Termination for an electrical resistance heating element

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An electrical resistance heating element comprises a resistance heating member sheathed in an open-ended insulating tubular case. A respective unitary hook-shaped termination is fixed to each end of the resistance member and engages a peripheral edge at the respective open end of the case. Spring-loaded cup-shaped connection members of a household appliance serve to provide connections to and support for the element. The termination is simple and results in reduced heat generation in the termination and reduced heat conduction to the connection members.