The invention relates to a flow sensor comprising:—a housing (100), wherein the housing (100) has an inlet channel (110) for receiving the fluid measuring medium, an outlet channel (120) for discharging the fluid measuring medium, a measuring channel (130) extending between the inlet channel (110) and outlet channel (120) and at least one secondary channel (140) extending between the inlet channel (110) and the outlet channel (120), and more particularly connected in parallel to the measuring channel (130);-a sensor element (200) arranged in the measuring channel (130) for sensing a physical measurement variable with regard to a flow of the fluid measuring medium; and -a first more particularly bolt-shaped closure element (300), wherein the first closure element (300) is designed and attached to the housing (100) such that the first closure element (300) can be moved in relation to a first fluid transfer (150) or a second fluid transfer (160) into at least one first position (P1) and a second position (P2), wherein the first closure element (300), in the second position (P2), closes the first fluid transfer (150) or the fluid transfer (160), and wherein the first fluid transfer (150) or the second fluid transfer (160) is not closed in the first position (P1) of the first closure element (300), as well as a system that contains the flow sensor according to the invention.
A first variant of a sensor element for ascertaining at least one physical or chemical measurement variable, includes: a planar substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first side; one or more sensor structures, which are applied to the first surface of the substrate or on an insulation layer applied to the first surface of the substrate; a passivation layer that at least partially covers the sensor structure or the sensor structures; at least two electrical contact surfaces that are each connected to the sensor structure; a spacer layer applied to one or more first portions of the second surface of the substrate; and a sinterable and/or solderable metal layer applied to one or more second portions of the second surface of the substrate and/or on the spacer layer, wherein a layer thickness of the spacer layer is greater than or equal to a layer thickness of the sinterable and/or solderable metal layer. The present disclosure also relates to a second variant of a sensor element and to a sensor arrangement which comprises at least one sensor element of this kind.
G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
A sensor element comprises a carrier element; a sensor structure applied to the carrier element for detecting a measured variable, wherein the sensor structure has first and second electrical contact points and is operable by applying a voltage between the first and second electrical contact points; and an overvoltage protection element applied to the carrier element and comprising a first conductor track and a first pad and a second conductor track and a second pad spaced apart from the first pad. The first conductor track electrically connects the first electrical contact point to the first pad and the second electrical conductor track connects the second electrical contact point to the second pad. The first pad and the second pad are arranged at a distance from each other on the carrier element forming a spark gap between the first pad and the second pad.
G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
4.
SENSOR ELEMENT FOR DETECTING AT LEAST ONE MEASUREMENT VARIABLE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME AND A MEASURING POINT
The invention discloses a sensor element (1) for detecting measurement variables in a medium (110), wherein the sensor element (1) is designed to be introduced into an opening (101) to a container (100) containing the medium (110), the sensor element (1) comprising at least one first film (2) having a first side (2.1) and a second side (2.2), wherein the first film (2) has a significantly greater extent in the direction of the x- and y-axis than in the direction of the z-axis; a sensor structure (4) which is arranged on the first side (2.1) of the first film (2), having a passivation layer on the sensor structure (4); a first metallised final layer (5) which is arranged on the passivation layer at least in the region of the sensor element (1) which is arranged level with the opening (101) during operation of the sensor element (1); a second metallised final layer (6) which is arranged on the second side (2.2) of the first film (2) at least in the region of the sensor element (1) which is arranged level with the opening (101) during operation of the sensor element (1); and at least one deep metallisation (7) along the z-axis, at least in the region of the sensor element (1) which is arranged level with the opening (101) during operation of the sensor element (1). The invention discloses a method for producing such a sensor element (1) and for producing a measuring point (200).
A device for transferring an active substance to a gas phase, which active substance contains at least one organic component, includes: a reservoir, which is designed to receive the active substance; and a heating element, which is made from a film of a nickel-chromium alloy or a refractory metal, wherein the heating element is designed to emit thermal radiation, and wherein the heating element is arranged with respect to the reservoir such that the active substance is heated at least by the thermal radiation emitted from the heating element.
A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
H05B 3/26 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
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SYSTEM AND MANIPULATION PATH FOR MONITORING THE FLOW PROFILE AT THE INLET OF A FLOW SENSOR
A manipulation path for monitoring the flow profile at the inlet of a flow sensor, the manipulation path designed to conduct a fluid measuring medium, includes a first end region and a second end region, between which a manipulation section is located that is designed such that secondary flows are formed in the measuring medium as a result of the measuring medium flowing through the manipulation section. Two different variants of a system, each including a flow sensor and the manipulation path according to the present disclosure, are disclosed.
The invention relates to a method for producing a receiving device for an aerosol-generating device, said receiving device being designed to receive a product to be converted to the gas phase. The method has the steps of: - providing at least two partial shells, in particular partial shells which have identical dimensions and which form a substantially cylindrical body in the assembled state, each of the partial shells being injection molded and consisting of a plastic which can be injection molded; - applying one or more functional elements, in particular a temperature sensor and/or a heating element, onto the partial shells by means of a printing method, wherein each of the functional elements is printed onto at least one sub-region of the concave inner face of the corresponding partial shell in a flowable state; - thermally fixing the functional elements which are printed onto the partial shells in the flowable state; and - connecting the partial shells in a form-fitting, force-fitting, and/or bonded manner. The invention also relates to a receiving device for an aerosol-generating device and to an aerosol-generating device which comprises a receiving device according to the invention.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H05B 3/44 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor arranged within rods or tubes of insulating material
H05B 3/46 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
The invention relates to a heating device (1) comprising: - at least one heating element (100, 100') which comprises: i. a substrate (110); ii. a heating layer (120) which is applied onto the substrate (110); and iii. an expansion layer (130) which is applied onto the substrate (110) and covers the heating layer (120); and - an object (140) to be heated which is arranged with respect to the heating element (100, 100') such that in the deactivated state of the heating element (100, 100'), the object (140) is spaced from the expansion layer (130) or the substrate (110), wherein a second thermal expansion coefficient of the expansion layer (130) deviates from a first thermal expansion coefficient of the substrate (110), and the relative thicknesses of the substrate (110) and the expansion layer (130) are selected such that in the activated state of the heating element (100, 100'), an expansion (130) and/or a bending of the heating element (100, 100') occurs such that the spacing between the expansion layer (130), or the substrate (110), and the object (140) is overcome and a thermally-conductive contact is produced between the heating element (100, 100') and the object (140). The invention also relates to a method for operating a heating device (1) according to the invention and to a steam-generating device (2) which comprises the heating device (1) according to the invention.
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
G01F 1/696 - Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
G01F 1/698 - Feedback or rebalancing circuits, e.g. self heated constant temperature flowmeters
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Chemical analysis reagents; chemical test reagents [other
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and chemical solutions for the extraction, isolation and/or
purification of DNA and RNA samples; chemicals for medical
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parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included
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photography or medicine; light sources other than for
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microheaters as components for heating small areas; heating
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The invention relates to a heating device (100) for an aerosol-generating device (1), comprising at least one heating element (101, 101') and a sleeve (102), in particular a sleeve with a cylindrical design, wherein the sleeve (102) has a first section (103) and a second section (104), the sleeve has a heat exchanger structure (105) in the first section (103), and the sleeve has a chamber for receiving a solid or liquid material, in particular a tobacco stick, in the second section (102). At least one flow channel (106) is introduced into the heat exchanger structure (105). The first section (103) is arranged in front of the second section (104) in the flow direction ((I)) such that when a user inhales, a fluid flows first through the flow channel of the heat exchanger structure (105) and then through the chamber. The at least one heating element (101, 101') is arranged with respect to the first section (103) of the sleeve (102) such that the heating element (101, 101') heats the fluid flowing through the flow channel of the heat exchanger structure (105) in the flow direction ((I)) in order to release ingredients from the material upon flowing through the chamber, and the heat exchanger structure (105) is designed such that a specified flow resistance of the fluid is achieved when the fluid flows through the flow channel of the heat exchanger structure (105).
