten-point mean roughness RzJIS is 1.2 ?m or less, and maximum height roughness Rz is 1.5 ?m or less and depressions having an average length in a rolling parallel direction of 2 to 100 ?m, an average length in the rolling vertical direction of 1-30 ?m, and a maximum depth along the rolling parallel direction of 400 nm or less. The Cu—Fe-based copper alloy strip contains 1.8-2.6 mass % of Fe, 0.005-0.20 mass % of P, and 0.01-0.50 mass % of Zn or contains 0.01-0.5 mass % of Fe, 0.01-0.20 mass % of P, 0.01-1.0 mass % of Zn, and 0.01-0.15 mass % of Sn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventors: Yosuke MIWA, Yasushi Masago, Masayasu Nishimura, Hideki Matsushita
  • Publication number: 20120308429
    Abstract: A shear plane ratio is reduced by a dislocation density in which a value obtained by dividing the half-value width ? of the intensity of diffraction of {311} plane in the surface of a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet, by its peak height H, is 0.015 or more. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which a ratio (I(200)/I(220)) of intensity of diffraction of (I(200)) from the (200) plane in the sheet surface to intensity of diffraction of (I(220)) from the (220) plane, is 0.3 or less. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which the orientation distribution density of Brass orientation measured by the crystal orientation analysis method using an EBSP by an FE-SEM, is 25% or more; and an average grain size in the sheet is 6.0 ?m or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventors: Yasuhiro ARUGA, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Publication number: 20120039741
    Abstract: A Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet that is provided with the high strength and with the improved resistance of peel off of oxidation film, in order to deal with problems such as package cracks and peeling, is provided. A copper alloy sheet for electric and electronic parts according to the present invention is a copper alloy sheet containing Fe: 0.01 to 0.50 mass % and P: 0.01 to 0.15 mass %, respectively, with the remainder of Cu and inevitable impurities. A centerline average roughness Ra is 0.2 ?m or less and a maximum height Rmax is 1.5 ?m or less, and Kurtosis (degree peakedness) Rku of roughness curve is 5.0 or less, in measurement of the surface roughness of the copper alloy sheet in accordance with JIS B0601.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventors: Yasuhiro ARUGA, Ryoichi OZAKI, Yosuke MIWA
  • Publication number: 20120039743
    Abstract: A Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet that is provided with the high strength and with the improved resistance of peel off of oxidation film, in order to deal with problems such as package cracks and peeling, is provided. A copper alloy sheet for electric and electronic parts according to the present invention is a copper alloy sheet containing Fe: 0.01 to 0.50 mass % and P: 0.01 to 0.15 mass %, respectively, with the remainder of Cu and inevitable impurities. A centerline average roughness Ra is 0.2 ?m or less and a maximum height Rmax is 1.5 ?m or less, and Kurtosis (degree peakedness) Rku of roughness curve is 5.0 or less, in measurement of the surface roughness of the copper alloy sheet in accordance with JIS B0601.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventors: Yasuhiro ARUGA, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Publication number: 20120039742
    Abstract: A Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet that is provided with the high strength and with the improved resistance of peel off of oxidation film, in order to deal with problems such as package cracks and peeling, is provided. A copper alloy sheet for electric and electronic parts according to the present invention is a copper alloy sheet containing Fe: 0.01 to 0.50 mass % and P: 0.01 to 0.15 mass %, respectively, with the remainder of Cu and inevitable impurities. A centerline average roughness Ra is 0.2 ?m or less and a maximum height Rmax is 1.5 ?m or less, and Kurtosis (degree peakedness) Rku of roughness curve is 5.0 or less, in measurement of the surface roughness of the copper alloy sheet in accordance with JIS B0601.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd)
    Inventors: Yasuhiro ARUGA, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Patent number: 8063471
    Abstract: A Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet that is provided with the high strength and with the improved resistance of peel off of oxidation film, in order to deal with problems such as package cracks and peeling, is provided. A copper alloy sheet for electric and electronic parts according to the present invention is a copper alloy sheet containing Fe: 0.01 to 0.50 mass % and P: 0.01 to 0.15 mass %, respectively, with the remainder of Cu and inevitable impurities. A centerline average roughness Ra is 0.2 ?m or less and a maximum height Rmax is 1.5 ?m or less, and Kurtosis (degree peakedness) Rku of roughness curve is 5.0 or less, in measurement of the surface roughness of the copper alloy sheet in accordance with JIS B0601.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kobe Steel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Aruga, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Patent number: 7928541
    Abstract: A QFN package is provided with a lead frame formed by processing a copper alloy sheet containing 0.01 to 0.50% by mass Fe, 0.01 to 0.20% by mass P, and Cu and inevitable impurities as other components, having a micro Vickers hardness of 150 or above, a uniform elongation of 5% or below and a local elongation of 10% or below, or a copper alloy sheet containing 0.05 to 2% by mass Ni, 0.001 to 0.3% by mass P, 0.005 to 5% by mass Zn, and Cu and inevitable impurities as other components, having a micro Vickers hardness of 150 or above, a uniform elongation of 5% or below and a local elongation of 10% or below. Lead burrs formed during the dicing of the QFN package are short, and a dicing blade used for dicing the QFN package is abraded at a low wear-out rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Kobe Steel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yosuke Miwa, Masayasu Nishimura, Ryoichi Ozaki, Shinya Katsura
