Omni-directional pressure pickup probe

US7278320B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. · US

Inventors

• James G. Clifton · Chandler, US
• Dori Marshall · Mesa, US
• David B. Tornquist · Chandler, US
• Richard R. Hopkins · Apache Junction, US
• Paul Banta · Avondale, US
• Justin A. Tanner · Queen Creek, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 27, 2006
• Grant date: Oct 9, 2007
• Expiry date: Mar 27, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01F1/44
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A pressure pickup probe assembly includes a probe housing, a plurality of openings, and a pickup probe. The probe housing is configured to be mounted within, and extend at least substantially across, a flow passage. The probe housing further includes at least an inner surface and an outer surface. The probe housing inner surface defines at least a plenum therein. The plurality of openings is formed in the probe housing, and each opening extends between the probe housing inner and outer surfaces and is in fluid communication with the probe housing plenum. The pickup probe is disposed at least partially within the probe housing, and has at least a first end, a second end, and a bore extending between the first and second ends and that is in fluid communication with the probe housing plenum.