An apparatus includes a plurality of induction coils that are magnetically coupled to one another, a plurality of heat stations, each respectively coupled to one of the induction coils, a power source, and a power source connected to at least one of the heat stations via at least one power transfer component. When electrical power is applied from the power source to at least one of the heat stations, a magnetic field is induced in the plurality of induction coils via the at least one of the heat stations that is connected to the power source.

An apparatus includes a plurality of induction coils that are magnetically coupled to one another, a plurality of heat stations, each respectively coupled to one of the induction coils, a power source, and a power source connected to at least one of the heat stations via at least one power transfer component. When electrical power is applied from the power source to at least one of the heat stations, a magnetic field is induced in the plurality of induction coils via the at least one of the heat stations that is connected to the power source.

Embodiments concern a plant for melting and/or heating metal material and a corresponding method to supply electrical energy. The plant comprises at least one induction furnace (11) and means (12) for supplying electrical energy to the induction furnace 11), wherein the electric power supply means (12) comprise at least one transformer (13) connected to an alternating current mains power network (14), at least one rectifier (15) located downstream of the transformer (13), at least one converter (16) located downstream of the rectifier device (15), and at least one coil (17) for melting and/or heating metal material.

Embodiments concern a plant for melting and/or heating metal material and a corresponding method to supply electrical energy. The plant comprises at least one induction furnace (11) and means (12) for supplying electrical energy to the induction furnace 11), wherein the electric power supply means (12) comprise at least one transformer (13) connected to an alternating current mains power network (14), at least one rectifier (15) located downstream of the transformer (13), at least one converter (16) located downstream of the rectifier device (15), and at least one coil (17) for melting and/or heating metal material.

The present invention relates to an induction heating cooker including a synchronization circuit for a plurality of inverters, comprising: a first inverter including a first switching circuit unit for applying a first power source to a first heating coil, and a first control unit for controlling the first switching circuit unit; and a second inverter including a second switching circuit unit for applying a second power source to a second heating coil, and a second control unit for controlling the second switching circuit unit, wherein the first inverter further includes a first insulated signal transfer unit for controlling an operation of the second switching circuit unit, and the first control unit may match an operating frequency of the second switching circuit unit with an operating frequency of the first switching circuit unit by using the first insulated signal transfer unit.

The present invention relates to an induction heating cooker including a synchronization circuit for a plurality of inverters, comprising: a first inverter including a first switching circuit unit for applying a first power source to a first heating coil, and a first control unit for controlling the first switching circuit unit; and a second inverter including a second switching circuit unit for applying a second power source to a second heating coil, and a second control unit for controlling the second switching circuit unit, wherein the first inverter further includes a first insulated signal transfer unit for controlling an operation of the second switching circuit unit, and the first control unit may match an operating frequency of the second switching circuit unit with an operating frequency of the first switching circuit unit by using the first insulated signal transfer unit.

Provided is an induction heating device with which discharging can be easily avoided even when a large electric current is used. The induction heating device comprises a high-frequency power supply provided with a connection portion for an alternating-current power supply, and a heating coil portion connected to the high-frequency power supply. In the heating coil portion, a plurality of coils include n coils surrounding a cavity portion in a plane, wherein the plurality of coils are mutually connected in series via one of a plurality of capacitors.

Provided is an induction heating device with which discharging can be easily avoided even when a large electric current is used. The induction heating device comprises a high-frequency power supply provided with a connection portion for an alternating-current power supply, and a heating coil portion connected to the high-frequency power supply. In the heating coil portion, a plurality of coils include n coils surrounding a cavity portion in a plane, wherein the plurality of coils are mutually connected in series via one of a plurality of capacitors.

Provided is an evaporation apparatus configured to form an organic layer made from organic material on a substrate, the apparatus including: a container configured to contain the organic material, at least a portion of which is composed of conductor; a heating coil disposed around the container; a DC power supply; an inverter connected to the DC power supply; a primary coil connected to the inverter; and a secondary coil connected to the heating coil, wherein the primary coil and the secondary coil form a matching transformer.

Provided is an evaporation apparatus configured to form an organic layer made from organic material on a substrate, the apparatus including: a container configured to contain the organic material, at least a portion of which is composed of conductor; a heating coil disposed around the container; a DC power supply; an inverter connected to the DC power supply; a primary coil connected to the inverter; and a secondary coil connected to the heating coil, wherein the primary coil and the secondary coil form a matching transformer.