3-dimensional printed heater
US11064572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10151
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to an example, a three-dimensional (3D) printed heater may include a part body formed of fused thermoplastic polymer particles and an electrically resistive element formed of a matrix of conductive particles interspersed between a matrix of thermoplastic polymer particles. The conductive particles and the thermoplastic polymer particles may be provided at respective densities to cause the electrically resistive element to have a predetermined resistance level. The 3D printed heater may also include electrical contacts connected to the electrically resistive element, in which a current is to be applied through the electrically resistive element via the electrical contacts to cause the electrically resistive element to generate a predefined level of heat.
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