US3949183A
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Cover plate for induction heating apparatus
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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Filing: 1974-07-15
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An induction heating apparatus for induction-heating a heated element such as a cooking pot by an exciter which forms an alternating magnetic field excited by the standard line frequency. The apparatus comprises a cover plate made of a high resistant non-magnetic metal, preferably stainless steel, placed above said exciter to face said heated element. Preferred embodiments of the cover plate for absorbing thermal expansion include the formation of a rim between a central region (supporting surface) on which is placed said heated element and a peripheral region; formation of a circular projection or a groove projecting upwardly or downwardly at a peripheral part in said central region or formation of a curved surface in the inner region of the peripheral circular projection or groove of said central region.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuo Usami
- 👤 Masayuki Miyazaki
- 👤 Akemi Hizikata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:27
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/02; H05B6/10; H05B6/12; H05B6/1209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Induction heating apparatus comprising: exciter means for generating an alternating magnetic field for induction heating a heated element, a cover plate disposed above said exciter means for supporting the heated element at a predetermined distance from said exciter means, said cover plate comprising, a center part maintained out of contact with said heated element and said exciter means, a peripheral part maintained out of contact with said heated element and said exciter means surrounding said center part, thermal absorbing means connecting said center part of said pheripheral part, supporting the heated element and supported by said exciter means, said thermal absorbing means being of sufficient height to maintain said center part and said peripheral part out of contact with the heated element and said exciter means even after thermal deformation of said cover plate to maintain the heated element and said exciter means at a predetermined separation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Induction heating apparatus comprising: exciter means for generating an alternating magnetic field for induction heating a heated element, a cover plate disposed above said exciter means for supporting the heated element at a predetermined distance from said exciter means, said cover plate comprising, a center part maintained out of contact with said heated element and said exciter means, a peripheral part maintained out of contact with said heated element and said exciter means surrounding said center part, thermal absorbing means connecting said center part of said pheripheral part, supporting the heated element and supported by said exciter means, said thermal absorbing means being of sufficient height to maintain said center part and said peripheral part out of contact with the heated element and said exciter means even after thermal deformation of said cover plate to maintain the heated element and said exciter means at a predetermined separation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said absorbing means comprises a circular upward groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 2 wherein at least three projections are formed on the circular upward groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said absorbing means comprises a circular upward groove and a circular downward groove spaced outwardly with respect thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 6 wherein at least three projections are formed on the circular upward groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said absorbing means comprises a circular upward groove and a circular downward groove spaced inwardly with respect thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 10 wherein at least three projections are formed on the circular upward groove.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 12 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said absorbing means comprises two circular upward grooves.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 14 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 14 wherein at least three projections are formed on the circular upward grooves.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The induction heating apparatus according to claim 16 wherein the center part is convex or concave.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |