Apparatus and methods for improving vibration isolation, thermal dampening, and optical access in cryogenic refrigerators
US8756941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2032 |
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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. The thermal link is made of thermally conductive wires which connect the nested thermally insulated structure and the cryo-cooler thereby allowing the apparatus to reduce vibrations inherent in the operation of the cryo-cooler.
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