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Resistance element for wound-type variable resistors and method of making same

US4719693A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1985
Grant dateJan 19, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49096
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A resistance element causing less sliding noise for use in wound-type variable resistors and a method of making the same are disclosed. A resistance element obtained by winding a metallic resistance wire on a core is subjected to etching treatment. With this etching treatment, the metallic oxides, chlorides and sulfides considered acting as insulators, and organic molecules, adsorbed gases and other contamination forming the surface layer of the resistance wire are dissolved and removed. Furthermore, by immersing the etched resistance element in an ammonia solution, etc., the copper precipitated on the surface of the resistance wire is dissolved.

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