A method for detecting bubbles or droplets of a first medium in a fluid second medium flowing through a measuring pipe includes: heating a first heating element and a second heating element, which are each arranged on the measuring pipe and at a distance from each other; simultaneously sensing a first ambient temperature at the first heating element by a first sensor and a second ambient temperature at the second heating element by a second sensor; determining a first variable of the first sensor corresponding to the first ambient temperature and a second variable of the second sensor corresponding to the second ambient temperature; forming a difference between the first variable and the second variable; and comparing an absolute value of the difference with a reference threshold value, wherein the presence of a bubble or droplet is detected when the absolute value at least briefly exceeds the reference threshold value.
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
G01F 1/688 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element
13.
THICK-FILM ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THICK-FILM ELEMENT
The invention relates to a heating element (1) for an aerosol generating device (2), comprising a substrate (100) and an inductively heatable susceptor layer (110). The susceptor layer (110) is formed by applying a paste onto the substrate (100) per screen printing method and subsequently heating the substrate (100) together with the applied paste, wherein the paste contains a conductive phase and a matrix content (111), and the conductive phase has susceptor particles (112). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a heating element (1) and to an aerosol generating device (2) which comprises such a heating element (1).
A system and a method for a chemical, biochemical or immunochemical detection process includes: a consumption product configured to be introduced into a steam generator and including a test module configured for receiving a biological sample and for performing a biochemical or immunochemical detection process or configured as a reaction vessel for performing a chemical, biochemical or immunochemical detection process on the biological sample; the steam generator including a detection element configured for recording a result or a stage in the progress of the detection process when the consumption product is introduced into the steam generator; and at least one output module configured for outputting the result or the stage in the progress of the chemical, biochemical or immunochemical detection process.
G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
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G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
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Chemical analysis reagents for molecular biological applications, including enzymes; chemical test reagents other than medical or veterinary purposes; chemicals, namely kits comprising chemical solutions for the extraction, isolation and/or purification of DNA and RNA samples for laboratory or research use and chemical solutions, namely, buffer and standard solutions used in molecular biological applications for the extraction, isolation and/or purification of DNA and RNA samples; chemicals for molecular biological research; reagents for diagnostic tests other than for medical or veterinary purposes; chemical reagents for amplification of nucleic acids other than for medical purposes; chemicals for the amplification of nucleic acids being nucleic acid sequences other than for medical or veterinary purposes; chemicals for carrying out nucleic acid polymerase chain reactions other than for medical and veterinary use being chemical solutions and preparations consisting of premixed reactants and reagents for scientific and research use in connection with extraction and amplification, analysis, or labeling of nucleic acid; 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signal transceivers, signal couplers in the nature of optical couplers and acoustic couplers, signal converters in the nature of converters of mechanical, optical and electronic signals, namely, direct current converters, signal transmitters in the nature of transmitters of electronic signals, electrical signal transducers, transmitters and transducers of electronic signals, gas testing instruments, liquid testing instruments, pressure resistance testers, material testing machines in the nature of electronic apparatus for testing compression, strength, hardness and tensile characteristics of industrial materials, electronic torque testers in the nature of digital torque gauges, electrical inductance capacitance resistance testers, chromatography apparatus for laboratory use, electronic test and measurement equipment in the nature of spectrum analyzers, thermal analysis instrument in the nature of scientific laboratory research instruments for thermal imaging, apparatus for measuring and analyzing electricity consumption, fluidic analysis instrument in the nature of research laboratory analyzers for measuring, testing and analyzing industrial fluids, photoacoustic analyzer in the nature of diagnostic apparatus for research laboratory use for photoacoustic thermal imaging, temperature controllers for warming and cooling industrial liquids, equipment and instruments, pressure controllers for controlling the pressure of liquid, semi-liquid, and gaseous substances in industrial processes, moisture controllers in the nature of constant humidity incubators for laboratory use, flow controllers in the nature of control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids, electric control panels, automatic controllers in the nature of industrial automation controls, control apparatus in the nature of apparatus for controlling electric current, namely, electrical controllers for magnetic bearing control, regulators in the nature of illumination regulators, oxygen regulators, voltage regulators, temperature regulators in the nature of devices for the control of fans, heat regulating apparatus in the nature of water heater controls, electric regulating apparatus in the nature of electronic regulating and control devices for the operation of light emitting diodes, image recording apparatus, sound recording apparatus, time recording apparatus; temperature sensors; humidity sensors; electrical conductivity sensors for sensing concentration of charged dissolved species in liquids; biosensors for laboratory research, namely for the detection and/or monitoring of glucose, lactate, glutamine, glutamic acid, pyruvate, creatinine, lysin, amino acids, pentoses, hexoses for laboratory use; torque transducers, namely, electronic transducers that can measure torque with thin film strain gauges; surface expansion electromechanical sensors; force sensors, namely, miniaturized sensors used to measure mechanical force; multidimensional force sensors, namely, miniaturized sensors used to measure mechanical force; pressure sensors; strain and displacement sensors, namely, electronic sensors for determining position and strain changes of solids; gas sensors for measuring gas concentration, gas type and gas properties; infrared sensors; optical sensors; infrared optical apparatus, namely, thermal infrared emitters for electric gas sensors, thermal infrared detectors, infrared optical gas sensors for measuring gas concentration and gas filter cells for infrared-based gas analyzers; sensors for measuring surface acoustic waves namely, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, torque sensors in the nature of torque meters, gas sensors for measuring gas concentration and detection of gases, bio sensors for measuring glucose, lactate, glutamine, glutamic acid, pyruvate, creatinine, lysin, amino acids, pentoses, hexoses for scientific and industrial purposes, magnetic field sensors, surface acoustic wave sensors, optical sensors, piezoelectric sensors, time-of -flight sensors, speed of sound sensors and interdigital electrical transducers; sensors for identifying liquids, namely, liquid level sensors, thermal coefficient sensors for measuring thermal energy waves and heat distribution, chemical property sensors for liquids for measuring chemicals in liquids; sensors for concentration measuring, namely, sensors for measuring concentrations of chemicals, minerals, and soluble materials in liquids, gases and concentration of liquid mixtures; density sensors for measuring the density of gases, liquids and solids; flow sensors, namely, mass flow sensors for gases, liquids and solids, velocity sensors for gases, liquids and solids; distance measuring sensors, not for medical use; viscosity sensors, namely, thermal-, capacitive, inductive, mechanical, optical, electronic and electrochemical sensors for measuring the viscosity and viscoelasticity of gases and liquids; sensors for measuring ion concentrations, namely, sensors for measuring gas concentrations and sensors for measuring gas concentrations in liquids and solids; sensors for the measurement of dissolved oxygen, namely, thermal- or capacitive or inductive or mechanical or optical or electrical or electrochemical oxygen sensors for environmental use; transmitters, namely, optical and digital transmitters for near field and/or far distance communication for transmitting electrical and/or mechanical and/or optical and /or thermal signals; microfluidic connecting elements, in particular fluidic connectors, namely, electric fluidic connectors and mechanical connectors in the nature of capillary tubing connectors for laboratory microfluidic devices; control and regulation actuators, namely, programmable controllers and actuators that actuate and control mechanical, thermal, electrochemical and optical sensors, in the nature of temperature sensors, humidity sensors, flow sensors, conductivity sensors, torque sensors, force sensors, photoacoustic sensors, viscosity sensors, density sensors, gas concentration sensors, gas detection sensors, and bio sensors for glucose and lactate for scientific and industrial purposes, measuring devices in the nature of temperature measuring devices, soil moisture meters, humidity meters, flow meters, conductivity measuring devices, torque sensing devices, force sensing devices, photoacoustic sensing devices, viscosity sensing devices, density sensing devices, gas concentration sensing devices, gas detection devices, and bio sensing devices for glucose and lactate for scientific and industrial purposes, emitters in the nature of tunable optical emitters for sensing and thermal imaging in the field of infrared radiation emission, electrical emitters emitting electrical measurement signals used to measure electricity, signal transceivers, telecommunications signal transmitters, electrical, optical- and electromechanical signal transducers, regulating apparatus in the nature of electric signal regulation that regulate voltage, torque regulation in the nature of torque meters, flow regulation of gases and liquids in the nature of flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of gases and liquids, heat dissipation regulation in the nature of apparatus for detecting infrared light, conductivity regulation of electrical