Measuring and testing – Probe or probe mounting
Patent
1992-11-16
1995-01-10
Raevis, Robert
Measuring and testing
Probe or probe mounting
73644, G01L 1900
Patent
active
053796586
ABSTRACT:
An intrusive mounting arrangement for an acoustic sensor includes an acoustic window and a flange assembly for mounting the sensor and window on a fluid tank, the flange assembly having a body portion configured to extend through an opening in the tank wall in a fluid-tight manner into the tank interior, the flange assembly having a body flange that is attachable to the tank wall; the body portion having a fluid passageway therein and a port that permits fluid in the tank to flow into the passageway; the flange assembly further comprising means for retaining the acoustic window in the passageway; the sensor comprising a body that is insertable in the fluid passageway in a fluid-tight manner; the sensor further comprising an active surface acoustically coupled to the window by fluid when the sensor is fully inserted in the passageway.
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Hoff Frederick G.
Lichtenfels, II Frederick L.
Lewis Leonard L.
Raevis Robert
Simmonds Precision Products Inc.
Zitelli William E.
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