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Positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for a heating apparatus
Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-09-09
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Granted: 1990-09-04
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Expires: 2008-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for use in a heating apparatus includes a board-type positive temperature coefficient thermistor element and a first and a second radiator for radiation disposed adjacent a front and a rear surface of the thermistor element, respectively. Each of the first and second radiators has a pair of fitting flanges which are respectively arranged on a pair of opposed sides of each radiator. Such fitting flanges are oriented with their longitudinal ends at right angles to a flow direction of air to be heated by the positive temperature coefficient thermistor device. Corresponding fitting flanges of the first and second radiators are engaged with each other by a pair of pin members which are inserted between respective pairs of opposing surfaces of the facing flanges to hold the flanges in a fixed relation to each other. The thermistor element is contained in a space surrounded by the first and second radiators.
Inventors
- 👤 Takashi Shikama
- 👤 Asami Wakabayashi
- 👤 Kiyofumi Torii
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 14:34
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/10; H05B3/12; H05B3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for use in a heating apparatus, which device comprises a board-type positive temperature coefficient thermistor element and a first and a second multi-finned radiator for radiation disposed adjacent a front and a rear surface of said thermistor element, respectively; each of said first and second radiators having a pair of fitting flanges which are respectively arranged on a pair of opposed sides of said each radiator and which have longitudinal ends oriented to meet transverse to the flow direction of air to be heated by said positive temperature coefficient thermistor device; corresponding fitting flanges of said first and second radiators being engaged with each other by means of respective resilient urging means which are inserted between respective pairs of opposing surfaces of the facing flanges to hold said facing flanges in fixed relation to each other; and said thermistor element being contained in a space surrounded by said first and second radiators.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for use in a heating apparatus, which device comprises a board-type positive temperature coefficient thermistor element and a first and a second multi-finned radiator for radiation disposed adjacent a front and a rear surface of said thermistor element, respectively; each of said first and second radiators having a pair of fitting flanges which are respectively arranged on a pair of opposed sides of said each radiator and which have longitudinal ends oriented to meet transverse to the flow direction of air to be heated by said positive temperature coefficient thermistor device; corresponding fitting flanges of said first and second radiators being engaged with each other by means of respective resilient urging means which are inserted between respective pairs of opposing surfaces of the facing flanges to hold said facing flanges in fixed relation to each other; and said thermistor element being contained in a space surrounded by said first and second radiators.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said urging means comprising an elongated corrugated sheet-type spring member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device as set forth in claim 1, wherein: each of said first and second radiators comprises a radiating plate having said fitting flanges on a pair of the opposed sides thereof; and a plurality of radiating fins formed on the outer surface of said radiating plate; said radiating fins being formed to be integrated with said radiating plate by cutting and raising a part of said radiating plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
177 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for use in a heating apparatus, which device comprises a board-type positive temperature coefficient thermistor element and a first and a second radiator for radiation disposed adjacent a front and a rear surface of said thermistor element, respectively; each of said first and second radiators having a pair of fitting flanges which are respectively arranged on a pair of opposed sides of said each radiator and which have longitudinal ends oriented to meet transverse to the flow direction of air to be heated by said positive temperature coefficient thermistor device; corresponding fitting flanges of said first and second radiators being engaged with each other by means of respective urging means which are inserted between respective pairs of opposing surfaces of the facing flanges to hold said facing flanges in fixed relation to each other; said urging means comprising a pin member cylindrically formed of a material of a sheet spring and having a C-shaped section; and said thermistor element being contained in a space surrounded by said first and second radiators.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
177 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for use in a heating apparatus, which device comprises a board-type positive temperature coefficient thermistor element and a first and a second radiator for radiation disposed adjacent a front and a rear surface of said thermistor element, respectively; each of said first and second radiators having a pair of fitting flanges which are respectively arranged on a pair of opposed sides of said each radiator and which have longitudinal ends oriented to meet transverse to the flow direction of air to be heated by said positive temperature coefficient thermistor device; corresponding fitting flanges of said first and second radiators being engaged with each other by means of respective urging means which are inserted between respective pairs of opposing surfaces of the facing flanges to hold said facing flanges in fixed relation to each other; said urging means comprising a pin member cylindrically formed of a material of a sheet spring and having a C-shaped section; and said thermistor element being contained in a space surrounded by said first and second radiators.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
180 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for use in a heating apparatus, which device comprises a board-type positive temperature coefficient thermistor element and a first and a second radiator for radiation disposed adjacent a front and a rear surface of said thermistor element, respectively; each of said first and second radiators having a pair of fitting flanges which are respectively arranged on a pair of opposed sides of said each radiator and which are longitudinal ends oriented to meet transverse to the flow direction of air to be heated by said positive temperature coefficient thermistor device: corresponding fitting flanges of said first and second radiators being engaged with each other by means of respective urging means which are inserted between respective pairs of opposing surfaces of the facing flanges to hold said facing flanges in fixed relation to each other; said thermistor element being contained in a space surrounded by said first and second radiators; and the device further comprising a frame member which is disposed between said first and second radiators to position said thermistor element within said space.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
180 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device for use in a heating apparatus, which device comprises a board-type positive temperature coefficient thermistor element and a first and a second radiator for radiation disposed adjacent a front and a rear surface of said thermistor element, respectively; each of said first and second radiators having a pair of fitting flanges which are respectively arranged on a pair of opposed sides of said each radiator and which are longitudinal ends oriented to meet transverse to the flow direction of air to be heated by said positive temperature coefficient thermistor device: corresponding fitting flanges of said first and second radiators being engaged with each other by means of respective urging means which are inserted between respective pairs of opposing surfaces of the facing flanges to hold said facing flanges in fixed relation to each other; said thermistor element being contained in a space surrounded by said first and second radiators; and the device further comprising a frame member which is disposed between said first and second radiators to position said thermistor element within said space.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device as set forth in claim 5 further comprising a pair of holders each of which integratedly clamps ends of said first and second radiators and said frame member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device as set forth in claim 5 further comprising a thermal plate disposed at, at least, one space between said thermistor element and said first and second radiators.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device as set forth in claim 7, wherein said thermal plate comprises a body portion, an outside thermal part, and a narrow-width part for connecting these two parts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device as set forth in claim 7, further comprising an insulating board disposed between said thermal plate and the corresponding radiator.
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