# US 9,435,691 B2 · Infrared sensor

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- Number: US 9,435,691 B2
- Document ID: US9435691B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 14/003,728
- Filed: 2012-03-22
- Published: 2014-01-09
- Granted: 2016-09-06
- Earliest claimed: 2011-03-30
- Assignees: Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
- Applicants: Kenzo Nakamura; Mototaka Ishikawa; Gakuji Uozumi
- Inventors: Kenzo Nakamura; Mototaka Ishikawa; Gakuji Uozumi
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9435691B2

## CPC

- G01J 5/05: Means for preventing contamination of the components of the optical system; Means for preventing obstruction of the radiation path
- G01J 5/0096: {for measuring wires, electrical contacts or electronic systems}
- G01J 5/0205: {Mechanical elements; Supports for optical elements}
- G01J 5/023: {Particular leg structure or construction or shape; Nanotubes}
- G01J 5/04: Casings
- G01J 5/046: {Materials; Selection of thermal materials}
- G01J 5/0875: Windows; Arrangements for fastening thereof
- G01J 5/20: using resistors, thermistors or semiconductors sensitive to radiation, e.g. photoconductive devices
- G01J: MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY (light sources F21, H01J, H01K, H05B; investigating properties of materials by optical means G01N)

## Abstract

A lightweight infrared sensor that detects a temperature at a portion spaced apart from a circuit substrate with high accuracy, is installed on the circuit substrate easily and stably, and includes an insulating film; a first and a second heat sensitive elements are disposed on one surface of the insulating film separately; a first conductive film on the insulating film that is connected to the first heat sensitive element; a second conductive film connected to the second heat sensitive element; an infrared reflection film on the other surface of the insulating film so as to face the second heat sensitive element; a plurality of terminal electrodes formed on one end of the insulating film and fitted into an external connector; an edge reinforcing plate adhered to one end of one surface of the insulating film; and a mounting hole that is formed on the other end.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An infrared sensor comprising:
an insulating film;
a first heat sensitive element and a second heat sensitive element that are disposed on one surface of the insulating film so as to be separated apart from one another;
a first conductive wiring film and a second conductive wiring film that are formed on one surface of the insulating film and are respectively connected to the first heat sensitive element and the second heat sensitive element;
an infrared reflection film that is disposed on the other surface of the insulating film so as to face the second heat sensitive element;
a plurality of terminal electrodes that are connected to the first wiring film and the second wiring film, are formed on one end of the other surface of the insulating film, and are configured to be fitted into an external connector of a circuit substrate in perpendicular to the substrate;
an edge reinforcing plate that is adhered to one end of one surface of the insulating film; and
a mounting hole that is formed on the other end of the insulating film and configured to be fixed to an external member with facing to the substrate.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The infrared sensor according to claim 1, further comprising:
a sensor part reinforcing frame on which a sensor part window corresponding to the region of the first heat sensitive element, the second heat sensitive element, and the infrared reflection film is formed and which is adhered to one surface of the insulating film so as to surround the region.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The infrared sensor according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of sensor parts each consisting of at least the first heat sensitive element, the second heat sensitive element, and the infrared reflection film is provided to the insulating film and all of the terminal electrodes corresponding to the sensor parts are formed on one end of the insulating film.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The infrared sensor according to claim 2, wherein a sealing member for sealing the sensor part window is adhered to the sensor part reinforcing frame.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The infrared sensor according to claim 1, wherein the first wiring film is arranged around the first heat sensitive element and is formed to have a larger area than that of the second wiring film.