Electrically and thermally non-metallic conductive nanostructure-based adapters
US9236669B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/58
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A conductive adapter for carrying relatively high current from a source to an external circuit without degradation is provided. The adapter includes a conducting member made from a conductive nanostructure-based material and having opposing ends. The adapter can also include a connector portion positioned on one end of the conducting member for maximizing a number of conductive nanostructures within the conducting member in contact with connector portion, so as to enable efficient conduction between a nanoscale environment and a traditional electrical and/or thermal circuit system. The adapter can further include a coupling mechanism situated between the conducting member and the connector portion, to provide a substantially uniform contact between the conductive nanostructure-based material in the conducting member and the connector portion. A method for making such a conductive adapter is also provided.
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