Quick connect temperature sensing assembly for measuring temperature of a surface of a structure

摘要

A quick connect temperature sensing assembly for measuring the surface of a structure includes a thermocouple device, a docking device and a spring loaded adapter to connect the thermocouple device with the docking device. The docking device can be made of a magnetic material so that the assembly can be quickly connected and disconnected from the surface of a structure for sensing the temperature of the surface. When disconnected, the end of the thermocouple device extends beyond the bottom surface of the docking device. When the bottom surface of the docking device engages the surface of the structure, the end of the thermocouple is retracted and the spring loaded adapter maintains a biasing force on the thermocouple to maintain the end of the thermocouple in contact with the surface.

主权项

1. A temperature sensing assembly for measuring temperature of a surface of a structure, comprising:
a thermocouple device having a temperature sensing junction point disposed within an elongate sheath to measure the temperature of the surface of the structure; a docking device having a bottom surface to attach to the surface of the structure and a passage for receiving the elongate sheath, wherein the bottom surface is formed by at least one fin; and a spring loaded adapter to couple the thermocouple device to the docking device, wherein the spring loaded adapter maintains a biasing force on the thermocouple device to maintain a distal end of the elongate sheath substantially in contact with the surface when the docking device is attached to the surface of the structure.