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Disassembling an item by means of RF energy

  • US 8,572,831 B2
  • Filed: 06/07/2010
  • Issued: 11/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for facilitating disassembly of an item that is attached to a component, the method comprising:

  • wirelessly applying a first Radio Frequency (RF) energy to one or more embedded bosses located in the item to initiate deformation of the one or more embedded bosses located in the item, wherein each of the one or more embedded bosses includes an inductor that is configured to generate heat reactive to the first RF energy such that the embedded bosses are deformed, and wherein the item is attached to the component with the one or more embedded bosses; and

    separating the components from the item after the first RF energy initiates deformation of the one or more embedded bosses located in the item.

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