Patent ID: 8197134
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: G01K

Abstract:
1. A thermocouple head unit for connecting a thermocouple to measurement or monitoring apparatus or circuits, said unit comprising: a metal casing for an end of a thermocouple wire, the casing including a mounting portion for mounting onto a surface to support the thermocouple head unit, and having at least one port; at least one conductive thermocouple signal terminals having a portion passing through said at least one port, each signal terminal having a first portion within the casing for connection to a thermocouple wire and a second portion outside the casing for electrical connection of the first portion to said measurement or mounting apparatus or circuits; and an insulating support member for supporting the at least one thermocouple signal terminal in or through the at least one port in the casing, the insulating support member extending around the outside circumference of the metal casing and including at least one port through which a portion of the at least one thermocouple signal terminal passes.