Housing for an induction furnace
US4100365A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A housing including an open-cage type framework for a coreless induction furnace. The framework includes upper and lower horizontally disposed ring members. Each ring member is constructed of a non-magnetic metal except for an insulating fastener in each ring which closes the ring mechanically but prevents a continuous electrical path or loop in each ring. The upper and lower rings are joined by a plurality of vertical columns which are similarly electrically insulated from the rings. The framework thus provides a rigid structure for supporting the internal furnace components while at the same time insuring that deleterious current paths or loops in the framework are not created during operation.
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