WO2022190267A1 - 面状発熱体 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a planar heating element.
- the planar heating element comprises a substrate, an electrode arranged on the substrate, and a resistor having a self-temperature control function arranged on the substrate and electrically connected to the electrode.
- This planar heating element is used as a vehicle seat heater, and when a person sits on the seat, a load is concentrated on the part where the person sits, and the planar heating element is pulled and deformed. On the other hand, when the load is removed, the planar heating element returns to its original shape.
- planar heating element as described above, if a resin such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is used as the base material and the base material is made thinner, the planar heating element may be deformed by a load. There is a problem that it may break or crack.
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- An object of the present invention is to provide a planar heating element capable of suppressing the occurrence of breakage and cracking due to deformation.
- a planar heating element includes an insulating resin film and a heater section including a conductive circuit formed on the insulating resin film, and the insulating resin film and having a plurality of cutouts that penetrate the insulating resin film and are arranged to surround specific points on the insulating resin film, and the cutouts include a plurality of openings and a plurality of recesses. wherein the plurality of openings are outside a circular area of a predetermined radius centered on the specific point and located within the conductive circuit, and the plurality of recesses include the It is a planar heating element that is recessed toward the inside of an insulating resin film and that is arranged on the outer periphery of the insulating resin film.
- the cutout may include both the plurality of openings and the plurality of recesses.
- the missing portion includes a plurality of first missing portions located on one side of a virtual straight line passing through the specific point and along the first direction, and a plurality of first missing portions located on the other side of the virtual straight line. and a plurality of second missing portions located, wherein the first direction is a direction along the longitudinal direction of the insulating resin film or a direction along the lateral direction of the insulating resin film.
- the specific point may be interposed between the plurality of first cutouts and between the plurality of second cutouts in the first direction.
- the planar heating element is made of woven fabric or non-woven fabric, and includes a support layer attached to at least one surface of the insulating resin film on which the heater portion is formed. good too.
- the thickness of the insulating resin film may be 50 ⁇ m or less, and the thickness of the support layer may be greater than the thickness of the insulating resin film.
- the missing portion includes the plurality of openings
- the conductive circuit includes a pair of power feed lines and a line width narrower than the line width of the power feed lines. and a thin wire, and the longitudinal direction of the opening may be substantially parallel to the extending direction of the thin wire.
- the missing portion may include the plurality of openings, and the openings may have an elongated shape.
- the missing portion may include the plurality of recesses, and the recesses may be recessed toward the circular region.
- the cutout portion may include the plurality of recesses, and the recesses may have a tapered shape toward the circular region.
- the conductive circuit includes a pair of power supply lines, and a plurality of heat generating portions each formed by densely accumulating fine lines having a line width narrower than the line width of the power supply lines. , the plurality of heat generating portions may be electrically connected in parallel to the pair of power supply wirings.
- the heat generating portion includes a first heat generating portion having a planar shape in which the fine wire is folded back at the center and spirally wound, and the center of the first heat generating portion is the specific point. They may substantially match.
- the thin wire has a plurality of curved portions extending side by side via folded portions
- the heat generating portion has a plurality of curved portions concentrically formed around the specific point.
- the missing portion includes the plurality of openings, the openings have an elongated shape, and the longitudinal direction of the openings is an imaginary circle centered at the specific point. may be along the circumference of
- the conductive circuit includes a pair of opposing wires facing each other and a pair of power supply wires integrally formed with the pair of opposing wires
- the heater section comprises: A conductive resin portion is formed on the insulating resin film so as to cover the counter wiring, and the conductive resin portion is made of a conductive resin having an electrical resistance value higher than that of the counter wiring.
- the conductive resin portion may include an intervening portion provided between the counter wirings.
- the heater section may have a plurality of the conductive resin sections, and the conductive resin sections may have different planar shapes.
- the missing portion includes the plurality of openings, the openings have an elongated shape, and the longitudinal direction of the openings is substantially the longitudinal direction of the counter wiring. may be parallel to
- the missing portion may include the plurality of openings, and the openings may be formed inside the counter wiring.
- the heater section has a gap interposed between the plurality of conductive resin sections, and the longitudinal direction of the gap is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the counter wiring. There may be.
- the heater section may have a plurality of the conductive resin sections, and the plurality of conductive resin sections may have different thicknesses.
- the heater section may have a plurality of the conductive resin sections, and the plurality of the conductive resin sections may be made of different materials.
- a planar heating element according to the present invention comprises an insulating resin film, a heater section including a conductive circuit formed on the insulating resin film, and a woven fabric or non-woven fabric, and the heater section comprises and a support layer attached to at least one surface of the formed insulating resin film.
- the insulating resin film is arranged so as to surround a specific point on the insulating resin film, and has a plurality of cutouts penetrating through the insulating resin film.
- the missing portion includes at least one of a plurality of openings and a plurality of recesses, the plurality of openings being outside a circular area having a predetermined radius centered on the specific point and
- the plurality of recesses may be recessed toward the inside of the insulating resin film and may be arranged on the outer periphery of the insulating resin film.
- the insulating resin film may have both the plurality of openings and the plurality of recesses.
- the missing portion includes a plurality of first missing portions located on one side of a virtual straight line passing through the specific point and along the first direction, and a plurality of first missing portions located on the other side of the virtual straight line. and a plurality of second missing portions located, wherein the first direction is a direction along the longitudinal direction of the insulating resin film or a direction along the lateral direction of the insulating resin film.
- the specific point may be interposed between the plurality of first cutouts and between the plurality of second cutouts in the first direction.
- the missing portion includes the plurality of openings
- the conductive circuit includes a pair of power feed lines and a line width narrower than the line width of the power feed lines. and a thin wire, and the longitudinal direction of the opening may be substantially parallel to the extending direction of the thin wire.
- the missing portion may include the plurality of openings, and the openings may have an elongated shape.
- the missing portion may include the plurality of recesses, and the recesses may be recessed toward the circular region.
- the missing portion may include the plurality of recesses, and the recesses may have a tapered shape toward the circular region.
- the conductive circuit includes a pair of power supply lines, and a plurality of heat generating portions respectively formed by densely accumulating fine lines having a line width narrower than the line width of the power supply lines.
- the plurality of heat generating portions may be electrically connected in parallel to the pair of power supply wirings.
- the heat generating portion includes a first heat generating portion having a planar shape in which the fine wire is folded back at the center and wound in a spiral shape, and the center of the first heat generating portion is the specific point. They may substantially match.
- the fine wire has a plurality of curved portions extending side by side via a folded portion
- the heat generating portion has a plurality of curved portions formed concentrically around the specific point.
- the missing portion includes the plurality of openings, the openings have an elongated shape, and the longitudinal direction of the openings is an imaginary circle centered at the specific point. may be along the circumference of
- the conductive circuit includes a pair of opposing wires facing each other and a pair of power supply wires integrally formed with the pair of opposing wires
- the heater section comprises: A conductive resin portion is formed on the insulating resin film so as to cover the counter wiring, and the conductive resin portion is made of a conductive resin having an electrical resistance value higher than that of the counter wiring.
- the conductive resin portion may include an intervening portion provided between the counter wirings.
- the heater section may have a plurality of the conductive resin sections, and the conductive resin sections may have different planar shapes.
- the missing portion includes the plurality of openings, the openings have an elongated shape, and the longitudinal direction of the openings is substantially the longitudinal direction of the counter wiring. may be parallel to
- the missing portion may include the plurality of openings, and the openings may be formed inside the counter wiring.
- the heater section has a gap interposed between the plurality of conductive resin sections, and the longitudinal direction of the gap is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the counter wiring. There may be.
- the heater section may have a plurality of the conductive resin sections, and the plurality of conductive resin sections may have different thicknesses.
- the heater section may have a plurality of the conductive resin sections, and the plurality of the conductive resin sections may be made of different materials.
- the thickness of the insulating resin film is 50 ⁇ m or less,
- the thickness of the support layer may be thicker than the thickness of the insulating resin film.
- the insulating resin film has at least one of a plurality of openings and a plurality of recesses.
- the plurality of openings pass through the insulating resin film, are outside a circular area with a predetermined radius centered on a specific point on the insulating resin film, and are arranged within the conductive circuit, It penetrates the insulating resin film.
- the plurality of recesses are recessed toward the inside of the insulating resin film, and are provided on the outer circumference of the insulating resin film so as to surround specific points.
- planar heating element of the present invention a support layer made of a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric is attached to the insulating resin film. can be done. Therefore, the sheet heating element of the present invention can be prevented from breaking or cracking due to deformation.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a planar heating element according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the resin film in the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a resin film and a conductive circuit in the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of a conductive circuit showing a plurality of heat-generating portions divided according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view showing the central heating portion in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan view showing heat generating portions adjacent to the central heat generating portion in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a planar heating element according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view
- FIG. 8 is an equivalent circuit diagram of a conductive circuit in the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a planar heating element according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-X of FIG. 9.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a resin film according to the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing the resin film and the conductive circuit in the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the resin film and the heater section in the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the conductive resin portion according to the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a planar heating element according to this embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view along line II-II in FIG. 1
- FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a resin film according to this embodiment
- FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a plurality of heat generating portions in this embodiment
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view showing a central heat generating portion in this embodiment
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan view showing the heating portion adjacent to the central heating portion in this embodiment
- FIG. 8 is an equivalent circuit diagram of the conductive circuit in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the planar heating element 1A in this embodiment includes a resin film 10, a heater section 20A, an adhesive layer 70, and a support layer 80.
