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Detector system for detecting the occurrence of welding

US5248880A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 1991
Grant dateSep 28, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J2001/0276
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor circuit for detecting light hazards or bright light sources that will cause discomfort. The sensor and sensor electronics which provide a wide sensitivity range which is fully automatically adjustable, and which has the ability to detect point sources of light. The sensor further has the ability to distinguish low power stable light generated from a small welding arc from bright ambient light or even direct sunlight.

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