A magnetic meter is provided. The magnetic meter (300) includes a flowtube (310) having an inlet (306) on a first end (313) and an outlet (308) on a second end (315), the inlet (306) and outlet (308) defining a direction of flow (D). The magnetic meter (300) also includes a metal enclosure (350) surrounding the flowtube (310). The metal enclosure (350) is in fluid communication with the inlet (306) and outlet (308) of the flowtube (310) and the metal enclosure (350) extends, in the direction of flow (D), upstream beyond the inlet (306) on the first end (313) and downstream beyond the outlet (308) on the second end (315) of the flowtube (310). A method, meters and a metering system are also provided.
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p.ex. avec un matériau spécial
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
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METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR REDUCING INSTABILITY IN THE POWER GRID
A method for identifying report triggering events in a power grid to improve stability in the power grid is provided. Energy flow information in the power grid is measured and report triggering events during a predetermined period of time are identified. The report triggering events include at least a predetermined number of load flow transitions where energy flows back from a load associated with the power grid to the power grid during the predetermined period of time and/or exceeding a threshold of time where an energy flow phase angle between voltage and current remains at or near 90 or 270 degrees indicating pure volt-ampere reactive (VAR) operation during the predetermined period of time. A report associated with each of the identified report triggering events is generated and includes a location indicating where the report triggering event occurred in the power grid. The reports are transmitted.
A high-resolution index (HRI) detector module for use with a meter including an HRI wheel therein having a modulator thereon is provided. The HRI detector module includes a plurality of capacitive sensors positioned on a printed circuit board (PCB). The plurality of capacitive sensors is configured to detect a change in capacitance caused by the modulator of the HRI wheel when the modulator enters into an electric field generated by the plurality of capacitive sensors. Related systems are also provided.
G01D 5/241 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier la capacité par mouvement relatif d'électrodes de condensateur
Methods for remotely monitoring a status of a light fixture including monitoring sensor data associated with the light fixture; analyzing the monitored sensor data to determine if the light fixture is operating outside expected parameters associated with the light fixture; and altering the status of the light fixture for a finite period of time if it is determined that the light fixture is operating outside expected parameters are provide. Related monitoring modules and computer program products are also provided.
H05B 47/21 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des sources lumineuses en général, c. à d. où le type de source lumineuse n'est pas important pour la protection de plusieurs sources lumineuses connectées en parallèle
An electrode assembly for an electromagnetic flow meter (1; Fig. 1) is disclosed. The electrode assembly comprises a housing, which may be a flow tube (2; Fig. 1) of the electromagnetic flow meter, having a passage (123) between first and second ends (1241, 1242), an electrode (125) comprising a plug of porous material, for example formed of porous graphite, at least partially disposed within the passage proximate the first end, and an electrically-conductive polymer connector (125) at least partially disposed within the passage and in direct contact with the electrode.
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
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MEASURING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE FLOW OF A FLUID FLOWING THROUGH A PIPE SECTION
The invention relates to a measuring device for determining the flow of a fluid flowing through a pipe section, comprising a measurement pipe arrangement (10) with a pipe (12), at least one ultrasonic sensor (18a) for transmitting an acoustic signal, at least one ultrasonic receiver (18b) for receiving the acoustic signal emitted by the ultrasonic sensor, a reflection element (20) for reflecting the acoustic signal, wherein the wall of the pipe (12) has a through opening (32), which is covered by the reflection element (20), wherein the reflection element (20) is fastened in interlocking fashion to the wall of the pipe (12).
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
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METERS HAVING INTEGRATED PRESSURE REGULATORS AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS
Gas meters are provided including a housing and a pressure regulator integrated with the housing, wherein the pressure regulator is configured to adjust pressure of gas flowing through the gas meter responsive to a signal from a remote location or automatically based on a predetermined pressure threshold programmed into the gas meter. Related pressure regulating systems and methods are also provided.
