(57) A floating inductor assembly for use in heating a generally conical valve seat formed
concentrically around a central bore in an engine component, wherein the assembly
is adapted to be moved toward and away from the valve seat by a selectively movable
element. This floating inductor assembly comprises a carrier, an inductor having a
shape generally matching the valve seat and mounted on the carrier, an aligning nose
member extending from the carrier in a given direction and generally concentric with
the inductor, and first and second flange portions supported on the carrier and extending
radially outwardly in a direction perpendicular to the given direction of the nose
member, whereby each flange portion is adapted to engage a coupling member for supporting
the assembly onto the movable element in a manner to allow floating in the radial
direction only.
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