Abstract: An electromagnetic induction heating device comprises a pair of spaced-apart cores. Each of the cores has three arms with a coil wound about each of the arms. In each of the cores the coil wound about one of the arms is reverse wound compared to the coils wound about the other two arms. A controller controls the flow of current to the cores to generate magnetic fields at the arms of the cores. A workspace between the cores receives a workpiece to be heated. Preferably the cores are connected to a three phase alternating current supply.

Abstract: There is provided a method of producing a semiconductor wafer by thermally processing a base wafer having a portion to be thermally processed that has a single-crystal layer and is to be subjected to thermal processing and a portion to be protected that is to be protected from heal, to be added during the thermal processing. The method comprises a step of forming, above the portion to be protected, a protective layer for protecting the portion to be protected from an electromagnetic wave to be applied to the base wafer, and a step of annealing the portion to be thermally processed, by applying the electromagnetic wave to the entire base wafer.

Abstract: Provided is technology for preventing breakage of an induction target part of a substrate processing apparatus using an induction heating method.

Abstract: There are provided a substrate processing apparatus and a method of manufacturing a substrate in which induction heating of members made of a metal material and installed outside an induction coil is suppressed and safety may be improved during processing of a substrate. The substrate processing apparatus includes: a reaction tube for accommodating a substrate; an induction heating unit installed to surround an outer circumference of the reaction tube; a shielding unit installed to surround an outside of the induction heating unit; a gas supply unit for supplying at least a source gas into the reaction tube; and a controller for processing the substrate by heating an inside of the reaction tube using the induction heating unit, and supplying at least the source gas from the gas supply unit into the reaction tube.

Abstract: A radio-frequency heating apparatus includes a heating chamber, first and second radio-frequency wave generation devices from which radio-frequency waves are radiated, and a control unit that controls the first and second radio-frequency wave generation devices. Each of the first and second radio-frequency wave generation devices includes: a radiation unit that radiates radio-frequency waves into the heating chamber; and a backward wave demodulation unit that demodulates backward waves entering from the heating chamber. The backward wave demodulation unit of the first radio-frequency wave generation device detects reflected waves that are radio-frequency waves radiated from the radiation unit and reflected back into the radiation unit, and through waves that are radio-frequency waves radiated from another radiation unit and enter the radiation unit. The control unit controls the first and second radio-frequency wave generation devices based on the detected reflected waves and through waves.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a graphite crucible for electromagnetic induction-based silicon melting and an apparatus for silicon melting/refining using the same, which performs a melting operation by a combination of indirect melting and direct melting. The crucible is formed of a graphite material and includes a cylindrical body having an open upper part through which a silicon raw material is charged into the crucible, and an outer wall surround by an induction coil, wherein a plurality of first slits are vertically formed through the outer wall and an inner wall of the crucible, and a plurality of second slits are vertically formed from an edge of a disc-shaped bottom of the crucible toward a center of the bottom.

Abstract: A radio-frequency heating apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: radio-frequency power generation devices (101a, 101b, 101c) that radiate radio-frequency power at frequencies; and a control unit (150) that sets, for the radio-frequency power generation devices (101a, 101b, 101c), a combination of frequencies of the radio-frequency power to be radiated from the radio-frequency power generation devices (101a, 101b, 101c), and reverse flow power detection units (108a, 108b, 108c) in the respective radio-frequency power generation devices (101a, 101b, 101c) detect reflected power and through power separately, and the control unit (150) determines, based on phase and amplitude of the detected reflected power and through power, the combination of frequencies of the radio-frequency power to be generated by the radio-frequency power generation devices (101a, 101b, 101c) to heat an object.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for heat treating the surfaces (32b) of gear teeth (32a) via magnetic inductive heating comprises a magnet assembly (40) and a workpiece (or gear) holder (30) operatively mounted on a base (12). The magnet assembly (40) is rotatable in a first plane about a first axis (A1), and the work-piece holder (30) (on which a gear (32) can be removably mounted) is rotatable about a second axis (A2) in a second plane. The first and second axes (A1, A2) are spaced apart from each other and the first and second planes intersect each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric heating apparatus comprising a casing in which a receptacle containing a substance to be heated, preferably infant food, can be at least partly received. In the casing a radiation source for emitting electromagnetic radiation is arranged and the heating apparatus further comprises at least one reflector disposed in such way that it directs the emitted electromagnetic radiation onto the substance to be heated. In accordance with the invention, the reflector forms a hollow by which the receptacle can be at least partly received for heating, the radiation source being arranged with respect to the reflector such that a predominant portion of the electromagnetic radiation which is not directly incident on the receptacle is directed to the receptacle by the reflector.

