Ovens, discharge nozzle plates for distribution of gas through an oven, and methods to operate an oven
US10767283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D2007/023
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Ovens, discharge nozzle plates for distribution of gas through an oven, and methods to operate an oven are disclosed. Example ovens include a heating system to heat gas, a substrate heating volume, and a plenum comprising a side wall having a plurality of passages formed therein, the plenum configured to direct heated gas into the substrate heating volume from the plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages formed in the plenum having a respective tapered cross-sectional shape.
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