Enclosure and method for temperature-sensitive components
US8308356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K1/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Protective enclosure and method for protecting heat sensitive, data recording devices in high temperature environments. The protective enclosure has a housing having at least one compartment for containing a heat sensitive, data recording device, e.g., a temperature recording device, and a jacket configured to contain a phase change material. The jacket may be vented and configured to at least partially surround the compartment. The housing may be sealed with an endcap. The recording device and a heat absorbing element are disposed within the same or within adjoining or adjacent sub-compartments within the enclosure. In a method, the enclosure with heat absorbing element and temperature recording device is placed within a heated environment or environment to be heated, e.g., a furnace. The recording device is connected to a thermal couple.
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