Temperature sensor module and temperature measurement system comprising the same

Abstract

A temperature sensor module and a temperature measurement system including the same are disclosed. The temperature sensor module includes a sensor unit having a sensing end for measuring a temperature of a heat source, a heat-conductive panel made of a heat-conductive material and having a temperature measurement area connected to the sensing end and exposed to the heat source, the heat-conductive panel collecting heat transferred from the heat source to the temperature measurement area and transferring the collected heat to the sensing end along a surface of the temperature measurement area, and an insulating panel disposed opposite the heat-conductive panel with respect to the heat source to prevent heat generated from the heat source or heat transferred to the heat-conductive panel from being discharged to an outside of the insulating panel or to prevent external heat from being transferred to the heat-conductive panel. The temperature sensor module of the present application can quickly and accurately measure and process temperature information about the heat source or a structure filled with the heat source, thereby allowing stable and systematic management of the heat source or the structure based on the measured and processed temperature information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention generally relates to a temperature sensor module and a temperature measurement system including the module. Specifically, the invention relates to a temperature sensor module that can be compactly installed in a high-temperature facility where temperature measurement is impossible due to operator inaccessibility or its external environment, and that can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the high-temperature facility and the temperature measurement system including the high-temperature facility. Background Technology

[0002] Battery temperature control is crucial in electric vehicles because it directly affects the vehicle's operating condition and safety. Similarly, controlling the temperature of refractory structures used in high-temperature environments, such as furnaces that melt raw materials like iron ore to produce molten iron, is essential because the refractory structure directly impacts product quality.

[0003] Therefore, temperature sensors are used to measure the temperature of sensing targets (such as batteries or fire-resistant structures) exposed to high-temperature environments in real time, thereby maintaining an optimal operating environment for the sensing targets or reducing the risk of accidents such as fires.

[0004] However, due to the inaccessibility of operators or the high-temperature environment, it is difficult to install temperature sensors in sensing targets exposed to high temperatures (such as furnaces). In addition, traditional temperature sensors are mostly point temperature sensors that measure the temperature of a specific point on the sensing target, making it difficult to accurately measure the temperature of large-area sensing targets such as furnaces.

[0005] While combining multiple point temperature sensors can be considered for accurate measurement of the temperature of a large-area sensing target, this approach has a problem: it is structurally difficult to install a large number of temperature sensors on the sensing target, and it is also structurally difficult to collect and process the sensing results from such a large number of temperature sensors.

[0006] Korean Patent No. 2006-0063405 (publication date: June 12, 2006) discloses a probe capable of measuring the internal temperature of a blast furnace. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The embodiments of the present invention are proposed to solve these problems in the prior art. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a temperature sensor module that can be compactly installed in a high-temperature facility where temperature measurement cannot be performed due to the inaccessibility of the operator or its external environment, and can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the high-temperature facility and the temperature measurement system including the high-temperature facility.

[0008] It should be understood that the objectives of the present invention are not limited to those described above. The above and other objectives of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art through the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, a temperature sensor module includes: a sensor unit having a sensing end for measuring the temperature of a heat source; a thermally conductive panel made of a thermally conductive material and having a temperature measuring area connected to the sensing end and exposed to the heat source, such that heat transferred from the heat source to the temperature measuring area is transferred along the surface of the temperature measuring area to the sensing end; and a heat-insulating panel disposed opposite the heat source to the thermally conductive panel to prevent heat generated from the heat source or heat transferred to the thermally conductive panel from being discharged to the outside of the temperature sensor module or to prevent external heat from being transferred to the thermally conductive panel.

[0010] The heat-conducting panel may include a patterned portion forming at least a portion of the temperature measurement area.

