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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 27, 2006
Toshihiro Keishima, Hyogo, JP;
Hiroshi Matsuo, Hyogo, JP;
Miyuki Kani, Hyogo, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An induction heater which has an electrical conductor between a heating coil and a top plate. The electrical conductor has an extended portion formed downward from its outer periphery. The extended portion has a connector at its tip for coupling to a low-potential part. A thermal-connection reducing means is provided on the extended portion. A cross-sectional shape near a bent portion of the extended portion is made uniform. With the above structure, the electrical conductor has both the functions of decreasing the buoyancy and electrostatic shielding. This structure uses a smaller number of components, eliminates the risk of electric shock to the human body, and prevents uplift of an object to be heated. The thermal-connection reducing means reduces heat conduction to a connected part. Accordingly, a highly reliable and compact apparatus becomes available.