Replaceable probe head
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1. A probe head that is detachable from a probe body that contains electronics, the probe head comprising:
- a housing enclosing a sensor and at least part of an electrical connector electrically coupled to the sensor, the housing comprising a coupling member positioned to detachably connect the housing to the probe body;
wherein the electrical connector is electrically connectable to the electronics in the probe body to electrically couple the sensor to the electronics of the probe body; and
wherein the coupling member includes a flexible, generally C-shaped open ring.
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A probe head is disclosed that is detachable from a probe body containing electronics. The probe head including a housing enclosing a sensor and at least part of an electrical connector electrically coupled to the sensor. The housing has a coupling member positioned to detachably connect the housing to the probe body, and when the probe head and probe body are coupled, the electrical connector electrically couples the sensor to the electronics in the probe body.
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1. A probe head that is detachable from a probe body that contains electronics, the probe head comprising:
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a housing enclosing a sensor and at least part of an electrical connector electrically coupled to the sensor, the housing comprising a coupling member positioned to detachably connect the housing to the probe body; wherein the electrical connector is electrically connectable to the electronics in the probe body to electrically couple the sensor to the electronics of the probe body; and wherein the coupling member includes a flexible, generally C-shaped open ring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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