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Induction heating systems and methods for producing an object having a varying hardness along the length of the object

US8803047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2010
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, the invention relates to induction heating systems and methods for producing an object having a varying hardness along the length of the object. In some embodiments, the induction heating system comprises a radio frequency (RF) power source and a work coil electrically coupled to the RF power source, wherein the work coil is a helical conical coil.

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