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US 4,426,569 AGranted
Temperature sensor assembly
AssigneeThe Perkin-Elmer Corporation
InventorsMark C. Miller, John R. Arthur
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Abstract
An effusion cell assembly is disclosed and includes a temperature sensor designed to balance sensor temperature and cell crucible temperature by an increased heat radiation collection.
Claims7
A temperature sensor assembly comprising:
- a crucible;
- means, substantially surrounding said crucible, for radiantly heating said crucible;
- a band of thermally conductive material positioned between said crucible and said means;
- first and second wires affixed to said band and being spaced apart thereby, said first and second wires forming first and second thermocouple junctions with said band where affixed thereto;
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- means, connected to said wires and said heating means, for monitoring and controlling the temperature of said crucible.
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