Stand-up membrane roofing induction heating tool
US8492683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D2015/042
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable induction heating tool is provided as a membrane roofing tool for use in sealing anchor plates with a heat-activated adhesive to a membrane roofing member. The tool uses two different audible tones so two tools can be used simultaneously on a single roof, while allowing a user to easily distinguish between the operation of both tools. The main housing containing electronics is weather-tight, and requires no forced-cooling devices. The controller automatically performs data logging functions, such as counting the number of anchor plates per job or per day that have been properly placed, counting the number of activation events for a tool's life, tracking the number of faults which occur as the tool is being used, and the controller can identify the type of fault that occurs during operation of the tool. The controller also stores energy setting changes in memory.
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