Abstract: Information means 100 that displays operation and setting information or operation conditions information input from operation means has a display face of information overlapped for plurality of layers. Information displayed on the display face is formed of segments. Segments are arranged in such a way that segments provided for displaying information do not overlap when displaying information on the display faces of a different layer simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for achieving uniform heating to a substrate during a rapid thermal process. More particularly, the present invention provides apparatus and methods for controlling the temperature of an edge ring supporting a substrate during a rapid thermal process to improve temperature uniformity across the substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a thermal processing apparatus where the heating is performed by using both the resistance heating and the electromagnetic wave heating thereby increasing the temperature rising speed. The thermal processing apparatus includes a metal-made processing container configured to be exhausted, a placing table including a resistance heating unit and configured to arrange the object to be processed on the upper surface thereof, a gas introduction unit configured to introduce a gas into the processing container; an electromagnetic wave introduction unit configured to introduce an electromagnetic wave into the processing container, and an apparatus control unit configured to control the thermal processing apparatus in its entirety. The heating is performed by the combination of the resistance heating unit placed on the placing table and the heating by the object to be processed itself performed by the electromagnetic wave introduced by the electromagnetic wave introduction unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying electromagnetic energy to a dielectric fluid includes a chamber (20) to contain the dielectric fluid. A at least three parallel or coaxial electrode plates (401-409) is arranged within the chamber to apply substantially equal electromagnetic energy per unit volume of the dielectric fluid between neighbouring ones of the at least three electrode plates. Electrical conductors (416, 426) are electrically connected to electrode plates to apply a radio frequency electric field between neighbouring ones of the at least three electrode plates. In a first embodiment the electrode share connected in series and in an alternative embodiment the electrodes are connected in parallel.

Abstract: A dezincing apparatus according to the present invention is provided with an inductive heating container 50, inductive heating coils 60, 61, and a hollow pipe 70. The inductive heating container 50 has a feeding port into for feeding a scrap steel plate 41, and is an outer container of the dezincing apparatus 2. The inductive heating coils 60, 61 are wound around the outer periphery of the inductive heating container 50, and are connected to a high-frequency power supply. The hollow pipe 70 is a hollow rod body erected at the center of the inductive heating container 50, and is made of alloy steel. A reducing atmosphere is established in the container by the feeding of a carbon-containing material 42, or the like. Slits 71, 72, 73 for discharging zinc vapor or the like to the outside are formed in the hollow pipe 70.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of using induction heating to solder an item of hardware to a glass substrate, wherein the glass substrate; preferably, is a vehicle window, the substrate and bonded item(s) of hardware forming a vehicle window assembly.

Abstract: In an induction heating body 1 in which heat is generated by eddy current induced by a high-frequency magnetic field, when forming a radially-directed separation section 31 separated from the center to the outer periphery, one of end brim parts 31a1 is superimposed on the other end brim parts 31a2 or they are close to each other with the end surfaces thereof 31b1 and 31b2 being abutted.

