Ruggedized pressure transducer with integrated wireless antenna and rechargeable battery system
US9583967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L19/086
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pressure transducer for a hammer union installation includes a lower body capable of withstanding the stresses of the hammer union installation. The lower body includes a cylindrical wall, a diaphragm, and a pressure port for exposing the diaphragm to pressure. The pressure transducer also includes one or more transducer elements mounted on the diaphragm that are operable to provide a signal related to pressure. A cap is received by the cylindrical wall and is slidable along the wall. The cap includes comprising an antenna for transmitting the signal. A spring is arranged in the lower body for dampening forces applied to the cap.
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