Aspirating particle sensor for smoke detection within an electronics enclosure
US8742939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0046
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for rapidly detecting smoke or other particles or aerosols generated in any one or more compartments of a multi-compartment electronics enclosure. The herein disclosed system includes a particle sensor and an airflow controller that pulls air and particles from the one or more compartments through fluid pathways and into the particle sensor.
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