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Glow plug having a conductive film heater

US4545339A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1982
Grant dateOct 8, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B3/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A glow plug for a compression ignited or Diesel engine having a base member, an axial electrode and a heater member. The heater member comprising a conductive surface film heater element disposed on the surface of a dielectric substrate. The surface film heater element having one end in electrical contact with the base member and the other end in electrical contact with the axial electrode.

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