Induction heating methods and apparatus
US10912156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/44
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for induction heating are disclosed. An example induction heating apparatus includes a first conductor and a second conductor, configured to be arranged in conformance with a workpiece while the conductors are not electrically connected in series, and a turn connector configured to: connect the first and second conductors in series to configure the first and second conductors as an inductor having a plurality of turns; and arranges portions of the first and second conductors located between the turn connector and the workpiece to be adjacent.
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