Microwave treating apparatus
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for treating continuously-moving supported articles with microwaves involving an elongated chamber or tunnel having an opening in at least one end thereof adapted to permit the passage therethrough of said moving articles and their supports and means adjacent said opening for providing a mass of droplets of glossy liquid, like water, effective to permit the passage therethrough of said moving articles and their supports while essentially preventing the passage therethrough of microwaves from inside said chamber. Means for supporting and moving the articles through the chamber comprising individual turntables in series in the direction of travel of an endless conveyor system with means for individually rotating each turntable for a predetermined distance are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar S Gray
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