The invention relates to a flexible heating element exhibiting a temperature resistance of at least 250° C., in particular of at least 300° C., comprising an electrically conductive substrate formed from a metal foil, an insulation layer formed on at least one side of the substrate, and a heating structure formed on the side of the insulation layer facing away from the substrate, wherein the heating element has a heating-element thickness of less than 1.0 mm, the substrate has a substrate thickness of 0.02 mm-0.5 mm, and the insulation layer has an insulation-layer thickness of 0.2 μm-30 μm.
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
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TEMPERATURE-SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
A temperature-sensor assembly comprising at least one temperature sensor and at least one supply line, wherein the temperature sensor has at least one electrically insulating substrate with an upper side and an underside, wherein a temperature-sensor structure with at least one sensor-contact surface is formed at least on parts of the upper side, wherein the supply line has at least one supply-line contact surface, wherein the supply-line contact surface is connected to the sensor-contact surface at least in part by means of a first sinter layer.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
H05B 3/26 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
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FLEXIBLE PASSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
A flexible passive electronic component includes a substrate, which comprises an insulating layer and optionally an inorganic layer with an upper side and a lower side, whereby the insulating layer at least partially covers the upper side of the optional inorganic layer. The flexible passive electronic component further comprises an electrical structure at least partially covering the insulating layer. The substrate has a thickness, which is at most 500 μm. The flexible passive electronic component has a height, which is at most 150 11 μm.
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
G01D 5/16 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying resistance
H01L 23/14 - Mountings, e.g. non-detachable insulating substrates characterised by the material or its electrical properties
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SENSOR UNIT FOR DETECTING GAS FLOWS IN A BATTERY BLOCK OR IN A BATTERY UNIT, BATTERY BLOCK, BATTERY UNIT AND METHOD FOR DETECTING GAS FLOWS IN A BATTERY BLOCK OR IN A BATTERY UNIT
The invention relates to a sensor unit (1) for detecting gas flows (29) in a battery block (20) or in a battery unit, wherein the sensor unit (1) has a carrier (2) and at least one resistance temperature sensor (5, 6), wherein the at least one resistance temperature sensor (5, 6) has at least six sides, specifically a top side (30), a bottom side (31) and four end sides (32). According to the invention, the resistance temperature sensor (5, 6) is connected to the carrier (2) in such a way that a gas can flow around at least portions of the top side (30), the bottom side (31) and at least two end sides (32).
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
G01B 21/18 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring depth
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
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3D CONNECTOR STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A 3D CONNECTOR STRUCTURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR
One aspect relates to a 3D connector structure for electrically connecting at least one flat electrode to at least one connection wire. The 3D connector structure has at least two connectors which are spatially separate from one another. The connectors in each case have an electrically conductive material, a first side and a second side. The second side of each connector is connected to an electrical connection element. A spacing of at least 100 μm is constructed between the first side and the second side of each connector.
B23K 26/32 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
The invention relates to a sensor (10) for detecting conductive particles in a gas flow, comprising a substrate (15) comprising a cuboid or cylindrical shape having two front sides (17, 18), wherein a gas flow direction (G) is defined as extending in direction from a first front side (17) to a second front side (18), wherein a resistive electrode structure (30) comprising at least two electrodes (31, 32) is formed at least on one surface (16, 19) of the substrate (15), the at least two electrodes (31, 32) are electrically separated from one another, characterized in that in relation to the gas flow direction (G), a first electrode (31) is arranged in a first section (21) of the sensor (10) and is designed in such a way that the first electrode (31) acts as a suction electrode, wherein a sensor detection region (40) is formed in a second section (22) of the sensor (10), whereby the sensor detection region (40) is formed by a portion (33) of the first electrode (31) and a portion (34) of a second electrode (32), which is spaced apart from the portion (33) of the first electrode (31), wherein the second electrode (32) is formed at least partially in a third section (23) of the sensor (10).
