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High temperature fluid sensor

US4933658A · kind A · utility

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5References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 1989
Grant dateJun 12, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2037/768
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high temperature fluid sensor has a fusible detector including a body having longitudinally extending conductors therein. A first portion of the conductors is confined within the body whereas a second portion of the conductors projects from an end of the body. The second conductor portions are spaced-apart to define a void therebetween. A fusible material is engaged with, and electrically bridges between the second conductor portions. A tapered portion of the sensor permits the molten fusible material to flow away from the second conductor portions. The tapered portion terminates in spaced-apart relationship with the fusible material and thus further defines the void.

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