Patent ID: 6240623
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A47C,B60N,H05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an electric heater used for heating foam-molded cushions, wherein said heater is formed of an electric conductor, which said electric conductor is one of an insulated and non-insulated wire, comprising the steps of:arranging a plurality of protruding members having first and second parts so as to form part of a conductor layout structure in a pattern adapted to a desired configuration of the heater, said protruding member second part being rotatable about the vertical axis of said protruding member;arranging a continuous flexible conveyor around said protruding members in a pattern of a path which corresponds to the same desired configuration of the heater, said continuous flexible conveyor provided with a follower attached thereto, said follower for facilitating the deposition of said electric conductor around said protruding members; andarranging said continuous flexible conveyor in said path so that said follower deposits said conductor in said pattern, wherein said protruding members form a part of a first fixture for the heater.