- This planar heating element 1A is used as a seat heater for a vehicle such as an automobile, although it is not particularly limited, and more specifically, it is embedded in a seat of the vehicle.
- the installation target of the planar heating element 1A is not limited to the seat, and may be embedded in the armrest, for example.
- the application of the planar heating element 1A is not particularly limited to vehicles, and for example, it may be used for seats, beds, and the like used in vehicles other than vehicles.
- the resin film 10 is a film made of an insulating resin material.
- the resin film 10 in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "insulating resin film" in the present invention.
- the resin film 10 has specific points SP on the upper surface 101.
- This specific point SP is the point (maximum load application point) where the maximum load is applied on the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 when the planar heating element 1A is used as a seat heater or the like.
- the specific point SP is positioned at the center (center of gravity) of the resin film 10 . For example, when an occupant sits on the seat, the sheet heating element 1A is pressed by the occupant's buttocks. At this time, the specific point SP is the point on the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 at which the load due to the pressing is maximum.
- the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 has a circular area CA with a predetermined radius R around the specific point SP.
- This circular area CA is an area in which bending deformation hardly occurs when a load is applied to the specific point SP and its vicinity.
- the area surrounding the circular area CA is an area in which bending deformation larger than that occurring in the circular area CA occurs when the load is applied.
- the radius R of the circular area CA is not particularly limited, but may be 1/10 or more times the length L s of the short side of the resin film 10 (1/10 ⁇ R/L s ).
- the radius R is preferably 1/8 or more times the short side length L s of the resin film 10 (1/8 ⁇ R/L s ), and should be 1/6 or more times. is more preferred (1/6 ⁇ R/L s ).
- the radius R of the circular area CA is not particularly limited, but can be set to 1/2 or less times the length L s of the short side of the resin film 10 (R/L s ⁇ 1/2). .
- a plurality of (six in this example) openings 11A to 11F penetrating from the upper surface 101 to the lower surface 102 (see FIG. 2) of the resin film 10 are provided outside the circular area CA.
- the openings 11A to 11F are arranged concentrically with the circular area CA.
- the number of openings formed in the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the above as long as it is plural, and can be set arbitrarily.
- the shape of the opening is not particularly limited to the shape described below. Further, if the openings on the resin film 10 are arranged outside the circular area CA and inside the conductive circuit 30A (described later) of the heater section 20A, the arrangement described below is adopted. It is not particularly limited. Here, “arranged within the conductive circuit 30A" means that it is arranged inside the region where the conductive circuit on the resin film is formed.
- the openings 11A and 11B are provided along the circumference of the virtual circle VC1 centered at the specific point SP, and extend along the circumference (that is, the longitudinal directions of the openings 11A and 11B are It has an elongated shape (along the circumference).
- the longitudinal direction of the openings 11A and 11B is substantially parallel to the extending direction of thin wires 411 (described later) and 421 (described later) (see FIGS. 6 and 7) of the conductive circuit 30A.
- the virtual circle VC1 is a virtual circle that is concentric with the circular area CA and has a larger radius than the circular area CA.
- the openings 11A and 11B have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL1.
- the openings 11A and 11B are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL2, and the circular area CA is interposed between the openings 11A and 11B.
- the virtual straight line VL1 is a virtual straight line passing through the specific point SP and extending along the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10 (the Y direction in the drawing).
- the virtual straight line VL2 is a virtual straight line passing through the specific point SP and extending along the lateral direction (X direction in the drawing) of the resin film 10 .
- Openings 11C to 11F are provided outside the openings 11A and 11B.
- the openings 11C to 11F are provided along the circumference of the virtual circle VC2 and have an elongated shape extending along the circumference.
- the longitudinal direction of the openings 11C to 11F is substantially parallel to the extending direction of thin wires 411 (described later) and 421 (described later) (see FIGS. 6 and 7) of the conductive circuit 30A.
- the virtual circle VC2 is a virtual circle that is concentric with the virtual circle VC1 and has a larger radius than the virtual circle VC1.
- the openings 11C and 11D are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the virtual line VL1, and have planar shapes line - symmetrically with respect to the virtual line VL1.
- the openings 11E and 11F are also arranged symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL1 , and have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL1.
- the openings 11C and 11E are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL2, and have planar shapes line - symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL2.
- the openings 11D and 11F are also arranged symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL2, and have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL2.
- the opening 11C and the opening 11F are arranged point-symmetrically about the specific point SP, and have a planar shape that is point-symmetrical about the specific point SP.
- the opening 11D and the opening 11E are also arranged point-symmetrically about the specific point SP, and have point-symmetrical planar shapes about the specific point SP.
- the planar heating element 1A is The stress generated in the resin film 10 when deformed by a load can be effectively absorbed.
- the term “elongated shape” means that the length L 2 in the longitudinal direction is longer than the length L 1 in the lateral direction (L 2 >L 1 ), and
- the ratio of the length L 2 in the longitudinal direction to the length L 1 is preferably 2 times or more (L 2 /L 1 ⁇ 2), more preferably 4 times or more (L 2 /L 1 ⁇ 2). 4).
- the openings 11A to 11F are provided outside the circular area CA of the resin film 10 so as to surround the specific point SP.
- the openings 11A, 11B, 11D, and 11F are arranged on one side (the +X direction side in the figure) of the imaginary straight line VL1 extending in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10 .
- the specific point SP is located between the openings 11A and 11B. and between the openings 11D and 11F. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the openings 11A and 11B and between the openings 11D and 11F. Further, the specific point SP is similarly interposed between the openings 11A and 11F and between the openings 11B and 11D.
- the openings 11A to 11C and 11E are arranged on the other side (-X direction side in the figure) of the virtual straight line VL1.
- the specific point SP is interposed between the openings 11A and 11B. and is interposed between the openings 11C and 11E. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the openings 11A and 11B and between the openings 11C and 11E. Further, the specific point SP is similarly interposed between the openings 11A and 11E and between the openings 11B and 11C.
- the “longitudinal direction of the resin film 10" in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention
- the openings 11A, 11B, 11D, and 11F in the present embodiment correspond to the "first defect direction” in the present invention
- the openings 11A to 11C and 11E in this embodiment correspond to an example of the "second missing portion" in the present invention.
- the relationship between the specific points and the openings described above may be established in the lateral direction of the resin film.
- a specific point is interposed between a plurality of openings arranged on one side ( + Y direction side) of the virtual straight line VL2 and the other side of the virtual straight line VL2.
- the openings may be formed in the resin film so that the specific points are also interposed between the plurality of openings arranged on the side ( ⁇ Y direction side).
- the "transverse direction" in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention.
- the resin film 10 of this embodiment has a rectangular planar shape with first to fourth sides 10a to 10d.
- a plurality of recesses (slits) 12A to 12G (seven in this example) recessed toward the inside of the resin film 10 are formed on the first to third sides 10a to 10c.
- no recess is formed on the fourth side 10d.
- the planar shape of the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the above.
- the number of recesses formed in the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the above as long as it is plural, and can be set arbitrarily.
- the shape of the recess is not particularly limited to the shape described below.
- the arrangement of the concave portions on the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the arrangement described below as long as the recesses are provided on the outer circumference of the resin film 10 so as to surround the specific point SP.
- recesses may be formed on all sides 10a to 10d of the resin film 10.
- the recess 12A is formed on the first side 10a.
- the concave portion 12A is arranged on the imaginary straight line VL1 and has a V shape that tapers toward the circular area CA.
- the recess 12A preferably extends toward the specific point SP.
- the recesses 12B-12D are formed on the second side 10b.
- the recesses 12B and 12C have a U-shape tapering toward the circular area CA and have a width smaller than the width of the recess 12A.
- the recesses 12B and 12C are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the concave portions 12B-12D preferably extend toward the specific point SP.
- the recess 12D is arranged between the recesses 12B and 12C and positioned on the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the concave portion 12D has an arcuate shape that tapers toward the specific point SP.
- the width of this recess 12D is larger than the widths of the recesses 12B and 12C.
- the recesses 12E to 12G are formed on the third side 10c.
- Concave portions 12E and 12F have a U-shape that tapers toward circular area CA and has a width smaller than that of concave portion 12A, like concave portions 12B and 12C described above.
- the recesses 12E and 12F are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the concave portions 12E to 12G preferably extend toward the specific point SP.
- the recess 12G is arranged between the recesses 12E and 12F and positioned on the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the concave portion 12G has an arcuate shape that tapers toward the specific point SP, like the concave portion 12D described above.
- the width of the recess 12G is larger than the widths of the recesses 12E and 12F.
- the concave portions 12B and 12E are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL1.
- the recesses 12C and 12F are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL1.
- the concave portions 12D and 12G are also arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL1.
- the recesses 12A to 12G are provided on the first to third sides 10a to 10c of the resin film 10 so as to surround the specific point SP.
- the concave portions 12A to 12D are arranged on one side (the +X direction side in the figure) of the imaginary straight line VL1 extending in the longitudinal direction of the resin film .