conductivity in liquids and solids in the nature of conductivity meters, concentration regulation of liquids and gases in the nature of gas concentration and liquid concentration in the nature of electronically-controlled apparatus for testing and measuring concentrations of gas and liquids, not for medical purposes, recording apparatus analyzers in the nature of measurement data analyzers for electrical, mechanical and optical data, consisting of lock-in amplifiers, electronic data recorders, electrical infrared spectrum analyzers, and electronic optical infrared spectrum analyzers; electronic modules for regulating, measuring and controlling, in particular modules for recording and processing measured values, namely, electronic monitor modules, mechanical-electronic monitor modules, chemical-electronic monitor modules, and electro-chemical monitor modules for monitoring electrical signals, optical signals, thermal signals and signals from electro chemical and chemical sensors; integrated circuit cards, namely integrated circuit boards; cables for electronic connections; flow cells, namely, mechanical flow cells to accommodate sensors in a planar microfluidic conduit or to connect to tubes; laboratory apparatus for extraction, isolation and purification of DNA and RNA samples; laboratory apparatus and instruments, namely, medical laboratory research instruments for DNA/RNA extraction; optical instruments for measuring and evaluating images being fiber optic light and image conduits; analysis and diagnostic equipment not for medical purposes, namely, for DNA and RNA extraction, spectrum analyzers, chromatography apparatus for laboratory use, thermal analysis instrument in the nature of thermal imaging cameras, apparatus for measuring and analyzing electricity consumption, diagnostic apparatus for research laboratory use for detecting pathogens, DNA analysis, thermal imaging, fluidic analysis instrument in the nature of research laboratory analyzers for measuring, testing and analyzing blood, other bodily fluids and samples from water and soil, photoacoustic spectroscope; DNA chips; biochips for research or scientific purposes; microchips; chips in the nature of integrated circuits with microchannels, microchambers and/or microflow chambers; structural parts for the aforesaid goods and accessories, namely, laboratory plastics in the nature of laboratory equipment, namely, plastic closures, seals and stoppers for laboratory bottles, centrifuge tube Sensors for medical use in diagnosis, namely, temperature sensors in the nature of thermometers for medical use, humidity sensors in the nature of sensors that detect humidity in a medical device sold as an integral component of medical device, conductivity sensors in the nature of sensor that detect conductivity of liquids in a medical device sold as an integral component of medical device, biosensors for detecting infectious diseases, glucose, lactate, glutamine, glutamic acid, pyruvate, creatinine, lysin, amino acids, pentoses, and hexoses, sold as an integral component of medical device; force sensors in the nature of sensors for force measurement in infusion pump systems and in force measurements for catheter applications; multidimensional force sensors in the nature of medical and therapeutic device and apparatus, namely, a force and motion sensing apparatus and assisted exercise machine for the rehabilitation of human extremities affected by neuromuscular diseases, disorders, or injuries for home or clinical use, pressure sensors in the nature of measurement sensor in medical peristaltic pumps, miniature force sensors in the nature of miniature sensors used with force measurement infusion pump systems, and miniature sensors used in measurements for catheter applications; infrared sensors in the nature of a gas sensor for breath analysis for medical diagnostics and a medical device in the nature of dissolved carbon dioxide (Co2) sensor, namely, carbon dioxide indicator, optical sensors in the nature of optical sensors sold as a component of medical diagnostic instruments for use in optical body-fluid analysis device, infrared optical apparatus in the nature of a gas sensing instrument, namely, breath gas analyzers for medical diagnostics, sensors for measuring surface waves for detection and characterization of gas-concentration, gas density, sensors for identifying liquids in the nature of medical diagnostic instruments for the analysis of body fluids, sensors for concentration measuring in the nature of concentration measuring sensors for use in diagnostic instruments for the analysis of body fluids, density sensor in the nature of densitometers for medical purposes, flow sensors in the nature of peak flow meters and mass-flow-meters in the nature of flow cytometers for medical diagnostic uses, distance sensors in the nature of pupillometers for measuring pupillary distance (PD), viscosity sensors in the nature of medical diagnostic instruments for the analysis of body fluids, sensors for measuring ion concentrations in the nature of medical diagnostic instruments for the analysis of body fluids, sensors for the measurement of dissolved oxygen in the nature of oxygen monitors for medical use; Measuring devices for medical purposes, namely, glucometers, cholesterol meters, sphygmomanometers, thermometers for medical purposes, densitometers for medical purposes, conductivity meters in the nature of medical diagnostic instruments for the analysis of body fluids, hygrometers for medical purpose, urological flowmeters for medical purpose, gas-quality measurement devices for medical purpose in the nature of breath gas analyzers for medical diagnostics and fitted sleeve for filled compressed gas cylinder used for medical purposes to identify the contents of the cylinder, fluid quality measurement devices for medical purpose in the nature of medical devices for obtaining measured amount of body fluid samples, force sensor for infusion pumps being a component part of infusion pumps, pressure sensor for infusion pumps being a component part of infusion pumps, glucose and lactate sensors for medical purposes in the nature of glucose meters and medical diagnostic instruments for the analysis of lactate fluids; infrared lamps for medical purposes; infrared emitters for medical purposes; heaters for medical purposes, namely, electric heaters for activation of medicine, electric heaters in the nature of heating pads for medical purposes and heating pads for sports medicine and medical rehabilitation purposes, heaters as components of heating pads for medical purposes for heating small volumes and surfaces of the human body, namely, heaters for small quantities of gases, liquids or solid components that are a component part of heating pads for medical purposes, heaters for three dimensional volumes that are a component part of heating pads for medical purposes; heating elements for medical purposes, namely, electric heaters for activation of medicine, electric heaters for heating pads for medical purposes and for heating pads for sports medicine and medical rehabilitation purposes, heaters as components for heating small volumes and surfaces of the human body, namely, heaters for small quantities of gases, liquids or solid components that are a component part of heating pads for medical purposes, heaters for three dimensional volumes that are a component part of heating pads for medical purposes; electrophoresis apparatus for medical purposes; medical apparatus and instruments for use in medical analysis of body fluids, medical treatments of respiratory conditions, breath gas analysis for medical diagnostics, patient monitoring in the nature of patient monitoring sensors and alarms and anesthesia monitoring, intensive care metabolic surveillance in the nature of medical apparatus and instruments for use in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging used to monitor metabolic functions, cell culture apparatus for medical use, namely, cell culture chambers for cell cultures including cell culture chambers used to analyze for drug effectivity, toxicity, and other screenings, diabetes care medical apparatus and instruments in the nature of non-invasive medical devices for use in treating diabetes, and medical test kits for diabetes monitoring, sports medicine and rehabilitation apparatus and instruments in the nature of physical rehabilitation, physical therapy and sports medicine equipment all designed specifically for medical use, namely, shoulder stretcher using resistance cables, medical apparatus and instruments for care for the elderly in the nature of health monitors comprising sensor that monitor the health of the elderly or disabled in their own homes, medical apparatus and instruments for metabolically impaired patient care in the nature of non-invasive electronic neuromodulator device for medical use by impaired persons to enhance performance on cognitive tasks; apparatus for DNA and RNA testing for medical purposes; kits comprised of sample preparation device in the nature of apparatus for taking blood samples for medical and veterinary diagnostic purposes, namely for sample preparation, modification and manipulation of cells and for labeling, separation, isolation, purification, amplification, sequencing and/or analysis of biopolymers, in particular nucleic acids, proteins, macromolecules and biologically active substances, in particular reagents, enzymes and buffer solutions for nucleic acid amplification; component parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, namely, electronic connectors in the nature of medical ventilator tubing connectors for use with medical humidity modules, flow modules, conductivity modules, temperature modules, fluidic channels, fluidic connectors, and thermal infrared emitters Infrared lamps, not for medical purposes; Infrared radiators for motors and engines; light sources other than those intended for photography or medicine, namely, light bulbs, LED lights, lighting installations, luminous tubes for lighting, thermal infrared emitters; 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(5) Capteurs destinés au diagnostic médical; dispositifs de mesure à usage médical; lampes à infrarouge à usage médical; émetteurs infrarouges à usage médical; réchauffeurs à usage médical; éléments chauffants à usage médical; appareils d'électrophorèse; instruments de laboratoire automatiques pour diagnostics médicaux; instruments et appareils médicaux; appareils pour l'analyse à usage médical; appareils pour le diagnostic à usage médical; appareils de diagnostic; incubateurs pour laboratoires à usage médical; appareils pour tests ADN et ARN à usage médical; trousses à des fins de diagnostic médical et vétérinaire, à savoir pour la préparation d'échantillons, la modification et la manipulation de cellules et pour le marquage, la séparation, l'isolement, la purification, l'amplification, le séquençage et/ou l'analyse de biopolymères, notamment d'acides nucléiques, de protéines, de macromolécules et de substances biologiquement actives, en particulier les réactifs, les enzymes et les solutions tampons pour l'amplification des acides nucléiques; pièces et accessoires pour tous les produits précités, compris dans cette classe.
