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 pressure activated recharging cooling platform for cooling an object is provided. The cooling platform comprises a temperature regulation layer, a support layer, and a channeled covering layer. The temperature regulation layer is adapted to hold a composition. The temperature regulation layer has a plurality of angled segments, wherein angled segments within a sealed perimeter of the temperature regulation layer are formed by a top side and a bottom side at a predefined distance, and channels, wherein the channels substantially form sides by contacting the top side with the bottom side at a distance lesser than the predefined distance. The support layer is substantially bonded to the bottom side of the temperature regulation layer and is comprised of material sufficiently pliable to deform and sufficiently rigid to withstand collapse in response to the weight of the object. The channeled covering layer encompasses the support and temperature regulation layers.

Abstract: In one aspect, a temperature sensing assembly for measuring temperature of a surface of a structure includes a thermocouple device and a docking device. The thermocouple device includes a temperature sensing junction point disposed within an elongate sheath to measure the temperature of the surface of the structure at a desired location. The thermocouple device further comprises a contact portion configured to contact the surface of the structure. The docking device has a bottom surface to attach to the surface of the structure adjacent the desired location. A line extends through the center of the sheath and the sheath has a cross-sectional area in a plane perpendicular to the line. The contact portion is configured such that, when the docking device is coupled to the surface, an area of contact between the contact portion and the surface of the structure is greater than the cross-sectional area of the sheath.

Abstract: A liquid-cooling termination structure having temperature sensing function is disposed on a liquid-cooling system which is used for performing a heat dissipating operation to a heat source of equipment. The liquid-cooling termination structure includes a water cooling head and a temperature sensing unit. The water cooling head is formed with an adhering surface used for being adhered on the heat source. The temperature sensing unit includes a sensing terminal, and a signal transferring cable extended from the sensing terminal. The sensing terminal is combined with the water cooling head from the exterior of the water cooling head, and the signal transferring cable is connected to the equipment for obtaining the temperature of the heat source through the water cooling head.

Abstract: The system is preferably used with a cooking appliance with a heating cavity and can include: a vessel and a temperature probe. The system can optionally include: a lid, a tray, and/or a circulator. However, the system can include any other suitable components. The system functions to monitor and/or control the temperature of a volume of working fluid in a cooking appliance with a heated cavity.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck includes a heating part, a substrate on the heating part, a temperature sensor, and an embedment part. The substrate includes a first surface onto which an object is to be attracted and held, a second surface opposite from the first surface and contacting the heating part, and a hole open at the second surface of the substrate. The hole includes a threaded inner wall surface. The temperature sensor is at the bottom of the hole. The embedment part includes a threaded side surface, and is embedded in the hole with the threaded side surface mating with the threaded inner wall surface. The substrate and the embedment part are formed of the same material.

Abstract: An infrared heating apparatus includes an infrared emitter with a coiled resistive wire embedded in a ceramic refractory material so that a first portion of the resistive wire is exposed and a second portion of the resistive wire is enclosed by the ceramic refractory material, such that the first portion forms an array of arcs that protrude above the ceramic refractory material.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck includes a heating part, a substrate on the heating part, a temperature sensor, and a metal material. The substrate includes a first surface onto which an object is to be attracted and held, a second surface opposite from the first surface and contacting the heating part, and a first hole and a second hole aligned in a thickness direction of the substrate in communication with each other. The second hole is closer to the heating part than is the first hole, and open at the second surface of the substrate. The second hole is larger than the first hole when viewed in the thickness direction of the substrate. The temperature sensor is at the bottom of the first hole. The metal material is in the second hole with a space between the temperature sensor and the metal material.

