Pitot tube support and alignment apparatus
US9494451B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/46
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A support and alignment apparatus for a traversing pitot tube is provided. The apparatus includes a support strut, an insertion fitting and a termination fitting. The support strut spans within the duct, with each end of the strut being attached to one of the fittings. The pitot tube is routed through the insertion fitting and into the support strut. The strut supports the pitot tube as it traverses the duct. A slot cut along the length of the strut allows the pitot tube to extend away from the strut, into and parallel to the flow. The slot aligns the end of the pitot tube with the flow and prevents unwanted rotation, vibration, and flexing of the pitot tube to increase measurement accuracy.
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