Diaphragm pump with muffler-mounted sensor
US9284956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D11/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Illustrative embodiments of diaphragm pumps including a muffler-mounted sensor are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a diaphragm pump includes a shaft coupled to at least one diaphragm, an exhaust chamber configured to receive a motive fluid that has driven reciprocation of the at least one diaphragm and the shaft, a muffler disposed at least partially within the exhaust chamber, the muffler having a sensor mounting chamber defined therein, and a proximity sensor disposed in the sensor mounting chamber, a sensing end of the proximity sensor being flush with an end of the sensor mounting chamber nearest the shaft.
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