[0011] The pattern portion may include: a first pattern portion having a first inner region connected to the sensing end, a first outer region separated from the first inner region by a first straight-line distance, and a first extension portion connecting the first inner region to the first outer region; and a second pattern portion having a second inner region connected to the sensing end, a second outer region separated from the second inner region by a second straight-line distance longer than the first straight-line distance, and a second extension portion connecting the second inner region to the second outer region.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first extension and the second extension may have the same length.

[0013] In another embodiment, the first extension and the second extension may have different lengths, wherein the first extension may have a first thermal conductivity and the second extension may have a second thermal conductivity greater than the first thermal conductivity.

[0014] In a further embodiment, the first extension and the second extension may have different lengths, wherein the first extension may have a first area and the second extension may have a second area greater than the first area.

[0015] The heat-conducting panel may further include a heat-collecting portion disposed in the first external region or the second external region to collect heat transferred from the heat source, wherein the heat-collecting portion may be made of a material having a greater thermal conductivity than the first patterned portion and the second patterned portion.

[0016] The sensor unit may include: a thermocouple that uses the sensing end as a hot junction; and a processor connected to the cold junction of the thermocouple and performing temperature calculations based on the thermoelectric potential that depends on the temperature of the thermocouple.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, a temperature measurement system is provided, comprising: the temperature sensor module described above; and a management module, wherein the management module receives temperature information measured and processed by the temperature sensor module and displays the temperature of the temperature measurement area.

[0018] By connecting the sensing end to the heat-conducting panel and extending parallel to the surface of the temperature measurement area, the temperature sensor module according to the present invention can quickly and accurately measure and process information about the temperature of a heat source or a structure filled with a heat source, thereby allowing for stable and systematic management of the heat source or the structure filled with a heat source based on the acquired temperature information.

[0019] It should be understood that the beneficial effects of the present invention are not limited to the foregoing description, but include any beneficial effects conceivable from the features disclosed in the detailed description of the invention or the appended claims. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of a temperature sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a plan view of the temperature measurement area of ​​a heat-conducting panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A modified plan view of the pattern section;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a plan view of a heat-conducting panel with a patternless portion according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention; and

[0029] Figure 9 This is a block diagram of a temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] <List of reference symbols>

[0031] 10: Temperature sensor module

[0032] 100: Sensor Unit

[0033] 110: Sensing end

[0034] 200: Thermal Panel

[0035] 300: Insulated panel

[0036] 20: Management Module Detailed Implementation

[0037] Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the embodiments, the same parts will be designated by the same terms and the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0038] Throughout this specification, when a component or layer is referred to as "on," "connected to," or "coupled to" another component or layer, it may be directly on, connected to, or coupled to another component or layer, or there may be intervening components or layers. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, the term "includes" should be interpreted as not excluding the presence of other components not listed herein.

[0039] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not restrictive. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, when used in this specification, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and / or “including” specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of a temperature sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1A plan view of the temperature measurement area of ​​the heat-conducting panel.

[0041] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to this embodiment, the temperature sensor module 10 may include a sensor unit 100, a heat-conducting panel 200, and a heat-insulating panel 300.

[0042] The heat source that generates heat can be in any state, that is, liquid, gas, or solid. For example, the heat source can be the battery of an electric vehicle, the refractory structure of a furnace that produces molten iron by melting raw materials, or the hot gas filling the refractory structure of the furnace.

[0043] Sensor unit 100 may have a sensing end 110 for measuring the temperature of a heat source (see...). Figure 3 ).

[0044] A sensing terminal 110 can be set in each temperature measurement zone 200A.

[0045] In one embodiment, the sensor unit 100 may include: a thermocouple with a sensing end 110 as a hot junction, and a processor connected to the cold junction of the thermocouple and performing temperature calculations based on the thermoelectric potential depending on the temperature of the thermocouple.

[0046] Specifically, a thermocouple consists of two wires of different metals connected at both ends, allowing current to flow between the wires due to the temperature difference between a hot junction (the junction for the measured temperature) and a cold junction (the junction for a fixed temperature). Here, the hot junction of the thermocouple may correspond to the sensing end 110. The thermocouple including the hot junction can be embedded in and protected by a covering member such as a tube.

