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Aspirating particle sensor for smoke detection within an electronics enclosure

US8742939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2012
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2032

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  • 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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