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
G01F 3/22 - Mesure du débit volumétrique des fluides ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers le compteur par quantités successives et plus ou moins séparées, le compteur étant entraîné par l'écoulement avec des chambres de mesure qui se dilatent ou se contractent au cours du mesurage ayant des parois élastiques mobiles, p.ex. des diaphragmes, soufflets pour les gaz
G01F 15/04 - Compensation ou correction des variations de pression, de poids spécifique ou de température des gaz à mesurer
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou
Systems for reducing leakage at a pressure barrier in a gas meter, are provided including first and second gaskets; a flexible circuit having variable thicknesses, such that a thicker portion of the flexible circuit is provided between the first and second gaskets; and a mounting plate on the flexible circuit, the mounting plate compressing the flexible circuit between the first and second gaskets on a non-pressurized side of the pressure barrier of the gas meter. Related flexible circuits and gas meters are also provided.
H05K 1/11 - Eléments imprimés pour réaliser des connexions électriques avec ou entre des circuits imprimés
H05K 1/18 - Circuits imprimés associés structurellement à des composants électriques non imprimés
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
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METER APPARATUS AND METHODS USING LOAD BALANCE METRICS
An electricity meter includes a power line interface circuit configured to generate measurements of parameters for at least two electricity transmission paths. The meter also includes a balance determination circuit configured to generate at least one balance metric that indicates a balance between the electricity transmission paths from the generated measurements. The meter further includes a communications circuit configured to transmit balance information to an external recipient responsive to the at least one balance metric.
G01R 22/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p.ex. compteurs d'électricité par des méthodes électroniques
G01R 21/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de la puissance ou du facteur de puissance
G01R 21/06 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de la puissance ou du facteur de puissance par mesure du courant et de la tension
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BYPASS DETECTION MODULES AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS
Bypass detection modules associated with a device are provided. The bypass detection module is configured to determine if one of more switches have been opened to remove service from a customer; monitor electrical characteristic associated with both a line side of the device and a load side of the device responsive to determining that one of more of the one or more switches have been opened to remove service from the customer; and determine a state of the device based on the monitored electrical characteristics.
Position sensing modules associated with a device are provided. The position sensing modules are configured to receive electrical characteristics associated with one or more switches of a device over a predetermined period of time, the one or more switches being configured to connect service to or disconnect service from a customer; calculate a match indicator for each phase of the device including the one or more switches, the match indicator indicating whether an electrical characteristic on a load-side of the device matches a same electrical characteristic on a line-side of the device for each phase of the device; and determine a position of the one or more switches based on the received electrical characteristics and the calculated match indicator for each phase of the device.
G01R 11/24 - Dispositions pour éviter ou indiquer un usage frauduleux
G01R 11/25 - Dispositifs pour indiquer ou signaler les défauts
G01R 22/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p.ex. compteurs d'électricité par des méthodes électroniques
G01R 19/25 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe utilisant une méthode de mesure numérique
G01R 31/327 - Tests d'interrupteurs de circuit, d'interrupteurs ou de disjoncteurs
H02J 3/14 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par interruption, ou mise en circuit, des charges du réseau, p.ex. charge équilibrée progressivement
H03K 17/18 - Modifications pour indiquer l'état d'un commutateur
G01D 3/08 - Dispositions pour la mesure prévues pour les objets particuliers indiqués dans les sous-groupes du présent groupe avec dispositions pour protéger l'appareil, p.ex. contre les fonctionnements anormaux, contre les pannes
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
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PRESSURE REGULATING DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Pressure regulating systems are provided. The pressure regulating systems include a pressure sensor configured to sense pressure of water flowing through a pressure regulating device; an actuator coupled to the pressure sensor; an electronics module configured to receive pressure information related sensed pressure from the actuator and process the received pressure information; and a radio module coupled to the device and configured to receive the processed sensor information from the electronics module, communicate the processed sensor information to a remote location and receive pressure adjustment information from the remote location. The received pressure adjustment information is used to adjust water pressure in the water network from the remote location.
A flow meter system for detecting the flow of a fluid between an inlet and an outlet. A top plate is coupled to the inlet and the outlet and a sensor is configured to detect the fluid flowing therebetween. A main module is coupled between the inlet and the outlet and has a main rotor configured to be rotated by the fluid flowing through the main module. An output shaft is coupled to the main rotor such that rotation of the main rotor causes rotation of the output shaft. A first spacer is removably coupled between the main module and the outlet. The first spacer is rotorless. The top plate defines an opening that receives the output shaft. The first spacer ensures alignment between the output shaft and the opening defined in the top plate. The sensor senses rotation of the output shaft to detect the flow of fluid.