Abstract: High temperature probes and methods for assembling high temperature probes are disclosed. The high temperature probes may include a rod with a thermocouple embedded within the rod, and a ceramic matrix composite sheath substantially surrounding the rod. The high temperature probes may also include an outer metal tube surrounding a portion of the rod, and an inner metal tube positioned between the alumina rod and the outer metal tube, the inner metal tube being configured to prevent the rod from spatial displacement with respect to the outer metal tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for measuring a surface temperature. The system may comprise a printed circuit board, an insulator block, a conductive probe, a plurality of temperature sensors, and a plurality of compressive contact pins. The conductive probe may have a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The conductive probe may be coupled to the insulator block. The plurality of temperature sensors may be coupled to the insulator block and translatable in a first direction within the insulator block. Translation of the plurality of temperature sensors in the first direction may cause each of the plurality of temperature sensors to contact the first surface of the conductive probe. The plurality of compressive contact pins may each be electrically couple a corresponding temperature sensor to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A measuring device is provided which, in order to measure measured variables of an object being measured, can be placed on a surface of the object being measured. The surface supports the measuring device. The measuring device comprises at least three projecting contact surfaces, the center points of which are distributed substantially uniformly along a circle. The projecting contact surfaces, when the measuring device is placed on the surface of an object being measured, lie against the surface and are supported by the surface. A first of the contact surfaces comprises a temperature sensor for measuring the surface temperature of the object being measured, while a second and a third of the contact surfaces are provided to measure respective other measured variables.

Abstract: A fluid flow detecting system and approach incorporating a collar configured to be clamped to a fluid conveyance mechanism, a temperature probe held within temperature sensing range of the fluid conveyance mechanism with the collar, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller connected to the temperature probe and the ambient temperature sensor. The controller may incorporate a data analytics module to determine fluid flow starts, characteristics of fluid flows and fluid stops from temperatures received from the temperature probe and the ambient temperature sensor. The system may further incorporate a heater in contact with the fluid conveyance mechanism to increase speed and accuracy of determinations of fluid flow starts, characteristics of fluid flows and fluid stops by the data analytics module.

Abstract: A method for installing a fiber-optic sensor in a protective tube, wherein a reshapable filler element which is preferably a wire made of spring steel is used as the filler element that, when twisted assumes an essentially helical shape, is introduced into the protective tube essentially in parallel to the axis of the fiber-optic sensor, where by changing the shape of the filler element, the free internal cross-section of the protective tube remaining for supporting the fiber-optic sensor is reduced such that the sensor is pressed against the wall of the protective tube whereby the thermal interface between the protective tube and sensor is improved and the reaction time during temperature measurements is reduced.

Abstract: A system for attaching a probe to a casing of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The system may include a probe receptacle attachable to the casing. The probe receptacle may include an internal bore, a bayonet slot, a spring disposed within the internal bore adjacent to the bayonet slot, and a sealing surface within the internal bore. The system also may include a probe attachment assembly disposed about the probe and configured to engage the probe receptacle. The probe attachment assembly may include at least one bayonet positionable within the bayonet slot and a seal positionable adjacent to the sealing surface within the internal bore.

Abstract: A substrate support chuck for use in a substrate processing system is provided herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support for use in a substrate processing chamber may include an electrostatic chuck having a top substrate support surface and a bottom surface, and a cooling ring assembly having a central opening disposed proximate the bottom surface of the electrostatic chuck, the cooling ring assembly including, a cooling section having a top surface thermally coupled to the bottom surface of the electrostatic chuck, the cooling section having a cooling channel formed in a bottom surface of the cooling section, and a cap coupled to a bottom surface of the cooling section and fluidly sealing the cooling channel formed in the cooling section.

Abstract: A quick connect temperature sensing assembly for measuring the surface of a structure includes a thermocouple device, a docking device and a spring loaded adapter to connect the thermocouple device with the docking device. The docking device can be made of a magnetic material so that the assembly can be quickly connected and disconnected from the surface of a structure for sensing the temperature of the surface. When disconnected, the end of the thermocouple device extends beyond the bottom surface of the docking device. When the bottom surface of the docking device engages the surface of the structure, the end of the thermocouple is retracted and the spring loaded adapter maintains a biasing force on the thermocouple to maintain the end of the thermocouple in contact with the surface.

