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Apparatus for heating strip elements in a continuous pass process by electromagnetic induction

US4350861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1980
Grant dateSep 21, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for heating thin items in a continuous pass by induction includes an inductor driven in rotation inside a drum made of refractory material. The strip of material to be heated is driven by rollers in order to form a loop around the drum. When the strip is a metallic one, it forms the inductive element of the device. The inductor generates constant strength magnetic fields which are moved in relation to the inductive element, to thereby heat it.

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