Abstract: A method for inductively heating a workpiece using a heating coil that surrounds the sides and ends of the workpiece, wherein the heating coil comprises a first coil assembly that encloses a first portion of the workpiece and a second coil assembly that encloses a second portion of the workpiece. A power supply is operatively connected to the first coil assembly and the second coil assembly.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aligning a substrate in a process chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus may include a process chamber having an interior volume for processing a substrate therein; and a substrate positioning system configured to determine a substrate position within the interior volume, wherein the substrate positioning system determines the substrate position in two dimensions by the interaction of a first position and a second position along an edge of a substrate with two beams of electromagnetic radiation provided by the substrate positioning system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat transmission system based on electromagnetic radiation, which heat transmission system comprises an oven cavity and a foil with at least two layers, said at least two layers of the foil comprising a radiation-absorbing layer, wherein the wavelength spectre of the electromagnetic radiation of the radiation-absorbing layer and wavelength spectre of the electromagnetic radiation of the oven cavity are attuned to each other. The invention also relates to a foil for use in a heat transmission system, said foil comprising at least two layers, and wherein the wavelength spectre of the electromagnetic radiation of the foil is attuned to that of a heat source, eg the wavelength spectre of the electromagnetic radiation of an oven. The foil may be provided with a radiation-absorbing surface that may be configured both as a flexible foil and as an inflexible foil that may be of either metal or of a polymer, paper, cardboard or other materials that are based on wood.

Abstract: An apparatus and related method for inductively heating a workpiece is disclosed. A first magnetic unit is rotated about a metallic workpiece utilizing a super-conducting spool, while a second magnetic unit can be utilized to generate an exterior magnetic field operable to drive the first magnetic unit.

Abstract: A child care storage having a steam sterilizing apparatus, wherein the steam sterilizing apparatus includes an outer tub defined by walls of a steam sterilizing compartment; a hollow upstanding coupling member installed on the center bottom of the outer tub and having an interlocking hole formed at its top; an inner tub inserted inside the outer tub for accommodating infant accessories therein, the inner tub having a reception hole formed at its bottom center and a latch part formed along the circumference of its bottom center; an evaporation vessel having a flange along its circumference, the flange being coupled to the latch part of the inner tub; a flat-type heater installed under a rear bottom surface of the evaporation vessel; and a supporting plate for placing the flat-type heater thereon.

Abstract: A self-centering susceptor ring assembly is provided. The susceptor ring assembly includes a susceptor ring support member and a susceptor ring supported on the susceptor ring support member. The susceptor ring support member includes at least three pins extending upwardly relative to the lower inner surface of the reaction chamber. The susceptor ring includes at least three detents formed in a bottom surface to receive the pins from the susceptor ring support member. The detents are configured to allow the pins to slide therewithin while the susceptor ring thermally expands and contracts, wherein the detents are sized and shaped such that as the susceptor ring thermally expands and contracts the gap between the susceptor ring and the susceptor located within the aperture of the susceptor ring remains substantially uniform about the entire circumference of the susceptor, and thereby maintains the same center axis.

Abstract: A magnetic separator has a funnel-shaped inlet opening that is adapted to admit and align any misaligned workpieces moving into the separator. A view port for enables viewing of the pole pieces from a location other than the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The view port is preferably formed in a lower guide plate. The separator has a jack screw adjustment mechanism for adjusting the vertical position of the upper guide plate relative to the lower guide plate. An adjustment mechanism for adjusting the vertical position of the upper pole piece relative to the upper guide plate includes an adjustment screw that is accessible from the top of the separator The upper guide plate is easily removable from the separator by removing only one fastener per side.

Abstract: An improved system and methods useful for the cooking of one or more food items by the application of a non-ambient temperature developed within a temperature retentive element. The temperature retentive element can be sized and shaped to form a cooking box in which cooking at a temperature relative to the non-ambient temperature may proceed and from which the food item, when fully cooked, may be served.

Abstract: A consumer unit (7) for converting inductively transmitted electric power. The device comprises at least one secondary coil (5) for accepting power from a alternating electromagnetic field. The secondary coil (5) is electrically connected to at least one consumer in which the electric power is converted. The consumer unit (7) is designed as a replaceable module for an induction furnace (25).

