摘要:
A cold cathode ionization gauge includes a first electrode (12) and a second electrode (20) which are spaced apart and insulated from one another and have a common axis. A magnetic field generator surrounds the gauge and applies a magnetic field along the common axis of the electrodes. The magnetic field generator includes at least one pair of opposed axially magnetized magnets (32, 34) adjacent to each other. The magnet arrangement minimizes magnetic flux outside the gauge while increasing the strength of the magnetic flux inside the gauge. The magnetic arrangement also allows the gauge to be ignited in a very high vacuum, thereby extending the operating range of the gauge.
摘要:
A thermocouple vacuum gauge includes a first thermocouple element (14) spaced below a second thermocouple element (16). The two thermocouple elements are electrically connected in series in a back-to-back manner by connecting together their respective negative ends. A pulse generator (50) supplies a pulsing on-off current only to the first thermocouple element (14). During the off intervals, a switch (44) connects the positive ends of both thermocouple elements to a voltage measuring and comparing circuit (42) which measures a thermally generated voltage signal between the positive ends of the thermocouple elements and compares the measured voltage signal to a reference signal. The result of the comparison is used to vary the output current of the pulse generator so as to supply an amount of current to the first thermocouple element sufficient to cause the measured voltage signal to approach the reference signal. The amount of current supplied sufficient to cause the measured voltage signal to approach the reference signal is proportional to the amount of pressure or vacuum in an enclosure in which the thermocouples of the vacuum gauge are placed.
摘要:
An electrolytic tilt sensor is disclosed which comprises a containment envelope having a metallic container and a header, the envelope defining a chamber and having at least one pair of apertures, an electrolytic solution partially filling the chamber, and at least one pair of electrodes, each electrode including an electrically active, transverse portion positioned within the chamber in a general horizontal alignment with one another defining a tilt axis, and a lead portion extending to the exterior of the envelope through the respective aperture. The tilt sensor may further include a sealing material disposed in each aperture of the providing a substantial fluid-tight seal about the respective electrode.
摘要:
A Bayard-Alpert gas pressure measuring gauge with x-ray effect neutralization comprising collector and shield electrodes that comprise the same substantially inert electrically conductive substances. Said inert substance may be gold or another substance from the group consisting of platinum and rhodium, and mixtures thereof, and alloys comprising gold, platinum or rhodium; or said substance may be selected from the group consisting of the oxides of indium, chromium, vanadium and tin, mixtures thereof, and alloys comprising one of these. An electrical potential is applied to the shield that is more negative than the potential applied to the collector, said potential on the shield being in the range from about zero volts to about -50 volts when the collector is operated at a positive potential. Said negative potential with respect to the collector enhances the reverse x-ray effect for cancellation of the forward x-ray effect in the gauge. The gauge may also comprise a modified collector geometry to further enhance the reverse x-ray effect to achieve neutralization of the total x-ray effect. A method for neutralization of the x-ray effect by modulating the shield potential is also disclosed.
摘要:
A thermocouple vacuum gauge includes a first thermocouple element (14) spaced below a second thermocouple element (16). The two thermocouple elements are electrically connected in series in a back-to-back manner by connecting together their respective negative ends. A pulse generator (50) supplies a pulsing on-off current only to the first thermocouple element (14). During the off intervals, a switch (44) connects the positive ends of both thermocouple elements to a voltage measuring and comparing circuit (42) which measures a thermally generated voltage signal between the positive ends of the thermocouple elements and compares the measured voltage signal to a reference signal. The result of the comparison is used to vary the output current of the pulse generator so as to supply an amount of current to the first thermocouple element sufficient to cause the measured voltage signal to approach the reference signal. The amount of current supplied sufficient to cause the measured voltage signal to approach the reference signal is proportional to the amount of pressure or vacuum in an enclosure in which the thermocouples of the vacuum gauge are placed.
摘要:
An electrolytic tilt sensor (30) is disclosed which comprises a containment envelope having a metallic container (32) and a header (44) , the envelope defining a chamber (36) and having at least one pair of apertures (46) , an electrolytic solution (37) partially filling the chamber, and at least one pair of electrodes (54) , each electrode including an electrically active, transverse portion (54) positioned within the chamber in a general horizontal alignment with one another defining a tilt axis, and a lead portion (58) extending to the exterior of the envelope through the respective aperture. The tilt sensor may further include a sealing material disposed in each aperture of the providing a substantial fluid-tight seal about the respective electrode.
摘要:
A cold cathode ionization gauge includes a first electrode (12) and a second electrode (20) which are spaced apart and insulated from one another and have a common axis. A magnetic field generator surrounds the gauge and applies a magnetic field along the common axis of the electrodes. The magnetic field generator includes at least one pair of opposed axially magnetized magnets (32, 34) adjacent to each other. The magnet arrangement minimizes magnetic flux outside the gauge while increasing the strength of the magnetic flux inside the gauge. The magnetic arrangement also allows the gauge to be ignited in a very high vacuum, thereby extending the operating range of the gauge.