Valve incorporating a flowmeter for measuring a flow of fluid inside same
US10401205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F15/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a valve including: a body; a closure member; and a closure member control rod, the control rod extending inside the body at least partially within a fluid flow area. The control rod includes, in the fluid flow area, at least one flowmeter including: a tubular body having two axial ends; a flow measuring device supported by the tubular body and associated with the tubular body so as to enable a flow of fluid flowing outside the tubular body to be measured, and the electrical connection; and an electrical connection extending outside of the tubular body and passing through the tubular body by at least one fluid-tight passage.
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