[0047] The processor can obtain information about the actual temperature at the hot junction from the relationship between the thermoelectric electromotive force generated by the thermocouple and the temperature difference between the hot and cold junctions of the thermocouple. A voltmeter can be used as the processor. It should be understood that the invention is not limited thereto, and depending on the type of heat source to be measured, the sensor unit 100 may include various other known temperature sensors besides thermocouples.

[0048] The sensor unit 100 may further include a first communication unit. The first communication unit can transmit the temperature information measured and processed by the sensor unit 100 to an external management module 20 (see...). Figure 9 It can also receive control signals from the management module 20.

[0049] The heat-conducting panel 200 can be made of a heat-conducting material.

[0050] The heat-conducting panel 200 may have a sensing end 110 connected to the sensor unit 100 to expose a temperature measurement area 200A to a heat source. The heat-conducting panel 200 collects heat transferred from the heat source to the temperature measurement area 200A and transfers the collected heat along the surface of the temperature measurement area 200A to the sensing end 110 of the sensor unit 100.

[0051] The temperature measurement area 200A can be defined by a virtual outline extending along the edge of the heat-conducting panel 200. The temperature measurement area 200A of the heat-conducting panel 200 can be divided into multiple temperature measurement areas 200A by virtual dividing lines.

[0052] In one embodiment, the heat-conducting panel 200 may have a patterned portion. The patterned portion may have a generally uniform pattern centered on the sensing end 110 and extending to the edge of the temperature measurement area 200A.

[0053] The patterned portion can form at least a portion of the temperature measurement area 200A. That is, the heat-conducting panel 200 can completely cover the heat-insulating panel 300 described below in a plan view, wherein the patterned portion can cover only a portion of the heat-insulating panel 300.

[0054] The patterned portion may include an inner region connected to the sensing end 110 of the sensor unit 100, an outer region spaced apart from the inner region, and an extension connecting the inner region to the outer region. Here, the inner region may correspond to a region relatively close to the sensing end 110, while the outer region may correspond to the edge of the temperature measurement area 200A. The patterned portion will be described in further detail below.

[0055] The heat-conducting panel 200 may also include a heat-collecting unit 214. The heat-collecting unit 214 may be made of a material having a different thermal conductivity than the patterned portion, and may have a higher thermal conductivity than the patterned portion. The heat-collecting unit 214 may be disposed in the outer region of the patterned portion. Therefore, heat generated from the heat source can be transferred to the outer region of the patterned portion where the heat-collecting unit 214 is disposed more quickly.

[0056] The heat insulation panel 300 can be disposed on another surface of the heat conduction panel 200 and can be located opposite the heat source relative to the heat conduction panel 200.

[0057] The heat insulation panel 300 prevents heat generated from the heat source or transferred to the heat-conducting panel 200 from being discharged to the outside of the heat insulation panel 300, while also preventing external heat from being transferred to the heat-conducting panel 200 and the sensing end 110. In this way, the heat insulation panel 300 can improve the accuracy of temperature measurement by preventing external heat from being transferred to the sensing end 110 and the heat-conducting panel 200.

[0058] The temperature sensor module 10 may also include a panel support plate 400. The panel support plate 400 may be disposed on one surface of the heat insulation panel 300 and may securely support the heat insulation panel 300.

[0059] The panel support plate 400, the heat insulation panel 300, and the heat-conducting panel 200 can form a stacked structure. This stacked structure can be part of a structure that houses a heat source. Furthermore, the stacked structure can have a flat or curved shape corresponding to the shape of the structure housing the heat source. Additionally, the stacked structure can be made of a flexible material.

[0060] As described above, at least a portion of the temperature measurement area 200A is formed by the heat-conducting panel 200, and the temperature sensor module 10 according to this embodiment can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the temperature measurement area 200A.

