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Dual chamber orifice fitting plate support

US7837176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2004
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6099
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for positioning an orifice plate within a body having a straight flowbore. One embodiment includes a carrier supporting the orifice plate and a drive member operable to engage the carrier and move the carrier along a first axis perpendicular to the flowbore. The drive member is also operable to limit the movement of the carrier along a second axis perpendicular to the flowbore and perpendicular to the first axis. A pin is operable to engage the carrier so as to limit movement along the first axis.

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