- the specific point SP is interposed between the concave portions 12A and 12C.
- the recesses 12B and 12C are interposed between the recesses 12B and 12C. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the recesses 12A and 12C and between the recesses 12B and 12C.
- the recesses 12A, 12E to 12G are arranged on the other side of the imaginary straight line VL1 (-X direction side in the drawing).
- the specific point SP is interposed between the concave portions 12A and 12F. and is interposed between the concave portions 12E and 12F. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the recesses 12A and 12F and between the recesses 12E and 12F.
- the "longitudinal direction of the resin film 10" in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention
- the recesses 12A, 12B, 12D in the present embodiment correspond to the "first defect direction” in the present invention
- the recesses 12A, 12E, and 12F in the present embodiment correspond to an example of the "second missing portion" in the present invention.
- the relationship between the specific points and the recesses described above may be established in the lateral direction of the resin film.
- a specific point is interposed between a plurality of recesses arranged on one side ( + Y direction side) of the virtual straight line VL2, and the other side of the virtual straight line VL2
- the concave portions may be formed on the outer circumference of the resin film so that the specific points are also interposed between the plurality of concave portions arranged on the ( ⁇ Y direction side).
- the "transverse direction" in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention.
- the specific point SP is surrounded by both the opening and the recess.
- the openings 11A, 11B, 11D, and 11F and the recesses 12A to 12C are arranged on one side (+X direction side in the figure) of the virtual straight line VL 1 , and on the other side of the virtual straight line VL 1 (
- the openings 11A to 11C and 11E and the recesses 12A and 12E to 12G are arranged on the -X direction side in the figure).
- the specific point SP is located between the opening 11D and the recess 12C.
- the specific point SP is interposed between the opening 11C and the recess 12F. ing. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the opening 11D and the recess 12C and between the opening 11C and the recess 12F.
- the "longitudinal direction of the resin film 10" in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention
- the opening 11D and the recess 12C in the present embodiment correspond to the "first defect” in the present invention
- the opening 11C and the recess 12F in the present embodiment correspond to an example of the "second missing portion” in the present invention.
- the relationship between the specific points, the openings, and the recesses described above may be established in the lateral direction of the resin film.
- a specific point is interposed between the opening and the recess arranged on one side ( + Y direction side ) of the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the opening and the recess may be formed in the resin film so that the specific point is also interposed between the opening and the recess located on the other side (the ⁇ Y direction side).
- the "transverse direction" in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention.
- a heater section 20A including a conductive circuit 30A is formed on the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10.
- the resin film 10 and the conductive circuit 30A are formed by patterning the aluminum foil of the aluminum foil/PET composite film by etching or the like.
- This aluminum foil/PET composite film is a composite material in which an aluminum foil is bonded to a polyester film via an adhesive layer.
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- the material forming the conductive circuit 30A is not limited to aluminum, and may be aluminum alloy, copper, copper alloy, stainless steel, or the like.
- the conductive circuit 30A includes a pair of power supply wirings 31 and 32 and a plurality of (thirteen in this example) heat generating portions 40A to 40M.
- a pair of power supply wirings 31 and 32 are wirings for supplying current to the heat generating portions 40A to 40M.
- the pair of power supply wirings 31 and 32 are arranged on the resin film 10 so as to face each other via the heat generating portions 40A to 40M, and are electrically connected via the heat generating portions 40A to 40M.
- the plurality of heat generating portions 40A to 40M generate heat by resistance heating when currents supplied through the power supply wirings 31 and 32 flow through the heat generating portions 40A to 40M.
- the number of heat generating portions included in the conductive circuit 30A is not particularly limited to the above as long as it is plural, and can be set arbitrarily. Also, the shape and arrangement of the heat generating portion are not particularly limited to the shape and arrangement described below.
- the power supply line 31 extends along the outer circumference of the resin film 10 on one side (+X direction side) of the virtual straight line VL 1 (see FIG. 3), and extends along the recess 12B of the resin film 10. curved along ⁇ 12D.
- the power supply wiring 32 extends along the outer periphery of the resin film 10 on the other side ( ⁇ X direction side) of the virtual straight line VL 1 (see FIG. 3), It is curved along 12G.
- the pair of power supply wirings 31 and 32 has terminals 311 and 321 respectively, and is connected to an external circuit (not shown) via the terminals 311 and 321 .
- the fourth side 10d of the resin film 10 extends linearly along the X direction, but is not limited to this. may extend along the In this case, concave portions are formed along the shapes of the terminals 311 and 321 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 on the fourth side 10d of the resin film 10 . That is, in this case, recesses are formed in all of the first to fourth sides 10a to 10d of the resin film 10.
- the width W 1 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 is not particularly limited, but is 3 mm or more (W 1 ⁇ 3 mm). Also, the thickness T2 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 is not particularly limited, but is 5 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m ( 5 ⁇ m ⁇ T 2 ⁇ 50 ⁇ m).
- the heat-generating portion 40A in the center is formed by densely gathering a single fine wire 411 having a width W2 narrower than the width W1 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 ( W2 ⁇ W1 ).
- the heat generating portion 40A has a planar shape in which the fine wire 411 is folded back at the center to form a spiral.
- the folded portion 412 is positioned at the center of the spiral shape and substantially overlaps the specific point SP. Since the fine wire 411 has a spiral planar shape centered on the specific point SP in this way, the durability of the fine wire 411 against the load can be improved, so that the deformation and breakage of the fine wire 411 can be suppressed. can be achieved.
- the heat generating portion 40A has a planar shape in which a plurality of curved portions 413 connected to each other via folded portions 414 are arranged outside the spiral shape.
- a plurality of curved portions 413 of the fine line 411 are arranged concentrically around the specific point SP. Since the plurality of curved portions 413 are arranged concentrically around the specific point SP, it is possible to improve the load resistance of the fine wire 411, and thus suppress deformation and breakage of the fine wire 411.
- One end 415 of the fine wire 411 that constitutes the heat generating portion 40A is connected to one of the power supply wirings 31 . Also, the other end 416 of the fine wire 411 is connected to the other power supply wiring 32 .
- heat generating portions 40B to 40E are arranged around this central heat generating portion 40A.
- the heat generating portions 40B and 40C are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction around the specific point SP.
- the opening 11B described above is interposed between the heat generating portions 40A and 40B, and is interposed between the heat generating portions 40A and 40C.
- heat generating portions 40D and 40E are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction.
- the opening 11A described above is interposed between the heat generating portions 40A and 40D, and is interposed between the heat generating portions 40A and 40E.
- the heat generating portion 40B is formed by densely accumulating fine wires 421 in the same manner as the heat generating portion 40A.
- the heat generating portion 40B has a planar shape in which a plurality of curved portions 422 connected to each other via folded portions 423 are lined up.
- a plurality of curved portions 422 of the thin line 421 are arranged concentrically around the specific point SP (see FIG. 3).
- One end 424 of the thin wire 421 of the heat generating portion 40B is connected to one power supply wiring 31, and the other end 425 of the thin wire 421 is connected to the heat generating portion 40C.
- the line width W2 of the thin wires 411 and 421 may be set to a line width that provides a resistance value that allows the thin wires 411 and 421 to generate heat when current flows through the thin wires 411 and 421; 0 mm (0.1 mm ⁇ W 2 ⁇ 1.0 mm).
- the pitch (distance between the thin wires 411) P 1 between the thin wires 411 is preferably about 1 to 5 times the line width W 2 of the thin wires 411 (1 ⁇ W 2 /P ⁇ 5).
- the same applies to the pitch P2 between thin wires 421 (P2 P1 ).
- "densely" means that thin lines having a line width of W2 are folded back at the folded portions, and the folded portions of the fine lines extend side by side at a pitch of P1. means that
- the heat generating portion 40C has a plane shape symmetrical to the heat generating portion 40B with respect to the virtual straight line VL1. are arranged symmetrically. One end of the heat generating portion 40C is connected to the heat generating portion 40B described above. Also, the other end of the heat generating portion 40C is connected to the other power supply wiring 32 . That is, the heat generating portions 40B and 40C are electrically connected in series between the power supply wirings 31 and 32. As shown in FIG.
- the heat generating portion 40D has a planar shape that is symmetrical with the heat generating portion 40B with respect to the virtual straight line VL2. One end of the heat generating portion 40D is connected to one power supply wiring 31, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40D is connected to the heat generating portion 40E.
- the heat generating portion 40E has a planar shape that is symmetrical with the heat generating portion 40D with respect to the virtual straight line VL1, and the heat generating portions 40D and 40E are arranged line symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL1 .
- One end of the heat generating portion 40E is connected to the heat generating portion 40D described above, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40E is connected to the power supply wiring 32 on the other side. That is, the heat generating portions 40D and 40E are electrically connected in series between the power supply wirings 31 and 32. As shown in FIG.
- the heat generating portions 40F and 40G are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction centering on the specific point SP.
- the heat generating portion 40F is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40B in the radial direction around the specific point SP, and the heat generating portion 40G is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40C in the radial direction.
- the opening 11F described above is positioned within the heat generating portion 40F, and the opening 11E is positioned within the heat generating portion 40G.
- the heat generating portions 40H and 40I are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction.
- the heat generating portion 40H is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40D in the radial direction around the specific point SP, and the heat generating portion 40I is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40E in the radial direction.
