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Composite temperature sensitive element and face heat generator comprising the same

US5415934A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 1994
Grant dateMay 16, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2787
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a composite temperature-sensitive element having temperature self-controlling characteristics, which comprises graphite or carbon black, a lowly dimensional substance composed mainly of a crosslinked polymer and a linear polymer, and optionally, an inorganic compound, said lowly dimensional substance and said inorganic compound being conjugated with the graphite or carbon black. In this temperature-sensitive element, the change of the resistance value with the lapse of time is very small even when the element is repeatedly used, stable temperature-electroconductivity characteristics are manifested, there is no risk of local super-heating, and temperature self-detecting and controlling functions are manifested at various stages as the sensor of the molecule level. Furthermore, this temperature-sensitive element is pliable and shows an excellent elasticity even at the temperature elevation, and the temperature-sensitive element has properties of a flexible elastomer having an appropriate rigidity and can be processed into various shapes. Moreover, the element can be easily prepared at a low cost and it is expected that the element will be widely used in various fields.

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