Patent classifications
G01J5/044
Ruggedized dewar unit for integrated Dewar detector assembly
An Integrated Dewar Detector Assembly (IDDA) is presented. The IDDA comprises: a cold finger base; an elongated Dewar envelope having a proximal end associated with the cold finger base and a distal end comprising an optical window; an elongated tubular cold finger located inside said elongated Dewar envelope and having a proximal end at the cold finger base and a distal end for carrying a detector so as to expose the detector to incoming radiation through said optical window; an internal front support member extending from an inner surface of the Dewar envelope at its distal end to the distal end of the cold finger; and at least one wideband dynamic vibration absorber assembly located outside the Dewar envelope and attached to at least one location on an exterior surface of the Dewar envelope, said dynamic vibration absorber thereby attenuating vibration of the cold finger and the detector.
HIGH SPEED THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A high speed thermal imaging system includes a thermal imaging camera, the camera including a lens. The housing further includes a front portion and rear portion. The camera and lens are disposed in the housing, which further includes an opening on the front portion. The lens has a field of view through the opening. A rotating shutter disposed in the housing. The rotating shutter may be located between the opening and the optical path of the thermal sensor. The housing may be disposed near a rail track. The lens has a field of view for an object or objects of interest, such as a high speed passing train that includes bearings and brakes of railcar vehicles, (i.e. locomotives, railcars, etc.). The camera may be operable to capture thermal images of the passing rail vehicle wheels including the bearing and brake areas.
MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, SERVER, ANALYSIS METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND DATA STRUCTURE
Provided are a measurement apparatus, a measurement instrument, a measurement system, a server, an analysis method, a storage medium, and a data structure that can easily output good sound while improving the accuracy of body temperature detection. The measurement apparatus includes a metal tube having a first end and a second end; a measurement unit which is arranged at the first end side of the metal tube and is capable of measuring electromagnetic radiation incident from the second end of the metal tube; a housing for holding the metal tube; and a vibrator for vibrating the housing.
EMBEDDED MECHANICAL STOPPER FOR THERMAL SENSOR DEVICE
Disclosed herein are thermal sensor devices including TMOS devices with a mass suspended over a cavity by springs extending between a frame and the mass. The thermal sensor devices include stoppers that limit upward and/or downward movement of the springs and therefore the mass. These stoppers are formed from sidewalls supporting a top cap over the frame, springs, and mass. The stoppers are constructed by using various overlapping metal layers during fabrication. Details of forming the stoppers using these overlapping metal layers are contained here.
Impact resistant heated window mount for thermal camera
The present disclosure relates to optical systems, vehicles, and methods for providing improved mechanical performance of a camera and corresponding optical elements. An example optical system includes an outer housing and an inner support member. The optical system also includes an optical window coupled to the outer housing and the inner support member. The optical window is configured to be temperature-controllable. The optical system also includes a camera coupled to the inner support member. The camera is optically coupled to the optical window. Additionally, the outer housing, the optical window, and the camera are configured to be impact resistant.
EXPLOSION-PROOF THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM
A thermal imaging system is provided. The thermal imaging system includes an explosion-proof housing with an optical window configured to contain an explosive pressure. The optical window allows electromagnetic thermal energy to pass. A thermal imaging sensor is disposed within the explosion-proof housing. Thermal imaging electronics are coupled to the thermal imaging sensor and configured to provide at least one thermal image based on a signal from the thermal imaging sensor. A lens assembly is disposed at least in front of the optical window external to the explosion-proof housing. A composite optical window for thermal imaging is also provided. In another embodiment, a thermal imaging system includes an explosion-proof housing having an optical window configured to contain an explosive pressure. An infrared (IR) camera is disposed within the explosion-proof housing. A reflector reflects electromagnetic thermal energy to the IR camera, but prevent an object from impacting the optical window.
EXPLOSION-PROOF THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM
An explosion-proof thermal imaging system is provided. The system include an explosion-proof housing having a window that is configured to allow thermal radiation therethrough. An infrared camera is positioned within the explosion-proof housing and is disposed to receive and image thermal radiation that passes through the window. An emissivity target is disposed within a field of view of the infrared camera, but on an opposite side of the window from the infrared camera. A temperature sensor is operably coupled to the infrared camera and is configured to provide an indication of temperature proximate the emissivity target.