Abstract:
A conductive polymer composition which has low resistivity and good electrical stability. In one aspect the composition comprises a nonconductive filler which is a dehydrated metal oxide. In an another aspect the composition comprises a conductive filler which is metal particles in which the bulk density is less than 0.15 times the true density. Compositions of the invention are particularly useful for circuit protection devices (1).
Abstract:
An electrical device which comprises first and second laminar electrodes and a laminar PTC resistive element sandwiched between them, the device comprising: (a) a main portion which comprises a main part of the first electrode, a main part of the second electrode, and a main part of the resistive element; and (b) a first connection leg which extends away from the main portion and which comprises a first leg part of the first electrode which is integral with the main part of the first electrode, and a first leg part of the resistive element which is integral with the main part of the resistive element. Such devices can be secured to circuit boards in a variety of ways, and to elastically deformed terminals.
Abstract:
An electrical device (1) in which a first connection element (7) is in electrical contact with a resistive element (3). The first connection element (7) defines a cavity (11) into which, when the cavity is empty, a second connection element (21) can be inserted. The second connection element (21), which may be connected to a source of electrical power, is partially within the cavity (11), makes physical and electrical contact with the first connection element (7), and protrudes from the cavity. Such devices (1) can be made in a continuous process by a method of the invention. They are particularly suitable for insertion into a circuit board (31).
Abstract:
An electrical device which comprises first and second laminar electrodes and a laminar PTC resistive element sandwiched between them, the device comprising: (a) a main portion which comprises a main part of the first electrode, a main part of the second electrode, and a main part of the resistive element; and (b) a first connection leg which extends away from the main portion and which comprises a first leg part of the first electrode which is integral with the main part of the first electrode, and a first leg part of the resistive element which is integral with the main part of the resistive element. Such devices can be secured to circuit boards in a variety of ways, and to elastically deformed terminals.
Abstract:
A conductive polymer composition which has low resistivity and good electrical stability. In one aspect the composition comprises a nonconductive filler which is a dehydrated metal oxide. In an another aspect the composition comprises a conductive filler which is metal particles in which the bulk density is less than 0.15 times the true density. Compositions of the invention are particularly useful for circuit protection devices (1).
Abstract:
L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif électrique (1) dans lequel un premier élément connecteur (7) se trouve en contact électrique avec un élément résistif (3). Ce premier élément connecteur (7) définit une cavité (11) qui, lorsqu'elle est vide, peut recevoir un second élément connecteur (21). Ce second élément connecteur (21), qui peut être connecté à une source de courant électrique, est partiellement contenu dans la cavité (11), établit un contact physique et électrique avec le premier élément connecteur (7) et fait saillie à partir de la cavité. De tels dispositifs (1) peuvent être fabriqués en continu selon un procédé décrit dans la présente invention. Ils sont particulièrement appropriés pour être insérés dans une carte à circuits (31).
Abstract:
An electrical device which comprises first and second laminar electrodes and a laminar PTC resistive element sandwiched between them, the device comprising: (a) a main portion which comprises a main part of the first electrode, a main part of the second electrode, and a main part of the resistive element; and (b) a first connection leg which extends away from the main portion and which comprises a first leg part of the first electrode which is integral with the main part of the first electrode, and a first leg part of the resistive element which is integral with the main part of the resistive element. Such devices can be secured to circuit boards in a variety of ways, and to elastically deformed terminals.