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Replaceable probe holder structure for thermometer

US8282277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2009
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K13/25
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention discloses a replaceable probe holder structure for thermometer, including a thermometer shell. Inside the thermometer shell installs a slot and an elastic positioning mechanism; inside the slot installs a probe holder; after the insertion of the probe holder in the slot, the probe holder will match with the elastic positioning mechanism and then fixed in the slot. By adopting the above structure, the probe holder structure of this invention requires fewer components, and convenient for installation; the adoption of the elastic positioning mechanism to fix the probe holder is more convenient to replace in practical use.

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