Induction heating of a workpiece
US6963056B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/365
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and process are provided for controlling the cross sectional temperature profile of a continuously moving workpiece with an induction coil assembly that provides for a combination of longitudinal and transverse magnetic flux field heating of the workpiece. The induction coil assembly includes means for laterally moving the workpiece in and out of the coil assembly without movement of the coil assembly.
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