Heat sensor for measuring the temperature of a product heated in a microwave oven
First Claim
1. Heat sensor of the type adapted to be brought into contact with a product being heated in a microwave oven the temperature of which product is to be measured, said heat sensor comprising an elongate tubular body defining a protective armor and being open at a forawrd end, the forward end of said tubular body carrying a separately formed product engageable ring, said ring protruding radially inwardly of said body to reduce the size of the opening of said body forward end, a thermally conductive product engageable pad disposed in said body at said open forward end and facing axially outwardly at the open end of said body, a clearance being formed between said pad and ring, a heat-sensitve electrical component incorporated in said pad, and a cable extending along the inside of said body for connecting said component to a temperature measurement electrical circuit.
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Abstract
A heat sensor adapted to be brought into contact at a forward end with a product heated in a microwave oven whose temperature is to be measured comprises an elongate tubular body consisting a protective armor. This body is open at the forward end. A thermally conductive pad is disposed in the body at its open forward end and projects from the body. A heat-sensitive electrical component is incorporated in the pad. A cable extending along the inside of the body connects this component to a temperature measurement electrical circuit. The open forward end of the body and the pad contact the product conjointly.
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- 1. Heat sensor of the type adapted to be brought into contact with a product being heated in a microwave oven the temperature of which product is to be measured, said heat sensor comprising an elongate tubular body defining a protective armor and being open at a forawrd end, the forward end of said tubular body carrying a separately formed product engageable ring, said ring protruding radially inwardly of said body to reduce the size of the opening of said body forward end, a thermally conductive product engageable pad disposed in said body at said open forward end and facing axially outwardly at the open end of said body, a clearance being formed between said pad and ring, a heat-sensitve electrical component incorporated in said pad, and a cable extending along the inside of said body for connecting said component to a temperature measurement electrical circuit.
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