Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for automated measurement of the temperatures of samples on a production line without any human intervention.

Abstract: A temperature sensing device comprising a housing including a display, an extension at least 1.5 inches long extending from the housing, a temperature sensor, and a connector from the sensor to the housing for transmitting the output to the housing. The extension has a proximal section at the housing and an opposed distal section, the distal section being movable relative to the housing. The temperature sensor is at the distal section of the extension for sensing the temperature of a target material and providing an output related to the temperature of the target material. Optionally, the device includes a thermal insulator at the distal section of the extension protecting the temperature sensor from heat from the target material. Optionally, the device includes a light source at the distal section of the extension for aiming the sensor at the target material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to embodiments of a temperature sensor for use with a temperature measuring device, for example a digital thermometer. The temperature sensor includes at least two and preferably three wires joined at a thermocouple. The temperature sensor is designed to be mounted on terminals of the digital thermometer sensor to allow precise temperature measurements for a thermal device, for example a soldering tool or de-soldering tool.

Abstract: A temperature sensing tape including a flexible, electrically insulating substrate, a plurality of temperature sensing elements disposed on the substrate, each temperature sensing element including a first electrode and a second electrode arranged in a confronting, spaced-apart relationship to define a gap therebetween, and a variable resistance material disposed within the gap and connecting the first electrode to the second electrode, wherein the first electrode of at least one of the temperature sensing elements is connected to the second electrode of an adjacent temperature sensing element by a flexible electrical conductor.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysis of metals is provided. The apparatus includes a molding cavity for receiving a sample of a molten metal, a gating system for allowing the molten metal to be poured, and a vent for allowing gases to escape from the apparatus when the molten metal is poured. The apparatus further includes at least one chill plate, adjacent to the molding cavity, for enabling faster cooling and solidification of the sample of the molten metal. The apparatus also includes a longitudinal slot, extending from the molding cavity, for allowing a sensor element to be introduced into the sample of the molten metal, the sensor element is a thermocouple wire that is used to monitor a cooling curve of the molten metal, while the molten metal solidifies.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes: a sensor module including a cylindrical portion into which a measurement target fluid is introduced and a diaphragm including a first surface in contact with the measurement target fluid and a second surface provided with a detector; a joint provided with a pressure introduction port for introducing the measurement target fluid to the sensor module; a cylindrical base member surrounding the sensor module; an electronic circuit attached to the base member to receive a detection signal outputted by the detector; and a temperature sensor electrically connected with the electronic circuit. The temperature sensor includes a temperature detector for detecting temperature, and a lead wire electrically connecting the temperature detector and the electronic circuit. The base member is provided with a receiver for receiving the temperature detector and the lead wire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for calibrating temperature and humidity of a radio-sonde to be adapted to the upper air environment using an upper air simulation chamber including: an isotemperature-isohumidity unit calibrating temperature and humidity measured via the radio-sonde; a sunlight generation unit coupled to the isotemperature-isohumidity unit and generating sunlight to be irradiated to the isotemperature-isohumidity unit; an air supply unit coupled to the isotemperature-isohumidity unit and controlling the pressure and temperature of atmospheric air, allowing supplying air to the isotemperature-isohumidity unit; a sonic nozzle coupled to the isotemperature-isohumidity unit and creating an air flow set at below a set pressure; and a vacuum pump coupled to the isotemperature-isohumidity unit and discharging air which penetrates the isotemperature-isohumidity unit.

Abstract: To provide a temperature measuring device for a thermal displacement compensation device, in which the values output by temperature sensors are shared among a plurality of machine tools, and thus the total number of the temperature sensors is reduced, thereby suppressing the total cost and also reducing the failure risk of the temperature sensors installed in the machine tools. A plurality of machine tools are made to use, in order to monitor a temperature of each of one or more common positions set in advance, temperature information measured by a temperature sensor installed at any position in the common positions in each of the machine tools, as temperature information of any position in the common positions without a temperature sensor installed in another machine tool in the plurality of machine tools.

Abstract: An infrared thermometer, having an upper shell, a lower shell, an ear temperature probe, and a forehead temperature head; the ear temperature probe is provided with an infrared sensor, an infrared sensor copper sleeve and a probe body; a piece of flat and smooth transparent glass is provided between an end of the probe body having a smaller inner diameter and the infrared sensor copper sleeve, so that the end of the ear temperature probe inserted into the ear canal is configured as a flat surface by the transparent glass.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor element, a first signal terminal group, and a second signal terminal group disposed at an interval from the first signal terminal group. The first semiconductor element includes a control signal electrode to which a control signal for the first semiconductor element is input, and a temperature signal electrode that outputs a signal corresponding to temperature of the first semiconductor element. The temperature signal electrode is connected with a temperature signal terminal included in the first signal terminal group, and the control signal electrode is connected with a first control signal terminal included in the second signal terminal group.

