Simultaneous differential thermal analysis system

摘要

A balance for a simultaneous differential thermal analysis instrument that combines gravimetric measurements with measurements that require propagation of electrical signals from the sample holder to an apparatus for recording the electrical signals. In one embodiment of the invention, conductive flat planar strip flexure pivots are used in a single-meter movement balance to mechanically and electrically couple the components of the balance mechanism to the apparatus that records the electrical signals.

主权项

1. A coupling assembly for use in a balance, comprising:
a first composite member; a second composite member coplanar with the first composite member; and a pivot assembly configured to mechanically and electrically couple the first and second composite members, wherein the coupling assembly is configured to provide at least one continuous electrically conductive path that extends along at least a portion of the first composite member, between the first and second composite members, and along at least a portion of the second composite member; wherein the first and second composite members are parts of a horizontal balance beam of a meter movement balance.