Jeffrey L Corey

US Patent:

59293500, Jul 27, 1999

Filed:

May 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/083592

Inventors:

Harry G. Clauss - Delanco NJ
Jeffrey W. Corey - Bethlehem PA

Assignee:

Heraeus Electro-Nite International - Antwerp

International Classification:

G01N 100

US Classification:

738665

Abstract:

A universal connector apparatus for probes used for measuring one or more parameters of molten material which identifies a probe type is provided. The probes each include a probe connector having a plurality of contacts arranged in a contact configuration. The universal connector is adapted to be connected to a drop mechanism, and includes a receptacle which is complementary to and adapted to receive a probe connector. A plurality of contacts are located in the receptacle and are positioned to provide electrical connections with the probe connector contacts. An identifying device is electrically connected to the contacts in the receptacle to detect short circuits between the contacts.