G01F 1/11 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale avec accouplement mécanique au dispositif indicateur
G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p.ex. avec un matériau spécial
An ultrasonic meter configured to operate in multiple classes is provided including a flowtube having an inlet at a first end and an outlet at a second end, opposite the first end; and first and second face to face transducers, the first transducer being positioned at the first end of the flowtube and the second transducer being positioned at the second end of the flowtube, wherein the first and second face to face transducers are positioned in line with flow through the ultrasonic meter. Related flowtubes are also provided herein.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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DEVICES HAVING COMMUNICATION CIRCUITRY DECOUPLED FROM DEVICE CIRCUITRY AND RELATED METERS AND HOUSINGS
A meter assembly is provided including a register or an index associated with a meter; and a communication circuit decoupled from the register or the index and configured to communicate with the register or the index using an optical communication link between the register or the index and the communication circuit. Related communication circuit housings are provided.
Methods for detecting an arc in an electric circuit carrying alternating current (AC) are provided including monitoring emission of electromagnetic radiation or acoustic noise and corresponding amplitude modulation for each emission of electromagnetic radiation or acoustic noise at a same frequency as a frequency of the AC and/or any harmonics of the frequency of the AC; determining if the amplitude modulation of any of the emissions at the frequency of the AC or any harmonics of the frequency of the AC is present; and providing an alert if it is determined that the amplitude modulation for any of the emissions at the frequency of the AC or any harmonics of the frequency of the AC is present. Related devices and computer program products are also provided.
The present invention relates to a measuring device for determining a measured value in humid environmental conditions, in particular a measuring device for determining the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a pipe section, said device comprising measuring apparatus, at least one sensor unit for sensing a measured value, the measured value being, in particular, correlatable with the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a pipe section, measurement electronics comprising a printed circuit board (44; 14), a housing (12; 112) with a housing wall (46, 47), at least the printed circuit board (44; 144) being provided in the housing (12; 112) and being situated at a distance from the housing wall (46, 47) and at least one spacer (48) being provided in order to maintain the printed circuit board (44; 144) at a pre-defined distance from the housing wall (46, 47).
G01F 15/02 - Compensation ou correction des variations de pression, de poids spécifique ou de température
G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p.ex. avec un matériau spécial
G01F 1/05 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques
G01F 1/56 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE FLOW OF A FLUID FLOWING THROUGH A PIPE SECTION
The present invention relates to a measurement device for determining the flow of a fluid flowing through a pipe section, comprising a measurement pipe (12; 112) having a pipe wall (14), at least one ultrasound sensor (18, 20; 116) for transmitting an acoustic signal and/or receiving an acoustic signal, having an ultrasound sensor upper side (21) and a holding element (22), wherein at least one opening of a first type (28; 116), into which the at least one ultrasound sensor (18, 20; 116) is able to be inserted, is provided in the pipe wall (24), and wherein the measurement device (10; 110) has a mounted state in which the holding element (22) grasps the measurement pipe (12; 112) in a circular manner and bears externally on the at least one ultrasound sensor (18, 20; 116) inserted into the opening of a first type (28; 116).
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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VORTEX GENERATORS FOR USE IN METERS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METERS
A vortex generator for use in a flowtube of a meter is provided. The vortex generator includes a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of a flowtube. The plurality of raised elements are positioned on the inner surface of the flowtube upstream of a widening of the flowtube. The presence of the plurality of raised elements improves boundary layer adherence. Related systems and meters are provided.
G01F 15/00 - MESURE DES VOLUMES, DES DÉBITS VOLUMÉTRIQUES, DES DÉBITS MASSIQUES OU DU NIVEAU DES LIQUIDES; COMPTAGE VOLUMÉTRIQUE - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p.ex. pour l'indication à distance
F15D 1/06 - Action sur l'écoulement des fluides dans les tuyaux ou les conduits en agissant sur la couche-limite
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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METHODS FOR MANAGING BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION IN A CLOUD-BASED SYSTEM AND RELATED BANDWIDTH MANAGERS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS
Methods for allocating bandwidth in a central cloud-based system are provided including receiving a request for a subscription for information stored in the central cloud-based system from a third-party customer and allocating one or more partitions in a queue to the third-party customer. The one or more partitions each have corresponding threads and a number of the one or more partitions is determined by an estimated amount of traffic associated with the requested subscription for the third-party customer. Information is provided meeting terms of the subscription to the third-party customer using the allocated one or more partitions in the queue and the corresponding threads. At least one of the receiving, allocating and providing is implemented by at least one processor. Related devices and computer program products are also provided.
