Electrical heater and method for manufacturing a cover for a heater
The described electrical heater design with a metallic housing and embossed bumps on a flap ensures reliable electrical contact and shielding, addressing the challenges of cost and complexity in existing heaters.
US20260139876A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-21BORGWARNER EMISSIONS EYSTEMS SPAIN SLU
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BORGWARNER EMISSIONS EYSTEMS SPAIN SLU
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-21
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing electrical heaters in vehicles face challenges in achieving reliable electromagnetic shielding and protection from dirt and moisture while maintaining electrical contact between housing parts, which are typically achieved with metallic housings that are costly and complex.
Method used
A design involving a metallic housing part with a groove containing a sealant and a flap with bumps on both inner and outer surfaces, ensuring electrical contact through resilient engagement with the groove walls, facilitated by embossing and deep drawing processes.
Benefits of technology
This design provides cost-effective and reliable electrical contact suitable for high voltage applications, ensuring effective electromagnetic shielding and protection from environmental factors.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an electrical heater having a housing. The housing has a first metallic housing part and a second metallic housing part. The first housing part has a groove containing a sealant, and the second housing part has a flap inserted into the groove. According to this disclosure, the flap has bumps contacting a wall of the groove. Also disclosed is a method for producing a cover for an electrical heater housing.
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