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Infrared window assembly with internal and external cover

US8400708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Inventor

Martin Robinson · Hook, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 19, 2008
Grant date	Mar 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 12, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01J5/048
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An infrared window assembly, comprising: a lens through which thermal imagery of apparatus within a housing is performed; a frame adapted to be mounted in the housing and arranged to support the lens; and external and internal covers lying when closed in planes generally parallel to the plane of the frame, the external cover being located on the exterior of the housing, wherein the covers are coupled to one another and mounted on or adjacent the frame and arranged to move in unison between a closed position whereat the lens is substantially concealed and an open position whereat the lens is substantially visible.

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