Fluid flow testing for comparing container pour profiles
US9581482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F23/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid flow testing apparatus for measuring the pour profile of a container has a rotatable container carrier and an assembly for rotating the container between a first position allowing fluid to be retained within the container and a second position causing fluid to be poured from the container. Sensors for sensing the weight of the container as liquid is poured from the container are provided in order to determine the pour profile of the container. A controller receives input signals from the sensors in order to record the weight of the container over time as liquid is poured from the container as the container is rotated. The change of weight of the container over time establishes a pour profile for the container.
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