- the opening 11D described above is positioned within the heat generating portion 40H, and the opening 11C is positioned within the heat generating portion 40I.
- the heat generating portion 40F like the heat generating portion 40B described above, is formed by densely accumulating thin wires, and has a planar shape in which a plurality of curved portions connected to each other via folded portions are arranged. One end of the heat generating portion 40F is connected to one power supply wiring 31, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40F is connected to the heat generating portion 40G.
- the heat generating portion 40G has a planar shape that is symmetrical with the heat generating portion 40F about the virtual straight line VL1, and the heat generating portions 40F and 40G are arranged line symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL1 .
- One end of the heat generating portion 40G is connected to the heat generating portion 40F described above.
- the other end of the heat generating portion 40D is connected to the other power supply wiring 32 . That is, the heat generating portions 40F and 40G are electrically connected in series between the power supply wirings 31 and 32. As shown in FIG.
- the heat generating portion 40H has a planar shape that is symmetrical with the heat generating portion 40F about the imaginary straight line VL2. One end of the heat generating portion 40H is connected to one power supply wiring 31, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40H is connected to the heat generating portion 40I.
- the heat generating portion 40I has a planar shape that is symmetrical with the heat generating portion 40H about the virtual straight line VL1, and the heat generating portions 40H and 40I are arranged line symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL1.
- One end of the heat generating portion 40I is connected to the heat generating portion 40H described above, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40I is connected to the power supply wiring 32 on the other side. That is, the heat generating portions 40H and 40I are electrically connected in series between the power supply wirings 31 and 32. As shown in FIG.
- the heat generating portion 40J is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40H in the radial direction around the specific point SP.
- This heat generating portion 40J has a spiral planar shape similar to that of the central heat generating portion 40A described above.
- One end of the heat generating portion 40J is connected to the power supply wiring 31 on one side, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40J is connected to the power supply wiring 32 on the other side.
- the heat generating portion 40K is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40I in the radial direction around the specific point SP.
- This heat generating portion 40I also has a spiral planar shape similar to that of the heat generating portion 40A described above.
- One end of the heat generating portion 40I is connected to one power supply wiring 31 and the other end of the heat generating portion 40I is connected to the other power supply wiring 32 .
- the heat generating portion 40L is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40F in the radial direction around the specific point SP.
- This heat generating portion 40L has a spiral planar shape similar to that of the central heat generating portion 40A described above.
- One end of the heat generating portion 40L is connected to one power supply wiring 31, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40L is connected to the heat generating portion 40M.
- the heat generating portion 40M is arranged outside the heat generating portion 40G in the radial direction around the specific point SP.
- the heat generating portion 40M has a planar shape that is symmetrical with the heat generating portion 40L with respect to the virtual line VL1, and the heat generating portions 40L and 40M are arranged line symmetrically with respect to the virtual line VL1 .
- One end of the heat generating portion 40M is connected to the heat generating portion 40L described above, and the other end of the heat generating portion 40M is connected to the power supply wiring 32 on the other side. That is, the heat generating portions 40L and 40M are electrically connected in series between the power supply wirings 31 and 32. As shown in FIG.
- the conductive circuit 30A described above can be represented by an equivalent circuit diagram as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, in the conductive circuit 30A, the heat generating portion 40A, the heat generating portions 40B and 40C, the heat generating portions 40D and 40E, the heat generating portions 40F and 40G, the heat generating portions 40H and 40I, and the heat generating portion 40J , the heat generating portion 40K, and the heat generating portions 40L and 40M are electrically connected in parallel to the power supply wirings 31 and 32, respectively. As a result, compared to the case where a plurality of heat generating portions are connected in series, it is possible to improve the temperature rise rate of the heat generating portions 40A to 40M.
- the wiring length of the heating portion 40A, the wiring length of the heating portions 40B and 40C, the wiring length of the heating portions 40D and 40E, the wiring length of the heating portions 40F and 40G, the wiring length of the heating portions 40H and 40I , the wiring length of the heating portion 40J, the wiring length of the heating portion 40K, and the wiring lengths of the heating portions 40L and 40M are substantially the same.
- the amount of heat generated by all the heat generating portions 40A to 40M can be made uniform.
- the heating amounts of the plurality of heat generating portions may be varied by varying the wiring lengths of the plurality of heat generating portions.
- a circuit other than the conductive circuit 30A described above may be further formed on the resin film 10, or an electronic component or circuit board may be mounted on the resin film 10.
- temperature sensors are arranged inside the heat generating portions 40A to 40M, respectively, and wires connected to the respective temperature sensors are formed on the resin film 10 independently of the conductive circuit 30A.
- through holes are formed in the enlarged portions 312 and 322 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32, and the electrodes of a pair of circuit boards are opposed to each other through the through holes. may be formed.
- a pressure sensor may be directly connected to the enlarged portions 312 and 322 described above.
- regions where the expanded portions 312 and 322 are not formed may be provided inside the expanded portions 312 and 322, and pads to be connected to electronic components and circuit boards may be formed in the regions.
- the openings of the resin film are formed between the heat-generating portions or inside the heat-generating portions, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the opening may be placed anywhere within the area where the conductive circuit is formed and outside the circular area CA.
- the opening may be formed between the power supply wiring and the heat generating portion or inside the power supply wiring.
- the support layer 80 is attached to the resin film 10 via the adhesive layer 70 so as to cover the heater section 20A.
- This support layer 80 has rigidity to the extent that it can support the resin film 10 .
- the support layer 80 has the same rectangular shape as the resin film 10, covers the entire surface of the resin film 10, and thereby imparts rigidity to the planar heating element 1A.
- This support layer 80 does not have recesses formed at locations corresponding to the recesses 12A, 12D and 12G of the resin film 10, and covers the recesses 12A, 12D and 12G of the resin film 10.
- the support layer 80 does not have to cover 12A, 12D, and 12G.
- the support layer 80 has recesses 81B, 81C, 81E, 81F corresponding to the recesses 12B, 12C, 12E, 12F of the resin film 10.
- the recesses 81B, 81C, 81E, 81F of the support layer 80 are arranged so as to overlap the recesses 12B, 12C, 12E, 12F of the resin film 10, and have the same planar shape as the recesses 12B, 12C, 12E, 12F. have. Therefore, the recesses 12B, 12C, 12E and 12F, which are narrower than the recesses 12A, 12D and 12G, are not covered with the support layer 80 .
- the support layer 80 may cover the recesses 12B, 12C, 12E, and 12F.
- the support layer 80 has openings 82A to 82F corresponding to the openings 11A to 11F of the resin film 10.
- the openings 82A-82F of the support layer 80 are arranged so as to overlap with the openings 11A-11F of the resin film 10, and have the same planar shape as the openings 11A-11F.
- the support layer 80 may not have the openings 82A to 82F. That is, the support layer 80 may cover the openings 11A to 11F of the resin film 10.
- the support layer 80 is not particularly limited, but a woven fabric or non-woven fabric can be used. By attaching such a support layer 80 to the resin film 10, it is possible to prevent the resin film 10 from breaking or cracking.
- a woven fabric is not particularly limited, but a knitted woven fabric or the like can be exemplified. Since the woven fabric has stretchability, the use of the woven fabric as the support layer 80 can assist the return of the planar heating element 1A to its original shape after being deformed.
- fibers that make up such woven fabrics or non-woven fabrics include resin fibers and glass fibers.
- resin fibers include nylon fibers, rayon fibers, polyester fibers, polyamide fibers, vinyl fibers, and aramid fibers.
- the thickness T 4 of the support layer 80 is thicker than the thickness T 1 of the resin film 10 (T 1 ⁇ T 4 ), and can be, for example, 80 ⁇ m to 200 ⁇ m (80 ⁇ m ⁇ T 4 ⁇ 200 ⁇ m).
- the adhesive layer 70 is not particularly limited, but adhesives containing resin as a main component, hot melt adhesives, double-sided tapes, and the like can be used. This adhesive layer 70 can also function as a resist layer that protects the heater section 20A. That is, the adhesive layer 70 can improve the weather resistance of the planar heating element 1A by exhibiting the surface protection performance and drip-proof performance of the heater section 20A.
- the adhesive layer 70 is formed on the entire surface of the resin film 10 .
- the adhesive layer 70 may be formed over the entire periphery of the resin film 10, and the adhesive layer 70 may be partially formed in a region inside the outer peripheral portion.
- a support layer 80 may be provided on the lower surface 102 (see FIG. 2) of the resin film 10 . Furthermore, the support layer 80 may be provided on both the upper surface 101 and the lower surface 102 of the resin film 10 .
- the plurality of openings 11A to 11F are formed in the area of the resin film 10 where the deformation due to the load is large (that is, the area outside the circular area CA). Therefore, the stress associated with the deformation of the resin film 10 is reduced, and the occurrence of bending and cracking of the resin film 10 can be suppressed. Moreover, since the stress of the resin film 10 is relieved by the plurality of openings 11A to 11F, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise due to the deformation of the resin film 10. FIG.
- the support layer 80 made of woven fabric or non-woven fabric is attached to the resin film 10, so that the stress accompanying the deformation of the resin film 10 is reduced by the support layer 80. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of folding and cracking of the resin film 10 . Moreover, since the stress of the resin film 10 is relieved by the support layer 80, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise due to the deformation of the resin film 10.
