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Electric component with fail safe element

US11740280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2018
Grant dateAug 29, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C1/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric component with a fail safe element is disclosed. In an embodiment a component includes a functional element and a fail safe element electrically interconnected therewith, wherein the fail safe element is configured to ensure a minimum resistance or a minimum conductivity of the component in the event of a failure of the functional element.

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