[0061] Next, we will refer to Figures 3 to 8 A detailed description of a heat-conducting panel with a patterned portion according to various embodiments of the present invention is provided.

[0062] Figure 3 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] refer to Figure 3 The heat-conducting panel 200 according to this embodiment may include a patterned portion.

[0064] The pattern portion may include a first pattern portion 210 and a second pattern portion 220.

[0065] The first pattern portion 210 may have a first inner region 211, a first outer region 212, and a first extension portion 213.

[0066] The first internal region 211 can be located at the center of the temperature measurement region 200A and can be connected to the sensing end 110 of the sensor unit 100.

[0067] The first outer region 212 can be set at the outer edge of the temperature measurement region 200A, and can be separated from the first inner region 211 by a first linear distance d1.

[0068] The first extension 213 can connect the first inner region 211 to the first outer region 212. The first extension 213 can have a length longer than the distance between the first outer region 212 and the first inner region 211 (i.e., the first straight-line distance d1). For example, the first extension 213 can extend from the first inner region 211 to the first outer region 212 in an irregular shape, such as a zigzag or arc shape in a plan view.

[0069] The second pattern portion 220 may have a second inner region 221, a second outer region 222, and a second extension portion 223.

[0070] The second internal region 221 can be located at the center of the temperature measurement region 200A and can be connected to the sensing end 110 of the sensor unit 100.

[0071] The second outer region 222 can be located at the outer edge of the temperature measurement region 200A, and can be separated from the second inner region 221 by a second linear distance d2. Here, the second linear distance d2 can be longer than the first linear distance d1.

[0072] The second extension 223 can connect the second inner region 221 to the second outer region 222. The second extension 223 can have a length longer than the second straight-line distance d2. For example, the second extension 223 can extend from the second inner region 221 to the second outer region 222 in an irregular shape, such as a zigzag or arc shape in a plan view.

[0073] According to this embodiment, regardless of the difference between the first linear distance d1 and the second linear distance d2, the first extension 213 and the second extension 223 can have the same length L1. That is, because there is a difference between the first linear distance d1 and the second linear distance d2, the first extension 213 and the second extension 223 extend in different shapes but have the same length L1, such as... Figure 3 As shown.

[0074] By setting the lengths of the first extension 213 and the second extension 223 to the same value L1, the difference between the heat transfer rate from the first outer region 212 to the sensing end 110 and the heat transfer rate from the second outer region 222 to the sensing end 110 can be compensated for due to the difference between the straight-line distances d1 and d2. Here, the heat transfer rate refers to the amount of heat transferred per unit time.

[0075] Furthermore, the heat transferred from the heat source to the first external region 212 and the heat transferred from the heat source to the second external region 222 can simultaneously reach the sensing end 110 after moving along the first extension 213 and the second extension 223, respectively. Therefore, the sensor unit 100 can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the temperature measurement region 200A within a specific time frame.

[0076] When the temperature measurement area 200A of the heat-conducting panel 200 has a square shape in the plan view and the sensing end 110 is located at the center of the temperature measurement area, such as Figure 3 As shown, the heat transferred to the side of the temperature measurement area relatively close to the sensing end 110 and the heat transferred to the side of the temperature measurement area relatively far from the sensing end 110 can simultaneously reach the sensing end 110 after moving along the first extension 213 and the second extension 223 respectively.

[0077] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The modified plan view of the pattern section.

[0078] refer to Figure 4 Depending on the type of heat source or the condition of the refractory structure filled with the heat source, the interference structure ST can be set at the center of the temperature measurement area 200A defined by the heat-conducting panel 200. Therefore, the sensing end 110 of the sensing unit 100 needs to be set off from the center of the temperature measurement area 200A.