- FIG. 1 the support layer 80 made of woven fabric or non-woven fabric is attached to the resin film 10, so that the stress accompanying the deformation of the resin film 10 is reduced by the support layer 80. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of folding and cracking of the resin film 10 . Moreover, since the stress of the resin film 10 is relieved by the support layer 80, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise due to the deformation of the resin film 10. FIG.
- the resin film 10 when the thickness T 1 of the resin film 10 is 50 ⁇ m or less as in the present embodiment, the resin film 10 is likely to be bent or cracked. By forming the plurality of recesses 12A to 12G, it is possible to prevent the resin film 10 from being bent or cracked. In addition, when the thickness T1 of the resin film 10 is 50 ⁇ m or less, the above-mentioned abnormal noise is likely to occur, but the plurality of openings 11A to 11F or the plurality of recesses 12A to 12G as described above are formed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 9
- FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a resin film in this embodiment
- FIG. 12 is this embodiment
- 13 is a plan view showing the resin film and the heater section in this embodiment
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the conductive resin section in this embodiment.
- the planar heating element 1B in this embodiment includes a resin film 10, a heater section 20B, an adhesive layer 70, and a support layer 80.
- This planar heating element 1B is used as a seat heater for a vehicle such as an automobile, although it is not particularly limited, and more specifically, it is embedded in a seat of the vehicle. It should be noted that the installation target of the planar heating element 1B is not limited to the seat, and may be embedded in an armrest, for example. Further, the application of the planar heating element 1B is not particularly limited to vehicles, and for example, it may be used for seats, beds, and the like used in vehicles other than vehicles.
- the resin film 10 is a film made of an insulating resin material.
- the resin film 10 in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "insulating resin film" in the present invention.
- the resin film 10 has specific points SP on the upper surface 101.
- This specific point SP is the point where the maximum load is applied to the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 when the planar heating element 1B is used as a seat heater or the like.
- the specific point SP is positioned at the center (center of gravity) of the resin film 10 . For example, when an occupant sits on the seat, the sheet heating element 1B is pressed by the occupant's buttocks. At this time, the specific point SP is the point on the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 at which the load due to the pressing is maximum.
- the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 has a circular area CA with a predetermined radius R around the specific point SP.
- This circular area CA is an area in which bending deformation hardly occurs when a load is applied to the specific point SP and its vicinity.
- the area surrounding the circular area CA is an area in which bending deformation larger than that occurring in the circular area CA occurs when the load is applied.
- the radius R of the circular area CA is not particularly limited, but may be 1/10 or more times the length L s of the short side of the resin film 10 (1/10 ⁇ R/L s ).
- the radius R is preferably 1/8 or more times the short side length L s of the resin film 10 (1/8 ⁇ R/L s ), and should be 1/6 or more times. is more preferred (1/6 ⁇ R/L s ).
- the radius R of the circular area CA is not particularly limited, but can be set to 1/2 or less times the length L s of the short side of the resin film 10 (R/L s ⁇ 1/2). .
- a plurality of (six in this example) openings 11G to 11L penetrating from the upper surface 101 to the lower surface 102 (see FIG. 2) of the resin film 10 are provided outside the circular area CA.
- the number of openings formed in the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the above as long as it is plural, and can be set arbitrarily.
- the shape of the opening is not particularly limited to the shape described below. Further, if the openings on the resin film 10 are arranged outside the circular area CA and inside the conductive circuit 30B (described later) of the heater section 20B, the arrangement described below is adopted. It is not particularly limited.
- "arranged within the conductive circuit 30A" means arranged inside the region in which the conductive circuit is formed.
- the four openings 11G to 11J are provided outside the circular area CA.
- the openings 11G to 11J have an elongated shape extending along the lateral direction of the resin film 10 (the X direction in the drawing).
- the longitudinal direction of the openings 11G to 11J is substantially parallel to the extending direction of the opposing wirings 51 (described later) and 52 (described later) (see FIG. 12) of the conductive circuit 30B.
- the openings 11G and 11H have the same planar shape and are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL1.
- a circular area CA is interposed between the openings 11G and 11H.
- the virtual straight line VL1 is a virtual straight line passing through the specific point SP and extending along the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10 (the Y direction in the figure).
- the openings 11I and 11J have the same planar shape, and the length in the longitudinal direction (X direction) of the openings 11I and 11J is equal to the length in the longitudinal direction (X direction) of the openings 11G and 11H. ) is longer than the length of
- the openings 11I and 11J are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL2, and the circular area CA is interposed between the openings 11I and 11J.
- the imaginary straight line VL2 is an imaginary straight line passing through the specific point SP and extending along the lateral direction (the X direction in the figure) of the resin film 10 .
- Two openings 11K and 11L are arranged on the +Y direction side of the openings 11G to 11J.
- the openings 11K and 11L have the same planar shape, and the lengths in the longitudinal direction (X direction) of the openings 11K and 11L are ) is longer than the length of Also, the openings 11K and 11L are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL1.
- the term “elongated shape” means that the length L 2 in the longitudinal direction is longer than the length L 1 in the lateral direction (L 2 >L 1 ), and
- the ratio of the length L 2 in the longitudinal direction to the length L 1 is preferably 2 times or more (L 2 /L 1 ⁇ 2), more preferably 4 times or more (L 2 /L 1 ⁇ 2). 4).
- the openings 11G to 11L are provided outside the circular area CA of the resin film 10 so as to surround the specific point SP.
- the openings 11H to 11K are arranged on one side (the +X direction side in the figure) of the imaginary straight line VL1 extending in the longitudinal direction of the resin film .
- the specific point SP is interposed between the openings 11I and 11J. and is interposed between the openings 11J and 11K. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the openings 11I and 11J and between the openings 11J and 11K.
- the openings 11G, 11I, 11J, and 11L are arranged on the other side (-X direction side in the figure) of the imaginary straight line VL1.
- the specific point SP is located between the openings 11I and 11J. and between the openings 11J and 11L. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the openings 11I and 11J and between the openings 11J and 11L.
- the "longitudinal direction of the resin film 10" in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention
- the openings 11H to 11K in the present embodiment are examples of the "first missing portion” in the present invention
- the openings 11G, 11I, 11J, and 11L in this embodiment correspond to an example of the "second cutout" in the present invention.
- the relationship between the specific points and the openings described above may be established in the lateral direction of the resin film.
- a specific point is interposed between a plurality of openings arranged on one side ( + Y direction side) of the virtual straight line VL2 and the other side of the virtual straight line VL2.
- the openings may be formed in the resin film so that the specific points are also interposed between the plurality of openings arranged on the side ( ⁇ Y direction side).
- the "transverse direction" in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention.
- the resin film 10 of this embodiment has a rectangular planar shape with first to fourth sides 10a to 10d.
- a plurality of recesses (slits) 12H to 12L (five in this example) recessed toward the inside of the resin film 10 are formed on the first to third sides 10a to 10c.
- no recess is formed on the fourth side 10d.
- the planar shape of the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the above.
- the number of recesses formed in the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the above as long as it is plural, and can be set arbitrarily.
- the shape of the recess is not particularly limited to the shape described below.
- the arrangement of the concave portions on the resin film 10 is not particularly limited to the arrangement described below as long as the recesses are provided on the outer circumference of the resin film 10 so as to surround the specific point SP.
- recesses may be formed on all sides 10a to 10d of the resin film 10.
- the recess 12H is formed on the first side 10a.
- the concave portion 12H is arranged on the imaginary straight line VL1 and has a V shape that tapers toward the specific point SP.
- the concave portions 12I and 12J are formed in the second side 10b and have a V shape that tapers toward the inside of the resin film 10 .
- the concave portions 12I and 12J are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the concave portions 12K and 12L are formed on the third side 10c and have a V shape that tapers toward the inside of the resin film 10. As shown in FIG.
- the concave portions 12I and 12J are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the concave portions 12I and 12K are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL1.
- the recesses 12J and 12L are arranged line - symmetrically with respect to the imaginary straight line VL1.
- the recesses 12H to 12L are provided on the first to third sides 10a to 10d of the resin film 10 so as to surround the specific point SP.
- the concave portions 12H to 12J are arranged on one side (the +X direction side in the drawing) of the imaginary straight line VL1 extending in the longitudinal direction of the resin film .
- the specific point SP is interposed between the concave portions 12H and 12J.
- the recesses 12I and 12J are interposed between the recesses 12I and 12J. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the recesses 12H and 12J and between the recesses 12I and 12J.
- recesses 12H, 12K, and 12L are arranged on the other side (-X direction side in the figure) of the imaginary straight line VL1.
- the specific point SP is interposed between the recesses 12H, 12L. and is interposed between the concave portions 12K and 12L. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the recesses 12H and 12L and between the recesses 12K and 12L.
- the "longitudinal direction of the resin film 10" in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention
- the recesses 12H, 12I, 12J in the present embodiment correspond to the "first defects” in the present invention.
- the recesses 12H, 12K, and 12L in the present embodiment correspond to an example of the "second missing portion” in the present invention.
- the relationship between the specific points and the recesses described above may be established in the lateral direction of the resin film.
