Heater with facilitated handling for the exhaust gas purification device of a vehicle
US10731530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A heater is suitable to be arranged opposite and away from an upstream or downstream face of an exhaust gas purification member of a vehicle. The heater comprises a fastening ring with an electrically conductive frame having a geometric center, a central support arranged substantially at the geometric center of the frame, and a plurality of elongate heating elements each having first and second ends opposite one another. The first end is connected to the frame and the second end is connected to the central support. The fastening ring further comprises a plurality of electrically conductive radial protrusions distributed around the frame and protruding toward the outside of the frame.
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