Flowmeter and orifice plate carrier assembly therefor
US10545040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/42
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flowmeter includes an orifice plate assembly having a carrier that includes an aperture, an annular rim disposed about the aperture, and an annular ledge extending radially inward from the rim to the aperture. An orifice plate and annular seal are disposed within the annular rim. The plate engages the ledge and is retained on the carrier by a retaining ring and the energized annular seal. The seal is disposed in a seal gland formed between the orifice plate, the carrier, and the ring member, and sealingly engages at least one surface of each.
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