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Clamp-on transducer for well unit

US3965736A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1974
Grant dateJun 29, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B49/10
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Strain measuring devices for measuring the strain in the polish rod of a rod-pumped well unit. The devices include a body member to which strain gages are bonded, and further include clamp means for detachably affixing the devices directly to a polish rod. Embodiments are disclosed in which the body member is in the form of a strap, in the form of a split cylinder, or as an elongated bar with a section of reduced cross-section.

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