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Heating assembly for a tumble dryer

US7425688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2005
Grant dateSep 16, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/28
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A heating assembly for heating a hot air stream flowing in a flow passage of a tumble dryer. The heating assembly is configured for installation in the flow passage and comprises at least one heating element and at least one temperature sensor. The heating element is arranged such that the hot air stream can flow around it in a passing direction (D). The at least one temperature sensor can detect the temperature of the hot air stream and is arranged such that it projects into a core area of the hot air stream.

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