A sacrificial anode for use with a meter is provided. The sacrificial anode comprising an anode body including one or more anodic metals, the anode body being configured to be positioned in a problem area of the meter include a cathodic metal, such that the anode body corrodes in place of the cathodic metal of the problem area preserving the cathodic metal. Related meters and systems are also provided.
G01F 15/00 - MESURE DES VOLUMES, DES DÉBITS VOLUMÉTRIQUES, DES DÉBITS MASSIQUES OU DU NIVEAU DES LIQUIDES; COMPTAGE VOLUMÉTRIQUE - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p.ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01R 11/02 - Dispositions électromécaniques pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance ou d'un courant électriques, p.ex. de la consommation - Détails structurels
H05K 9/00 - Blindage d'appareils ou de composants contre les champs électriques ou magnétiques
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REMOTE GAS REGULATING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND RELATED DEVICES
A gas regulating and control system is provided that is configured to be received at a gas regulator installed at a remote location for remotely controlling the gas flow, the system including a gas control module including a plurality of sensors associated with the gas regulator, the plurality of sensors configured to sense a corresponding plurality of parameters associated with the gas regulator. The gas control module is configured to automatically turn off the gas to the gas regulator when one or more of the corresponding plurality sensed parameters is determined to be outside an acceptable range for the sensed parameter.
A system (with corresponding method and computer program product) for monitoring flow conditions for a utility provider. The system has a register having a processor capable of monitoring a flow of fluid flowing through a utility line and a communication device having a) a wake-up circuit in communication with the register via at least one communication port and b) a processor programmed and configured to communicate with the register and broadcast information from the communication device. The processor of the register is programmed and configured to supply a signal on the communication port whenever the register has communication data for broadcast to the utility provider. The wake-up circuit of the communication device checks the communication port to ascertain if the signal is present.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01M 3/24 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des vibrations infrasonores, sonores ou ultrasonores
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PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDED POTTING CUPS AND RELATED METHODS
A potting cup (150) is provided and is positioned on a printed circuit board (100). The potting cup (150) encapsulates a portion of the printed circuit board (100) including at least one interface (120) subject to corrosion when exposed to moisture and is configured to receive a potting material (660) in the encapsulated portion to cover the at least one interface (120) subject to corrosion.
The present invention relates to an ultrasonic sensor arrangement comprising a housing (24) with a container (26) which is open at the top, a disc-shaped piezoelectric element (36) and a coupling element (32) in the interior of the container (26), wherein the coupling element (32) has a bearing surface (34), on which the piezoelectric element (36) is arranged, and is provided on the underside of the container (26), wherein the container (26) and the coupling element (32) are integrally formed, and wherein at least the piezoelectric element (36) is covered with a potting compound, and to a measuring apparatus comprising such an ultrasonic sensor arrangement.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
The invention relates to a measuring device for determining the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a tube section, comprising a measuring tube (14; 114; 414, 416) with a tube wall, at least one transmitter for transmitting an acoustic signal, at least one receiver for receiving the acoustic signal emitted by the transmitter, a reflective surface for reflecting the acoustic signal, and a data detection unit, wherein both the transmitter as well as the receiver are designed as an ultrasonic device (20; 120; 210; 310; 440), each of which is arranged on the measuring tube (14; 114; 414, 416) and comprises a coupling element (222; 230, 444) and an ultrasonic converter element (320). The measuring tube (14; 114; 414, 416) has at least one receiving area for an ultrasonic device (20; 120; 210; 310; 440), said receiving area being formed either as a contact surface (33) on the exterior of the measuring tube (14; 114) or as a passage (422, 424) through the tube wall of the measuring tube (414, 416), and a measuring device housing (12; 112) is provided which protects the transmitter, the receiver, and the data detection unit from external influences.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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MEASURING APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE FLOW OF A FLUID FLOWING THROUGH A TUBE SECTION
