US4279154A
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Surface temperature measuring device
Assignee: Anritsu Meter Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-09-28
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Granted: 1981-07-21
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Expires: 1999-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A thermocouple member having a surface portion adapted for heat contact with the surface of the body to measure the temperature thereof is provided with a low friction, electrically insulated layer such as of a fluorocarbon resin over the surface portion. The thermocouple member is thereby prevented from being brought into direct contact with the surface of the body. A heat sensing section having such a coated thermocouple member is useful for measuring the temperature of a body moving either linearly or angularly as well as an electrically driven body.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsuneo Nakamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:20
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/04; G01K1/00; G01K1/14; G01K1/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
In a surface temperature measuring device for measuring the temperature of the surface of a body wherein the temperature sensing section includes a thermocouple member having an outer surface portion adapted for heat and pressure contact with the surface of the body to measure the temperature thereof, the improvement which comprises a slippery, electrically insulted layer of film integrally bonded to at least said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member, said layer of film being between 5 and 100μ thick and formed of a resin selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbon resin, polyamide resins and polyimide resins, there being further included a pair of laterally spaced apart, resilient metal strips extending in parallel with and along both sides of the thermocouple member, each said strip having an outer surface part adapted to pressure contact the surface of the body whose temperature is to be measured, said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member cooperating with said outer surface parts of said strips, whereby said thermocouple member including said film layer is deformable in association with said strips and may be brought into pressure contact with the surface of the body, said layer being provided over at least said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member and at least said outer surface part of each of said strips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
In a surface temperature measuring device for measuring the temperature of the surface of a body wherein the temperature sensing section includes a thermocouple member having an outer surface portion adapted for heat and pressure contact with the surface of the body to measure the temperature thereof, the improvement which comprises a slippery, electrically insulted layer of film integrally bonded to at least said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member, said layer of film being between 5 and 100μ thick and formed of a resin selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbon resin, polyamide resins and polyimide resins, there being further included a pair of laterally spaced apart, resilient metal strips extending in parallel with and along both sides of the thermocouple member, each said strip having an outer surface part adapted to pressure contact the surface of the body whose temperature is to be measured, said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member cooperating with said outer surface parts of said strips, whereby said thermocouple member including said film layer is deformable in association with said strips and may be brought into pressure contact with the surface of the body, said layer being provided over at least said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member and at least said outer surface part of each of said strips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
The temperature sensing section as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a pair of laterally spaced apart, resilient metal strips extending in parallel with and along both sides of the thermocouple member, each said strip having an outer surface part adapted to pressure contact with the surface whose temperature is to be measured, said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member cooperating with said outer surface parts of said strips whereby said thermocouple member may be brought into pressure contact with the surface of the body, said layer being provided over at least said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member and at least said outer surface part of each of said strips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said layer is formed of a member selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbon resins, polyamide resins, polyimide resins and molybdenum disulfide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said layer has a thickness of between 5 and 100μ.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said layer is a coating of a composition containing said member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as set forth in claim 5, wherein said layer has a thickness of between 5 and 100μ.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a supporting member on which said thermocouple member is secured and a pair of laterally spaced apart legs mounted on said supporting member, said thermocouple member being disposed between said pair of legs, each said leg having a height such that said outer surface portion of said thermocouple member can be brought into pressure contact with the surface whose temperature is to be measured when said legs are pressed against the surface whose temperature is to be measured.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the outer portion of said thermocouple member is arcuate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said thermocouple member is at least partly circular.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-07-20 | 1985-01-19 | 1985-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-20 | 1989-01-19 | 1989-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-20 | 1993-01-19 | 1993-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |