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Ceramic type sensor device

US4333067A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1980
Grant dateJun 1, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C1/034
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ceramic sensor device is disclosed which comprises a sensing element of a ceramic material and electric conductors for connection to external circuit which are tightly embedded within a ceramic insulating body. The solid state sensor device having an excellent capability to withstand detrimental conditions such as a high temperature, rapid temperature change and mechanical shocks is provided. The sensor is advantageously used as a temperature sensor, a moisture sensor and a gas sensor for detecting oxidizing and reducing gas. Above all, the sensor is suited as a temperature sensor device for detecting temperature of exhaust gas purifying catalyst used in motor vehicles.

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