Susceptor wire array
    31.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10129934B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-13

    申请号:US14640227

    申请日:2015-03-06

    Abstract: A susceptor wire array. The array includes a first susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a first Curie temperature point and a second susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a second Curie temperature point, the second Curie temperature point is different than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire. In one susceptor wire arrangement, the second Curie temperature point of the second susceptor wire is lower than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire. In another susceptor wire arrangement, the array further comprises a third susceptor wire, the third susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a third Curie temperature point. The third Curie temperature point of the third susceptor wire may be different than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire.

    Parallel wire conductor for use with a heating blanket

    公开(公告)号:US09907121B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-27

    申请号:US14640217

    申请日:2015-03-06

    CPC classification number: H05B6/105 H05B6/40 H05B2203/003 H05B2206/023

    Abstract: A wire conductor for receiving alternating current and generating a magnetic field in response thereto. The wire conductor comprises a plurality of wire conductors in a parallel configured circuit extending between a first side of the wire conductor towards a second side of the wire conductor. A first layer of the plurality of wire conductors running in parallel from a first edge of the wire conductor to a second edge of the wire conductor. A second layer of parallel wire conductors residing above the first layer of the plurality of wire conductors, the second layer of parallel wire conductors running in parallel from the first edge of the wire conductor to the second edge of the wire conductor. The first layer of parallel wire conductors make a 180 degree turn along the first edge of the wire conductor. The first layer of parallel wire conductors make the 180 degree turn along the first edge of the wire conductor by first turning 90 degrees towards the second side of the parallel wire conductor. The first layer of parallel wire conductors make the 180 degree turn along the first edge of the wire conductor by first turning 90 degrees towards the second side of the parallel wire conductor, and then by turning 90 degrees towards the second edge of the parallel wire conductor.

    Smart susceptor radiant heater
    33.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09635715B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-25

    申请号:US13889657

    申请日:2013-05-08

    CPC classification number: H05B6/105 H05B2206/023

    Abstract: A radiant heater having a ferromagnetic element includes a high emissivity surface and an induction coil operatively coupled with the ferromagnetic element. The induction coil may be energized to create eddy currents heating the ferromagnetic element until the element reaches its Curie temperature. At the Curie temperature the ferromagnetic element becomes substantially nonmagnetic and the temperature of the element remains relatively constant. The high emissivity surface of the heater provides a substantially uniform radiant heat to an object in close proximity to the high emissivity surface. The object may be thermally coupled with the high emissivity surface of the radiant heater. The radiant heater having a high emissivity surface may be used to heat temperature sensitive objects such as thin films. Multiple radiant heaters having different Curie temperatures may be used to ramp up a temperature, ramp down a temperature, or provide different temperatures required during a process.

    Induction heating apparatus
    34.
    发明授权
    Induction heating apparatus 有权
    感应加热装置

    公开(公告)号:US09510398B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US13663150

    申请日:2012-10-29

    CPC classification number: H05B6/1209 H05B6/062 H05B2206/022 H05B2206/023

    Abstract: Induction heating apparatus are disclosed herein. An example induction heating apparatus disclosed herein includes a housing and a susceptor wire positioned in the housing. The susceptor wire is composed of a material having a relatively high magnetic permeability and a relatively high electrical resistivity sufficient to induce an eddy current in the susceptor wire when a magnetic field is applied to the susceptor wire via an induction source. The magnetic field generates the eddy current in the susceptor wire when a temperature of the susceptor wire is below a Curie point of the material of the susceptor wire. The susceptor wire limits heating to a temperature that is equal to or less than a Curie temperature associated with the material of the susceptor wire.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了感应加热装置。 本文公开的示例感应加热装置包括壳体和定位在壳体中的基座线。 感应线由具有较高磁导率的材料和相当高的电阻率构成,当通过感应源将磁场施加到基座线时,该电阻足以在基座线中感应出涡流。 当基座线的温度低于基座线材料的居里点时,磁场在基座线中产生涡流。 基座线将加热限制在等于或小于与基座线材料相关的居里温度的温度。

