Measuring probe comprising at least one optic fiber, and a measuring device and installation comprising at least one such probe
US6204915A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4246
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The probe comprises at least one optic fiber and an electronic circuit comprising a securing device for securing the optic fiber in optic connection with signal conversion means. The electronic circuit comprises a removable electrical connector connected to the signal conversion means such as a light-emitting diode and/or photo-detector to supply or receive electronic signals used by a processing circuit. A measuring device comprises at least one optic fiber probe connected by means of the removable connector to a processing circuit. Application in particular to temperature measurement probes and devices which comprise optic fibers and to installations comprising electrical conductors.
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