Connector arrangement for an electric blanket or the like having a low voltage power supply
US6817867B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2203/014
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A heating arrangement includes a pliable member such as a blanket, mattress pad, throw, etc., having a heating element that is engageable with a power supply via a connection arrangement secured to the heating element and to the pliable member, and a connector from a power supply cord that extends from the power supply. The connection arrangement includes a housing within which the ends of the heating element are located, and a mounting member that surrounds the housing and is connected to the pliable member for maintaining the connection arrangement in place. The ends of the heating element include connector pins that are received within passages defined by the housing, and which are adapted for engagement by receivers associated with the power supply connector. A retainer arrangement is interposed between the power supply connector and the housing, for releasably maintaining the power supply connector in engagement with the housing. The housing includes a greater number of passages than connector pins, and the connector pins are engaged within the passages in a predetermined arrangement according to the parameters of the pliable member, e.g. size and desired heat output. The powe…
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