    Enclosure for Heating Three Dimensional Structure
    35.
    发明申请
    Enclosure for Heating Three Dimensional Structure 有权
    加热三维结构外壳

    公开(公告)号:US20160257034A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US14640234

    申请日:2015-03-06

    Abstract: An enclosure for heating a three dimensional structure. The enclosure comprising a body defining a cavity therein. The cavity sized to receive a three dimensional structure. A plurality of heating blankets configured to heat the three dimensional structure to a substantially uniform temperature. At least one of the plurality of heating blankets comprises a conductor for receiving current and generating a magnetic field in response thereto, a first susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a first Curie temperature point and a second susceptor wire. The second susceptor wire comprising a second Curie temperature point that is different than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire.

    Abstract translation: 用于加热三维结构的外壳。 所述外壳包括在其中限定空腔的主体。 该腔体尺寸适于接收三维结构。 多个加热毯被配置成将三维结构加热到基本均匀的温度。 多个加热毯中的至少一个包括用于接收电流并响应于此产生磁场的导体,第一基座线包括具有第一居里温度点和第二基座线的合金。 第二基座线包括不同于第一基座线的第一居里温度点的第二居里温度点。

    SMART SUSCEPTOR FOR A SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY (SMA) ACTUATOR INDUCTIVE HEATING SYSTEM
    36.
    发明申请
    SMART SUSCEPTOR FOR A SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY (SMA) ACTUATOR INDUCTIVE HEATING SYSTEM 有权
    形状记忆合金(SMA)执行器感应加热系统的智能断路器

    公开(公告)号:US20150096293A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-09

    申请号:US14045121

    申请日:2013-10-03

    CPC classification number: F03G7/065 H01F41/02 Y10T29/4902

    Abstract: A system for heating a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator may include an SMA actuator, a smart susceptor, a plurality of induction coils, and a control module. The SMA actuator may have at least one layup. The SMA actuator may be selectively heated to a transition temperature. The smart susceptor may be in thermal contact with the at least one layup of the SMA actuator. The induction heating coils may be configured to receive an alternating current and generate a magnetic field based on the alternating current. The magnetic field may create an eddy current in at least one of the SMA actuator and the smart susceptor to heat the SMA actuator to the transition temperature. The control module may be configured to drive the alternating current supplied to the induction heating coils.

    Abstract translation: 用于加热形状记忆合金(SMA)致动器的系统可以包括SMA致动器,智能基座,多个感应线圈和控制模块。 SMA致动器可以具有至少一个叠层。 可以将SMA致动器选择性地加热到转变温度。 智能基座可以与SMA致动器的至少一个叠层热接触。 感应加热线圈可以被配置为接收交流电流并且基于交流电产生磁场。 磁场可以在SMA致动器和智能基座中的至少一个中产生涡流,以将SMA致动器加热到转变温度。 控制模块可以被配置为驱动提供给感应加热线圈的交流电。

    MULTI-FERROIC STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEMS
    37.
    发明申请
    MULTI-FERROIC STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEMS 有权
    多结构健康监测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130147636A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-13

    申请号:US13764866

    申请日:2013-02-12

    Abstract: A structural health monitoring system for multiple layer structures includes a plurality of strain-sensitive magnetic particles dispersed within a bonding area between at least two individual layers, at least one multiferroic sensor dispersed on a surface of the multiple layer structure, proximate to an area of the structure to be monitored, the at least one multiferroic sensor capable of monitoring strains experienced by the strain-sensitive magnetic particles, and analyzing changes in the strains experienced by said strain-sensitive magnetic particles that may indicate damage or degradation in the structure, and a controller configured for periodic interrogation of the at least one multiferroic sensor.

    Abstract translation: 用于多层结构的结构健康监测系统包括分散在至少两个单独层之间的结合区域内的多个应变敏感磁性颗粒,分散在多层结构的表面上的至少一个多铁性传感器, 待监测的结构,所述至少一个能够监测应变敏感磁性颗粒经历的应变的多铁性传感器,以及分析所述应变敏感性磁性颗粒经历的可能指示结构的损伤或降解的变化,以及 控制器,被配置为周期性询问所述至少一个多铁性传感器。

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