On-site induction heating apparatus
US8038931B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/101
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for heating a workpiece. An induction heating system is used to induce magnetic fields in a workpiece to inductively heat the workpiece. The induction heating system may comprise a portable power source, a portable power source controller, a fluid-cooled induction heating cable, and a portable cooling unit. The induction heating system may be used to perform a variety of induction heating operations, including: annealing, surface hardening, heat treating, stress-relieving, curing, shrink-fitting, etc.
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