Heating element, a system and method for melting materials using said heating element
US12372301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heating element for use in a system for melting materials during the production of a glass or ceramic material may include a first coupling member which may couple to a first side of the interior of a melt tank; a second coupling member which may couple to a second side of the interior of the melt tank; and at least one elongate strip extending between the first coupling member and the second coupling member. The at least one elongate strip is integral with the first coupling member and the second coupling member. During a heating operation, current may flow between the first coupling member and the second coupling member of the heating element, along the at least one elongate strip to thereby radiate heat to materials located within the interior of the melt tank.
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