Shadow-free shutter arrangement and method

Details Shadow-free shutter arrangement and method Shadow-free shutter arrangement and method

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Fuqua, Shawntina (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Heating devices

Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material...

C219S390000, C219S405000, C219S416000, C392S416000, C392S418000, C118S724000, C118S725000, C118S050100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07045746

ABSTRACT:
As part of a system for processing a workpiece by applying a controlled heat to the workpiece, a heating arrangement includes an array of spaced apart heating elements for use in a confronting relationship with the workpiece to subject the workpiece to a direct radiation that is produced. A radiation shield includes a plurality of members supported for movement between (i) retracted positions, which allow the direct radiation to reach the workpiece, and (ii) extended positions, in which the plurality of members cooperate in way which serves to at least partially block the direct radiation from reaching the workpiece and to absorb radiation emitted and reflected by the workpiece and thereby achieve greater control of the time-temperature profile than previously obtainable. At least certain ones of the members move between adjacent ones of the heating elements in moving those certain members between the retracted and extended positions. Tubular, curved and plate-like member configurations can be used.

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