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Thermodetector
Assignee: Aisin Corp
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Filing: 1980-08-29
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Granted: 1983-02-01
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Expires: 2000-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A thermodetector including a ferromagnetic sensor placed on an object to be measured having a magnetic permeability which changes in relation to the temperature, and made of a ferrite material having a measurable change of magnetic permeability in a measuring temperature range. A magnetic flux generator is disposed to apply a magnetic field to the ferromagnetic member and may be a permanent magnet. A magnetically soft member made of a laminated core of thin sheets of amorphous magnetic material is placed within the magnetic field of the magnetic field generator to cooperate with at least the magnetic flux generator to form a magnetic path. An electric coil including a bobbin surrounds the magnetically soft member. The change of magnetic permeability alters the magnetic flux in the magnetically soft member and is sensed by the electric coil to give an indication of temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinichiro Iwasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:12
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K7/00; G01K7/36; G01K7/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A thermodetector comprising: a ferromagnetic member disposed on an object whose temperature is to be measured and having a magnetic characteristic which changes in response to a change in temperature; means for generating a magnetic field coupling said ferromagnetic member; a magnetically soft core member thermally isolated from said ferromagnetic member and also coupling the magnetic field generated by said means for generating a magnetic field; an electric coil wound around said magnetically soft core member; wherein a magnetic circuit is formed, including at least said means for generating a magnetic field, said ferromagnetic member and said magnetically soft core member; detector means for detecting a change of intensity of magnetic flux produced in said core member by the magnetic field of said permanent magnet means in response to a thermally induced change in the magnetic characteristic of said ferromagnetic member, comprising, means for applying a pulse voltage to said at least one coil, and means for measuring the time delay occurring from the application of said pulse voltage until saturation of said core means; wherein a change in temperature causes a change in said magnetic characteristic of said ferromagnetic member which in turn causes a change in the amount of flux coupling said core member which is detected by said detector means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A thermodetector comprising: a ferromagnetic member disposed on an object whose temperature is to be measured and having a magnetic characteristic which changes in response to a change in temperature; means for generating a magnetic field coupling said ferromagnetic member; a magnetically soft core member thermally isolated from said ferromagnetic member and also coupling the magnetic field generated by said means for generating a magnetic field; an electric coil wound around said magnetically soft core member; wherein a magnetic circuit is formed, including at least said means for generating a magnetic field, said ferromagnetic member and said magnetically soft core member; detector means for detecting a change of intensity of magnetic flux produced in said core member by the magnetic field of said permanent magnet means in response to a thermally induced change in the magnetic characteristic of said ferromagnetic member, comprising, means for applying a pulse voltage to said at least one coil, and means for measuring the time delay occurring from the application of said pulse voltage until saturation of said core means; wherein a change in temperature causes a change in said magnetic characteristic of said ferromagnetic member which in turn causes a change in the amount of flux coupling said core member which is detected by said detector means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said magnetically soft core member is an amorphous material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: said ferromagnetic member, said means for generating a magnetic field and said magnetically soft core member being disposed annularly in series so that they cooperate with one another in forming a closed magnetic path.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 3, wherein said magnetically soft core member is an amorphous material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 4, wherein said magnetic field generating means comprises a permanent magnet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A thermodetector according to claim 1, wherein said detection means comprises: constant current source means for producing a constant current through said coil upon application of said pulse voltage thereto; wherein said pulse voltage applying means and said constant current source means product at a terminal of said coil a voltage signal delayed after application of said pulse signal in relation to the temperature being measured.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 6, further comprising: said ferromagnetic member, said magnetic field generating means and said magnetically soft member being disposed so that said magnetic field generating means and said ferromagnetic member cooperate with each other to form a first magnetic path, while said magnetic field generating means and said magnetically soft member cooperate with each other to form a second magnetic path parallel to said first magnetic path.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 7, wherein said magnetically soft core member is an amorphous material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 8, wherein said magnetic field generating means comprises a permanent magnet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 7, wherein said magnetic field generating means and said magnetically soft core member are thermally isolated from said ferromagnetic member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 7, wherein said ferromagnetic member and said magnetic field generating means are thermally isolated from said magnetically soft core member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
A thermodetector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: an insulator member interposed between said ferromagnetic member and said magnetically soft core member for thermally isolating said magnetically soft core member against temperature transfer from the object whose temperature is to be measured.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
202 words
A thermodetector comprising: a ferromagnetic member disposed on an object whose temperature is to be measured and having a magnetic characteristic which changes in response to a change in temperature; means for generating a magnetic field coupling said ferromagnetic member; a magnetically soft core member thermally isolated from said ferromagnetic member and also coupling the magnetic field generated by said means for generating a magnetic field; an electric coil wound around said magnetically soft core member; wherein a magnetic circuit is formed, including at least said means for generating a magnetic field, said ferromagnetic member and said magnetically soft core member; wherein a change in temperature causes a change in said magnetic characteristic of said ferromagnetic member which in turn causes a change in the amount of flux coupling said core member which is sensed by said electric coil; said ferrogmagnetic member, said magnetic field generating means and said magnetically soft member being disposed so that said magnetic field generating means and said ferromagnetic member cooperate with each other to form a first magnetic path, while said magnetic field generating means and said magnetically soft member cooperate with each other to form a second magnetic path parallel to said first magnetic path.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
202 words
A thermodetector comprising: a ferromagnetic member disposed on an object whose temperature is to be measured and having a magnetic characteristic which changes in response to a change in temperature; means for generating a magnetic field coupling said ferromagnetic member; a magnetically soft core member thermally isolated from said ferromagnetic member and also coupling the magnetic field generated by said means for generating a magnetic field; an electric coil wound around said magnetically soft core member; wherein a magnetic circuit is formed, including at least said means for generating a magnetic field, said ferromagnetic member and said magnetically soft core member; wherein a change in temperature causes a change in said magnetic characteristic of said ferromagnetic member which in turn causes a change in the amount of flux coupling said core member which is sensed by said electric coil; said ferrogmagnetic member, said magnetic field generating means and said magnetically soft member being disposed so that said magnetic field generating means and said ferromagnetic member cooperate with each other to form a first magnetic path, while said magnetic field generating means and said magnetically soft member cooperate with each other to form a second magnetic path parallel to said first magnetic path.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-31 | 1990-08-02 | 1991-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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