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Casing for a hot box or blocked brake detection scanner

US6241196A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 1999
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61K9/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a casing for a hot box or blocked brake detection scanner (2) comprising infrared detectors and a heating means, wherein the casing is comprised of a casing lower part and a lid (5), the lid (5) is designed as a chimney top with lateral surfaces (7, 8) converging towards the upper edge and carrying an electrical heating means (4) on their inner sides (6), and the lid (5) includes openings (9) for the scanning geometry of the infrared detector(s) on its upper edge or near its upper edge.

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