The invention relates to a measuring apparatus for determining the flow of a fluid flowing through a tube section, comprising a measuring tube arrangement (12) with a tube wall which has an inner side, at least one ultrasonic transmitter (22) for transmitting an acoustic signal, at least one ultrasonic receiver (24) for receiving the acoustic signal emitted by the ultrasonic transmitter, and a reflection element (32) for reflecting the acoustic signal, wherein the reflection element (32) is in the form of a bent material strip and is arranged on the inner side of the tube wall along the circumference of the tube wall.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p.ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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CUT WIRE DETECTION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT
A system (with corresponding a method and computer program product) for sensing wire tampering of a utility service. The system comprises a flow meter configured to produce output pulses indicative of a flow through the utility service, a switching-element receiving the pulses from the flow meter, a diode in parallel with the switching-element, and a processor for recording the flow, and having a first wire and a second wire electrically connected to the switching-element and the diode. The processor is configured to apply a forward voltage to the diode, detect a response at the diode during the application of the forward voltage to the diode, and based on a comparison of a magnitude of the response to at least two of three different electrical states, determine if the detected response is indicative of a) a short between the first wire and the second wire, b) a cut in either of the first wire and the second wire, or c) an untampered wire condition.
G01R 11/24 - Dispositions pour éviter ou indiquer un usage frauduleux
G01R 11/00 - Dispositions électromécaniques pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance ou d'un courant électriques, p.ex. de la consommation
G01R 11/02 - Dispositions électromécaniques pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance ou d'un courant électriques, p.ex. de la consommation - Détails structurels
G01R 22/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p.ex. compteurs d'électricité
G01R 22/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p.ex. compteurs d'électricité par des méthodes électroniques
A system for battery gravitation-orientation detection. The system has a battery, an accelerometer fixed relative to the battery or optionally fixed relative to a battery housing, a processor programmed to: receive one or more signals from the accelerometer, compute a gravity direction from the one or more signals, and determine if battery or the battery housing is in a sub-optimum orientation for battery life based on the gravity direction and a relative alignment of the gravity direction to the battery or the battery housing.
Methods include establishing a transport layer security connection between the client and a server that provides the web service, identifying at least one cryptographic key for communication with the web service in the connection, closing the connection and communicating between the client and the web service using a web service token that is signed and encrypted according to the identified at least one cryptographic key. Communicating between the client and the web service u/sing a web service token may not require creation of a new transport layer security connection. Further embodiments provide a computer configured to perform operations as described above and computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform operations as described above.
A method of charging an energy storage device can be provided by wirelessly coupling to a rotating member contained in a housing using a coil attached to an exterior of the housing and charging an energy storage device using a current induced in the coil.
H02J 50/90 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre la détection ou l'optimisation de la position, p.ex. de l'alignement
32.
METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR SLOTTED-ALOHA COLLISION IMPROVEMENT BY POPULATION DENSITY TIMESLOT SELECTION PER RADIO FREQUENCY PROPAGATION PATHLOSS
Methods for determining a transmission timeslot at an endpoint in a communications network are provided. The method includes receiving a message having a received downlink strength at an endpoint; determining an uplink strength for the endpoint based on information in the received message; and allocating a timeslot for uplink transmission from the endpoint based on the determined uplink strength. Related endpoints and computer program products are provided.
H04W 72/02 - Sélection de ressources sans fil par un utilisateur ou un terminal
H04W 74/08 - Accès non planifié, p.ex. accès aléatoire, ALOHA ou accès multiple par détection de porteuse [CSMA Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
H04W 52/24 - Commande de puissance d'émission [TPC Transmission power control] le TPC étant effectué selon des paramètres spécifiques utilisant le rapport signal sur parasite [SIR Signal to Interference Ratio] ou d'autres paramètres de trajet sans fil
33.
