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Flow meter

US4548084A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 1983
Grant dateOct 22, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F1/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a flow meter, a cylindrical member containing therein a vane wheel is fitted in a measuring chamber of a casing so as to be closely in contact with the peripheral wall of the casing, and a cover is put on the cylindrical member. Rectangular inlet and outlet nozzles in a side wall portion of the cylindrical member communicate with inlet and outlet ports of the casing, respectively. A pivot supporting the vane wheel is replaceably attached to a bottom portion of the cylindrical member. A supporting shaft of the vane wheel extends upward through a center opening in the cover to be connected to a measuring mechanism.

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