Abstract: A heating apparatus comprising an energetic nanolaminate film that produces heat when initiated, a power source that provides an electric current, and a control that initiates the energetic nanolaminate film by directing the electric current to the energetic nanolaminate film and joule heating the energetic nanolaminate film to an initiation temperature. Also a method of heating comprising providing an energetic nanolaminate film that produces heat when initiated, and initiating the energetic nanolaminate film by directing an electric current to the energetic nanolaminate film and joule heating the energetic nanolaminate film to an initiation temperature.

Abstract: An induction heating apparatus for controlling the temperature distribution for heating a metal plate irrespective if it has a small thickness, is magnetic or nonmagnetic, and capable of coping with a change in the width of the plate, or meandering of the plate.

Abstract: A U-shaped magnetic circuit (2) provided with a field winding (3), including respective induction electrodes (5s, 5i) at an outer end of each arm of the magnetic circuit (2) Both electrodes are perpendicularly arranged as regards the multi-layer printed circuit, coaxially to each other and capable of vertical movement in both directions. The end of each induction electrode (5s, 5i) that comes into contact with the multi-layer printed circuit is provided with a thermal barrier, in order to prevent, during the welding, heat transmission by thermal conductivity from the welding zone to the induction electrode (5s, 5i).

Abstract: An infrared sensor for detecting infrared rays of light and a light emitting element are disposed below a light transmittable top plate, which has a hearing area for heating an article to be heated placed thereon, in juxtaposed fashion relative to each other, so that infrared rays of light radiated from the article to be heated may be guided towards the infrared sensor. A light guide portion is provided for guiding rays of flight, emitted from the light emitting element, towards a heating area of the top plate, and the rays of light emitted from the light emitting element and guided by the light guide portion are projected onto the top plate through an upper opening of the light guide portion so that such rays of light can be noticed with eyes within the heating area.

Abstract: Apparatus for making glass fibers has AC induction coils for AC inductive heating of a spinner for spinning molten glass into molten glass fibers, an enclosure that at least partially surrounds the AC induction coils to protect a human worker, and electrically insulating shielding reducing AC power drain by being positioned between the AC induction coils and the enclosure to reduce inductive heating of the enclosure.

Abstract: An induction heater which has an electrical conductor between a heating coil and a top plate. The electrical conductor has an extended portion formed downward from its outer periphery. The extended portion has a connector at its tip for coupling to a low-potential part. A thermal-connection reducing means is provided on the extended portion. A cross-sectional shape near a bent portion of the extended portion is made uniform. With the above structure, the electrical conductor has both the functions of decreasing the buoyancy and electrostatic shielding. This structure uses a smaller number of components, eliminates the risk of electric shock to the human body, and prevents uplift of an object to be heated. The thermal-connection reducing means reduces heat conduction to a connected part. Accordingly, a highly reliable and compact apparatus becomes available.

Abstract: A processing apparatus subjects an object to be processed W to a heat process. The processing apparatus comprises: a processing vessel 22 capable of containing a object to be processed W; a coil part for induction heating 104 that is disposed outside the processing vessel 22; a radiofrequency power source 110 configured to apply a radiofrequency power to the coil part for induction heating 104; a gas supply part 90 configured to introduce a gas into the processing vessel 22; a holding part 24 configured to hold the object to be processed W in the processing vessel 22; and a induction heating element N that is inductively heated by a radiofrequency from the coil part for induction heating 104 so as to heat the object to be processed W. The induction heating element N is provided with a cut groove for controlling a flow of an eddy current generated on the induction heating element.

Abstract: An induction heating device is provided that can realize an accrete sensing of the temperature of a to-be-heated object and that is user-friendly. To realize this, the induction heating device includes a sensor for sensing the temperature of the to-be-heated object and can carry out a heating operation only when it is determined that the to-be-heated object exists above the sensor. A display having a circular design and characters for example that shows the position of this sensor is provided on a top plate of the induction heating device.

Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided for supporting a billet inside an induction coil while the billet is being heated by electric induction. Two or more rails of a heat resistant ceramic material provide a curvilinear surface on which the billet can slide into and out of the coil and sit on during the heating process. Rail position adjustment means may be provided for moving the rails to accommodate billets of various sizes.

Abstract: An induction hob comprises an inductor support plate with an opening therein. The position and size of the opening are defined in such a way that the opening is equally spaced at its edges relative to at least three inductors to be fitted to the inductor support plate. A tray-like receptacle with a control mechanism and power electronics is fixed to the inductor support plate beneath the opening. The inductors are fixed to the other side of the inductor support plate and then electrically connected by connecting cables through this opening to the control mechanism and/or power electronics. Advantageously, the cable pass through the opening unimpeded.

Abstract: In order to provide a transport system with a conductor system, which includes at least one supply conductor, which is connected to an energy source, at least one transport carriage movable along a travel path relative to the conductor system and at least one device for the non-contact transmission of energy from the conductor system to the transport carriage, in which transport system the stationary conductor loop has an inductance that is as low as possible and in which ohmic losses are kept as low as possible, it is proposed that the transport system includes at least one induction conductor, which at least in sections is arranged so closely adjacent to the supply conductor that an electric current flowing in the supply conductor generates an induction current in the induction conductor, wherein the induction conductor has at least two end regions, which are short-circuited to one another, and/or wherein the induction conductor is closed in a ring shape.

Abstract: A tool retraction receiving element includes a receiving section (3) for receiving a tool (15) and a clamping section (9) for clamping the tool retraction receiving element (1) in a tool receiving carrier. The receiving section (3) for the tool (15) and the clamping section (9) of the tool retraction receiving element (1) overlap in the longitudinal direction. An adapter positions one such tool retraction receiving element.

Abstract: The invention concerns a casting apparatus which includes a crucible support and induction heating means (14, 16, 18) arranged to receive and support a crucible (10) containing material which is to be melted and poured from an outlet (38). The outlet is positioned on a vertical axis (40). The support and induction heating means also operates to apply induction heating to the material to melt it in the crucible. There is also a translation mechanism which tilts the crucible while the crucible is still supported and while heat is continuously applied to it. This mechanism operates in such a way that during tilting, the outlet of the crucible is maintained on the vertical axis so that the molten material pours from the outlet on the vertical axis. In the embodiments described, the crucible is simultaneously moved vertically towards the mould into which the melt pours.

Abstract: An induction heating and control system and method have enhanced reliability and advanced performance features for use with induction cooking devices, such as induction heating ranges. Enhanced performance is facilitated via the use of an induction heating system which integrates voltage management, power management, thermal management, digital control sensing and regulation systems, and protection systems management.

Abstract: Heating apparatus, particularly for heating materials contained within drums or similar containers, has a metal base plate 12 with an induction heating coil 16 beneath the plate. The container 24 to be heated is placed on the base, and may be surrounded by a cylindrical jacket 28 with a further induction coil 34 in the jacket wall. On energising the coils, induction currents flow in the metal base plate (and in the jacket wall) to produce heat which is transmitted to the container and its contents. In another embodiment, the base plate may just receive heat energy from a jacket coil.

Abstract: A process of induction-heating helical springs, more particularly valve springs, for the purpose of carrying out subsequent hardening by quenching and tempering, wherein the helical springs, while being individually fixed and rotatingly driven, are guided through an electro-magnetic alternating field.

Abstract: A workpiece carrier for the inductive heating of workpieces contains ceramic materials at least at bearing surfaces which come into contact with the workpieces. The ceramic materials are distinguished by a high dimensional stability, low thermal and electrical conductivity and a high resistance to thermal shocks. A process for producing a ceramic material for a workpiece carrier obtains a suitable ceramic material by infiltrating a porous carbon skeleton with silicon. Processes for inductive heating and inductive hardening of workpieces with the workpiece carrier are also provided.

