Patent classifications
G01L19/144
Pressure sensor for measuring a pressure of a fluid and method for producing a pressure sensor for measuring a pressure of a fluid
A pressure sensor for measuring a pressure of a fluid, the pressure sensor including: a sensor element for measuring the pressure of the fluid; a control and/or evaluation circuit for controlling and/or evaluating a measuring signal of the sensor element; a circuit carrier, the control and/or evaluation circuit being disposed on the circuit carrier; a carrier element, the circuit carrier being fastened on the carrier element; and a housing element, the carrier element together with the circuit carrier being fastened in the housing element in a form-locking and/or force-locking manner, wherein the carrier element is configured in one piece from an electrically non-conducting material.
FLUID MONITORING ASSEMBLY WITH SENSOR FUNCTIONALITY
A fluid monitoring assembly includes a conduit having a wall defining a lumen for carrying fluid. A sensor mount is integrally formed with the wall of the conduit and extends generally transverse with respect to a longitudinal axis of the conduit, the sensor mount including an aperture defining an inner surface extending to the lumen. The assembly includes a sensor configured to be removably secured within the sensor mount, the sensor having an elongate body terminating at one end thereof in a sensing portion, the elongate body having a male projection on a portion thereof and configured to rest within the inner surface of the sensor mount. The assembly further includes a housing having first and second portions connected to one another, the housing defining an interior portion configured to encapsulate the conduit, at least a portion of the elongate body of the sensor, and the sensor mount.
PHYSICAL QUANTITY MEASURING DEVICE
A physical quantity measuring device includes: a cylindrical case whose circumferential portion is provided with a through-hole; a cap member attached to cover the through-hole; and a sealing member that provides a seal between the through-hole and the cap member, where the cap member is pivotally supported by an attachment target portion of a lid member so that the cap member is rotatable to take a first orientation and a second orientation, a cap member engagement portion being insertable into an engagement-portion insertion hole in the first orientation and being engageable with the attachment target portion in the second orientation, a linear member being located, in the first orientation, in a region in a rotation direction from the first orientation to the second orientation with respect to the cap member engagement portion as viewed in a direction of a cap member shaft.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE RATING THIN FILM SENSORS
Improvements in thin film sensors are disclosed. These can be used for aircraft applications. Dielectric isolation washers can be provided between a pressure sensor and an exterior metal housing of a sensor assembly. In this manner, high voltage inputs from a lightning strike or other source that reach the sensor housing are not transmitted to the sensor. Dielectric washers, insulators, and potting compounds can thus isolate a metal thin film pressure sensor from adjacent metal components (e.g., using non-conducting insulating materials like Torlon, zirconia and nylon). Besides their high dielectric strength, these materials exhibit compressive strength and resistance to wear, creep and corrosion. Desirable thicknesses for these components are provided. The described thin film pressure sensor embodiments can attain a dielectric rating of 1500 VAC.
Physical quantity measuring device
A physical-quantity-measuring device includes: an outer-case including a bottom and a cylindrical body; a synthetic-resin-made inner-case provided inside the outer-case; a detector that detects a physical quantity; a terminal base including a terminal for transmitting a signal from the detector outward; a cover covering an opening of the outer-case and being different in hardness from the inner-case; a cable whose first end is connected to the terminal; and a cylindrical-cable-drawing portion drawing a second end of the cable and projecting from a circumferential surface of the outer-case. The inner case includes: a case threaded-portion; and a terminal-base-setting portion on which the terminal base is set. The detector includes: a bottom connector connected to the bottom; and a joint attachable to a target. The cover includes: a cover body covering the terminal-base-setting portion; and a cover threaded-portion provided to the cover body and screwable with the case threaded-portion.
Fluid monitoring assembly with replaceable sensor functionality
A fluid monitoring assembly includes a conduit having a wall defining a lumen for carrying fluid. A sensor mount is integrally formed with the wall of the conduit and extends generally transverse with respect to a longitudinal axis of the conduit, the sensor mount including an aperture defining an inner surface extending to the lumen. The assembly includes a sensor configured to be removably secured within the sensor mount, the sensor having an elongate body terminating at one end thereof in a sensing portion, the elongate body having a male projection on a portion thereof and configured to rest within the inner surface of the sensor mount. The assembly further includes a housing having first and second portions connected to one another, the housing defining an interior portion configured to encapsulate the conduit, at least a portion of the elongate body of the sensor, and the sensor mount.
Formation pressure testing
A pressure testing module separable from and configured to be coupled with a tool base that is to be coupled along a downhole tool string to be conveyed within a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation. The pressure testing module includes a chamber and a piston assembly slidably disposed within the chamber, thus dividing the chamber into a first chamber portion and a second chamber portion. The piston assembly is operable to move in response to hydraulic fluid being pumped into the first chamber portion and to draw formation fluid of the wellbore into the second chamber portion in response to the movement of the piston assembly.
Connection system
Disclosed is a connection system for releasably coupling a first body (5) with a flange (25) to a fluid-conducting system in a force-fitting manner, and the invention also relates to a connection system for releasably coupling the interior of a first fluid-conducting body (5) to the interior of a second fluid-conducting body (3) in a force-fitting manner. The second body (3) has a second end with a circumferential wall (22), a membrane contact portion (9) which can be found on the wall, and an opening (43). A retaining element (2) has a passage (35) and a peripheral outer edge (24). One side and/or the passage (35) of the retaining element (2) is coupled to the membrane (1), and an annular wall (26) is arranged on the same side, said annular wall being connected to the circumferential wall (22) of the second body (3). The other side is designed to contact the surface of the flange (25) of the first body (5). The retaining element (2) can also be integrated into the second body (3) when the first body (5) is fluid-conductive. The releasable connection element (4) is designed to at least partly surround the peripheral outer edge (24) of the retaining element (2) and the flange (25) of the first body (5).
Pressure detection device with improved external noise measurement reduction
A pressure detection device includes a base plate having first and second principal surfaces and a through-hole in which a fluid to be measured flows. A pressure sensor arranged above the first principal surface to cover the through-hole outputs an electric signal corresponding to the pressure of the fluid. A housing includes a recessed portion and first and second capacitor holders. The recessed portion retains the base plate and first and second lead terminals electrically connected to the pressure sensor and allows a part of each of the lead terminals to be exposed. The capacitor holders each includes an outwardly opened recess and together hold a capacitor electrically connected to the lead terminals. Each of the capacitor holders obliquely protrudes from an outer shape of the housing to both sides when viewed in a plan view in a direction from the first principal surface to the second principal surface.
PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE
A pressure sensing device includes: a body assembly having a main body with a sensor housing defined by an inner bottom wall and a side wall of the main body extending upwardly from the bottom wall into which a pressure sensor is disposed; the pressure sensor provided with a lower surface to be exposed to an applied pressure and having an upper contact portion disposed at an upper surface of the pressure sensor; a fluid inlet channel formed on the main body and a fluid pressure port formed in the sensor housing in communication with the fluid inlet channel and a connector assembly being at least partly placed into the body assembly having a connector body with an electrical circuit for providing an electrical output signal corresponding to the applied pressure; the electronic circuit having a connection member housing portion.