The invention relates to a temperature sensor (10) comprising: - a substrate (15), formed from a metal element, in particular a metal foil, wherein the substrate (15) has a front side (16) and a rear side (17), - an insulation layer (20), which covers the front side (16) of the substrate (15) only in some portions, in such a way that an insulation-layer-free portion (25) is formed on the front side (16) of the substrate (15), and - a sensor structure (30), in particular a resistive sensor structure, which is formed on the insulation layer (20) and on the insulation-layer-free portion (25) of the front side (16) of the substrate (15), wherein the sensor structure (30) has at least two electrical contacting portions (31, 32), and a first contacting portion (31) is connected to the insulation-layer-free portion (25) of the front side (16) of the substrate (15), and a second contacting portion (32) is a first contact path (41) or is connected to a first contact path (41), wherein the first contact path (41) is preferably arranged on the insulation layer (20).
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
H01C 7/10 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material voltage responsive, i.e. varistors
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FLEXIBLE HEATING ELEMENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A HEATING ELEMENT, AND USE OF A FLEXIBLE HEATING ELEMENT
The invention relates to a flexible heating element (10) exhibiting a temperature resistance of at least 250°C, in particular of at least 300°C, comprising: - an electrically conductive substrate (15) formed from a metal foil, - an insulation layer (20) formed on at least one side (16) of the substrate (15), and - a heating structure (30) formed on the side (21) of the insulation layer (20) facing away from the substrate (15), wherein the heating element (10) has a heating-element thickness (DH) of less than 1.0 mm, the substrate (15) has a substrate thickness (DS) of 0.02 mm - 0.5 mm, and the insulation layer (20) has an insulation-layer thickness (DI) of 0.2 µm - 30 µm.
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
10.
Noble-metal pastes for screen-printed electrode structures
The present invention relates to a screen-printing paste composition for producing an electrical conductor arrangement, which screen-printing paste composition comprises particulate noble metal, comprising platinum and palladium, metal oxides, and organic binders and/or solvents, the proportion of the metal oxides in the screen-printing paste composition being 5 to 15 wt. %, based on the total amount of platinum and metal oxides. Suitable screen-printing paste compositions can be processed to form composite products by means of application to a substrate, subsequent drying and baking, which composite products can be used, for example, in particle sensors or heating devices. The particle sensors and heating devices thus produced are characterized by improved adhesion to the substrate at high temperatures and by conductivity, and demonstrated very good reproducibility of the electrical resistance in different production batches.
One aspect is a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, including a base body with an electrically insulating material, a heating structure arranged on the base body, and a cover layer adapted to fix the heating structure on the base body. One aspect further relates to a method for producing a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, to a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, and to a vaporizer unit for such a system.
The invention relates to an electrical element having at least one functional region and a contact area (120), wherein a bonding element is arranged on the contact area (120), wherein the bonding element comprises a stranded wire (180) coated with sintering material, wherein the stranded wire is bonded, in particular sintered, to the contact area by a sintering material. The invention also relates to a method for producing the electrical element according to the invention by means of a heated punch (130), which has a depression with an opening, wherein the depression in the punch (130) partially receives the coated stranded wire (180) during bonding and wherein the opening of the depression is larger than the diameter of the coated stranded wire (180), and so the coated stranded wire (180) is pressed into the depression in the punch and onto the contact area (120) during the pressure sintering.
H01L 23/49 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the solid state body in operation, e.g. leads or terminal arrangements consisting of soldered or bonded constructions wire-like
H01L 21/60 - Attaching leads or other conductive members, to be used for carrying current to or from the device in operation
H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
13.
Resistor component for surface mounting on a printed circuit board and printed circuit board with at least one resistor component arranged thereon
One aspect is a resistor component for surface mounting on a printed circuit board, including a ceramic substrate with a first side and an opposite second side. A sinterable metallization is at least in some regions arranged on the second side. A resistance element comprising a metal layer is arranged at least in some regions on the first side of the ceramic substrate with a first connection and a second connection. An insulation layer is arranged at least in some regions on the resistance element and the ceramic substrate. A first region on the first connection and a second region on the second connection remain uncovered by the insulation layer. A first contact pad electrically contacts the first connection via the first region, and a second contact pad electrically contacts the second connection via the second region. The first contact pad at least in some regions covers a first surface region of the insulation layer and the second contact pad at least in some regions covers a second surface region of the insulation layer, and the first and the second contact pads are arranged spatially separated from one another on the insulation layer.
