Lamp and reflector arrangement for infrared lamps with W-profile reflector, minimizes heating of lamps and reduces need for cooling

摘要

The arrangement (1) consists of a tubular infrared lamp (2) and reflector (3). In profile a section of the reflector has a symmetrical W-shaped form with a right (6) and a left (7) limb. Radiation emitted from the rear of the lamp is reflected from these limbs in the forward direction of the object to be heated, avoiding the lamp and its quartz envelope.