Systems and methods for fabrication of thermoplastic components
US8884201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of fabricating a thermoplastic component using inductive heating is described. The method includes positioning a plurality of induction heating coils to define a process area for the thermoplastic component, wherein the plurality of induction heating coils comprises a first set of coils and a second set of coils. The method also includes controlling a supply of electricity provided to the plurality of inductive heating coils to intermittently activate the coils. The intermittent activation is configured to facilitate prevention of electromagnetic interference between adjacent coils.
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