(6) Lampes infrarouges autres qu'à usage médical; radiateurs à infrarouges; sources lumineuses autres que celles destinées à la photographie ou à la médecine; sources de lumière autres qu'à usage médical ou photographique; émetteurs infrarouges thermiques; micro-chauffeurs comme composant pour chauffer de petites surfaces; éléments chauffants. (1) Services de traçage au laser; traitement des matériaux par laser et technique laser, notamment usinage laser, soudage laser, découpe laser, trempe laser, perçage laser, brasage laser; application de revêtements par le biais de techniques de dépôt physique en phase vapeur; application de revêtements par le biais de techniques de dépôt chimique en phase vapeur; application de revêtements à l'aide de techniques de projection par plasma thermique; application de revêtements par des méthodes d'évaporation chimique sous vide; application de revêtements par des procédés chimiques, mécaniques, thermiques et thermomécaniques.
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A thermal flow meter for measuring a flow rate of a gas includes: a measurement channel for guiding the gas between a channel inlet and a channel outlet; a thermal flow sensor disposed in the measurement channel; a density sensor including an oscillator operable to be acted upon by the gas; a temperature sensor element configured to determine a gas temperature; a pressure sensor element configured to determine a gas pressure; and a measuring-operating circuit configured to: determine a density value of the gas based on a natural frequency of the oscillator; identify a composition of the gas based on the density value, the gas pressure, and the gas temperature; and as a function of the composition, output a flow rate measured value corrected with respect to a cross-sensitivity of the flow rate to the composition of the gas based on flow rate-dependent signals of the thermal flow sensor.
The invention relates to an electrical or electronic component (100, 200), comprising: - a substrate (110, 210) having a first side and a second side situated opposite the first side; - at least one functional element (120, 220) mounted on the first side or the second side or on another side of the substrate (110, 210); - one or more contact pads (131, 132, 231, 232), which are mounted on the first side of the substrate (110, 210) in a subregion of the substrate (110, 210), for electrically contacting the at least one functional element (120, 220); - for each contact pad (131, 132, 231, 232), at least one contacting wire (141, 142, 241, 242) which is connected to the respective contact pad (131, 132, 231, 232) in an end region; and - at least one cover (150, 250, 250') which covers at least the contact pad (131, 132, 231, 232), or the contact pads, and the respective end region of the contacting wire (141, 142, 241, 242), or the contacting wires, wherein the cover (150, 250, 250') is produced by stoving a paste which contains a starting material consisting of an organosilane compound, which is produced by means of a sol-gel process, and at least one additional material from the group comprising ceramics, metals and/or glasses, a method for producing an electrical or electronic component (100, 200), and a first and a second use of the electrical or electronic component (100, 200).
H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
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SYSTEM AND FLOW SENSOR FOR MEASURING A FLOW OF A FLUID MEASURING MEDIUM
The invention relates to a flow sensor comprising: - a housing (100), wherein the housing (100) has an inlet channel (110) for receiving the fluid measuring medium, an outlet channel (120) for discharging the fluid measuring medium, a measuring channel (130) extending between the inlet channel (110) and outlet channel (120) and at least one secondary channel (140) extending between the inlet channel (110) and the outlet channel (120), and more particularly connected in parallel to the measuring channel (130); - a sensor element (200) arranged in the measuring channel (130) for sensing a physical measurement variable with regard to a flow of the fluid measurement medium; and – a first more particularly bolt-shaped closure element (300), wherein the first closure element (300) is designed and attached to the housing (100) such that the first closure element (300) can be moved in relation to a first fluid transfer (150) or a second fluid transfer (160) into at least one first position (P1) and a second position (P2), wherein the first closure element (300), in the second position (P2), closes the first fluid transfer (150) or the fluid transfer (160), and wherein the first fluid transfer (150) or the second fluid transfer (160) is not closed in the first position (P1) of the first closure element (300). The invention also relates to a system that contains the flow sensor according to the invention.
G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 5/00 - Measuring a proportion of the volume flow
The invention relates to a first variant of a sensor element for ascertaining at least one physical or chemical measurement variable, comprising: - a planar substrate (1) having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first side; - one or more sensor structures (2), which are applied to the first surface of the substrate (1) or on an insulation layer applied to the first surface of the substrate; - a passivation layer (3) that at least partially covers the sensor structure (2) or the sensor structures (2); at least two electrical contact surfaces (4) that are each connected to the sensor structure (2); - a spacer layer (5) applied to one or more first portions of the second surface of the substrate (1); and - a sinterable and/or solderable metal layer (6) applied to one or more second portions of the second surface of the substrate (1) and/or on the space layer (5), wherein a layer thickness of the spacer layer (5) is greater than or equal to a layer thickness of the sinterable and/or solderable metal layer (6). The invention also relates to a second variant of a sensor element and to a sensor arrangement which comprises at least one sensor element of this kind.
G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
G01K 1/16 - Special arrangements for conducting heat from the object to the sensitive element
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
22.
DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING AN ACTIVE SUBSTANCE TO A GAS PHASE
The invention comprises a device for transferring an active substance (210) to a gas phase, which active substance (100) contains at least one organic component, said device comprising: - a reservoir (200), which is designed to received the active substance; - a heating element (100), which is made from a foil (101) of a nickel-chromium alloy or a refractory metal, wherein the heating element (100) is designed to emit thermal radiation, and wherein the heating element is arranged with respect to the reservoir (200) such that the active substance is heated at least by means of the thermal radiation emitted from the heating element (100).
A process, a system and a measuring instrument for determining a presence of living bacteria in a sample (1). The process comprises at least the steps of: - initially charging the sample (1), - adding at least one substrate (7) to the sample (1), wherein the substrate (7) can be metabolized by bacteria and comprises at least one first isotope, - incubating the sample (1) at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined duration, wherein the bacteria at least partially convert the substrate (7) into the gas which diffuses into the gas cell (3), - determining an isotopic ratio of the first isotope to a second isotope in the gas using the detection unit (4), wherein the first isotope and the second isotope are isotopes of the same chemical element, - comparing the isotopic ratio with a first reference value and - determining a presence of living bacteria using the evaluation unit (5) when the isotopic ratio exceeds the first reference value.
C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganismUse of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocidesCompositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
The invention relates to a manipulation path (1) for monitoring the flow profile at the inlet of a flow sensor. The manipulation path (1) is designed to conduct a fluid measuring medium, and the manipulation path (1) has a first end region (110) and a second end region (120), between which a manipulation section (130) is located that is designed such that secondary flows are formed in the measuring medium as a result of the measuring medium flowing through the manipulation section (130). The invention also relates to two different variants of a system, each variant comprising a flow sensor (2) and the manipulation path (3) according to the invention.