- a specific point is interposed between a plurality of recesses arranged on one side ( + Y direction side) of the virtual straight line VL2, and the other side of the virtual straight line VL2 Concave portions may be formed on the outer circumference of the resin film so that specific points are also interposed between a plurality of concave portions arranged on the ( ⁇ Y direction side).
- the "transverse direction" in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention.
- the specific point SP is surrounded by both the opening and the recess.
- the openings 11H to 11K and the recesses 12H to 12J are arranged on one side of the virtual straight line VL 1 (+X direction side in the drawing), and the other side of the virtual straight line VL 1 ( ⁇
- the openings 11G, 11I, 11J and 11L and the recesses 12H, 12K and 12L are arranged on the X direction side).
- the specific point SP is interposed between the opening 11K and the recess 12J. .
- the specific point SP is interposed between the opening 11L and the recess 12L. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the resin film 10, the specific point SP is interposed between the opening 11K and the recess 12J and between the opening 11L and the recess 12L.
- the "longitudinal direction of the resin film 10" in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention
- the opening 11K and the recess 12J in the present embodiment correspond to the "first defect” in the present invention
- the opening 11L and the recess 12L in this embodiment correspond to an example of the "second missing portion” in the present invention.
- the relationship between the specific points, the openings, and the recesses described above may be established in the lateral direction of the resin film.
- a specific point is interposed between the opening and the recess arranged on one side ( + Y direction side ) of the imaginary straight line VL2.
- the opening and the recess may be formed in the resin film so that the specific point is also interposed between the opening and the recess located on the other side (the ⁇ Y direction side).
- the "transverse direction" in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the "first direction” in the present invention.
- a heater portion 20B is formed on the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10.
- the heater section 20B has a conductive circuit 30B and a plurality of (thirteen in this example) conductive resin sections 60A to 60M.
- the conductive circuit 30B includes a pair of power supply wirings 31, 32, a plurality of opposing wirings 51, 52, and pads 55, as shown in FIG.
- the pair of power supply wirings 31 and 32 are wirings for supplying current to the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M via the opposing wirings 51 and 52.
- the pair of power supply wires 31 and 32 are arranged on the resin film 10 so as to face each other with the opposing wires 51 and 52 and the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M interposed therebetween. ⁇ 60M are electrically connected.
- One power supply wiring 31 includes a main wiring 33 and a sub wiring 34 .
- the main wiring 33 extends along the outer periphery of the resin film 10 on one side (+X direction side) of the imaginary straight line VL 1 (see FIG. 11), and curves along the concave portions 12H to 12J of the resin film 10. ing.
- the sub-wiring 34 branches off from the main wiring 33 in the vicinity of the recess 12H and extends along the -Y direction in the drawing to the vicinity of the other power supply wiring 31 .
- the other power supply wiring 32 also has a main wiring 35 and a sub wiring 36 .
- the main wiring 35 extends along the outer periphery of the resin film 10 on the other side ( ⁇ X direction side) of the imaginary straight line VL 1 (see FIG. 11), and along the concave portions 12H, 12K, and 12L of the resin film 10. curved.
- the sub-wiring 36 is connected to the end of the main wiring 35 and extends in the +Y direction in the drawing to the vicinity of one of the power supply wirings 31 .
- the pair of power supply wirings 31 and 32 has terminals 311 and 321 respectively, and is connected to an external circuit (not shown) via the terminals 311 and 321 .
- the fourth side 10d of the resin film 10 extends linearly along the X direction, but is not limited to this. may extend along the In this case, concave portions are formed along the shapes of the terminals 311 and 321 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 on the fourth side 10d of the resin film 10 . That is, in this case, recesses are formed in all of the first to fourth sides 10a to 10d of the resin film 10.
- the width W 1 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 is not particularly limited, but is 3 mm or more (W 1 ⁇ 3 mm). Also, the thickness T2 of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 is not particularly limited, but is 5 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m ( 5 ⁇ m ⁇ T 2 ⁇ 50 ⁇ m).
- a plurality of opposing wirings 51 are branched from the main wiring 33 and the sub wiring 34 of one of the power supply wirings 31 .
- the plurality of opposing wirings 51 are arranged at substantially equal intervals along the longitudinal direction (the Y direction in the drawing) of the resin film 10 .
- the opposing wiring 51 extends in the lateral direction (the X direction in the figure) of the resin film 10 and protrudes from the power supply wiring 31 toward the power supply wiring 32 in a comb shape.
- the counter wiring 51 includes two types of counter wiring 51A and 51B.
- the opposing wiring 51A is a thin wiring (thin wire) that occupies most of the opposing wiring 51A.
- the opposing wiring 51B is arranged on the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 at positions corresponding to the openings 11H to 11J.
- the width of the counter wiring 51B (the entire width including the opening in the Y direction in the figure) is larger than the width of the counter wiring 51A, and an opening 53 is formed inside the counter wiring 51B. .
- the opening 53 overlaps with the openings 11H to 11J of the resin film 10 described above.
- a plurality of opposing wirings 52 are also branched from the main wiring 35 and sub-wiring 36 of the other power supply wiring 32 .
- the plurality of opposing wires 52 are arranged at substantially equal intervals along the longitudinal direction (Y direction in the figure) of the resin film 10 .
- the opposing wiring 52 extends in the lateral direction (the X direction in the drawing) of the resin film 10 and protrudes from the power supply wiring 32 toward the power supply wiring 31 in a comb shape.
- the counter wiring 52 includes two types of counter wiring 52A and 52B.
- the opposing wiring 52A is a thin wiring (thin wire) that occupies most of the opposing wiring 52A.
- the opposing wiring 52B is arranged on the upper surface 101 of the resin film 10 at positions corresponding to the openings 11G, 11K, and 11L.
- the width of the counter wiring 52B (the entire width including the opening in the Y direction in the figure) is larger than the width of the counter wiring 52A, and an opening 54 is formed inside the counter wiring 52B. .
- the opening 54 of the opposing wiring 52B overlaps with the openings 11G, 11K, 11L of the resin film 10 described above.
- the opposing wires 51 and the opposing wires 52 are alternately arranged and face each other with a predetermined interval.
- a predetermined gap is also formed between the tip of the opposing wiring 51 and the power supply wiring 32
- a predetermined gap is also formed between the tip of the opposing wiring 52 and the power supply wiring 31 .
- planar shapes of the power supply wirings 31 and 32 and the opposing wirings 51 and 52 are not particularly limited to the above, and can be set arbitrarily.
- the planar shapes of the power supply wires 31 and 32 may be curved or meandering. It may be curved or meandering.
- the openings of the resin film are formed inside the counter wirings 51B and 52B, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the opening may be placed anywhere within the area where the conductive circuit is formed and outside the circular area CA.
- the opening may be formed between opposing wirings or inside the main wiring or sub-wiring of the power supply wiring.
- the resin film 10 and the conductive circuit 30B are formed by patterning the aluminum foil of the aluminum foil/PET composite film by etching or the like.
- This aluminum foil/PET composite film is a composite material in which an aluminum foil is bonded to a polyester film via an adhesive layer.
- a specific example of such an aluminum foil/PET composite film is not particularly limited, but Alpet (registered trademark) manufactured by Panac Corporation can be exemplified.
- the material forming the conductive circuit 30B is not limited to aluminum, and may be aluminum alloy, copper, copper alloy, stainless steel, or the like.
- the pad 55 is provided inside the power supply wirings 31 and 32 and separated from the power supply wirings 31 and 32 . That is, the pad 55 is electrically insulated from the power supply wirings 31 and 32 .
- This pad 55 functions as a connecting portion for mounting an electronic component or a circuit board on the planar heating element 1B.
- a through hole may be formed in the pad 55, the electrodes of the pair of circuit boards may be opposed to each other through the through hole, and the through hole may be used to form a pressure sensor. .
- a circuit other than the conductive circuit 30B described above may be further formed on the resin film 10.
- temperature sensors are arranged in the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M, respectively, and wiring connected to each temperature sensor is formed on the resin film 10 independently of the conductive circuit 30B.
- the conductive resin parts 60A to 60M are resistors that generate heat when voltage is applied, and are made of a conductive resin having an electrical resistance value higher than that of the counter wirings 51 and 52.
- the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M are formed on the resin film 10 so as to cover the conductive circuit 30B.
- the number of conductive resin portions included in the conductive circuit 30A is not particularly limited to the above, and can be set arbitrarily. Also, the shape and arrangement of the conductive resin portion are not particularly limited to those described below. In this embodiment, by combining the presence or absence of the conductive resin portion and the conductive resin portion of any shape, it is possible to easily set the calorific value distribution to a desired distribution in the planar heating element 1B. ing.
- three conductive resin portions 60A to 60C are arranged in the central portion of the resin film 10. As shown in FIG. 13, three conductive resin portions 60A to 60C are arranged in the central portion of the resin film 10. As shown in FIG. 13, three conductive resin portions 60A to 60C are arranged in the central portion of the resin film 10. As shown in FIG. 13, three conductive resin portions 60A to 60C are arranged in the central portion of the resin film 10. As shown in FIG. 13, three conductive resin portions 60A to 60C are arranged in the central portion of the resin film 10. As shown in FIG.
- the conductive resin portions 60A, 60B are arranged between the recess 12H and the opening 11H of the resin film 10 so as to cover the counter wirings 51, 52. As shown in FIG.