[0079] Even when the sensing end 110 of the sensor unit 100 is offset from the center of the temperature measurement region 200A, the heat transferred to the first outer region 212 separated from the sensing end 110 by a first linear distance d1 and the heat transferred to the second outer region 212 separated from the sensing end 110 by a second linear distance d2 can simultaneously reach the sensing end 110 after moving along the first extension 2130 and the second extension 2230, respectively. Therefore, the sensor unit 100 can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the temperature measurement region 200A within a specific time period.

[0080] Figure 5 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] refer to Figure 5 According to this embodiment, the patterned portion may include a first patterned portion 210 and a second patterned portion 220, similar to the patterned portion described above. Furthermore, the first patterned portion 210 may have a first inner region 211, a first outer region 212, and a first extension 2131, and the second patterned portion 220 may have a second inner region 221, a second outer region 222, and a second extension 2231. Repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0082] According to this embodiment, the first extension 2131 and the second extension 2231 have different lengths corresponding to the difference between the first linear distance d1 and the second linear distance d2. Here, the first extension 2131 and the second extension 2231 can be made of different materials with different thermal conductivity. That is, the first extension 2131 can have a first thermal conductivity λ1, and the second extension 2231 can have a second thermal conductivity λ2 that is greater than the first thermal conductivity λ1.

[0083] By setting the thermal conductivity of the first extension 2131 and the second extension 2231 to different values, the difference between the heat transfer rate from the first outer region 212 to the sensing end 110 and the heat transfer rate from the second outer region 222 to the sensing end 110 can be compensated due to the difference between the straight distances d1 and d2.

[0084] Figure 6 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] refer to Figure 6 According to this embodiment, the patterned portion may include a first patterned portion 210 and a second patterned portion 220, similar to the patterned portion described above. Furthermore, the first patterned portion 210 may have a first inner region 211, a first outer region 212, and a first extension 2132, and the second patterned portion 220 may have a second inner region 221, a second outer region 222, and a second extension 2232. Repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0086] According to this embodiment, the first extension 2132 and the second extension 2232 may have different lengths corresponding to the difference between the first linear distance d1 and the second linear distance d2. Here, the first extension 2132 and the second extension 2232 may have different areas. That is, the first extension 2132 may have a first area A1, and the second extension 2232 may have a second area A2 that is larger than the first area A1.

[0087] By setting the areas of the first extension 2132 and the second extension 2232 to different values, the difference between the heat transfer rate from the first outer region 212 to the sensing end 110 and the heat transfer rate from the second outer region 222 to the sensing end 110 can be compensated due to the difference between the straight distances d1 and d2.

[0088] Figure 7 This is a plan view of the patterned portion of the heat-conducting panel according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] refer to Figure 7According to this embodiment, the patterned portion may include a first patterned portion 210 and a second patterned portion 220, similar to the patterned portion described above. The first patterned portion 210 may have a first inner region 211, a first outer region 212, and a first extension 2133, and the second patterned portion 220 may have a second inner region 221, a second outer region 221, and a second extension 2233. Furthermore, the first patterned portion 210 may also have a first heat-collecting portion 214 disposed in the first outer region 212, and the second patterned portion 220 may also have a second heat-collecting portion 224 disposed in the second outer region 222.

[0090] According to this embodiment, the first extension 2133 and the second extension 2233 may have different lengths corresponding to the difference between the first linear distance d1 and the second linear distance d2. Here, the first heat-collecting part 214 and the second heat-collecting part 224 may be made of different materials with different thermal conductivity. That is, the first heat-collecting part 214 may have a third thermal conductivity, and the second heat-collecting part 224 may have a fourth thermal conductivity greater than the third thermal conductivity.

[0091] By setting different materials with different thermal conductivity in the first outer region 212 and the second outer region 222 respectively, the temperature difference between the first inner region 211 and the first outer region 212 is set to be different from the temperature difference between the second inner region 221 and the second outer region 222. Due to the difference between the straight distances d1 and d2, the difference between the heat transfer rate from the first outer region 212 to the sensing end 110 and the heat transfer rate from the second outer region 222 to the sensing end 110 can be compensated.