The invention comprises a method for detecting bubbles (BL) or droplets of a first medium (MD1) in a fluid second medium (MD2) flowing through a measuring pipe (MR), with a first heating element (HE1) being arranged on the measuring pipe (MR) at a first measuring point (MS1), a second heating element (HE2) being arranged on the measuring pipe (MR) at a second measuring point (MS2) and the second measuring point (MS2) being arranged at a distance from the first measuring point (MS1) in the direction of flow (FR), the method comprising: - heating the first heating element (HE1) and the second heating element (HE2) by means of electrical power, - simultaneously sensing the ambient temperature at the first measuring point (MS1) by means of a first temperature sensor (TS1) and the ambient temperature at the second measuring point (MS2) by means of a second temperature sensor (TS2), a first electrical measurement variable (U1) of the first temperature sensor (TS1) being determined to sense the ambient temperature at the first measuring point (MS1) and a second electrical measurement variable (U2) of the second temperature sensor (TS2) being determined to sense the ambient temperature at the second measuring point (MS2), - forming a difference (ΔU) between the first electrical measurement variable (U1) and the second electrical measurement variable (U2), and - comparing the absolute value of the difference (ΔU) with a reference threshold value (ΔU_Ref), the presence of a bubble (BL) or droplet being detected if the absolute value of the difference (ΔU) at least briefly exceeds the reference threshold value (ΔU_Ref), and the invention comprises a sensor arrangement designed to carry out the method according to the invention.
G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
G01F 1/704 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow using marked regions or existing inhomogeneities within the fluid stream, e.g. statistically occurring variations in a fluid parameter
G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
G01F 1/7084 - Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using thermal detecting arrangements
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SYSTEM, METHOD AND CONSUMPTION PRODUCT FOR A CHEMICAL, BIOCHEMICAL OR IMMUNOCHEMICAL DETECTION PROCESS
The invention comprises a system and a method for a chemical, biochemical or immunochemical detection process, comprising: - a consumption product (1), which is designed for being introduced into a steam generator (2), wherein the consumption product (1) has a test module (100), wherein the test module (100) is designed for receiving a biological sample and wherein the test module (100) is designed for carrying out a biochemical or immunochemical detection process or as a reaction vessel for a chemical, biochemical or immunochemical detection process with respect to the biological sample; - a steam generator (2) with a receiving opening (200) for the consumption product (1), wherein the steam generator (2) comprises a detection element (210), wherein the detection element (210) is designed for recording a result or a stage in the progress of the chemical, biochemical or immunochemical detection process when the consumption product (1) is introduced into the receiving opening (200) of the steam generator (2); and - at least one output module (220), which is designed for outputting a result or a stage in the progress of the chemical, biochemical or immunochemical detection process, and the invention also comprises a consumption product, which is designed for being used in the process according to the invention.
G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator
G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
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THERMAL SENSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE THERMAL SENSOR
3ω3ω) of the measurement medium (2) by comparing the curve of the third harmonic oscillation of the alternating voltage applied to the first sensor element (101) to the curve of the third harmonic oscillation of the temperature of the first sensor element (101), more particularly by calculation of the phase shift between the curve of the third harmonic oscillation of the alternating voltage and the curve of the amplitude of the third harmonic oscillation of the temperature; and a frequency of the alternating voltage is selected such that the heat emitted by the first sensor element (101) penetrates into the flow profile of the measurement medium (2) with a depth of penetration (ET) in which the flow velocity of the measurement medium (2) is nearly zero. The invention also relates to a thermal sensor (100) designed to be operated by means of the method according to the invention.
G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
G01F 1/7084 - Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using thermal detecting arrangements
G01F 25/10 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of flowmeters
G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature
G01F 1/696 - Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
G01K 3/10 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving differences of valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving differentiated values in respect of time, e.g. reacting only to a quick change of temperature
G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
G01N 25/20 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating the development of heat, i.e. calorimetry, e.g. by measuring specific heat, by measuring thermal conductivity
pkk), in particular thermal conductivity and thermal capacitance, of the measuring medium (2), said value pairs being associated with the same maximum amplitude or the same phase offset; - deriving at least one piece of measurement fluid information from the isoline (ILx); and - carrying out a flow measurement using the thermal flow sensor (100), said sensor element (101, 102, 103) providing signal values, and converting the signal values into measurement values of the effective flow speed of the measuring medium (2) using the measuring fluid information. The invention also relates to a thermal flow sensor.
G01F 1/698 - Feedback or rebalancing circuits, e.g. self heated constant temperature flowmeters
G01F 1/704 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow using marked regions or existing inhomogeneities within the fluid stream, e.g. statistically occurring variations in a fluid parameter
G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume
G01F 1/708 - Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance
G01F 1/712 - Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using auto-correlation or cross-correlation detection means
The invention comprises a sensor element (1) for measuring the temperature of an object (2), comprising: - a substrate (100), the substrate (100) comprising a base which defines a first plane; - a temperature probe (110), which is applied to the substrate (100) in a first temperature plane (T2) and is designed to measure the temperature of the object (2), the first temperature plane lying in the first plane or substantially parallel to the first plane; - at least one sensor (120), applied to a first portion of the substrate (100), for determining a temperature difference within the first portion; and - a passivation layer (130), which is applied to the substrate (100) and covers the substrate (100), the temperature probe (110) and the sensor for determining the temperature difference. The invention also relates to a method for assessing the measurement quality of a sensor element (1) according to the invention.
G01K 1/16 - Special arrangements for conducting heat from the object to the sensitive element
G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
The invention comprises a method for connecting an apparatus (1) to a carrier element (2), wherein the apparatus (1) is a temperature sensor element or a heating element and wherein the apparatus (1) has a connection face (130), the carrier element (2) consisting of a metal material, said method comprising: - providing a plurality of nano-wires on the connection face (130); - joining the apparatus (1) to the carrier element (2) such that the plurality of nano-wires of the connection face (130) are brought into contact with a surface of the carrier element (2); and - applying an electrical power for emission of heat to the apparatus (1) in order to produce an inseparable connection between the connection face (130) of the apparatus (1) and the surface of the carrier element (2), and an apparatus (1), which is designed to carry out the method according to the invention.
G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
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FILL LEVEL DETECTION BY MEANS OF HEATING STRUCTURES
The invention relates to a method for detecting a predefined fill level of a measurement medium (210) in a container (200), wherein a first heating structure (120) or a contacting element (160) connected to the first heating structure (120) is mounted on the container (200) at the height of the fill level (220) to be detected, a measure of a heat transfer from the first heating structure (120) to the surroundings of the first heating structure (120) is determined, the determined measure is compared with at least one reference value, and the attainment of the fill level is indicated by virtue of the fact that, if the measurement medium (210) contacts the first heating structure (120) or the contacting element (160), the measure for the heat transfer exceeds or falls below the at least one reference value. The invention further relates to a sensor element (100), which is used in the method as a discrete limit switch or as a continuous limit switch.
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
G01F 23/24 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid
32.
Thermal flow sensor for determining the temperature and the flow velocity of a flowing measuring medium
The invention comprises a thermal flow sensor for determining the temperature and the flow velocity of a flowing measuring medium, comprising: a functional element which is configured to determine the temperature of the measuring medium and to influence the temperature of the measuring medium; and a control and evaluation unit which is configured to determine the temperature of the measuring medium in a first interval of time by means of the functional element and to determine the flow velocity of the measuring medium in a second interval of time following the first interval of time, and a method for determining the temperature and the flow velocity of the measuring medium by means of the thermal flow sensor according to the invention, and a sensor system comprising such a thermal flow sensor and a further sensor type.
