Gas detector system
US5059397A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/204998
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gas detector system for detecting gases such as CO.sub.2. Sample air is passed through a critically sized sealed sample chamber in a sample cell. Infrared waves are generated in an insulated heater assembly, and radiate through windows of the sealed sample chamber concurrent with the sample air. The strength and magnitude of the infrared waves is attenuated by the level of gas, such as CO.sub.2, present in the sample air passing through the critically sized sealed sample chamber, and is sensed by a thermopile detector, including a filter for a specific frequency of infrared energy. Electronic circuitry processes the thermopile signal and measures other parameters of the gas detector to provide a signal indicative of the percentage of gas concentration in the air. Extensive use of insulation about and around the thermopile detector electronic circuitry and other components of the detector maximize stability and reliability.
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