  • Publication number: 20100072584
    Abstract: A Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet that is provided with the high strength and with the improved resistance of peel off of oxidation film, in order to deal with problems such as package cracks and peeling, is provided. A copper alloy sheet for electric and electronic parts according to the present invention is a copper alloy sheet containing Fe: 0.01 to 0.50 mass % and P: 0.01 to 0.15 mass %, respectively, with the remainder of Cu and inevitable impurities. A centerline average roughness Ra is 0.2 ?m or less and a maximum height Rmax is 1.5 ?m or less, and Kurtosis (degree peakedness) Rku of roughness curve is 5.0 or less, in measurement of the surface roughness of the copper alloy sheet in accordance with JIS B0601.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Aruga, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Publication number: 20090311128
    Abstract: A shear plane ratio is reduced by a dislocation density in which a value obtained by dividing the half-value width ? of the intensity of diffraction of {311} plane in the surface of a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet, by its peak height H, is 0.015 or more. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which a ratio (I(200)/I(220)) of intensity of diffraction of (I(200)) from the (200) plane in the sheet surface to intensity of diffraction of (I(220)) from the (220) plane, is 0.3 or less. In addition, a Cu—Fe—P alloy sheet with relatively small Fe content is provided with a texture in which the orientation distribution density of Brass orientation measured by the crystal orientation analysis method using an EBSP by an FE-SEM, is 25% or more; and an average grain size in the sheet is 6.0 ?m or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho(Kobe Steel, Ltd)
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Aruga, Ryoichi Ozaki, Yosuke Miwa
  • Publication number: 20090224379
    Abstract: A QFN package is provided with a lead frame formed by processing a copper alloy sheet containing 0.01 to 0.50% by mass Fe, 0.01 to 0.20% by mass P, and Cu and inevitable impurities as other components, having a micro Vickers hardness of 150 or above, a uniform elongation of 5% or below and a local elongation of 10% or below, or a copper alloy sheet containing 0.05 to 2% by mass Ni, 0.001 to 0.3% by mass P, 0.005 to 5% by mass Zn, and Cu and inevitable impurities as other components, having a micro Vickers hardness of 150 or above, a uniform elongation of 5% or below and a local elongation of 10% or below. Lead burrs formed during the dicing of the QFN package are short, and a dicing blade used for dicing the QFN package is abraded at a low wear-out rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel Ltd.)
    Inventors: Yosuke MIWA, Masayasu Nishimura, Ryoichi Ozaki, Shinya Katsura
  • Patent number: 6558617
    Abstract: A copper alloy of high strength and high electroconductivity which is excellent in characteristics such as strength, electroconductivity and bending formability required as copper alloys for use in electric and electronic parts such as lead frames, terminals and connectors, as well as excellent in the characteristics such as softening resistance, shearing formability. Ag plating property and soldering wettability, the copper alloy comprising: Ni: 0.1 to 1.0% (means mass % here and hereinafter), Fe: 0.01 to 0.3%, P: 0.03 to 0.2%, Zn: 0.01 to 1.5%, Si: 0.01% or less; and Mg: 0.001% or less; in which the relation between the P content and the Si content satisfies the relation: P content/Si content≧10, and the relation for the Ni content, the Fe content and the P content can satisfy following relations: 5≦(Ni content+Fe content)/P content≦7 4≦Ni content/Fe content≦9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventor: Yosuke Miwa
  • Publication number: 20020012603
    Abstract: A copper alloy of high strength and high electroconductivity which is excellent in characteristics such as strength, electroconductivity and bending formability required as copper alloys for use in electric and electronic parts such as lead frames, terminals and connectors, as well as excellent in the characteristics such as softening resistance, shearing formability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventor: Yosuke Miwa
  • Patent number: 5527377
    Abstract: Conductivity distribution on the cross section of metal or alloy is measured by an eddy current type conductivity meter and conductivity distribution contour map is prepared. Based on the pattern of this conductivity distribution contour map, heat history of an ingot and segregation of added element are analyzed and melting and/or casting conditions of metal or alloy are re-established. This method allows to carry out the testing and analysis within short time and quickly provides assessment results for re-establishment of melting and/or casting conditions. Thereby, metal or alloy ingots which may create poor quality products during the following steps can be eliminated; in particular, applying this method to a manufacturing of copper precipitation hardening alloy and the like, more sound ingots can be obtained and suitability of ingots for the material which should be worked in the following step can be assessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho
    Inventors: Yosuke Miwa, Junichi Ohsako, Motohisa Miyafuji, Isao Hosokawa, Syuhei Mori