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Knitted structures for heat generation and distribution

US10808339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Paul W. Alexander · Ypsilanti, US
Nancy L. Johnson · Northville, US
Kuo-huey Chen · Troy, US
Nilesh D. Mankame · Ann Arbor, US
Steven C. Lang · Columbus, US
Michael S. Foos · Clarkston, US
Suzanne M. Cody-Gump · Metamora, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 26, 2017
Grant date	Oct 20, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 3, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH05B2203/036
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A knitted structure is configured for heat generation and distribution. In some embodiments, the knitted structure includes a knitted fabric including a first knitted layer and a second knitted layer opposite the first knitted layer. The first knitted layer has a first thermal conductivity. The second knitted layer has a second thermal conductivity. The second thermal conductivity is greater than the first thermal conductivity to facilitate heat transfer toward the first knitted layer. The knitted structure may further include a plurality of electrodes at least partially disposed inside the knitted fabric. Each of the plurality of electrodes is configured to generate heat within the knitted fabric upon receipt of electrical energy in order to distribute heat along the knitted structure and toward the first knitted layer.

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