[0092] Furthermore, due to the presence of the first heat-collecting section 214 and the second heat-collecting section 224, the heat generated from the heat source can be quickly transferred to the outer area of ​​the heat-conducting panel 200, thus taking less time to reach the sensing end 110.

[0093] Reference Figures 3 to 7 In the described embodiments, the lengths, thermal conductivity, and areas of the first and second extensions are described as being adjusted individually during the formation of the first patterned portion 210 and the second patterned portion 220. However, it should be understood that the invention is not limited thereto, and compensation for differences in heat transfer rates through the first and second extensions can be achieved by adjusting at least one of the settings of the lengths, thermal conductivity, and areas of the first and second extensions during the formation of the first patterned portion 210 and the second patterned portion 220. Furthermore, the settings of the lengths, thermal conductivity, and areas of the patterned portions of the heat-conducting panel 200 can be appropriately varied depending on the type of heat source, the type of structure filled with the heat source, and the mounting position of the sensing end 110.

[0094] Figure 8This is a plan view of a heat-conducting panel without any patterned portion according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] refer to Figure 8 According to this embodiment, the heat-conducting panel 200 does not have any patterned portion and may be in the form of a flat plate with a shape corresponding to the temperature measurement area 200A.

[0096] That is, the temperature measurement area 200A according to this embodiment can have a circular shape, wherein the sensing end 110 of the sensor unit 100 can be disposed at the center of the temperature measurement area 200A. The heat-conducting panel 200 can have a circular shape corresponding to the circular temperature measurement area 200A, having a constant radius R1 around the sensing end 110.

[0097] Although there is no patterned portion, the circular heat-conducting panel 200 with a constant radius R1 around the sensing end 110 can ensure a uniform heat transfer rate from the outer region of the heat-conducting panel 200 to the sensing end 110. Furthermore, heat transferred from the heat source to different points on the outer region of the heat-conducting panel 200 can simultaneously reach the inner region connected to the sensing end 110.

[0098] However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited thereto, and the circular heat-conducting panel 200 having a constant radius R1 around the sensing end 110 may also have a patterned portion. Here, the patterned portion may have a radial pattern composed of multiple parts that extend from the inner region connected to the sensing end 110 to the outer region and have the same length, area, and thermal conductivity. Therefore, heat transferred from the heat source to the outer region of the heat-conducting panel 200 can reach the inner region connected to the sensing end 110 more quickly.

[0099] Next, a temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0100] Figure 9 This is a block diagram of a temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] refer to Figure 9 The temperature measurement system according to this embodiment may include a temperature sensor module 10 and a management module 20.

[0102] The temperature sensor module 10 described above can be used as a temperature sensor module.

[0103] The management module 20 may include a second communication unit. The second communication unit can receive temperature information measured and processed by the sensor unit 100, and can send control signals to the sensor unit 100.

[0104] In addition, the management module 20 can process the temperature information measured and processed by the temperature sensor module 10, and can display information about the temperature of the temperature measurement area 200A in various output forms.

[0105] The operator of the operation management module 20 can effectively manage the operation status of the heat source or the refractory structure filled with the heat source by monitoring the temperature of the temperature measurement area 200A displayed on the management module 20.

[0106] The management module 20 can be a computer, or a tablet PC or smartphone that the administrator can carry.