Abstract: A method of performing magnetic annealing of a ferromagnetic thin film applied to a substrate includes applying an oscillating magnetic field to the ferromagnetic thin film to induce a current therein and heat the ferromagnetic thin film. A directional magnetic field is applied to the ferromagnetic thin film at the same time as the ferromagnetic thin film is heated, and the ferromagnetic thin film is allowed to acquire a desired magnetic characteristic, and then the oscillating magnetic field is removed and the ferromagnetic thin film is allowed to cool.

Abstract: A device (10) for thermally clamping and releasing tools (11) in shrink-fit chucks (12), having a socket (15) for a shrink-fit chuck (12), a heating unit (16) that can be moved toward and away from the mounted shrink-fit chuck (12), and a cooling unit (20) for cooling the heated shrink-fit chuck (12). The cooling unit (20) has at least one coolant distributor (21, 22) that is capable of moving in relation to the socket (15) with the mountable shrink-fit chuck (12), conveys a preferably fluid coolant, e.g. cooling water, and has outlets (23) for the coolant, which are oriented toward the socket (15) with the mountable shrink-fit chuck (12) and out of which the coolant travels under pressure to act on the outside of the socket (15) with the mountable shrink-fit chuck (12) for cooling purposes (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A high frequency induction heater built in an injection mold. The high frequency induction heater has a metal or silicon mold-insert, at least a heating module and at least a thermometer detector. The elements are reasonably fit with the mold-insert utilizing well-defined MEMS technology and UV-LIGA process. The high frequency induction heater is employed to apply a local heat for a microstructure of mold-insert during the micro molding process. By using the high frequency induction heater a fluid mold flow and high aspect ratio replication is achieved.

Abstract: An energy-efficient inductive heater operable to heat a rotary glass fiber discharging spinner. The heater includes shielding disposed between the induction coil and the metal guard plates of the heater. The shielding may comprise any electrically insulative or dielectric material that is capable of withstanding the high operating temperatures occurring in a glass making environment.

Abstract: A tool holding and working piece-clamping assembly has a stand, a driving device, a threaded rod, a rail assembly, a brake post, a working piece-clamping device and a tool holding device. The working piece-clamping device has an upper clamping device slidably connected to the rail assembly and a lower clamping device corresponding to the upper clamping. The working piece-clamping device has a brake electrically connected to a contact switch and slidably mounted on a brake post. The tool holding device is slidably connected to the rail assembly and has a connecting base screwed with the threaded rod. With such an arrangement, only one threaded rod with a driving device is needed to actuate the tool holding device and the working piece-clamping device to operate. Consequently, the consumption of power can be reduced.

Abstract: A method of performing regional heating of a system having a substrate. The method may include applying a thin film to the system, and controllably energizing a coil positioned near the thin film. The energized coils thereby generate a magnetic flux. The method further includes inducing a current in the thin film with the magnetic flux thereby heating the system.

Abstract: A heat induction workstation has a base, a housing, a working station, an electrical power supplier and a cooling device. The housing has two baffles to divide the inner space of the housing into a central chamber and two side chambers. The working station is mounted in the central chamber and has at least one induction heating device. The electrical power supplier and the cooling device are respectively received in the side chambers. The electrical power supplier is electrically connected to the working station to provide electrical power to the working station. The cooling device is connected to the electrical power supplier to reduce the temperature of the electrical power supplier while the electrical power supplier is in operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for heating a workpiece of an inductively heatable material, for example a turbine blade. Such a turbine blade consists of a massive blade base and a low-mass blade leaf. To enable the blade base and blade leaf to be heated in a manner appropriate to each an induction coil is provided, which surrounds the blade base and the blade leaf. By suitable choice of the alternating currents which flow through the induction coil and/or through the interposition of a susceptor between turbine blade and induction coil, the blade base and blade leaf can be heated in an appropriate manner.