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
G01F 1/696 - Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 1/688 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element
G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
G01P 5/12 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by measuring thermal variables using variation of resistance of a heated conductor
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
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Planar heating element with a PTC resistive structure
A planar heating element comprising a PTC resistive structure, which is arranged in a defined surface region of a first surface of a support substrate. The electrical connection contacts for connection to an electrical voltage source are associated with the PTC resistive structure, wherein the PTC resistive structure—starting from the two electrical connection contacts—has at least one internal conductive trace and a parallel connected, external conductive trace. The internal conductive trace has a greater resistance than the external conductive trace and the resistances of the internal conductive trace and external conductive trace are so sized that upon applying a voltage an essentially uniform temperature distribution is present within the defined surface region.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for determining and/or monitoring the mass flow and/or flow velocity of a flowable medium through a pipeline, comprising at least one heating element, which is at least partially and/or at times in thermal contact with the medium and is operable at least at times by means of a heating signal. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method for producing an apparatus of the disclosure. According to the disclosure, the heating element is at least partially surrounded in a region facing the medium by a unit comprising a material with an anisotropic thermal conductivity.
G01P 5/12 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by measuring thermal variables using variation of resistance of a heated conductor
The invention relates to a method for operating a thermal flow sensor (100), the thermal flow sensor (100) having at least one sensor element (101, 102, 103) and an electronic unit, the method comprising: - creating a basic calibration of the thermal flow sensor (100), wherein the thermal flow sensor (100) senses at least one flow speed of a first measurement medium and creates a measured value of the flow speed during the creation of the basic calibration, wherein the first measurement medium has defined first thermal parameters, in particular a first thermal conductivity and/or a first thermal capacity and flows with at least one defined value of a flow speed, and wherein the basic calibration causes the value, created by the thermal flow sensor (100), of the flow speed of the first measurement medium to be adjusted to the defined value of the flow speed of the first measurement medium; - determining second thermal parameters, in particular a second thermal conductivity and/or a second thermal capacity, of a second measurement medium (2) by means of the thermal flow sensor (100); - calculating a correction variable, wherein the correction variable compensates deviations between the second thermal parameters of the second measurement medium (2) and the first thermal parameters of the first measurement medium (2); and - sensing the flow speed of the second measurement medium (2) and creating flow speed measured values compensated by means of the correction variable. The invention also relates to a thermal flow sensor.
G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume
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09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Apparatus and instruments for measuring, signaling, checking
(inspection), analysis, control, regulation and recording. Engineering services; sensor and measuring instrument
design and development services; industrial analysis,
design and research services.
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IST INNOVATIVE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY PHYSICAL. CHEMICAL. BIOLOGICAL. SENSING WHAT MATTERS
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Apparatus and instruments for measuring, signaling, checking, inspection, analysis, control, regulation and recording, namely, temperature sensors, flow sensors, humidity sensors, conductivity sensors, sensors for the analysis of biological media, pressure sensors, and [ control ] *controlled* volume micropumps Engineering services; sensors and measuring instrument design and development services; industrial analysis, design and research services relating to sensors and measuring instruments for the automation industry
38.
Sensor element and thermal flow sensor for determining a physical variable of a measurement medium
The present disclosure resides in a sensor element for determining a physical, measured variable of a measured medium, comprising: a planar substrate; a functional layer applied on a surface of the substrate; a passivating layer applied on the functional layer; a metal connecting layer applied on the surface of the passivating layer such that the passivating layer is completely covered; and a metal platelet applied on the surface of the metal connecting layer such that no contact can occur between the passivating layer and the measured medium, as well as residing in a thermal flow sensor, which has at least two such sensor elements.
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 1/698 - Feedback or rebalancing circuits, e.g. self heated constant temperature flowmeters
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
The invention relates to a method for producing a device (1) for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium, which device (1) comprises a housing element (2) and at least one sensor element (4) having a temperature sensor (4a), wherein at least one first connection layer (6) is applied at least to a subregion of a surface of the housing element (2), wherein at least one second connection layer (7) is applied at least to a subregion of a surface of the sensor element (4) facing away from the temperature sensor (4a), and wherein the housing element (2) and the sensor element (4) are connected to each other by means of the two connection layers (6, 7) in such a way that the sensor element (4) is fastened to the housing element (2). The present invention also relates to a device (1) produced by a method according to the invention.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
40.
iST Innovative Sensor Technology physical. chemical. biological.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Apparatus and instruments for measuring, signaling, checking
(inspection), analysis, control, regulation and recording. Engineering services; sensor and measuring instrument
design and development services; industrial analysis,
design and research services.
41.
THERMAL FLOW SENSOR FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE AND THE FLOW SPEED OF A FLOWING MEASUREMENT MEDIUM
The invention comprises a thermal flow sensor (1) for determining the temperature and the flow speed of a flowing measurement medium (210), comprising: - a functional element (110) which is configured to determine the temperature of the measurement medium (210) and to influence the temperature of the measurement medium (210); and - a control and evaluation unit (120) which is configured to determine the temperature of the measurement medium (210) in a first interval of time by means of the functional element (110) and to determine the flow speed of the measurement medium (210) in a second interval of time following the first interval of time, and a method for determining the temperature and the flow speed of the measurement medium (210) by means of the thermal flow sensor (1) according to the invention, and a sensor system comprising such a thermal flow sensor (1) and a further sensor type.
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
G01F 1/688 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 1/696 - Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
G01P 5/12 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by measuring thermal variables using variation of resistance of a heated conductor
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
The invention relates to a thermal flow sensor (1) for determining the flow of a measurement medium (M) which flows through a pipeline (2) in a flow direction (v) , comprising: a planar substrate (101) having a first surface (102) and a second surface (103) opposite the first surface (102), and at least two functional elements (104, 105, 106, 107) which are used to determine the temperature of the measurement medium (M) and/or as heating elements, wherein the functional elements (104, 105 106, 107) are attached to the first surface (102) of the planar substrate (101), wherein the functional elements (104, 105, 106, 107) are arranged in the flow direction (v) of the measurement medium (M) in such a way that the functional elements (104, 105, 106, 107) are used to determine the flow of the measurement medium (M) and that the functional elements (104, 105, 106, 107) have a distance from one another of less than or equal to 0.2 mm or an at least partial mutual overlap, wherein the second surface (103) of the planar substrate (101) is configured in such a way that the planar substrate (101) can be connected to a surface of a carrier element (3), which is in contact with the measurement medium (M) and which separates the thermal flow sensor (1) from the measurement medium (M), or can be connected to a surface of the pipeline (2), and a control and evaluation unit, which is configured to apply an electric signal to at least one of the functional elements (104, 105, 106, 107) and, by using a measured value from at least one of the functional elements (104, 105, 106, 107), to determine the flow of the measurement medium (M).
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Goods & Services
Measuring signaling, analyzing, controlling and regulating apparatus and instruments, namely, temperature sensors, flow sensors, humidity sensors, conductivity sensors, sensors for the analysis of biological media, pressure sensors Engineering services; sensor and measuring instrument design and development services; industrial analysis, design and research services relating to sensors and measuring instruments for automation industry
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09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Measuring signaling, analyzing, controlling and regulating apparatus and instruments, namely, level meters that measure pressure of liquids, gases and solids, pressure meters that measure pressure of liquids, gases and solids, pressure sensors and pressure transmitters, humidity meters for measuring humidity of liquids, gases and solids, conductivity meters, instruments for measuring viscosity, Dk value, aridity, air volumes with bubble distribution, and protein content in liquids, gases and solids Engineering services; sensor and measuring instrument design and development services; industrial analysis, design and research services relating to sensors and measuring instruments for automation industry
45.
Thin film sensor element for a resistance thermometer
The present disclosure relates to a thin film sensor element for determining and/or monitoring temperature. For this purpose, a resistive structure is provided, which is arranged in a resistive region on a substrate. The resistive structure is so formed that a first section of the resistive structure branches at a first reference point into two branches, and that a second section of the resistive structure branches at a second reference point into two other branches. In a contact region, the four branches are connected with four intermediate conductors in four contact areas, which are insulated from one another. In this way, the thin film sensor element is a real four conductor sensor element, wherein the reference points of the four conductor circuit lie within the resistive region. The resistance thermometer with the thin film sensor element of the invention is distinguished by a high accuracy.
