Heating element having fuse function and heater unit comprising same
US12048068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2203/022
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a heating element having a fuse function. The heating element having a fuse function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of heat sources which generate heat when power is applied, a fuse member of which both end portions are physically connected to two heat sources disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a gap to connect the two heat sources in series and which is fused to electrically disconnect the two heat sources when a temperature is higher than or equal to a preset temperature, and an insulating member which surrounds the plurality of heat sources and the fuse member.
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