Method of taking infrared temperature readings through a wildlife shield for electrical equipment
AssigneeUniversal Thermography, Inc.
InventorWilliam Hoth
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Abstract
Providing an animal shield having two halves snapped together around an electrical bushing and connector. The animal shield has a multiplicity of closely spaced apart openings substantially covering its body. An infrared camera is aimed at the animal shield and the temperature output of the electrical bushing and connector are recorded. If the temperature reading shows a temperature output of more than 5° F. over ambient, a report is made so that the bushing and connector can be serviced by appropriate personnel.
Claims3
A method of determining excess heat build up in electrical equipment by taking infrared temperature readings of electrical equipment covered by an animal shield, the steps comprising:
- a) providing an animal shield having two halves snapped together to completely surround an electrical bushing and connector, the animal shield two halves penetrated by a multiplicity of closely spaced apart openings having a diameter of less than one inch;
- b) aiming an infrared camera at the animal shield;
- c) recording the temperature output of the electrical bushing and connector, and
- d) reporting any reading showing heat output of 5° F. over ambient to appropriate servicing personnel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.