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Inductive fluid flow meter having an inductive target provided on the shaft

US9109931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2010
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F1/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid flow meter, including a fluid flow path and rotor. The rotor has at least one blade positioned in the fluid flow path. A ring is positioned upstream from, and adjacent to the rotor. The ring is adapted to condition the flow at the leading edge of the rotor blade over a range of operating conditions.

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