FOLDED, THREE DIMENSIONAL (3D) ANTENNAS AND RELATED DEVICES
A folded antenna is provided including an antenna having a fold therein. The fold in the antenna divides the antenna into first and second radiating portions. The first radiating portion of the folded antenna is planar and the second radiating portion has a window therein. The first and second radiating portions of the folded antenna are coupled at the fold in the antenna having a predetermined angle therebetween. Related antenna systems and meters are also provided.
System and methods for determining loading on supply lines of a three-phase power distribution system. Load meters are connected to the supply lines to receive power. A feeder meter is connected to a supply line designated the reference supply line having a known reference phase. A device generates a timing pulse received by the load meters and the feeder meter. The load meters and feeder meter each determine a respective time delay and feeder meter delay from receiving the timing pulse until a landmark value of the power received. The feeder meter delay corresponds to the reference phase. Each load meter and feeder meter includes a transmission device to transmit the time delay or feeder meter delay. An end server receives the time delays and feeder meter delay and assigns each load meter to a phase by comparing the time delay for a load meter to the feeder meter delay.
H02J 3/00 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
G01R 25/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de l'angle de phase entre une tension et un courant ou entre des tensions ou des courants
35.
METHOD TO DETECT OPERATIONAL STATE OF REMOTE DISCONNECT LATCHING RELAY
A method and system for monitoring a state of a relay switch. The method applies a voltage signal to a solenoid of the relay switch for actuation of the relay switch, monitors over time current flowing through the solenoid after application of the voltage signal, and calculates a back-emf voltage impressed on the solenoid based on an inflection in the current occurring as a plunger of the relay switch moves. The system includes a voltage source, at least one solenoid solenoid having a plunger, a switch connected to the plunger, and a controller configured to data log the voltage applied to the solenoid and the current flowing through the solenoid upon application of the voltage.
H02K 33/02 - Moteurs avec un aimant, un induit ou un système de bobines à mouvement alternatif, oscillant ou vibrant avec des induits entraînés dans un sens par application d'énergie à un système à une seule bobine et ramenés par une force d'origine mécanique, p.ex. par des ressorts
36.
METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR IDENTIFYING ENDPOINTS IN A NETWORK
Methods for identifying in range endpoints in a network are provided. The methods includes providing a map including endpoints in the network, the endpoints including target endpoints, out of range endpoints and non-out of range endpoints; positioning a grid over the map including the endpoints in the network, the grid including a plurality of subsections each having a defined radius, locating a target endpoint on the map and in one of the subsections of the grid; and identifying a plurality of endpoints within subsections of the grid within a defined range of the target endpoint.
A system (with corresponding methods) for responding to an electrical meter alarm. The system utilizes a processor at a meter or at a utility, and an alarm chronical encoded in memory of the processor. The alarm chronical includes an alarm level correlating to a degree of risk associated with a state of the meter, a time stamp including a date and a time of when the alarm level triggered, a meter identification, and performance data of the meter.
G01R 22/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p.ex. compteurs d'électricité par des méthodes électroniques
G01R 31/08 - Localisation de défauts dans les câbles, les lignes de transmission ou les réseaux
G08B 17/06 - Déclenchement électrique de l'alarme, p.ex. utilisant un interrupteur actionné thermiquement
38.
HYBRID PATCH ANTENNAS, ANTENNA ELEMENT BOARDS AND RELATED DEVICES
A hybrid patch antenna assembly is provided including an antenna element board having first and second layers separated by a dielectric and a radio board coupled to the antenna element board by at least two legs of a ladder line and separated from the antenna element board by a predetermined distance such that the antenna element board is suspended above the radio board.
Bending mode transducers are provided including a substrate made of a high density material, the substrate having a first surface and a second surface, opposite the first surface. A piezoelectric layer is provided on the first surface of the substrate and at least one patterned electrode is provided on the piezoelectric layer. A mounting block is on the at least one patterned electrode at least one electrical contact point is provided on the first surface of the substrate remote from the at least one patterned electrode. Related devices and methods are also provided.
