Induction heating systems having close proximity communication devices
US11606845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B5/45
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and/or methods for providing an induction heating system are disclosed. The induction heating system includes an induction power supply and an induction heating tool configured to receive induction-type power from the induction power supply through one or more ports. The ports may be part of the induction power supply and/or an associated junction box. The induction heating tool may include a heating coil attached to one or more plugs via one or more cables. The ports of the induction power supply and/or junction box are configured to receive the plugs of the induction heating tool. A communication device may be positioned adjacent the ports. The communication device may be configured to read data from one or more memory devices of the induction heating tool (e.g., in/on the plugs) via close proximity communication.
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