Abstract:
A D''Arsonval type moving coil meter with linear scale deflection characteristics. The magnetic circuit of the meter is such that the sum total of flux which cuts the coil is the same for any operative position of the coil. Correspondingly, angular deflection of the coil is in direct proportion to the current in the coil. The magnetic circuit includes a magnet having fixed locating surfaces thereon which cooperate with fixed locating surfaces on a yoke. This locating arrangement assures that the sum total of flux which cuts the coil is the same for any operative position of the coil and further assures repeatable accuracy in successively assembled meters. The meter is calibrated by magnetizing the magnet to obtain full scale deflection when rated current is applied to the meter terminals. Where a calibrating resistor is used, the resistor is connected to the meter prior to calibration with the result that accuracy of the meter is assured without the need for using a precision resistor.
Abstract:
An apparatus for use with a multimeter of the digital display type wherein battery voltage and the various logic components of the meter can be tested. In a meter of the type having a dual slope integrating converter ther is provided a switch for connecting the battery terminal voltage to the input of the integrator and for utilizing the reference current switching interval to establish a test portion of the measurement cycle. The reference current interval establishes a signal for a test logic package which produces signals to transfer count information directly to the display element while the count is being accumulated; to activate display complement circuitry to illuminate all segments of the display means; and to alter the scan rate illuminating those display to brighten the display during test, keeping the duty cycle thereof at a minimum level for conserving battery voltage when not on test. Using the reference voltage portion of the test cycle, the display is caused to flicker, advantageously at a one-quarter cycle rate, and all segments are caused to be illuminated during some portion of the cycle, thereby providing a simple visual check of the various logic components of the system, all display elements, and a relatively static display of the battery voltage with a single switch position. Very little additional circuitry is needed to perform all of these functions.
Abstract:
An illustrative embodiment of the invention combines a light position sensitive photoelectric device with a light beam splitting structure in order to indicate the position of the light source relative to the device''s photocathode. Primary reflecting surfaces are used to split the incoming beam of light and thereby provide improved light transmission properties.
Abstract:
An electrical connector includes a cylindrical housing member having one end portion adapted to receive a fuse member and the other end portion fitted with a connector plug or jack. The end carrying the plug or jack is further provided with a key opening adapted to receive a mating tool key for assembly of the housing member into a panel-mounted receiving member portion of the connector.
Abstract:
Meter movement having a single U-shaped plate with an arcuate permanent magnet secured to one surface thereof. An inward extension of the plate forms one pivotal support for a moving coil and pointer assembly. The coil surrounds the magnet and the portion of the plate adjacent the magnet and is freely movable transversely of the magnet as the moving coil assembly rotates. The second pivotal support and the remainder of the magnetic circuit is provided by a second plate which is mounted in parallel spaced relationship to the first plate, the magnet being between the two plates. The second plate is spaced from the magnet to allow clearance for one leg of the coil.
Abstract:
The state of a display-controlling (or driving) binary counter is synchronized to the state of the display controlled thereby. A time-varying signal alternately extinguishes and excites (strobes) the display and the phase of this signal is used to control the operation of the counter such that the counter does not change state significantly until the display is extinguished. The counter state is controlled by the state of a resistorcapacitor (RC) monostable multivibrator, which in turn, is synchronized while in an unstable state to the time-varying signal. Synchronization is conveniently effected by utilizing the capacitor of the multivibrator to integrate the time-varying signal and using the resulting integrated signal to trigger the monostable into a stable state.