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
H01C 1/028 - HousingEnclosingEmbeddingFilling the housing or enclosure the resistive element being embedded in insulation with outer enclosing sheath
H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
Temperature-sensor assembly (1) comprising at least one temperature sensor (2) and at least one supply line (3), wherein the temperature sensor (2) has at least one electrically insulating substrate (4) with an upper side (5) and an underside (6), wherein a temperature-sensor structure (7) with at least one sensor-contact surface (8) is formed at least on parts of the upper side (5), wherein the supply line (3) has at least one supply-line contact surface (9), wherein the supply-line contact surface (9) is connected to the sensor-contact surface (8) at least in part by means of a first sinter layer (10).
A flexible passive electronic component comprises a substrate, which comprises an insulating layer and optionally an inorganic layer with an upper side and a lower side, whereby the insulating layer at least partially covers the upper side of the optional inorganic layer. The flexible passive electronic component further comprises an electrical structure at least partially covering the insulating layer. The substrate has a thickness, which is at most 50 µm. The flexible passive electronic component has a height, which is at most 150 µm.
The invention relates to a sensor system (1) comprising at least one sensor unit (2) and at least one ionizer unit (3) which has at least one high-voltage electrode arrangement (31). According to the invention, the sensor unit (2) and the ionizer unit (3) are designed so as to be structurally separated and at a distance from each other.
A method for producing a heater with a co-sintered multilayer construction for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, including providing at least one first substrate layer, arranging at least one first insulating layer at least in areas on the first substrate layer, arranging at least one heating element at least in areas on the first insulating layer, arranging at least one second substrate layer and at least one second insulating layer at least in areas on the heating element. The second insulating layer is arranged at least in areas on the second substrate layer, and the second insulating layer is in contact at least in areas with the heating element and/or with the first insulating layer. The method includes pressing the layers and the heating element, and firing the pressed layers in order to co-sinter the layers of the multilayer construction.
A61M 11/04 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H05B 3/28 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material
A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
The invention relates to a temperature sensor, in particular a high-temperature sensor, comprising a coated substrate, wherein the substrate contains a zirconium oxide or a zirconium oxide ceramic, at least one resistance structure and at least two connection contacts, wherein the connection contacts electrically contact the resistance structure, wherein the substrate is coated with an insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer contains a metal oxide layer, the resistance structure and the free regions of the insulation layer, on which no resistance structure is arranged, are coated at least in regions with a ceramic intermediate layer, and a protective layer and/or a cover is arranged on the ceramic intermediate layer, wherein at least one opening is formed in the insulation layer, which exposes at least sections of a surface of the substrate.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
H01C 1/028 - HousingEnclosingEmbeddingFilling the housing or enclosure the resistive element being embedded in insulation with outer enclosing sheath
H01C 1/012 - MountingSupporting the base extending along, and imparting rigidity or reinforcement to, the resistive element
H01C 3/12 - Non-adjustable metal resistors made of wire or ribbon, e.g. coiled, woven, or formed as grids the resistive element having zig-zag or sinusoidal configuration lying in one plane
H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
H01C 17/065 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors adapted for coating resistive material on a base by thick-film techniques, e.g. serigraphy
The invention relates to a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, having: a main body having a thermally conductive material, the main body being cylindrical with a round, eccentrically arranged through-opening along an axis of extent of the main body for receiving a substance for generating the inhalable aerosol. A heating structure is arranged on an outer surface of the main body, the heating structure being arranged at least partially in an elongate manner along the axis of extent of the main body on a region of the main body with a maximum wall thickness.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H05B 3/46 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
A24F 47/00 - Smokers’ requisites not otherwise provided for
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3D CONNECTOR STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A 3D CONNECTOR STRUCTURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The invention relates to a 3D connector structure 10 for electrically connecting at least one flat electrode 15 to at least one connection wire 16. According to the invention, the 3D connector structure 10 has at least two connectors 20 that are spatially separate from one another, wherein the connectors 20 each have an electrically conductive material, a first side 21 and a second side 22, wherein the second side 22 of each connector 20 is connected or able to be connected to an electrical connection element 30, wherein a spacing A of at least 100 µm, in particular of at least 200 µm, in particular of at least 300 µm, is formed between the first side 21 and the second side 22 of each connector 20.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
B23K 20/00 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating
H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
The invention relates to a sensor or a sensor element for detecting electrically conductive and/or polarisable particles, in particular for detecting soot particles, comprising a substrate (10) having a top side and a bottom side, at least one resistance measuring structure (11) for detecting the particles and at least two high-voltage electrodes (12, 13) for generating an electrical field being arranged on the top side of the substrate, it being possible for the particles to flow onto the resistance measuring structure (11) in an inflow region (14) of the substrate (10), and the high-voltage electrodes (12, 13) being arranged in a plane above the resistance measuring structure (11), characterised in that the high-voltage electrodes (12, 13) are designed as an ioniser for generating an electrical field, which at least partially ionises the particles, and are electrically insulated from one another.