- the conductive resin portions 60A and 60B have the same planar shape.
- the conductive resin portions 60A and 60B are spaced apart from each other and arranged line-symmetrically with respect to the virtual straight line VL 1 (see FIG. 11).
- a gap 63 is interposed between the conductive resin portion 60A and the conductive resin portion 60B.
- the longitudinal direction (Y direction in the figure) of the gap 63 is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X direction in the figure) of the counter wirings 51 and 52 .
- the conductive resin portion 60A includes an intervening portion 61 and a covering portion 62.
- the intervening portion 61 is a portion interposed between the counter wirings 51 and 52 facing each other, and is a portion that contributes to heat generation. This intervening portion 61 is formed directly on the resin film 10 .
- the intervening portion 61 generates heat by resistance heating when current supplied through the opposing wirings 51 and 52 flows through the intervening portion 61 .
- the covering portion 62 is a portion interposed between the intervening portions 61, and has a function of protecting the opposing wires 51 and 52 by covering the opposing wires 51 and 52. Also, the covering portion 62 is formed integrally with the intervening portion 61 .
- the conductive resin portion 60B also has the above-described intervening portion and covering portion similarly to the conductive resin portion 60A. Further, the conductive resin portions 60C to 60M described below also have an intervening portion and a covering portion, although not shown.
- the conductive resin portion 60C is arranged adjacent to the conductive resin portions 60A and 60B via the opening 11I, and is arranged between the openings 11I and 11J. ing.
- the conductive resin portion 60C has a rectangular planar shape with an area larger than that of the conductive resin portions 60A and 60B. , 52 are arranged on the resin film 10 .
- conductive resin portions 60D to 60G are arranged around the conductive resin portions 60A to 60C.
- the conductive resin portions 60D and 60E are arranged outside the conductive resin portions 60A to 60C and are separated from the conductive resin portions 60A to 60C in the radial direction about the specific point SP. .
- the conductive resin portions 60D and 60E have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL1, and the planar shapes of the conductive resin portions 60D and 60E are the same as the planar shapes of the conductive resin portions 60A to 60C. are different rectangles.
- the conductive resin portions 60F and 60G are arranged outside the conductive resin portions 60A to 60E in the radial direction around the specific point SP and are separated from the conductive resin portion 60C.
- the conductive resin portions 60F and 60G have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL1, and the planar shapes of the conductive resin portions 60F and 60G are different from the planar shapes of the conductive resin portions 60A to 60C. different rectangles.
- gaps 63 similar to those described above are interposed. extends along.
- Six conductive resin parts 60H to 60M are further arranged around the conductive resin parts 60D to 60G.
- the conductive resin portions 60H and 60I are arranged outside the conductive resin portions 60D and 60E in the radial direction around the specific point SP and are separated from the conductive resin portions 60D and 60E.
- the conductive resin portions 60H and 60I have a trapezoidal planar shape, and three sides of the trapezoid extend along the power supply wirings 31 and 32 .
- the conductive resin portions 60H and 60I have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL1 .
- the conductive resin portions 60J and 60K are arranged outside the conductive resin portions 60D to 60G in the radial direction around the specific point SP and are separated from the conductive resin portions 60D to 60G. there is The conductive resin portion 60J is arranged between the conductive resin portion 60H and the conductive resin portion 60L, and the conductive resin portion 60K is arranged between the conductive resin portion 60I and the conductive resin portion 60M. ing.
- the conductive resin portions 60J and 60K have a trapezoidal planar shape, and three sides of the trapezoid extend along the power supply wirings 31 and 32.
- the planar shape is different from the planar shape of the conductive resin portions 60H and 60I.
- the conductive resin portions 60J and 60K have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL1 .
- the conductive resin portions 60L, 60M are arranged outside the conductive resin portions 60F, 60G in the radial direction around the specific point SP, and are separated from the conductive resin portions 60F, 60G.
- the conductive resin portions 60L and 60M have a trapezoidal planar shape, and the three sides of the trapezoid extend along the power supply wirings 31 and 32. is different from the planar shape of the conductive resin portions 60H to 60K.
- the conductive resin portions 60L and 60M have planar shapes that are symmetrical with respect to the virtual straight line VL1 .
- gaps 63 similar to those described above are interposed. extends along.
- the gap 63 is interposed between the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M, and the longitudinal direction of the gap 63 (the Y direction in the drawing) corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the opposing wirings 51 and 52 (the Y direction in the drawing).
- the bending resistance of the planar heating element 1B can be reduced when the planar heating element 1B is bent about the Y direction in the figure.
- this makes it difficult for the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M to peel off from the counter wirings 51 and 52, so that electrical connection between the counter wirings 51 and 52 and the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M can be maintained.
- the thickness T 6 of the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M is not particularly limited as long as it is equal to or greater than the thickness T 5 of the counter wirings 51 and 52 (T 6 ⁇ T 5 ). is 10 ⁇ m to 30 ⁇ m (10 ⁇ m ⁇ T 6 ⁇ 30 ⁇ m).
- the thicknesses of the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M may be different from each other.
- the amount of heat generated by the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M varies according to their thickness. Therefore, in the planar heating element 1B, the distribution of the calorific value can be easily set to a desired distribution.
- the thickness T A of the conductive resin portion 60A may be reduced while the thickness T C of the conductive resin portion 60C may be increased (T A ⁇ T C ).
- the resistance value of the conductive resin portion 60C becomes smaller than the resistance value of the conductive resin portion 60A, and the heat generation amount of the conductive resin portion 60C can be made larger than the heat generation amount of the conductive resin portion 60A.
- a method of varying the thickness of the conductive resin portion a method of varying the number of times of application of the conductive resin paste, which will be described later, can be exemplified. Note that FIG. 14 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 10 described above.
- the volume resistivity ⁇ 1 of the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M is, for example, 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 1 ⁇ m to 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 2 ⁇ m (1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 1 ⁇ m ⁇ 1 ⁇ 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 2 ⁇ m).
- Such conductive resin portions 60A to 60M are formed by applying a conductive resin paste to the resin film 10 and curing it.
- a conductive resin paste is a paste containing a crystalline resin, a binder resin, and a conductor.
- crystalline resins include polyolefin resins and vinyl resins.
- the binder resin include synthetic rubbers such as isopropylene rubber, butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, silicone rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, and the like.
- Examples of conductors include carbon and graphite.
- the method of applying the conductive resin paste is not particularly limited, but either a contact application method or a non-contact application method may be used.
- Specific examples of the contact coating method include screen printing, gravure printing, offset printing, gravure offset printing, and flexographic printing.
- specific examples of non-contact coating methods include inkjet printing, spray coating, dispense coating, and jet dispense.
- the method for curing the conductive resin paste is not particularly limited, but heat treatment, ultraviolet irradiation treatment, and the like can be exemplified.
- the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M may be made of mutually different conductive resin materials.
- the mixing ratio of the crystalline resin, the binder resin, and the conductor in the conductive resin paste may be changed, or the conductive resin paste may be further mixed with a metal filler.
- the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M are made of different conductive resin materials, the volume resistivities of the conductive resin portions 60A to 60M are different from each other. It differs for each part 60A-60M. Therefore, in the planar heating element 1B, the distribution of the calorific value can be easily set to a desired distribution.
- the plurality of conductive resin portions 60A to 60M are arranged independently of each other, and the gap 63 is interposed therebetween. 52 and 52A may be covered with one conductive resin portion.
- the support layer 80 is attached to the resin film 10 via the adhesive layer 70 so as to cover the heater section 20B.
- This support layer 80 has rigidity to the extent that it can support the resin film 10 .
- the support layer 80 has the same rectangular shape as the resin film 10, covers the entire surface of the resin film 10, and thereby imparts rigidity to the planar heating element 1B.
- the support layer 80 does not have recesses formed at locations corresponding to the recesses 12H to 12L of the resin film 10, and covers the recesses 12H to 12L of the resin film 10.
- the support layer 80 may have a concave portion corresponding to the concave portion of the resin film 10 . That is, the support layer 80 does not have to cover the recesses 12H to 12L.
- the support layer 80 has openings 82G to 82L corresponding to the openings 11G to 11L of the resin film 10.
- the openings 82G to 82L of the support layer 80 are arranged so as to overlap with the openings 11G to 11L of the resin film 10, and have the same planar shape as the openings 11G to 11L.
- the support layer 80 may not have the openings 82G to 82L. That is, the support layer 80 may cover the openings 11G to 11L of the resin film 10.
- the support layer 80 is not particularly limited, but a woven fabric or non-woven fabric can be used. By attaching such a support layer 80 to the resin film 10, it is possible to prevent the resin film 10 from breaking or cracking.
- a woven fabric as the support layer 80 . Since the woven fabric has stretchability, the use of the woven fabric as the support layer 80 can assist the return of the planar heating element 1B to its original shape after being deformed.
- fibers that make up such woven fabrics or non-woven fabrics include resin fibers and glass fibers.
- resin fibers include nylon fibers, rayon fibers, polyester fibers, polyamide fibers, vinyl fibers, and aramid fibers.
- the thickness T 4 of the support layer 80 is thicker than the thickness T 1 of the resin film 10 (T 1 ⁇ T 4 ), and can be, for example, 80 ⁇ m to 200 ⁇ m (80 ⁇ m ⁇ T 4 ⁇ 200 ⁇ m).