Abstract: An improved thermocouple assembly for providing a temperature measurement is provided. The thermocouple assembly includes a sheath having a measuring tip, a support member received within the sheath, and first and second wires disposed within the support member. An end of each of the first and second wires are fused together to form a thermocouple junction therebetween. A recessed region is formed in a distal end of the support member, and the thermocouple junction is fixedly located at the base of the recessed region such that the recessed region maintains the thermocouple junction in a substantially fixed position relative to the measuring tip of the sheath.

Abstract: A temperature sensor includes a clamp and a thermistor. The clamp is adapted to be inserted into an opening formed in an object, and has a shaft member. A flange member is extended from the shaft member in a direction orthogonal to an inserting direction in which the clamp is inserted into the opening. An engaging member extended from an end part of the shaft member toward the flange member in a direction inclined with the inserting direction. The thermistor is provided in the shaft member and is disposed in the end part. The engaging member and the flange member are adapted to clamp the object therebetween when the clamp is inserted into the opening.

Abstract: A thermocouple mounting assembly is provided. A plurality of retainers includes portions that are interengageable, some portions carried by a body and some portions carried by a thermocouple assembly to effect releasable mounting of a thermocouple assembly to a body. The retainers are constructed and shaped to provide for their formation by a molding process such as die-casting or investment casting, eliminating or substantially eliminating the need for machining of the retainer components. Preferably, there is an audible sound, e.g., click, present to signify when the retainers are interengaged.

Abstract: A temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of a moving or stationary surface includes a main body portion and a probe head with thermocouple element, the probe head coupled to the main body portion such that the probe head reciprocates relative to the main body portion in a pulsed manner.

Abstract: The invention provides a temperature measurement system including a temperature sensor and means for biasing the temperature sensor in the direction of a thermal energy source in response to receiving thermal energy from the source. The invention also provides a continuous casting system including at least one temperature sensor disposed in the secondary cooling region and means for biasing the temperature sensor in the direction of the strand of metal in response to receiving thermal energy from the strand of metal.

Abstract: A clamping device with flexible contact for heat pipe includes a clamping body and a thermal couple wire. The clamping body includes a clamping section formed by at least two claws. The thermal couple wire has one end enclosing a pressing element and includes a temperature-sensing head at end of the pressing element. A first clamping block is provided on the claw and comprises an accommodating space. An opening is defined at end of the accommodating space near the first clamping block. The pressing element is elastically pressed in the accommodating space such that the temperature-sensing head is exposed out of the opening.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the temperature of a component includes a temperature sensor that is in thermal contact with the component. The temperature sensor includes a thermocouple and connecting lines. The thermocouple is mounted in an electrically conducting fashion onto a flexible printed circuit board tape in which the connecting lines are integrated. The component is a mirror and the flexible printed circuit board tape is disposed as an electrical insulator between the thermocouple and the mirror.

Abstract: A probe for measuring the surface temperature of a pipe includes a detector assembly and a rectangular strap. The detector assembly includes a rigid, unitary clamp member having a bottom, pipe engagement surface, an oppositely disposed upper surface, and first and second locking dogs extending upwardly from the upper surface. The locking dogs define a gap having a width WG. A temperature sensor assembly is carried on the pipe engagement surface. The proximal end portion of the strap is mounted to the clamp member. The strap is flexible, longitudinally resilient and has a thickness TU in an unstretched condition and a thickness TS in a stretched condition, where TU>TS, TU>WG, and WG>TS. The probe is mounted to the pipe by positioning the pipe engagement surface of the clamp member against the pipe, wrapping the strap around the pipe, and applying a tensile force to the distal end portion of the strap such that the thickness of the strap decreases from TU to TS.

Abstract: A single thermoelectric device designed to operate both as an igniter and flame detector for gas burners is described. Ignition is performed via heating, by Joule effect, of a conductor which can have, preferably, catalytic activity on the combustion while the flame is detected by means of a “hot” thermal state via the seeback effect. Both functions are obtained via control of a circuit for delivery of the power and detection and amplification of the electrical signal correlated to the flame.

