A pressure sensor includes a housing, an isolator positioned at a first end of the housing, and a first cavity formed between the first end of the housing and the isolator. The pressure sensor further includes a second cavity formed in the housing and a channel with a first end fluidly connected to the first cavity and a second end fluidly coupled to the second cavity. A pressure sensor chip is positioned in the second cavity and includes a first diaphragm positioned at a top side of the pressure sensor chip laterally outwards from the second end of the channel to prevent a fluid from jetting onto the first diaphragm.

A fluid connector comprises a body, an assembly interface arranged on and in the body, a pressure sensor, and a cover. The body has two fluid connection end pieces, and an internal duct. The assembly interface comprises an orifice placing the internal duct in communication with the outside of the body, a first receiving area extending around the orifice, a second receiving area extending around the first receiving area, and attachment regions. The pressure sensor is in contact with the first receiving area via a first gasket. The cover is positioned on the pressure sensor and is in contact with the second receiving area via a second gasket to isolate the pressure sensor from the outside environment.

A sensor module, including a main body shell and a sensing device provided in the main body shell; the sensing device includes a sensor, an upper cover plate, a lower cover plate and a circuit plate; the sensor is mounted on the circuit plate; the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are respectively mounted on the upper and lower sides of the circuit plate, and are configured to support the main body shell and fix the circuit plate; an accommodation cavity for storing an insulating fluid is provided between the upper cover plate and the circuit plate, between the upper cover plate and the sensor, and between the lower cover plate and the circuit plate; and a first acoustic window is provided at a portion of the upper cover plate located above the sensor. Further disclosed are a sensor assembly and an acoustic logging tool.

A pressure gauge of a fluid pressure system includes a measurement unit, a case, a display unit, and an adapter. The adapter includes an attachment hole. The case includes an attachment convex portion which can be fitted into the attachment hole. The display unit includes a display surface oriented in a direction intersecting an axis of the attachment convex portion. The attachment convex portion and the attachment hole have a fitting structure capable of changing the relative position between the attachment convex portion and the adapter in the circumferential direction about the axis of the attachment convex portion.

Pressure measurement apparatus, assemblies and methods are described. According to one aspect, a pressure sensor assembly includes a substrate, a first adhesive member adhered to the substrate, a sensor support adhered to the first adhesive member, a second adhesive member adhered to the sensor support, and a pressure sensor adhered to the second adhesive member and aligned with apertures of the substrate, first adhesive member, and second adhesive member, and the pressure sensor is configured to vary an output signal as a result of changes in pressure of a received air stream, and the output signal is indicative of the changes in pressure of the air stream.

A pressure-sensor device (1) has: —a component sensitive to pressure, comprising a sensor body (5), with an elastically deformable membrane part (5a), and at least one detection element (6) for detecting a deformation of the membrane (5a); —a structure (2, 3) for housing or supporting the pressure-sensitive component, having at least one passageway (15) for a fluid the pressure of which is to be detected, the housing or supporting structure (2, 3) comprising a supporting body (2) with respect to which the sensor body (5) is positioned in such a way that its membrane part (5a) is exposed to the fluid coming out of the passageway (15), the supporting body (2) having a hydraulic-connection portion (2a) and a duct (14) that extends from the hydraulic-connection portion (2a); —at least one elastically deformable body (16), formed with one or more elastically deformable or compressible materials, comprising at least one from among: —a compressible compensation element (20, 21), configured for compensating any possible variations in volume of the fluid; —a sealing element (13, 17); configured for providing a seal with respect to at least one of the housing or supporting structure (2, 3), and the sensor body (5); and—a supporting element (23), configured for supporting or positioning the sensor body (5) with respect to the housing or supporting structure (2, 3). At least one from among the compressible compensation element (16), the sealing element (13, 17) and the supporting element (23) is overmoulded on at least one of the housing or sup porting structure (2, 3) and the sensor body (5).

A gauge pressure transducer assembly having anti-icing features to allow for easy drainage of fluids to prevent pooling and icing. The assembly can include a header having one or more atmospheric ports extending therethrough, a differential sensing element mounted to the header, a header cap attached to at least a portion of the header, a gauge adapter attached to the header and in communication with the one or more atmospheric ports of the header, an elongated tube attached to the header cap, and a front port attached to the elongated tube. The gauge adapter includes a plurality of through-holes to facilitate drainage and de-icing, which is an improvement over conventional transducers that can trap water within the ports that can freeze and cause damage. The header and the gauge adapter of the gauge pressure transducer assembly can reduce or eliminate regions where water can pool and freeze.

Various embodiments are directed to a pressure sensor and method of using the same. A pressure sensor may comprise a substrate having a substrate thickness extending between a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface, wherein the first substrate surface and the second substrate surface define opposing ends of the substrate thickness; a first pressure sensing assembly attached to the first substrate surface and configured to detect a first pressure force associated with a first fluid volume, wherein a portion of the first substrate surface adjacent the first pressure sensing assembly is fluidly isolated from the first volume of fluid; and a second pressure sensing assembly attached to the second substrate surface and configured to detect a second pressure force associated with a second volume of fluid, wherein a portion of the second substrate surface adjacent the second pressure sensing assembly is fluidly isolated from the second fluid volume.

A capacitance diaphragm gauge (CDG) assembly includes a CDG sensor positioned within a vacuum enclosure, which is maintained at a vacuum. The CDG sensor generates sensor signals responsive to a pressure of an applied gas. The vacuum enclosure provides thermal insulation around the CDG sensor. The CDG sensor is maintained at a selected operating temperature using an internal heater positioned on the CDG sensor. The internal heater is responsive to external heater control signals. The temperature of the CDG sensor is monitored using an internal temperature sensor mounted on the CDG sensor. The temperature sensor generates a temperature signal. The vacuum enclosure includes an end cap that seals the vacuum enclosure. Connectors positioned through the end cap communicate the sensor signals, the heater control signals and the temperature signals through the end cap. The connectors are hermetically sealed to the end cap to maintain the vacuum within the vacuum enclosure.

A pressure sensor which detects a combustion pressure of an engine includes: a contact part which is in direct or indirect contact with a casing of the engine when the pressure sensor is attached to the engine; and a pressure detection unit which detects the combustion pressure and outputs a signal corresponding to the combustion pressure, wherein the pressure detection unit includes a pressure detection element which detects the combustion pressure and outputs a signal, and a circuit unit which converts the signal obtained from the pressure detection element into a signal corresponding to the combustion pressure, and the pressure detection unit is provided at a location positioned more inside the engine than the contact part when the pressure sensor is attached to the engine.