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Magnet assemblies and methods for temperature control of the magnet assemblies

US8581681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2011
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49014
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnet assembly is provided. The magnet assembly comprises a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and an iron shield configured to shield the magnet. The magnet assembly further comprises one or more positive temperature coefficient heaters disposed on the iron shield and configured to stabilize temperature of the iron shield. An iron shield assembly and a method for temperature control of the magnet assembly are also presented.

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