Apparatus and methods for improving vibration isolation, thermal dampening, and optical access in cryogenic refrigerators
US8516834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2500/13
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cryogenic apparatus is provided having a nested thermally insulating structure, thermal links, a vacuum shroud, and a cryo-cooler. The nested thermally insulated structure holds a sample to be cooled while dampening the external vibrations caused by the cryo-cooler, the surrounding environment or cryo-cooler mounting surface. A vacuum plate is removably attached to the vacuum shroud to provide access to the sample chamber.
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