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Diaphragm structure and method of manufacturing a diaphragm structure

US7814798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2008
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L19/0645
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a particular embodiment, a process transmitter includes a corrosion resistive housing including a flange portion, where the corrosion resistive housing is formed from a first material. The process transmitter also includes an outer ring formed from a second material. The outer ring has an inner diameter and is brazed to the flange portion. The process transmitter further includes a deformable diaphragm formed from a third material, the deformable diaphragm is welded to the outer ring at a weld seam between the diaphragm and the outer ring adjacent to the inner diameter to form a fluid seal.

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