Ignition device for a gas appliance and method of operation

An ignition device for a gas appliance is provided. The ignition device includes a membrane and a plurality of heating elements embedded in the membrane, wherein the heating elements comprise a plurality of patterned resistors and wherein the plurality of heating elements are configured to heat a su...

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Hauptverfasser: NAJEWICZ DAVID J, KNOBLOCH AARON J, SAIA RICHARD J, SUBRAMANIAN KANAKASABAPATHI, OKRUCH NICHOLAS JR
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An ignition device for a gas appliance is provided. The ignition device includes a membrane and a plurality of heating elements embedded in the membrane, wherein the heating elements comprise a plurality of patterned resistors and wherein the plurality of heating elements are configured to heat a surface on application of voltage through the heating elements. The ignition device also includes a cavity disposed adjacent to the heating elements and configured to provide thermal isolation of the heating elements.