G01K 1/16 - Special arrangements for conducting heat from the object to the sensitive element
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for determining and/or monitoring the mass flow and/or flow velocity of a flowable medium (4) through a pipeline (5), comprising at least one heating element (2), which is at least partially and/or at times in thermal contact with the medium (4) and is operable at least at times by means of a heating signal. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing an apparatus of the invention. According to the invention, the heating element (2) is at least partially surrounded in a region facing the medium (4) by a unit (8) comprising a material with an anisotropic thermal conductivity.
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
The invention relates to a device (1) for determining and/or monitoring the mass flow and/or the flow rate of a free-flowing medium (4) through a pipeline (5), comprising at least one heating element (2), which heating element (2) is at least partly and/or temporarily in thermal contact with the medium (4), and to which heating element (2) a heating signal can be applied, at least temporarily. The invention further relates to a method for producing a device according to the invention. According to the invention, in a region facing the medium (4), the fixing element (2) is at least partly surrounded by a unit (8) comprising a material having anisotropic thermal conductivity.
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
48.
SENSOR ELEMENT AND THERMAL FLOW SENSOR FOR DETERMINING A PHYSICAL VARIABLE OF A MEASUREMENT MEDIUM
The invention relates to a sensor element (1) for determining a physical measurement variable of a measurement medium, comprising: a planar substrate (101), a functional layer (102), which is applied to a surface of the substrate (101), a passivation layer (103), which is applied to the functional layer (102), a metal connecting layer (104), which is applied to the surface of the passivation layer (103) in such a way that the passivation layer (103) is completely covered, and a metal platelet (105), which is applied to the surface of the metal connecting layer (104) in such a way that, in the event of contact of the sensor element (1) with the measurement medium, no contact occurs between the passivation layer (103) and the measurement medium. The invention further relates to a thermal flow sensor that has at least two of the sensor elements (1) according to the invention.
A method for manufacturing a temperature sensor, which includes at least one temperature sensor element with an at least partially metallized face and a support, includes applying a connecting layer of at least gold, silver and/or palladium to the support, applying a silver sinter paste layer, arranging the temperature sensor element on the support, so that the temperature sensor element with the at least partially metallized face contacts the support via the connecting layer and the silver paste layer, and sintering of the silver sinter paste layer for connecting the temperature sensor element with the support.
G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
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SENSOR ELEMENT AND THERMAL FLOW SENSOR FOR MEASURING A PHYSICAL VARIABLE OF A MEASURING MEDIUM
The invention relates to a sensor element (1) for measuring a physical variable of a measuring medium (2), wherein the sensor element (1) is designed and is mounted on a carrier element (3), which consists of a single material or a material combination and is in contact with the measuring medium (2), such that the sensor element (1 ) has a biot number of ឬ 0.1 in the direction of the measuring medium (2). The invention also relates to a thermal flow sensor comprising at least one claimed sensor element (1).
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type
The invention relates to a thermal flow sensor (1) for detecting the flow rate of a medium (3) flowing in a flow direction (F). The flow sensor is equipped with four electric resistors (A, B, C, D) which have a temperature-dependent electric resistance and are made of a cold-conductive material, and the flow sensor is also equipped with a regulating/evaluating unit (2). The four resistors (A, B, C, D) are connected together in a Wheatstone bridge (4), and the four resistors (A, B, C, D) thermally contact the medium (3) during a measuring operation and are offset in the flow direction (F). The regulating/evaluating unit (2) is designed to supply an electric current (I) to the Wheatstone bridge (4) via two first non-adjacent conductor nodes (AC, BD; AD, BC) of the Wheatstone bridge during a measuring operation The supplied current (I) is regulated at a constant specified value, and the regulating/evaluating unit (2) is designed to measure the voltage (Uout) present during the measuring operation at two second non-adjacent conductor nodes (AD, BC; AC, BD) of the Wheatstone bridge (4) and to determine the flow rate therefrom.
The invention relates to a thin-layer sensor element (1) for determining and/or monitoring temperature. To this end, a resistor structure (4) is provided that is arranged on a substrate (2) in a resistor area (3). The resistor structure (4) is structured such that a first section (5) of the resistor structure (4) branches into two paths (51, 52) at a first reference point (53), and that a second section (6) of the resistor structure branches into two further paths (61, 62) at a second reference point (63). In a contact area (7), the four paths are connected to four intermediate conductors (81, 82, 83, 84) in four contact pads (71, 72, 73, 74) that are insulated from one another. Therefore, the thin-layer sensor element (1) is a genuine four-conductor sensor element, the reference points (53, 63) of the four-conductor circuit being situated within the resistor area (3). The resistance thermometer (13) having the thin-layer sensor element (1) according to the invention is highly accurate.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
A method for producing a temperature sensor (1) which comprises at least one temperature sensor element (2) with an at least partially metalized side (11) and a carrier (3), wherein the method has at least the following steps: – applying (32) a connection layer, which has at least gold, silver, and/or palladium, to the carrier; – applying (33) a silver sintering paste layer; – arranging (34) the temperature sensor element on the carrier such that the temperature sensor element with the at least partially metalized side is connected to the carrier via the connection layer and the silver paste layer; – sintering (35) the silver sintering paste layer to connect the temperature sensor element to the carrier.
Method for ascertaining a product of the heat capacity and the density (Cp ∙ ρ) of a gas or gas mixture (2) or of a value derived therefrom with the aid of a thermal sensor (1), in particular a thermal flow sensor, said method involving the following steps: - ascertaining the heat conductivity (λ) of the gas or gas mixture (2); - ascertaining a flow rate (Q) of the gas or gas mixture (2) on the basis of the ascertained heat conductivity (λ); - ascertaining the product of the heat capacity and the density (Cp ∙ ρ) of the gas or gas mixture (2) or of a value derived therefrom on the basis of the ascertained heat conductivity (λ) and the ascertained flow rate (Q). (Fig. 1: Nothing to translate)
G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
G01F 1/696 - Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
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Sensor with metal substrate and dielectric membrane for determining a process variable of a medium
A sensor for determining at least one process variable of a medium, comprising: a metallic substrate which has a recess at least in a first area; a first dielectric layer which is arranged on the metallic substrate at least in the first area, wherein the first dielectric layer forms a membrane; at least one heating structure which is arranged on the first dielectric layer formed as a membrane in the first area, wherein the heating structure heats the medium; at least one temperature sensor element assigned to the first area, which temperature sensor element is arranged so as to be spaced apart from the heating structure on the first dielectric layer and detects the temperature of the medium heated on the heating structure; and at least one protective layer which covers at least the at least one heating structure and the at least one temperature sensor element.
G01F 1/688 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element
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Thermal flow sensor for determining a gas or the composition of a gas mixture as well as its flow velocity
A thermal flow sensor for determining a gas or the composition of a gas mixture as well as its flow velocity, comprising: a substrate onto which at least a first dielectric layer is applied; at least one heating structure that is applied onto the first dielectric layer and serves to heat the gas or the gas mixture; at least a first temperature sensor element that is applied onto the first dielectric layer at a distance from the heating structure and captures the temperature of the gas or gas mixture heated at the heating structure; a control device that controls the heating structure in a first operating mode in such a way that the heating structure shows a predetermined temperature, and controls the heating structure in a second operating mode in such a way that a power input into the heating structure corresponds to a predetermined power; and an evaluation unit which determines at least one physical characteristic of the gas present or the gas mixture on the basis of the operating modes and determines the gas present or the composition of the gas mixture as well as its flow velocity on the basis of this physical characteristic.
