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Pressure detecting unit for a measuring device for measuring a pressure status value of a plant specimen, and method for manufacturing a pressure detecting unit
11579034 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A method for manufacturing a pressure detecting unit for a measuring device for measuring a pressure status value of a plant specimen. The method includes mounting a sensor unit for detecting the pressure status value at a carrier substrate, fastening a frame to the carrier substrate, the frame including a fastening surface, a contact surface oriented opposite the fastening surface and an inner surface defining an opening and extending between the fastening surface and the contact surface, the frame being situated at the carrier substrate in such a way that the fastening surface faces the carrier substrate and the inner surface surrounds the sensor unit, and filling the opening of the frame with a filling material for forming an elastic pressure coupling layer. A pressure detecting unit for a measuring device for measuring a pressure status value of a plant specimen is also described.

Diaphragm repositioning for pressure pod using position sensing
09808567 · 2017-11-07 · ·

Pressure measurement system (e.g., for an extracorporeal treatment system), method and pressure pod apparatus including a position sensor for use in repositioning a diaphragm that separates a liquid side cavity from a transducer side cavity (e.g., operatively connected to a pressure transducer); the liquid side cavity being in fluid communication with an inlet and an outlet.

PRESSURE DETECTING UNIT FOR A MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASURING A PRESSURE STATUS VALUE OF A PLANT SPECIMEN, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PRESSURE DETECTING UNIT
20220003622 · 2022-01-06 ·

A method for manufacturing a pressure detecting unit for a measuring device for measuring a pressure status value of a plant specimen. The method includes mounting a sensor unit for detecting the pressure status value at a carrier substrate, fastening a frame to the carrier substrate, the frame including a fastening surface, a contact surface oriented opposite the fastening surface and an inner surface defining an opening and extending between the fastening surface and the contact surface, the frame being situated at the carrier substrate in such a way that the fastening surface faces the carrier substrate and the inner surface surrounds the sensor unit, and filling the opening of the frame with a filling material for forming an elastic pressure coupling layer. A pressure detecting unit for a measuring device for measuring a pressure status value of a plant specimen is also described.

Mechanical formwork pressure sensor for in-situ measurement of fluid pressure during concrete matertal placement and method of using the same
11402287 · 2022-08-02 · ·

Disclosed is a method and an apparatus for measuring the pressure of fresh concrete and similar liquid materials during placement, in which a movable component is displaced under the pressure of concrete or other liquids and is used as an indicator of the pressure exerted by the concrete or liquid material on the device. Mechanical resistance of the movable component is achieved using a calibrated spring or similar mechanical resistance element. The movable part consists of a pressure plate attached to a scaled cylindrical core, calibrated to provide measurements of the external concrete or liquid pressure. The movable component and mechanical resistance element are installed in a casing with flanges to attach the apparatus to the formwork or vessel.

MECHANICAL FORMWORK PRESSURE SENSOR FOR IN-SITU MEASUREMENT OF FLUID PRESSURE DURING CONCRETE MATERIAL PLACEMENT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
20210072104 · 2021-03-11 ·

Disclosed is a method and an apparatus for measuring the pressure of fresh concrete and similar liquid materials during placement, in which a movable component is displaced under the pressure of concrete or other liquids and is used as an indicator of the pressure exerted by the concrete or liquid material on the device. Mechanical resistance of the movable component is achieved using a calibrated spring or similar mechanical resistance element. The movable part consists of a pressure plate attached to a scaled cylindrical core, calibrated to provide measurements of the external concrete or liquid pressure. The movable component and mechanical resistance element are installed in a casing with flanges to attach the apparatus to the formwork or vessel.

Pressure sensor having overpressure protection with reduced output error

An apparatus includes a sensor body, a sensor configured to measure differential pressure, and first and second pressure inputs in or on the sensor body. The pressure inputs are configured to provide multiple input pressures to the sensor. Each pressure input includes a barrier diaphragm configured to move in response to pressure and an overload diaphragm configured to limit movement of the barrier diaphragm. The overload diaphragm is also configured to exert a preload force against the sensor body. The overload diaphragm of each pressure input may include multiple convolutions. Bases of the convolutions may be configured to provide the preload force, and tops of the convolutions may be separated from the sensor body by gaps. Tops of the convolutions that are non-adjacent may be configured to provide the preload force, and tops of the convolutions between the non-adjacent convolutions may be separated from the sensor body by gaps.

Pressure sensor with flow porting having integral flame-proof safety mechanism

An apparatus includes a sensor body and a sensor configured to measure pressure. The apparatus also includes at least one pressure input in or on the sensor body, where the at least one pressure input is configured to provide at least one input pressure to the sensor. The apparatus further includes multiple fluid passages configured to convey the at least one input pressure from the at least one pressure input to the sensor using a fill fluid. The multiple fluid passages are configured to both (i) transport the fill fluid and (ii) absorb thermal energy in a flame created by the sensor before the flame exits the sensor body. The fluid passages can include long and narrow straight passages, long and narrow curved or helical passages, and turns or bends. The fluid passages can have small cross-sections relative to their lengths.

Pressure sensor header with improved input pressure withstand capability

An apparatus includes a header containing a sensor configured to measure pressure and a sensor body connected to the header, where the sensor body and the header form a pressure vessel configured to receive an input pressure. The header is connected to the sensor body such that the input pressure received on an inner surface of the header is substantially equal to the input pressure received on an outer surface of the header. A lowest connection point of the header to the sensor body may be located at or above a highest point at which the input pressure extends into the header. A lower portion of the header may be unconnected to the sensor body and extend into an interior volume of the sensor body. The header may include a vent configured to expose the sensor to atmospheric pressure or a lower-pressure input pressure.

PRESSURE SENSOR HAVING COPLANAR METER BODY WITH SENSOR OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION
20180259413 · 2018-09-13 ·

An apparatus includes a sensor body and a sensor configured to measure differential pressure. The apparatus also includes first and second coplanar pressure inputs in or on the sensor body, where the pressure inputs are configured to provide multiple input pressures to the sensor. Each pressure input includes a barrier diaphragm configured to move in response to pressure and an overload diaphragm configured to limit movement of the barrier diaphragm. First and second fill fluid may be configured to convey the pressures from the barrier diaphragms of the pressure inputs to the sensor as first and second input pressures. Passages may be configured to transport the fill fluid between (i) gaps between the barrier diaphragms and the overload diaphragms of the pressure inputs and (ii) the sensor and gaps between the overload diaphragms and the sensor body.

PRESSURE SENSOR HAVING OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION WITH REDUCED OUTPUT ERROR
20180259414 · 2018-09-13 ·

An apparatus includes a sensor body, a sensor configured to measure differential pressure, and first and second pressure inputs in or on the sensor body. The pressure inputs are configured to provide multiple input pressures to the sensor. Each pressure input includes a barrier diaphragm configured to move in response to pressure and an overload diaphragm configured to limit movement of the barrier diaphragm. The overload diaphragm is also configured to exert a preload force against the sensor body. The overload diaphragm of each pressure input may include multiple convolutions. Bases of the convolutions may be configured to provide the preload force, and tops of the convolutions may be separated from the sensor body by gaps. Tops of the convolutions that are non-adjacent may be configured to provide the preload force, and tops of the convolutions between the non-adjacent convolutions may be separated from the sensor body by gaps.