A sensor unit for detecting a spatial temperature profile, having at least one substrate with a first surface and a second surface situated at least regionally opposite the first surface. The substrate is configured at least regionally to be flexible. At least one adhesion means is arranged at least regionally on the first surface and/or on the second surface for attaching the sensor unit to at least one measurement body. At least one sensor field is arranged on the second surface of the substrate. One aspect also relates to a method for producing a sensor unit.
G01K 3/14 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving differences of valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving differentiated values in respect of space
G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
23.
IMPROVED NOBLE-METAL PASTES FOR SCREEN-PRINTED ELECTRODE STRUCTURES
The present invention relates to a screen-printing paste composition for producing an electrical conductor arrangement, which screen-printing paste composition comprises particulate noble metal, comprising platinum and palladium, metal oxides, and organic binders and/or solvents, the proportion of the metal oxides in the screen-printing paste composition being 5 to 15 wt.%, based on the total amount of platinum and metal oxides. Suitable screen-printing paste compositions can be processed to form composite products by means of application to a substrate, subsequent drying and baking, which composite products can be used, for example, in particle sensors or heating devices. The particle sensors and heating devices thus produced are characterized by improved adhesion to the substrate at high temperatures and by conductivity, and demonstrated very good reproducibility of the electrical resistance in different production batches.
The invention relates to a casing for covering a sensor, in particular for covering a temperature sensor, wherein the casing is formed from a steel or steel alloy, and wherein the casing has an inner side with an inner surface and an outer side with an outer surface, wherein at least the inner surface is coated with a diffusion barrier. The invention also relates to a method for producing a casing for covering a sensor, and a temperature measuring device having a casing for covering a sensor.
The invention relates to a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, comprising: a base having an electrically insulating material, a heating structure arranged on the base, and a covering layer adapted to fix the heating structure on the base. The invention further relates to a method for producing a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, to a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, and to an evaporating unit for such a system.
A24F 47/00 - Smokers’ requisites not otherwise provided for
H05B 3/26 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
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RESISTOR COMPONENT FOR MOUNTING ON THE SURFACE OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE RESISTOR COMPONENT ARRANGED THEREON
The invention relates to a resistor component for mounting on the surface of a printed circuit board, having: a ceramic substrate (1, 1') with a first face and an opposite second face, a sinterable metallization (3, 3') being arranged on the second face at least in some regions; a resistor element, which has a metal layer (5, 5') that is arranged on the first face of the ceramic substrate (1, 1') at least in some regions, comprising a first connection (7a, 7a') and a second connection (7b, 7b'); an insulation layer (9, 9'), which is arranged on the resistor element and the ceramic substrate (1, 1') at least in some regions, wherein a first region (8a, 8a') on the first connection (7a, 7a') and a second region (8b, 8b') on the second connection (7b, 7b') remain uncovered by the insulation layer (9, 9'); and a first contact pad (11a, 11a') which electrically contacts the first connection (7a, 7a1) via the first region (8a, 8a1); and a second contact pad (11b, 11b1) which electrically contacts the second connection (7b, 7b1) via the second region (8b, 8b1). The first contact pad (11a, 11a1) covers a first surface region of the insulation layer (9, 9') at least in some regions, the second contact pad (11b 11b') covers a second surface region of the insulation layer (9, 9') at least in some regions, and the first (11a, 11a') and the second (11b, 11b') contact pad are arranged on the insulation layer (9, 9') separately from each other. The resistor component is characterized in that the first (8a) and the second region (8b) are arranged so as to not be covered by the insulation layer (9) at the opposite ends of the ceramic substrate (1), and each of the first (7a) and the second (7b) connection is arranged on one of the two opposite ends.