Abstract: A contact temperature probe having a probe head which includes a temperature sensor having lead wires which exit the head and run through a shield for shielding the wires from the process, wherein the probe head is supported for pivoting motion only by the lead wires and the shield is thermally isolated from the probe head.

Abstract: A contact-type surface temperature probe which has a spring flexure for providing a spring force in relation to a surface to be measured. The spring flexure undergoes deflection when pressed against the surface. The probe also has at least one mechanical stop which limits the amount of travel of the spring flexure.

Abstract: A combined wafer support and thermocouple assembly comprising a wafer support basket having a plurality of wafer support fingers, one of which includes a low mass, low heat constant support for supporting a thermocouple against the backside of a wafer positioned on the basket.

Abstract: The invention provides a contact temperature sensor consisting of a planar contact plate, a thermocouple element attached to the contact plate for determining the temperature of the contact plate, and a deflectable and tiltable holding system. The connection lines to the thermocouple element are wound around a tube. By vulcanisation with a rubber-elastic material, a one-piece elastic formed body is produced which connects together the contact plate, holding piece and inner tube. Through the rubber-elastic spring action and the deflectability and tiltability of the contact plate with reference to the surface of the object of measurement, and improved flow of heat to the contact plate and improved measurement results are achieved.

Abstract: A contact-type surface temperature probe which has a generally uniform thermocouple junction. The thermocouple junction is formed by joining each of the thermocouple elements or materials directly to an electrically conductive spring flexure, thus eliminating the need for having to form the thermocouple materials directly to each other. As a result, the thermocouple junction of the present invention has a more uniform or smooth contour for better contact with the surface without having to remove burrs or other non-uniformities.

Abstract: A soldering tip is provided with a protrusion extending from its operative region to permit an opening to extend therethrough. Thermocouple wires are disposed in the opening and mechanically urged into thermal contact with the operative region. One embodiment of the present invention provides a protrusion extending from the central region of the soldering tip which is deformed by compression after thermocouple wires are inserted into an opening extending through the protrusion. An alternative embodiment of the present invention incorporates two protrusions to define a gap therebetween into which the thermocouple wires can be disposed. After disposing the wires in the gap, an annular member is placed around both protrusions and a spring urges the annular member downward to press the thermocouple against the bottom of the gap and in thermal contact with the central region of the soldering tip.

Abstract: An assembly for permitting temperature measurements at a large number of locations within a vessel, which assembly has a spreader-reducer for compacting a significantly large number of thermocouple cables into a relatively small volume so as to permit passage through one or more vessel nozzles. The thermocouple cables each has a heat expansion portion as well as a seat, thereby permitting a series of horizontal arrays of thermocouple junctions positioned at different depths within the vessel.

Abstract: A temperature sensor for use in a heating apparatus is disclosed. The temperature sensor includes a rigid cylindrical body and upper and lower plates disposed at one end of the rigid cylindrical body. A first electrical insulator is interposed between the upper and lower plates and has a recess filled with a second electrical insulator, in which a hot junction of a thermocouple is buried. Since the respective components are just in contact with each other without any bonding therebetween, there arises no stress in the temperature sensor even at high temperatures. Furthermore, even if a short circuit occurs in the thermocouple, data indicating the short circuit is output from the temperature sensor to the control system of the heating apparatus, thereby assuring safety in the operation of the heating apparatus.