Abstract: Described is a convection reducer. The convection reducer may be used in a thermogravimetric analysis apparatus to reduce convection in fluid surrounding a sample container. The convection reducer includes multiple baffle plates and at least one spine member. Each baffle plate has an edge with at least one slot and each spine member has multiple slots. Each slot in a baffle plate is received in a corresponding slot of the at least one spine member so that the baffle plates are arranged substantially parallel to each other along the at least one spine member. The reduction in convection results in undesired forces on the apparatus that may disturb the sample weight measurement.

Abstract: A distributed sensor grid may be used to monitor the growth conditions of plants in an agricultural environment. In one example, a distributed sensor grid may include sensors that are arranged as a grid defined by a vertical axis and a first horizontal axis. The sensors may each be coupled to a cable and/or a port that provides operating power and/or network communications access. In some implementations, a plurality of lighting fixtures disposed in the agricultural environment may be configured to provide the power and network communications access to one or more sensors, thus alleviating use of excess cabling for connectivity and simplifying installation. The sensors may be correspondingly disposed within the vicinity of respective lighting fixtures to monitor growth conditions for a portion of the agricultural environment. The sensors used may also be packaged as an integrated sensor assembly, further simplifying installation and deployment.

Abstract: Provided are a temperature sensor, an array substrate, and a display device. In the temperature sensor, a low-pass filter is disposed between a ring oscillator and a comparator, so that a square-wave signal output from the ring oscillator passes through the low-pass filter and a high-frequency component in the square-wave signal output from the ring oscillator is directly filtered out by the low-pass filter, thereby improving a signal-to-noise ratio of the ring oscillator and a test accuracy of the temperature sensor.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a high-accuracy contactless measurement method for measuring the temperature of a metal thermoforming mold, which is capable of timely monitoring the metal temperature in multiple areas and also has threshold warning functionalities for delivering real-time notifications, in order to save the labor costs for long-term monitoring.

Abstract: An environment sensor includes a heat generation component, a first sensor and a second sensor disposed such that conductive heat resistances between the first sensor and the heat generation component and between the second sensor and the heat generation component are different from each other, and a controller. The first sensor and the second sensor are capable of measuring a predetermined physical quantity. The first sensor and the second sensor obtain a measured value from the predetermined physical quantity. The measured value fluctuates depending on ambient temperature. The controller is configured to correct the measurement value of one of the first sensor and the second sensor based on the measurement value of the first sensor and the measurement value of the second sensor when the predetermined physical quantity is measured.

Abstract: A stove guard comprises a data processing unit (101) and a temperature sensor arrangement (102) for receiving thermal radiation from objects in a specific field of view and for supplying detector signals representative of the received thermal radiation to the data processing unit (101). The temperature sensor arrangement (102) includes at least three detector elements (201, 202, 203), their sensitivity bands located at different positions along an optical radiation wavelength axis. The sensitivity band of one of said detector elements is limited to a wavelength range of less than 1.2 micrometers.

Abstract: A sensor device, system, and method for monitoring the internal pressure and temperature of a refrigerant tank during a recovery operation to control a purge operation of the tank based on the conditions thereof during the recovery operation. The sensor device, system, and method further utilize an external temperature sensor, the external temperature sensor operable to indicate that it is properly positioned on the surface of the tank.

Abstract: A digital thermometer for cooking includes an outer casing having a bottom wall that defines a closed lower end and a side wall that projects upwardly from the bottom wall to define an open upper end, and a housing for electronic components disposed inside the outer casing and being surrounded by the side wall of the outer casing. A printed circuit board is disposed inside the housing, and a microprocessor and a visual display component are mounted on the printed circuit board. An insulating assembly is disposed inside the outer casing and is located between the bottom wall of the outer casing and the housing containing the electronic components. A temperature sensing probe projects from the bottom wall of the outer casing for obtaining temperature readings and transmitting the temperature readings to the microprocessor. The side wall of the outer casing is spaced from the housing to define a heat vent for dissipating heat.

Abstract: A temperature calibrator for calibrating temperature function devices has an outer and an inner housing as well as a calibrator block. The calibrator block is radially spaced from the inner housing to form a flow space. The flow space is in communication with the environment at the upper end and at the lower end to generate a flow. A fan having a fan wheel that can be driven by a motor is connected to the flow space. The fan wheel is formed from a heat-resistant material; and the fan forms a predominantly closed surface in a plan view.

Abstract: A multi-functional precious stone testing apparatus includes a portable housing, a testing unit, and an indication unit. The portable housing includes a hand-held casing and a probe casing extended from a front end of the hand-held casing. The testing unit includes a conductive probe, a sensor, and a UV light source for emitting UV light beam, so as to allow the sensor to sense the UV reflected and refracted by a testing object for determining various qualities of the testing object.