- the adhesive layer 70 is not particularly limited, but adhesives containing resin as a main component, hot melt adhesives, double-sided tapes, and the like can be used. This adhesive layer 70 can also function as a resist layer that protects the heater section 20B. That is, the adhesive layer 70 can improve the weather resistance of the planar heating element 1B by exhibiting the surface protection performance and drip-proof performance of the heater section 20B.
- the adhesive layer 70 is formed on the entire surface of the resin film 10 .
- the adhesive layer 70 may be formed over the entire periphery of the resin film 10, and the adhesive layer 70 may be partially formed in a region inside the outer peripheral portion.
- a support layer 80 may be provided on the lower surface 102 (see FIG. 10) of the resin film 10 . Furthermore, the support layer 80 may be provided on both the upper surface 101 and the lower surface 102 of the resin film 10 .
- the plurality of openings 11G to 11L are formed in the area of the resin film 10 where the deformation due to the load is large (that is, the area outside the circular area CA). Therefore, the stress associated with the deformation of the resin film 10 is reduced, and the occurrence of bending and cracking of the resin film 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the stress of the resin film 10 is relieved by the plurality of openings 11G to 11L, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of abnormal noise due to the deformation of the resin film 10. FIG.
- the support layer 80 made of woven fabric or non-woven fabric is attached to the resin film 10, so that the stress associated with the deformation of the resin film 10 is reduced by the support layer 80. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of folding and cracking of the resin film 10 . Moreover, since the stress of the resin film 10 is relieved by the support layer 80, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise due to the deformation of the resin film 10.
- FIG. 1 the support layer 80 made of woven fabric or non-woven fabric is attached to the resin film 10, so that the stress associated with the deformation of the resin film 10 is reduced by the support layer 80. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of folding and cracking of the resin film 10 . Moreover, since the stress of the resin film 10 is relieved by the support layer 80, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise due to the deformation of the resin film 10. FIG.
- the resin film 10 when the thickness T 1 of the resin film 10 is 50 ⁇ m or less as in the present embodiment, the resin film 10 is likely to be bent or cracked. By forming the plurality of recesses 12H to 12L, it is possible to prevent the resin film 10 from being bent or cracked. In addition, when the thickness T1 of the resin film 10 is 50 ⁇ m or less, the above-mentioned abnormal noise is likely to occur, but the plurality of openings 11G to 11L or the plurality of recesses 12H to 12L as described above are formed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the generation of abnormal noise.
- 1A, 1B Planar heating element 10... Resin film 11A to 11F, 11G to 11L... Opening 12A to 12G, 12H to 12L... Recess 101... Upper surface 102... Lower surface 10a to 10d... First to fourth sides SP... Specific point CA... Circular area R... Radius of circular area VL1 , VL2 ... Virtual straight line VC1 , VC2 ... Virtual circle L1... Length in longitudinal direction of opening L2... Length in width direction of opening 20A , 20B... heater section 30A, 30B... conductive circuit 31, 32... power supply wiring 311, 321... terminal 312, 322... enlarged section 33, 35... main wiring 34, 36... sub-wiring 40A... (first) heating section 411...
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前記支持層の厚さは、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの厚さより厚くてもよい。
図1は本実施形態における面状発熱体を示す平面図、図2は図1のII-II線に沿った断面図、図3は本実施形態における樹脂フィルムを示す平面図、図4は本実施形態における樹脂フィルム及び導電性回路を示す平面図、図5は本実施形態において複数の発熱部を区分けして示す平面図、図6は本実施形態における中央の発熱部を示す拡大平面図、図7は本実施形態において中央の発熱部に隣接する発熱部を示す拡大平面図、図8は本発明の第1実施形態における導電性回路の等価回路図である。
図9は本実施形態における面状発熱体を示す平面図、図10は図9のX-X線に沿った断面図、図11は本実施形態における樹脂フィルムを示す平面図、図12は本実施形態における樹脂フィルム及び導電性回路を示す平面図、図13は本実施形態における樹脂フィルム及びヒータ部を示す平面図、図14は本実施形態における導電性樹脂部の変形例を示す断面図である。
10…樹脂フィルム
11A~11F,11G~11L…開口部
12A~12G,12H~12L…凹部
101…上面
102…下面
10a~10d…第1~第4の辺
SP…特定点
CA…円領域
R…円領域の半径
VL1,VL2…仮想直線
VC1,VC2…仮想円
L1…開口部の長手方向の長さ
L2…開口部の短手方向の長さ
20A,20B…ヒータ部
30A,30B…導電性回路
31,32…給電配線
311,321…端子
312,322…拡大部
33,35…主配線
34,36…副配線
40A…(第1の)発熱部
411…細線
412,414…折り返し部
413…曲線部
415…一端
416…他端
40B~40I…(第2の)発熱部
421…細線
422…曲線部
423…折り返し部
424…一端
425…他端
40J~40M…発熱部
51,52,51A,52A、51B、52B…対向配線
53,54…開口部
55…パッド
60A~60M…導電性樹脂部
61…介在部分
62…被覆部分
63…間隙
70…接着層
80…支持層
81B,81C,81E,81F…凹部
82A~82L…開口部
Claims (14)
- 絶縁性樹脂フィルムと、
前記絶縁性樹脂フィルム上に形成された導電性回路を含むヒータ部と、を備え、
前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムは、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムを貫通すると共に、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルム上の特定点を囲むように配置されている複数の欠損部を有しており、
前記欠損部は、複数の開口部、及び、複数の凹部の少なくとも一方を含んでおり、
前記複数の開口部は、前記特定点を中心とした所定半径の円領域の外側であり且つ前記導電性回路内に配置されており、
前記複数の凹部は、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの内側に向かって凹んでいると共に、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの外周に配置されている面状発熱体。 - 請求項1に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記欠損部は、前記複数の開口部と前記複数の凹部の両方を含んでいる面状発熱体。 - 請求項1又は2に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記欠損部は、
前記特定点を通過すると共に第1の方向に沿った仮想直線の一方側に位置する複数の第1の欠損部と、
前記仮想直線の他方側に位置する複数の第2の欠損部と、を含み、
前記第1の方向は、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの長手方向に沿った方向、又は、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの短手方向に沿った方向であり、
前記特定点は、前記第1の方向において、前記複数の第1の欠損部の間に介在していると共に、前記複数の第2の欠損部の間に介在している面状発熱体。 - 請求項1~3のいずれか一項に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記面状発熱体は、織布又は不織布から構成され、前記ヒータ部が形成された前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの少なくとも一方の面に貼り付けられた支持層を備える面状発熱体。 - 請求項4に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの厚さは、50μm以下であり、
前記支持層の厚さは、前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの厚さより厚い面状発熱体。 - 請求項1~5のいずれか一項に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記欠損部は、前記複数の凹部を含み、
前記凹部は、前記円領域に向かって凹んでいる面状発熱体。 - 請求項1~6のいずれか一項に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記導電性回路は、
一対の給電配線と、
前記給電配線の線幅よりも細い線幅を有する細線が密集することでそれぞれ形成された複数の発熱部と、を備え、
前記複数の発熱部は、前記一対の給電配線に電気的に並列接続されている面状発熱体。 - 請求項7に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記発熱部は、前記細線を中心で折り返して渦巻き状に巻いた平面形状を有する第1の発熱部を含み、
前記第1の発熱部の中心は、前記特定点と実質的に一致している面状発熱体。 - 請求項7又は8に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記細線は、折り返し部を介して相互に並んで延在する複数の曲線部を有し、
前記発熱部は、複数の前記曲線部が前記特定点を中心として同心円状に並んだ平面形状を有する第2の発熱部を含む面状発熱体。 - 請求項1~6のいずれか一項に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記導電性回路は、
相互に対向する一対の対向配線と、
前記一対の対向配線とそれぞれ一体的に形成された一対の給電配線と、を含み、
前記ヒータ部は、前記対向配線を覆うように前記絶縁性樹脂フィルム上に形成された導電性樹脂部を備え、
前記導電性樹脂部は、前記対向配線の電気抵抗値よりも高い電気抵抗値を有する導電性樹脂から構成されており、
前記導電性樹脂部は、前記対向配線の間に設けられた介在部分を含む面状発熱体。 - 請求項10に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記ヒータ部は、複数の前記導電性樹脂部の間に介在する間隙を有し、
前記間隙の長手方向は、前記対向配線の長手方向に対して実質的に垂直である面状発熱体。 - 請求項10又は11に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記ヒータ部は、複数の前記導電性樹脂部を有し、
前記複数の導電性樹脂部は、相互に異なる厚さを有している面状発熱体。 - 請求項10~12のいずれか一項に記載の面状発熱体であって、
前記ヒータ部は、複数の前記導電性樹脂部を有し、
前記複数の導電性樹脂部は、相互に異なる材料から構成されている面状発熱体。 - 絶縁性樹脂フィルムと、
前記絶縁性樹脂フィルム上に形成された導電性回路を含むヒータ部と、
織布又は不織布から構成され、前記ヒータ部が形成された前記絶縁性樹脂フィルムの少なくとも一方の面に貼り付けられた支持層と、を備える面状発熱体。
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