Abstract: A thermocouple assembly for a continuous casting mold. The assembly includes a hollow body one end of which has external pipe threads whereby the hollow body may be sealingly threaded into a threaded cavity provided in the outer surface area of the mold wall. The hollow body is sealed in the water jacket by means of a sleeve received over the hollow body. A seal is placed between the hollow body and the sleeve and a second seal is placed between the water jacket and the hollow body. A constantan thermocouple is received in the hollow body and is maintained in direct contact with the mold by either a compression spring or by being threaded into the mold.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus of the measurement which is consisted of a sensing element, a retaining element which retains the sensing element and which is made of a thermally conductive and electrically insulative material, a holding element which holds the retaining element, and a contact mechanism which elastically contact the retaining element with the top of the surface of the measured body. The sensing element is composed of a thin film thermister formed on the electrically insulating layer on a substrate. A film having the thermally conductive and electrically insulative material may be inserted between the measured body and the contact area of the retaining element. The retaining element is composed of the polyimide film and a flexible copper lead foil formed on the film and connected to the electrodes of the sensing element.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring heat flow from a surface, including a heat flow measuring device for measuring heat flow from a surface; a structure for applying a relatively constant and repeatable force on the heat flow measuring device contacting the surface; an infrared pyrometer for measuring test surface temperature; an infrared pyrometer for measuring surrounding atmospheric temperature and a free standing support for supporting all of the above identified elements of the heat flow measuring device.

Abstract: An adjustable thermocouple fitting and a mounting system for an adjustable thermocouple temperature detection device includes a thermocouple cable and a bushing-type fitting having an externally threaded end for engagement with threads within the thermocouple well or orifice and an internal threading arrangement within the fitting designed for engagement with the flexible spiral surface of the thermocouple cable which may be either the surface of an armored cable or a spring spiraled about the surface of the thermocouple cable. The internal and external threading on the thermocouple fitting are in the same direction. In a variation of the assembly a bayonet-type cap is provided for engagement with a conventional bushing with a bayonet top and the bayonet-type cap has internal threads adapted for engagement with the external threads of the bushing-type fitting of the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring heat flow from a surface, including a heat flow measuring device for measuring heat flow from a surface; a structure for applying a relatively constant and repeatable force on the heat flow measuring device contacting the surface; a free standing support for supporting the heat flow measuring device and the force applying structure, and an infrared pyrometer for measuring the temperature of the surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring heat flow from a surface, including a heat flow measuring device for measuring heat flow from a surface; a structure for applying a relatively constant and repeatable force on the heat flow measuring device contacting the surface; and a free standing support for supporting the heat flow measuring device and the force applying structure.

Abstract: A surface temperature sensor is disclosed, which comprises a contact member and a position restricting portion for guiding the contact member, of which the contact member comprises a contact surface formed of an elastic material and having a generally C-shaped or .OMEGA.-shaped section, a first deformable portion connected to and extending from respective ends of the contact surface, a second deformable portion connected to and inwardly extending from respective ends of the first deformable portions along the contact surface, and a support portion formed at respective free ends of the second deformable portions and pivotally supported about pins, and of which the position restricting portion has ends thereof located in the vicinity of points at which respective first deformable portion and the second deformable portion are connected to each other.

Abstract: A thermocouple containment chamber for use in conjunction with a high pressure vessel wherein such thermocouples are emplaced within an elongated conduit which receives a plurality of thermocouples for sensing temperatures to determine the temperature or reaction rate within the high pressure vessel in which they are emplaced. The conduit is secured to the vessel by means of a flanged securement that in turn is welded to a concentric reducer with the thermocouples extending therefrom into a containment chamber of this invention. The containment chamber of this invention incorporates at least one access cover in the form of a high pressure flanged cover permitting access to the containment chamber for the thermocouples so that they can be changed and serviced, and incorporates a valve for relieving pressure, as well as a pressure gauge.

Abstract: The invention presented is an adjustable mounting clip for a thermocouple assembly comprising a deformable element having a helically wound first portion and a second portion which defines a relatively flat segment, substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the helically wound first portion and capable of supporting a thermocouple terminal block in a thermocouple assembly. Also presented is a thermocouple assembly comprising such mounting clip.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting system for a thermocouple temperature detection device includes a thermocouple cable and a bushing type fitting having an externally threaded end for engagement with threads within the thermocouple well or orifice and an internal threading arrangement within the fitting designed for engagement with the flexible spiral surface of the thermocouple cable which may be either the surface of an armored cable or a spring spiraled about the surface of the thermocouple cable. The internal and external threading on the thermocouple fitting are in the same direction. In a variation of the assembly a bayonet-type cap is provided for engagement with a conventional bushing with a bayonet top and the bayonet-type cap has internal threads adapted for engagement with the external threads of the bushing type fitting of the invention.

