Heating element assembly for electric tankless liquid heater
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61F-007/00
F16B-021/18
출원번호
US-0881957
(2010-09-14)
등록번호
US-8577211
(2013-11-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Lucker, Brian
Hankins, Jeff
출원인 / 주소
Eemax Incorporated
대리인 / 주소
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
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초록▼
In various aspects, the present application describes a heating element assembly for a liquid heater, embodiments of which may include an electrically conductive termination rod with a base portion defining a securement opening. An electrically conductive fastener may include a shank portion for fit
In various aspects, the present application describes a heating element assembly for a liquid heater, embodiments of which may include an electrically conductive termination rod with a base portion defining a securement opening. An electrically conductive fastener may include a shank portion for fitting into the securement opening. The heating element assembly may have a head portion larger than the securement opening, and an electrical resistance heating element comprising a continuous coil. An end portion of the continuous coil may be formed to loop around the fastener shank portion. The end portion may be in electrical contact with the fastener head portion and the termination rod base portion. An adjacent portion of the continuous coil may be formed to clear the fastener head portion as the adjacent portion extends from the end portion. The continuous coil may have a coil axis substantially aligned with a lengthwise axis of the fastener.
대표청구항▼
1. A heating element assembly for a liquid heater, comprising: an electrically conductive termination rod with a base portion defining a securement opening;an electrically conductive fastener comprising a shank portion for fitting into the securement opening of the termination rod, and a head portio
1. A heating element assembly for a liquid heater, comprising: an electrically conductive termination rod with a base portion defining a securement opening;an electrically conductive fastener comprising a shank portion for fitting into the securement opening of the termination rod, and a head portion having at least one dimension larger than a respective dimension of the securement opening, the shank portion extending away from the head portion in a first direction; andan electrical resistance heating element comprising a continuous coil having an end portion and an adjacent portion, the end portion of the continuous coil formed to substantially loop around the shank portion of the fastener, the end portion in electrical contact with the head portion of the fastener and the base portion of the termination rod when fastened to the termination rod,wherein the adjacent portion of the continuous coil is formed to substantially clear the fastener head portion as the adjacent portion extends from the end portion, the continuous coil having a coil axis substantially aligned with a lengthwise axis of the fastener, andwherein the coil longitudinally extends across the head portion and away from the head portion in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. 2. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein a section of the adjacent portion of the continuous coil is formed to at least partially loop around and provide electrical contact with a portion of the head portion of the fastener. 3. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the end portion of the continuous coil is in electrical contact with both the shank and head portion of the fastener, and the base portion of the termination rod when fastened to the termination rod. 4. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the end portion of the continuous coil is formed with minimal mechanical stress. 5. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the adjacent portion of the continuous coil is formed with minimal mechanical stress. 6. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein a section of the adjacent portion of the continuous coil is formed to provide at least a partial loop around the shank portion of the fastener. 7. The heater element assembly of claim 6, wherein a substantial portion of the loop is in electrical contact with the termination rod. 8. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the end and adjacent portions of the continuous coil are formed to provide maximum electrical contact with the fastener and termination rod. 9. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the continuous coil comprises a Nickel-Chromium alloy wire. 10. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein a section of continuous coil bridging the end portion and the adjacent portion is formed with minimal mechanical stress. 11. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the fastener comprises a stud, pin, rivet, bolt or screw. 12. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the shank and head portions of the fastener proximate to or in contact with the heating element are formed to remove all sharp edges and burrs. 13. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the termination rod is electrically connected to a power source. 14. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the heating element is sheathless. 15. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the continuous coil comprises wire having a diameter of about 0.003 inch to 0.125 inch. 16. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the end portion of the continuous coil is formed with a coil axis having a radius of about 0.025 inch to 0.500 inch. 17. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the continuous coil is rated at about 0.1 to 100 Ohms per inch. 18. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the heater element assembly is configured for minimal mechanical stress to the continuous coil when installed in a water heater. 19. The heater element assembly of claim 1, wherein the heater element assembly is installed in a tankless water heater. 20. The heater element assembly of claim 19, wherein the heater element assembly is part of a removable heater cartridge installed in a tankless water heater.
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