Method of using open coil resistance heater in appliances with right and left hand installation capability
US7154072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B3/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An open coil resistance heater assembly is made for universal mounting between left and right hand installations in an appliance or other equipment. The heater assembly has its coils arranged symmetrically about a bisecting plane of the heater assembly and/or a center line of its terminal assembly aligned with the bisecting plane. The symmetrical coil arrangement and/or bisected terminal assembly allow the heater to be used in right hand or left hand installations.
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