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Resistor with elongated resistor element panels

US5877674A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 1996
Grant dateMar 2, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C3/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A resistor comprising a substantially continuous resistor element being formed into a plurality of element panels with each panel having at least two holes provided therein. Adjacent element panels are connected in series by a bend in the resistor element. At least two support tubes comprising an insulating material are provided to support the resistor element. A plurality of conductive washers are provided adjacent each hole on both sides of each element panel to provide a conductive heat sink near each support tube hole in the element panels. Insulating washers are spaced between adjacent conductive washers. Two end walls are provided adjacent opposing sides of the resistor element to receive the support tubes.

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