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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 26, 2017
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Paul W. Alexander, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Nancy L. Johnson, Northville, MI (US);
Kuo-Huey Chen, Troy, MI (US);
Nilesh D. Mankame, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Steven C. Lang, Columbus, MI (US);
Michael S. Foos, Clarkston, MI (US);
Suzanne M. Cody-Gump, Metamora, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A knitted structure is configured for heat generation and distribution. In some embodiments, the knitted structure includes a knitted fabric including a first knitted layer and a second knitted layer opposite the first knitted layer. The first knitted layer has a first thermal conductivity. The second knitted layer has a second thermal conductivity. The second thermal conductivity is greater than the first thermal conductivity to facilitate heat transfer toward the first knitted layer. The knitted structure may further include a plurality of electrodes at least partially disposed inside the knitted fabric. Each of the plurality of electrodes is configured to generate heat within the knitted fabric upon receipt of electrical energy in order to distribute heat along the knitted structure and toward the first knitted layer.