H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors
H01C 1/148 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors the terminals embracing or surrounding the resistive element
H01C 3/12 - Non-adjustable metal resistors made of wire or ribbon, e.g. coiled, woven, or formed as grids the resistive element having zig-zag or sinusoidal configuration lying in one plane
A sensor for the analysis of gases, with at least one housing having an internal space of the housing having a first opening and a second opening situated opposite it. At least one sensor element arranged in the internal space of the housing. At least one glass element and at least one encapsulating element arranged in the internal space of the housing in an intervening space between a housing wall in the internal space of the housing and the sensor element and fully surround at least regions of the sensor element. The glass element is at the first opening of the internal space of the housing and is adapted to hermetically seal the intervening space. The encapsulating element is arranged on the glass melting element in the direction of the second opening and is adapted to affix the sensor element in the internal space of the housing in a form-fitting manner.
G01N 27/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon absorption of a fluidInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon reaction with a fluid
28.
PLUG-IN CONNECTOR WITH A FLIP-CHIP MEASURING ELEMENT
The invention relates to a plug-in connector for disconnecting and connecting at least one electrical contact for charging a rechargeable battery unit of a motor vehicle, having: at least one electrically conductive contact element with a contact region at a first end region of the electrically conductive contact element for releasable electrical connection to a corresponding contact element, and with a connection region at a second end region of the electrically conductive contact element for connection to at least one electrical conductor, wherein the second end region is situated opposite the first end region; and at least one temperature sensor element for detecting a temperature of the electrically conductive contact element and arranged at the second end region of the electrically conductive contact element, wherein the temperature sensor element comprises a substrate with a first connection element and a second connection element which is arranged on said first connection element, a flip-chip measuring element and a first conductor track section which is designed as a heat retarder, wherein a first connection of the flip-chip measuring element is electrically connected to the first connection element by means of the first conductor track section which is designed as a heat retarder. The present invention further relates to a motor vehicle comprising a rechargeable battery unit and a plug-in connector, and also to a charging station for charging a rechargeable battery unit of a motor vehicle, comprising a plug-in connector.
The present invention relates to a wire bonding arrangement, in particular a wedge-bond (11) or a bail-bond (11') arrangement, comprising a platinum thin-film bond pad (3) and a substrate of an electronic device, wherein the platinum thin-film bond pad (3) is formed on the substrate (7), and wherein the platinum thin-film bond pad (3) comprises a plurality of openings (5a-5n) in the surface of the platinum thin-film bond pad (3); a fired coating (9) comprising precious metal components comprising a silver (Ag) or a silver platinum (AgPt) or a silver palladium (AgPd) or a gold (Au) material, wherein the fired coating (9) extends at least partly over the surface of the platinum thin-film bond pad (3) to achieve a coated surface; and a bonding wire (11, 11') bonded to the coated surface of the platinum thin-film bond pad (3), wherein the bonding wire (11, 11') has a diameter of 0,05 mm to 3 mm and comprises an aluminum (Al) or copper (Cu) material. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a wire bonding arrangement.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
H01L 23/49 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the solid state body in operation, e.g. leads or terminal arrangements consisting of soldered or bonded constructions wire-like
H01L 21/60 - Attaching leads or other conductive members, to be used for carrying current to or from the device in operation
30.
SENSOR UNIT FOR SENSING AT LEAST A TEMPERATURE AT AT LEAST ONE GALVANIC CELL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SENSOR UNIT
The invention relates to a sensor unit for sensing at least a temperature at at least one galvanic cell, the sensor unit comprising: at least one substrate having a first surface and a second surface, which is opposite the first surface at least in some regions, the substrate being flexible at least in some regions; and at least one structured sensor array arranged at least in some regions on the second surface of the substrate, the structured sensor array comprising a structured metal layer and being formed integrally. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a sensor unit. The present invention further relates to a galvanic cell having at least one sensor unit arranged on the galvanic cell.
One aspect relates to a soot sensor for detecting electrically conductive and/or polarizable particles, including a substrate, an electrode layer that is formed on the substrate and that includes at least two spatially separated electrodes that engage into each other. At least one cover layer is formed on the side of the electrode layer facing away from the substrate. Multiple openings are formed in the cover layer, the openings at least partially exposing a surface of one electrode of the at least two electrodes.
