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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2002
Yuji Hayakawa, Shiki-gun, JP;
Kouji Kanzaki, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Yuji Hayakawa, Shiki-gun, JP;
Kouji Kanzaki, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A high-frequency heating apparatus with a steam generating function, which heat-treats a to-be-heated object by supplying at least high-frequency waves or steam to a heating chamberthat accommodates the object. This high-frequency heating apparatus has a high frequency wave generating portion, a steam generating portionfor generating steam in the heating chamber, and a circulating fanfor agitating air in the heating chamber. Moreover, the high-frequency heating apparatus has a chamber air heaterfor heating air circulating in the heating chamber. The steam generating portiongenerates steam by heating an evaporating dishthat has a water storing recess.