Rapid response thermocouple probe having replaceable thermocouple element
US4808241A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 1987 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K13/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a rapid response thermocouple probe 10 having a resilient, replaceable thermocouple element 50 probe 10, comprising cylindrical body 20 having housing means 30 at one end, securing means 40 associated with housing means 30 and comprising two securing elements, 40a and 40b, in electrical isolation from each other, and a resilient thermocouple element 50 comprising an arcuate strip of two dissimilar metals joined together, ends, 55 and 57, of thermocouple element 50 being removably secured to securing means 40. The thermocouple probe of this invention eliminates the necessity of discarding the entire probe upon wear or breakage of thermocouple element 50.
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