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Modular heater assembly with interchangeable auxiliary sensing junctions

US12200824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2022
Grant dateJan 14, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2203/014
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heater system is provided, which includes a plurality of heaters, a controller for supplying power to the plurality of heaters, a plurality sets of auxiliary wires extending from the plurality of heaters, and a wire harness for connecting the plurality sets of auxiliary wires to the controller. Each set of auxiliary wires includes three wires, two of the three wires being made of different materials and being joined to form a thermocouple junction, such that each of the plurality of heaters is operable to function as both a heater and a temperature sensor.

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