G01N 25/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means
G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
The invention relates to a planar heating element (1) comprising a PTC resistance structure (2) arranged in a defined surface region (3) of a first surface (4) of a carrier substrate (5), wherein electric terminal contacts (6) are associated with the PTC resistance structure (2) for connecting to an electrical voltage source (7), wherein the PTC resistance structure (2) - on the basis of the two electrical terminal contacts (6) - has at least one inner conductor track (8) and a parallel connected outer conductor track (9), wherein the inner conductor track (8) has a larger resistance than the outer conductor track (9) and wherein the resistances of the inner conductor track (8) and outer conductor track (9) are measured such that when a voltage is applied, there is a substantially uniform temperature distribution within the defined surface region (3).
Method for producing a pH half-cell (1) by means of which, in combination with a reference electrode (2) and an evaluation electronics unit (3), a pH value (4) of a medium (5) can be determined, wherein the method for producing the pH half-cell (1) comprises the following steps: applying a first structure (8) and a second structure (9) onto a substrate (7), wherein the first structure (8) is applied by means of a thin-film method and forms a resistance element having a temperature-dependent resistance value, and wherein the second structure (9) can be employed to derive a pH-dependent potential (10); applying a structured passivation glass layer (11), wherein the passivation glass layer (11) substantially covers the first structure (8) and leaves the second structure (9) substantially uncovered; applying a mixed-conducting glass (12), wherein the mixed-conducting glass (12) is substantially applied to the region that was left uncovered by the passivation glass layer (11); applying a pH-sensitive glass (13), wherein the pH-sensitive glass (13) is applied on the mixed-conducting glass (12).
Thermal flow sensor (1) for determining the flow rate of a medium (2), having: a substrate (3); a first and second temperature sensor (4a, 4b) which are arranged on the substrate (3), wherein the first and second temperature sensors (4a, 4b) are in the form of heatable temperature sensors (5a, 5b) or in the form of a first non-heatable temperature sensor (6a, 6b) which has an associated first heating element (7a), and in the form of a second non-heatable temperature sensor (6b) which has an associated second heating element (7b); a feed unit (8) which supplies a first heating power, which is predetermined during a comparison operation, to the first heatable temperature sensor (5a) or to the first heating element (7a) by means of a first signal (9a), and supplies a second heating power, which is predetermined during the comparison operation, to the second heatable temperature sensor (5b) or to the second heating element (7b) by means of a second signal (9b); an evaluation unit (10) which determines a temperature difference (ΔT) between the first temperature sensor (4a) and the second temperature sensor (4b) during a measurement operation in order to determine the flow rate of the medium (2), and determines a measurement value, which represents the flow rate of the medium (2), on the basis of the temperature difference (ΔT).
The invention relates to a thermal flow sensor (1) for determining a gas or the composition of a gas mixture (2) and the flow speed of the gas or the gas mixture, comprising: - a substrate (3) onto which at least one first dielectric layer (6) is applied; - at least one heating structure (8) which is applied onto the first dielectric layer (6) and which is used to heat the gas or the gas mixture (2); - at least one first temperature sensor element (9) which is applied onto the first dielectric layer (6) at a distance from the heating structure (8) and which detects the temperature of the gas or the gas mixture (2) heated on the heating structure (8); - a regulating device (11) which regulates the heating structure (8) in a first operating state such that the heating structure has a specified temperature and which regulates the heating structure (8) in a second operating state such that a power supplied to the heating structure (8) corresponds to a specified power; and - an analyzing unit (12) which ascertains at least one physical property of the present gas or the gas mixture (2) using the operating states and which determines the present gas or the composition of the gas mixture (2) and the flow speed of the gas or the gas mixture using said physical property.
G01N 27/18 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by changes in the thermal conductivity of a surrounding material to be tested
61.
SENSOR FOR DETERMINING A PROCESS VARIABLE OF A MEDIUM
A sensor (1) for determining at least one process variable of a medium (2), said sensor at least comprising: - a metallic substrate (3) which has a recess (5) at least in a first area (4); - a first dielectric layer (6) which is arranged on the metallic substrate (3) at least in the first area (4), wherein the first dielectric layer (6) forms a membrane (7); - at least one heating structure (8) which is arranged on the first dielectric layer (6) formed as a membrane (7) in the first area (4), wherein the heating structure (8) heats the medium (2); - at least one temperature sensor element (9) assigned to the first area, which temperature sensor element is arranged so as to be spaced apart from the heating structure (8) on the first dielectric layer (6) and detects the temperature of the medium (2) heated on the heating structure (8); and - at least one protective layer (10) which covers at least the at least one heating structure (8) and the at least one temperature sensor element (9).
A radiation source for emitting infrared electromagnetic radiation and having at least one source element. The radiation source is characterized by features including that: the source element is embodied in the form of a silicon carbide fiber; the source element is coated at least sectionally with a metal coating, via which the source element can be heated; and the metal coating heats the source element at least at times in such a manner that the source element emits infrared radiation at least at times. A method for the manufacture of a radiation source is likewise relevant.
A sensor of an apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable. The sensor includes: at least one substrate, which is composed of a substrate material; at least one sensitive layer, which is applied on the substrate and which produces at least one measured variable dependent on the process variable and/or on a change of the process variable; and at least one passivating layer, which is applied on the sensitive layer. The invention provides that the passivating layer consists at least partially of the substrate material.
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
64.
SENSOR ELEMENT FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE PHYSICAL MEASUREMENT VARIABLE
The invention relates to a sensor element for determining the temperature and/or humidity and/or pressure and/or flow velocity of a mediums and/or a gas concentration, having a thermally conductive flat substrate (1), an element (2) sensitive to the at least one measurement variable being provided on one side surface thereof. Said side surface of the substrate (1) facing away from the element (2) sensitive to the at least one measurement variable is smoothed by pretreatment, and a layer (3) reflecting radiation is applied to the smoothed side surface of the substrate (1), so that absorption of radiation by the substrate and the conversion thereof to heat is prevented.
G01K 1/20 - Compensating for effects of temperature changes other than those to be measured, e.g. changes in ambient temperature
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
The invention relates to a sensor element for measuring the temperature and/or the moisture and/or the flow rate and/or the gas concentration, or the conductivity, said sensor element having at least one active layer superimposed on a substrate, wherein the substrate is provided with feedthroughs, one of the substrate sides is provided with connecting contacts, and on the side of the substrate facing away from the connecting contacts, the at least one active layer is superimposed.
H01C 7/10 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material voltage responsive, i.e. varistors
67.
DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING TEMPERATURE
The invention relates to a device for determining and/or monitoring at least the temperature, wherein at least one temperature sensor (1) is provided, and wherein the temperature sensor (1) is in contact with at least one first electrical conductor (2). According to the invention, the first electrical conductor (2) and the temperature sensor (1) are designed and matched to one another such that a thermal voltage results when a temperature difference is present.
G01K 1/20 - Compensating for effects of temperature changes other than those to be measured, e.g. changes in ambient temperature
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
68.
APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING A PROCESS VARIABLE
The invention relates to an apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable, having at least one first measurement path (1) which has at least one electronic reference element (3) and/or an electronic measurement element (11), having at least one second measurement path (2) which has at least one electronic reference element (4) and/or an electronic measuring element (12), and wherein at least one electronic element (3, 11) in the first measurement path (1) and at least one electronic element (4, 12) in the second measurement path (2) can be interconnected such that a reference unit (6) with at least one known characteristic is obtained. The invention also relates to a method for determining and/or monitoring a frequency of a clock unit.
The invention relates to a device for determining and/or monitoring at least one process parameter, having at least one substrate (1) made of a substrate material, having at least one sensitive layer (2) applied to the substrate (1) and generating at least one measurement variable as a function of the process parameter and/or a change in the process parameter, and having at least one passivation layer (3) applied to the sensitive layer. According to the invention, the passivation layer (3) is made at least partially of the substrate material.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
The invention relates to a resistance thermometer comprising at least one substrate (1) and at least one resistance element (4) that is disposed on the substrate (1). According to the invention, the substrate (1) is essentially made of a material that has a coefficient of thermal expansion substantially exceeding 10.5 ppm/K.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
