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Layer resistor element
Assignee: Preh GmbH
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Filing: 1979-04-17
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A layer resistor element for use in a variable resistor has two resistance layers disposed upon each other on an insulating substrate, the lower resistance layer being provided with two comb-like sets of separating slots extending from opposite sides to form a meander-like resistance path, the widths and lengths of the meander turns varying in accordance with a given non-linear resistance characteristic. The upper resistance layer which is of a material of higher resistivity than the lower resistance layer covers the lower layer partly or totally and extends beyond the lower layer at one side thereof where it provides a path for a slider of the variable resistor.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolf-Erhard Steigerwald
- 👤 Heinz-Jurgen Siede
- 👤 Bela Rosner
- 👤 Jurgen Zimmermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A layer resistor element for use in a variable resistor having a non-linear resistance characteristic, comprising (a) an insulating substrate, (b) two terminal electrodes provided at opposite ends of the substrate, (c) a first resistance layer disposed on the substrate in contact with said terminal electrodes, (d) two comb-like sets of separating slots cut into said first resistance layer alternatingly from opposite sides thereof so as to mesh with each other, the area of the slots being negligible relatively to the area of the first resistance layer, and the lengths and spacings of the slots of each set being defined in accordance with said non-linear characteristic, and (e) a second resistance layer disposed on the first resistance layer and having a greater resistivity than the first resistance layer, the second resistance layer extending beyond the first resistance layer at a side thereof to form a slide way for a wiper of said variable resistor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A layer resistor element for use in a variable resistor having a non-linear resistance characteristic, comprising (a) an insulating substrate, (b) two terminal electrodes provided at opposite ends of the substrate, (c) a first resistance layer disposed on the substrate in contact with said terminal electrodes, (d) two comb-like sets of separating slots cut into said first resistance layer alternatingly from opposite sides thereof so as to mesh with each other, the area of the slots being negligible relatively to the area of the first resistance layer, and the lengths and spacings of the slots of each set being defined in accordance with said non-linear characteristic, and (e) a second resistance layer disposed on the first resistance layer and having a greater resistivity than the first resistance layer, the second resistance layer extending beyond the first resistance layer at a side thereof to form a slide way for a wiper of said variable resistor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said characteristic is monotonously increasing or decreasing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said separating slots extend over at least one-half of the width of said first resistance layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said second resistance layer covers said first resistance layer only in part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said separating slots are formed by laser beams.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said separating slots are formed by sand blasting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said separating slots are formed by electron beams.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said separating slots are formed by mechanical scribing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein said separating slots are formed by chemical etching.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The resistor element of claim 1, wherein the sides of said first resistance layer extend parallel to each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
167 words
A layer resistor element for use in a variable resistor having a non-linear resistance characteristic, comprising (a) an insulating substrate, (b) two terminal electrodes provided at opposite ends of the substrate, (c) a first resistance layer disposed on the substrate in contact with said terminal electrodes, said first resistance layer having a shape differing from that of a rectangle, (d) two comb-like sets of separating slots cut into said first resistance layer alternatingly from opposite sides thereof so as to mesh with each other, the area of the slots being negligible relatively to the area of the first resistance layer, and the lengths and spacings of the slots of each set being defined in accordance with said non-linear characteristic, and (e) a second resistance layer disposed on the first resistance layer and having a greater resistivity than the first resistance layer, the second resistance layer extending beyond the first resistance layer at a side threof to form a slide way for a wiper of said variable resistor.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
167 words
A layer resistor element for use in a variable resistor having a non-linear resistance characteristic, comprising (a) an insulating substrate, (b) two terminal electrodes provided at opposite ends of the substrate, (c) a first resistance layer disposed on the substrate in contact with said terminal electrodes, said first resistance layer having a shape differing from that of a rectangle, (d) two comb-like sets of separating slots cut into said first resistance layer alternatingly from opposite sides thereof so as to mesh with each other, the area of the slots being negligible relatively to the area of the first resistance layer, and the lengths and spacings of the slots of each set being defined in accordance with said non-linear characteristic, and (e) a second resistance layer disposed on the first resistance layer and having a greater resistivity than the first resistance layer, the second resistance layer extending beyond the first resistance layer at a side threof to form a slide way for a wiper of said variable resistor.
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