Abstract: A dual temperature sensing device has a twin well thermowell, for installation through a penetration in a pipe wall, and which has head, shank and tip portions. The shank portion has a first part of substantially the same outer dimensions as the penetration and the head portion is of greater outer dimensions so as to define an annular ledge which overlies the exterior surface of the pipe wall, for welding same thereto. The first part of the shank portion is of greater axial length than the pipe wall thickness and a second part thereof is tapered and elongated, for disposing the tip portion within the interior of the pipe. A pair of bores extend from the outer surface of the head portion at angularly inclined and converging relationship to closely spaced, but physically separated, positions in the tip portion. The head is counter-bored relative to the first bores, to define sockets for receiving the lower ends of pipe nipples, the upper ends of which are closed by pipe unions.

Abstract: A temperature sensor comprises a temperature sensing element (20) in an inverted cup-shaped casing (17+18), the casing (17+18) is held slidable in vertical direction on a rod-shaped supporting member (23) with a spring (27) therebetween to enforce the cup-shaped casing (17+18) upward, thus relatively moving portions of the casing (17+18) and the supporting member (23) is covered under the inverted cup-shaped casing (17+18), preventing undesirable trouble in the sliding due to contamination by overflowed meal.

Abstract: Thermocouple apparatus is disclosed, utilizing interlocked loops of dissimilar wire. Base means, spring mounted, are provided for tensioning the loops whereby their point of interlock, in compression, forms a non-metallurgically bonded thermocouple junction. The end of each loop opposite its interlocked end is electrically connected by similar-metal means to a meter unit.

Abstract: An improved right angle thermocouple provides for constant pressure sensing tip contact achieved by means of a coiled and thus resiliently biased junction wire structure extending from the mounting base, preferably in the form of a circular loop of flattened ribbon shaped dissimilar metallic wires overlapped at a welded sensing tip. This sensing tip is protected by a spring biased protective shield of low thermal conductivity material having a few prongs extending from its open end for contact with the surface to be monitored in a manner that causes little thermal modification that would result in an erroneous temperature reading. The shield member, preferably cylindrical in shape, moves between two stops, one surrounding and protecting the sensing tip from physical damage and the other withdrawing just enough to permit the resilient bias of the sensing tip loop to establish a constant measurement contact pressure.

Abstract: A thermocouple temperature sensing device is disclosed for monitoring temperature at a plurality of selected locations along the length of an elongated conduit immersed within a heat conducting medium. The thermocouples, being progressive in length, are respectively attached to a common support rod by means of a thermal element. The thermal element is constructed to include an arcuate shaped strip of memory metal attached to the support rod and thermocouple by means of a C-shaped clip. As each thermal element reaches its transition temperature, its shape memory effect causes the thermal element to displace the thermocouple into forceable engagement with the inner wall of the conduit for monitoring the temperature thereat. As long as the thermal element is subjected to its transition temperature, there is a constant force being applied to the thermocouple.

Abstract: A thermocouple containment chamber for use in conjunction with a high pressure vessel wherein such thermocouples are emplaced within an elongated conduit which receives a plurality of thermocouples for sensing temperatures to determine the temperature or reaction rate within the high pressure vessel in which they are emplaced. The conduit is secured to the vessel through the use of a flanged securement that in turn is welded to a concentric reducer with the thermocouples extending therefrom into a containment chamber of this invention. The containment chamber of this invention incorporates at least one access means in the form of a high pressure flanged cover permitting access to the containment chamber for the thermocouples so that they can be changed and serviced, and incorporates a valve for relieving pressure, as well as a pressure gauge.

Abstract: Flexible conduit fixturing, as for a thermocouple, where the coupling cap is spring equipped so as to lie between adjacent convolutions of the flexible conduit and be gripped thereby to prevent rotation of the flexible conduit.