[0107] Although exemplary embodiments have been described herein, it should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the invention in any way, and that various modifications, alterations or changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A temperature sensor module comprising: a sensor unit having a sensing end for measuring a temperature of a heat source; a heat-conductive panel made of a heat-conductive material and having a temperature measurement area connected to the sensing end and exposed to the heat source, such that heat transferred from the heat source to the temperature measurement area is transferred along a surface of the temperature measurement area to the sensing end; and a heat-insulating panel disposed opposite the heat source with respect to the heat-conductive panel to prevent heat generated from the heat source or heat transferred to the heat-conductive panel from being emitted outside the heat-insulating panel or to prevent external heat from being transferred to the heat-conductive panel, the heat-conductive panel including a pattern portion forming at least a portion of the temperature measurement area, the pattern portion including: a first pattern portion having a first inner area connected to the sensing end, a first outer area spaced apart from the first inner area by a first linear distance, and a first extension portion connecting the first inner area to the first outer area; and a second pattern portion having a second inner area connected to the sensing end, a second outer area spaced apart from the second inner area by a second linear distance longer than the first linear distance, and a second extension portion connecting the second inner area to the second outer area, the first extension portion and the second extension portion having the same length to compensate for a change in heat transfer rate from the first outer area and the second outer area to the sensing end due to a difference between the first linear distance and the second linear distance. 2.A temperature sensor module comprising: a sensor unit having a sensing end for measuring a temperature of a heat source; a heat-conductive panel made of a heat-conductive material and having a temperature measurement area connected to the sensing end and exposed to the heat source, such that heat transferred from the heat source to the temperature measurement area is transferred along a surface of the temperature measurement area to the sensing end; and a heat-insulating panel disposed opposite the heat source with respect to the heat-conductive panel to prevent heat generated from the heat source or heat transferred to the heat-conductive panel from being emitted outside the heat-insulating panel or to prevent external heat from being transferred to the heat-conductive panel, the heat-conductive panel including a pattern portion forming at least a portion of the temperature measurement area, the pattern portion including: a first pattern portion having a first inner area connected to the sensing end, a first outer area spaced apart from the first inner area by a first linear distance, and a first extension portion connecting the first inner area to the first outer area; and a second pattern portion having a second inner area connected to the sensing end, a second outer area spaced apart from the second inner area by a second linear distance longer than the first linear distance, and a second extension portion connecting the second inner area to the second outer area, ​ ​ ​ ​ The first and second extensions have different lengths, the first extension has a first thermal conductivity, and the second extension has a second thermal conductivity greater than the first thermal conductivity to compensate for a change in heat transfer rate from the first and second outer regions to the sensing end due to a difference between the first and second linear distances. 3.A temperature sensor module comprising: a sensor unit having a sensing end for measuring a temperature of a heat source; a heat-conductive panel made of a heat-conductive material and having a temperature measurement region connected to the sensing end and exposed to the heat source such that heat transferred from the heat source to the temperature measurement region is transferred along a surface of the temperature measurement region to the sensing end; and a heat-insulating panel disposed opposite the heat source with respect to the heat-conductive panel to prevent heat generated from the heat source or heat transferred to the heat-conductive panel from being emitted to an outside of the heat-insulating panel or to prevent external heat from being transferred to the heat-conductive panel, the heat-conductive panel includes a pattern portion forming at least a portion of the temperature measurement region, the pattern portion includes: a first pattern portion having a first inner region connected to the sensing end, a first outer region spaced apart from the first inner region by a first linear distance, and a first extension connecting the first inner region to the first outer region; and a second pattern portion having a second inner region connected to the sensing end, a second outer region spaced apart from the second inner region by a second linear distance longer than the first linear distance, and a second extension connecting the second inner region to the second outer region, the first and second extensions have different lengths, the first extension has a first area, and the second extension has a second area greater than the first area to compensate for a change in heat transfer rate from the first and second outer regions to the sensing end due to a difference between the first and second linear distances. The sensor unit includes a thermocouple having the sensing end as a hot junction and a processor connected to a cold junction of the thermocouple and performing temperature calculation from a thermoelectric electromotive force according to a temperature of the thermocouple. 5.A temperature measurement system comprising:

4. The temperature sensor module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the temperature sensor module according to any one of claims 1 to 3; and a management module receiving temperature information measured and processed by the temperature sensor module and displaying a temperature of the temperature measurement region. ​ ​ ​

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