The invention relates to a temperature sensor element for connecting to an electronic component (17) or an electronic assembly, comprising: at least one electrically insulating substrate (3); at least one sensor structure (7) having contact surfaces (5a, 5b) for contacting the sensor structure (7) arranged at least in regions on a first side of the electrically insulating substrate (3); and (i) at least one adhesive (12) at least partially pre-applied to a second side of the electrically insulating substrate (3), wherein the first side is opposite the second side, or (ii) at least one metallisation layer (9) arranged at least in regions on the second side of the electrically insulating substrate (3), and at least one sintering paste (11) at least partially pre-applied to the metallisation layer (9). The invention also relates to a system for transporting a temperature sensor element and a method for producing a temperature sensor element.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
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HEATING UNIT FOR A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INHALABLE AEROSOL
The invention relates to a heating unit for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, comprising: at least one substrate (9) having at least one heating element (11) for heating a substance (27) for forming the inhalable aerosol and at least one temperature sensor element (13) for detecting a temperature of the heating element (11), wherein an internal resistance of the temperature sensor element (13) is greater than an internal resistance of the heating element (11); and at least one control means (15) that is connected to the heating element (11) and to the temperature sensor element (13) and is adapted to: apply a reference current profile to the heating element (11), detect at least one temperature value of the temperature sensor element (13), determine a decision value based on the temperature value and at least one stored reference temperature value, and provide an indication if the decision value falls below or exceeds at least one threshold value. The present invention also relates to a use of a heating unit and a method (1000) for operating a heating unit.
The invention relates to a sensor, more particularly a high-temperature sensor, having: at least one substrate (3) with a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and at least one first sensor structure (7) arranged at least in some regions on the first side of the substrate (3), wherein the substrate (3) comprises an oxide-ceramic fibre composite material. The present invention also relates to a use of a sensor and a method (1000) for producing a sensor.
G01K 1/12 - Protective devices, e.g. casings for preventing damage due to heat overloading
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Sensor element, sensor module, measuring assembly and exhaust-gas re-circulation system comprising a sensor element of this type, and production method
3 substrate and being covered by a glass-ceramic coating. The glass-ceramic coating has an outer surface with surface profiling. A sensor module, a measuring assembly, and an exhaust-gas re-circulation system include the sensor element.
2 and the remainder is platinum, or the pure platinum is 100% by weight platinum and the gold alloy comprises at least 50% by weight gold and maximally 50% by weight platinum. In particular, the gold alloy includes approximately 85% by weight gold and approximately 15% by weight platinum or the gold alloy comprises at least gold and platinum at a ratio of 85% gold to 15% platinum.
A method for producing a soot sensor is provided. The method includes steps of applying a contiguous metallic layer on an electrically insulating substrate and structuring the metal coating with a laser beam by vaporizing areas of the metallic layer. At least two interlaced contiguous electrically conductive structures are produced. The electrically conductive structures are spatially separated from one another with the laser beam and are electrically insulated from one another such that the conductive structures substantially extend next to one another and close to one another in an area relative to a total length thereof. A soot sensor produced using such a method is also provided. The soot sensor has an electrically insulating substrate and at least two contiguous electrically conductive structures which are spatially separated from one another and are interlaced as structured metallic layers. An intermediate space between the conductive structures is burned free with a laser.
The invention relates to temperature sensors, in particular high-temperature sensors, having an optionally coated substrate, at least one resistor structure, and at least two connection contacts. The connection contacts electrically contact the resistor structure, and the substrate is made of zirconium oxide or a zirconium oxide ceramic stabilized with oxides of a trivalent metal and a pentavalent metal. The substrate is coated with an insulation layer and the resistor structure and the free regions of the insulation layer, on which no resistor structure is disposed, are at least partially coated with a ceramic intermediate layer. A protective layer and/or a cover is disposed on the ceramic intermediate layer. At least one electrode may be disposed, at least at one connection contact, alongside the resistor structure on the substrate. The invention also relates an exhaust-gas system for controlling and/or regulating an engine, particularly a motor vehicle engine, containing these temperature sensors.
