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Flow measuring device with a testing device
11519766 · 2022-12-06 · ·

The invention relates to an arrangement of a flow measuring device with a testing device. The flow measuring device comprises an inlet section and an outlet section. A rotor is arranged between the inlet section and the outlet section. The rotor is designed for a rotational movement in the event of a fluid flow between the inlet section and the outlet section. At least one indicator element is arranged on the rotor. The flow measuring device further comprises a measuring element, which is adapted to detect a movement of the indicator element. The indicator element comprises a magnetic material. The testing device is designed to set the rotor in rotational motion, preferably without contact. The invention further relates to a method for the functional testing of a flow measuring device.

Self charging fluid flow sensor system

A self-charging sensor (SCS) adapted for use in a toilet or the like. The SCS includes a housing having a rechargeable battery; a turbine module having a multilevel impeller having offset wheels that are adapted to be driven by a fluid flow via an inlet port during an event, wherein a rotation of the impeller causes the turbine module to generate electricity that recharges the rechargeable battery; and a processing module that collects count data associated with the rotation during the event; and an attachment component adapted to seat the housing on an overflow tube.

Self charging fluid flow sensor system

A self-charging sensor (SCS) adapted for use in a toilet or the like. The SCS includes a housing having a rechargeable battery; a turbine module having a multilevel impeller having offset wheels that are adapted to be driven by a fluid flow via an inlet port during an event, wherein a rotation of the impeller causes the turbine module to generate electricity that recharges the rechargeable battery; and a processing module that collects count data associated with the rotation during the event; and an attachment component adapted to seat the housing on an overflow tube.

Flow rate measurement device and flow rate measurement method thereby
11287295 · 2022-03-29 · ·

The present invention relates to a flow rate measurement device and, more specifically, to a flow rate measurement device and a flow rate measurement method, wherein a flow rate is measured by sensing a rotation caused by a flow of a fluid. The present invention provides a flow rate measurement device characterized by comprising: a housing (100) having a fluid inlet port (111) and a discharge port (112) formed to face each other; a rotating portion (200) comprising a rotating shaft (210) arranged perpendicularly to a virtual line (C) connecting the inlet port (111) and the discharge port (112) inside the housing (100), and a blade (220) rotated by a flow of a fluid around the rotating shaft (210); a sensor portion arranged to be spaced apart from the rotating shaft (210) in the radial direction of the rotating shaft (210) so as to sense the number of rotations of the rotating portion (200); and a control portion (330) for measuring the flow rate of the fluid on the basis of the number of rotations of the rotating portion (200) sensed by the sensor portion.

BULK MATERIAL SENSING SYSTEM
20220099467 · 2022-03-31 ·

A sensing system for a bulk material includes a housing, a sensor assembly at least partially disposed in the housing, and a controller in communication with the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a flow member and an electromagnetic sensor configured to detect at least one parameter of the flow member. The controller is configured to determine at least one desired output based upon the at least one parameter of the flow member.

Fluid flow measuring and control devices and method
11118953 · 2021-09-14 · ·

There is described a fluid flow measuring and control device for installation within plumbing. The device comprises a main flow channelling system having an inlet and an outlet for connection to the plumbing, and a bypass channelling system in parallel from the main flow channelling system. A flowmeter is provided in the bypass channelling system for measuring the fluid flow in the bypass channelling system and thereby estimating the fluid flow at the inlet or at the outlet of the main flow channelling system. The flowmeter may comprise a wheel and a pair of movement sensors. A valve such as a solenoid valve can be provided as an on/off control for the plumbing. Using a microcontroller, the device can identify which appliance is used and determine consumption, or detect abnormal use or leaks and close the valve and/or notify a user mobile device.

Fluid flow measuring and control devices and method
11118953 · 2021-09-14 · ·

There is described a fluid flow measuring and control device for installation within plumbing. The device comprises a main flow channelling system having an inlet and an outlet for connection to the plumbing, and a bypass channelling system in parallel from the main flow channelling system. A flowmeter is provided in the bypass channelling system for measuring the fluid flow in the bypass channelling system and thereby estimating the fluid flow at the inlet or at the outlet of the main flow channelling system. The flowmeter may comprise a wheel and a pair of movement sensors. A valve such as a solenoid valve can be provided as an on/off control for the plumbing. Using a microcontroller, the device can identify which appliance is used and determine consumption, or detect abnormal use or leaks and close the valve and/or notify a user mobile device.

Flow monitoring device and system

A device that detects fluid flow may include a housing member that couples to a conduit and an apparatus that outputs the fluid. The device may also include a flow mechanism that detects the fluid flow through the conduit and the apparatus and a transmitter that transmits a signal indicative of the fluid flow to a computing device.

SELF CHARGING FLUID FLOW SENSOR SYSTEM
20210189705 · 2021-06-24 ·

A self-charging sensor (SCS) adapted for use in a toilet or the like. The SCS includes a housing having a rechargeable battery; a turbine module having a multilevel impeller having offset wheels that are adapted to be driven by a fluid flow via an inlet port during an event, wherein a rotation of the impeller causes the turbine module to generate electricity that recharges the rechargeable battery; and a processing module that collects count data associated with the rotation during the event; and an attachment component adapted to seat the housing on an overflow tube.

TURBINE WHEEL METER
20210156720 · 2021-05-27 ·

A turbine wheel meter for measuring the flow rate of a liquid, in particular water, is disclosed, with a measuring device, with an inlet and an outlet for the liquid to be measured, with a flow channel provided between the inlet and outlet, and with a turbine that has a turbine wheel with curved blades positioned in the flow channel, and wherein the turbine wheel cooperates with the measuring device to measure the flow rate of the liquid. A lower pressure loss and a high measurement sensitivity are achieved by embodying the turbine as a radial turbine with single-curved blades on the turbine wheel.