G01K 7/00 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
A high temperature sensor includes a substrate, at least two terminal contacts and at least one resistive structure, wherein the terminal contacts and the at least one resistive structure are disposed on a first side of the substrate, and at least one of the resistive structures is electrically contacted by the terminal contacts, wherein at least one electrode is disposed on each of the two terminal contacts next to the resistive structure on the first side of the substrate. The electrodes are electrically connected to the terminal contacts, respectively, or at least one electrode is disposed on at least one terminal contact next to the resistive structure on the first side of the substrate, wherein the electrode is designed in one piece with the resistive structure. The invention also relates to a high temperature sensor and a method for producing such a sensor.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
C23C 14/18 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on other inorganic substrates
C23C 16/06 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the deposition of metallic material
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Configuration memory as buffer memory for an integrated circuit
Method and apparatus for using configuration memory for buffer memory is described. Drivers associated with a portion of the configuration memory are rendered incapable of creating a contentious state irrespective of information stored the portion of configuration memory. Configuration data is received in a non-configuration data format and buffered in the portion of the configuration memory.
G06F 7/38 - Methods or arrangements for performing computations using exclusively denominational number representation, e.g. using binary, ternary, decimal representation
H03K 19/173 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits using specified components using elementary logic circuits as components
A sensor, particularly an impedance sensor, for example a soot sensor, is provided which has two mutually electrically insulated electrodes, wherein at least one external electrode is formed from a composite of metal and inorganic oxide as a film pattern having a film thickness of 0.5 to 20 μm. The trace width of the film pattern and the spacing between the traces is 5 to 70 μm and the border region around the conductor trace edge varies less than 10 μm. Both electrodes can be arranged adjacent to each other as a film pattern in a plane. Preferably, the sensor has a heater. For mass production, electrodes are produced as a film pattern having a film thickness of 0.5 to 20 μm on electrically insulating oxide bases and, following full-surface imprinting of a metal powder and oxide-containing paste, the electrodes are structured particularly accurately as traces from the printed film. In particular, the film thickness of the printed film is reduced.
−6/° K and a roughness less than 1 μm, and the structured platinum layer is covered by an electrical insulator. The resistance thermometers allow precise temperature measurement between −200° C. and +850° C., preferably as a sensor in an exhaust gas treatment system. In a substance-sensitive sensor having a circuit path structure on a substrate, the circuit path structure has an epitaxially applied base layer, and a substance-sensitive metal layer attached to the epitaxially applied base layer.
H01C 7/02 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having positive temperature coefficient
H01C 7/04 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having negative temperature coefficient
H01C 7/06 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material including means to minimise changes in resistance with changes in temperature
H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
For production of a high-temperature sensor, in which a platinum resistance film is applied on a metal-oxide substrate, in particular sapphire or a ceramic plate, and a ceramic intermediate layer is laid on the resistance film, a self-supporting cover, in particular a ceramic or glass-ceramic cover, is bonded on the ceramic intermediate layer or a glass ceramic is mounted on the intermediate layer over its entire surface. Advantageously, the glass ceramic is electrically conductive or an ion conductor above 750° C. and is laid on up to the cathode of the resistance film up to beyond the intermediate layer. In particular, the cover is bonded with a metal-doped glass ceramic, which is laid on the cathode of the resistance film up to beyond the intermediate layer. Preferably, the electrically insulating intermediate layer is coated with a glass ceramic or a glass ceramic doped with metal, which coating has a resistance of at most one megaohm per square at 850° C. or above.
H01C 7/02 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having positive temperature coefficient
A coated wire is solderable with soft solder while maintaining separate phases of the core and the coating. A 100 μm to 400 μm thick nickel wire may be coated galvanically with silver. For a film resistor with coated wires as connection wires, including a platinum measurement resistor on an electrically insulating substrate and connection wires connected to the measurement resistor, the connection wires have a coated nickel core. The coating may be made of silver or glass or ceramic or a mixture of these materials, or on its outside may be made of glass or ceramic or a mixture of these materials. For producing film resistors a thin metal or glass component is deposited on a connection wire connected to a track conductor arranged on an electrically insulating substrate, and a thick glass paste is deposited and fired on this metal or glass component. For mass production of film, several film resistors encased together in glass may be partitioned by fracturing.
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