G01F 15/00 - MESURE DES VOLUMES, DES DÉBITS VOLUMÉTRIQUES, DES DÉBITS MASSIQUES OU DU NIVEAU DES LIQUIDES; COMPTAGE VOLUMÉTRIQUE - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p.ex. pour l'indication à distance
F15D 1/02 - Action sur l'écoulement des fluides dans les tuyaux ou les conduits
Meters including a pressure regulating systems are provided. The pressure regulating system includes a pressure sensor configured to sense pressure of water flowing through the meter; an actuator coupled to the pressure sensor; an electronics module configured to receive pressure information related sensed pressure from the actuator and process the received pressure information; and a radio module coupled to the meter and configured to receive the processed sensor information from the electronics module, communicate the processed sensor information to a remote location and receive pressure adjustment information from the remote location. The received pressure adjustment information is used to adjust water pressure in the meter from the remote location.
G05D 16/20 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
E03B 7/07 - Disposition des appareils, p.ex. filtres, commandes du débit, dispositifs de mesure, siphons, valves, dans les réseaux de canalisations
41.
MULTI-ELEMENT BENDING TRANSDUCERS AND RELATED METHODS AND DEVICES
Bending mode transducers are provided including a substrate made of a high density material, the substrate having a first surface and a second surface, opposite the first surface. A piezoelectric layer is provided on the first surface of the substrate and at least one patterned electrode is provided on the piezoelectric layer. A mounting block is on the at least one patterned electrode at least one electrical contact point is provided on the first surface of the substrate remote from the at least one patterned electrode. Related devices and methods are also provided.
G10K 11/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour transmettre, conduire ou diriger le son en général; Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général
H01L 41/053 - Montures, supports, enveloppes ou boîtiers
H01L 41/09 - Eléments piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs à entrée électrique et sortie mécanique
Ultrasonic devices include a transducer having a piezoelectric element therein that may operate as an acoustic signal receiving surface and/or an acoustic signal generating surface. At least one acoustic matching layer is provided on the piezoelectric element. This at least one acoustic matching layer may be configured as a composite of N acoustic matching layers, with a first of the N acoustic matching layers contacting the primary surface of the piezoelectric element. This first acoustic matching layer may have an acoustic impedance equivalent to ZL1, where N is a positive integer greater than zero. In some embodiments of the invention, the magnitude of ZL1 may be defined as: 0.75 ((Zp)N+1(Zg))1/(N+2) ≤ ZL1 ≤ 1.25 ((Zp)N+1(Zg))1/(N+2), where Zp is the acoustic impedance of the piezoelectric element (e.g., lead zirconate titanate (PZT)) and Zg is the acoustic impedance of a compatible gas.
B06B 1/06 - Procédés ou appareils pour produire des vibrations mécaniques de fréquence infrasonore, sonore ou ultrasonore utilisant l'énergie électrique fonctionnant par effet piézo-électrique ou par électrostriction
G10K 11/02 - Impédances acoustiques mécaniques; Adaptation d'impédance, p.ex. au moyen de pavillons; Résonateurs acoustiques
H01L 41/083 - Eléments piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs avec une structure empilée ou multicouche
43.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODEL-BASED LEAK DETECTION OF A PIPE NETWORK
A method, apparatus, and system for leak detection in a distribution network having consumption meters. The distribution network is divided into zones having an upstream location and a downstream location. An upstream pressure sensor detects the upstream pressure at the upstream location and the downstream pressure sensor detects the detected downstream pressure at the downstream location. A downstream pressure lookup table is used to determine an expected pressure at each downstream location based on a range of hypothetical upstream pressures at the corresponding upstream location and consumption data from the consumption meters. The expected pressure and the detected downstream pressure at each downstream location are compared to determine if the calculated discrepancy exceeds a discrepancy threshold. If a discrepancy exceeds a discrepancy threshold, a leak location lookup table containing a set of potential leak locations based on a range of hypothetical discrepancies is used to determine a set of probable leak locations.
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p.ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
E03B 7/00 - Canalisations principales ou réseaux de distribution
G06Q 50/06 - Fourniture d'électricité, de gaz ou d'eau
44.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUBNETWORK HYDRAULIC MODELING
A system for managing a distribution network, the system including a network hydraulic model and an automated meter infrastructure (AMI) providing AMI data from consumption meters. The system includes subnetworks within the distribution network, nodes interconnecting the subnetworks, and boundary devices connected to the nodes. Each boundary device includes a flow meter and a pressure sensor that sense a flow and a pressure of the distribution network at the nodes at a given time step. A subnetwork hydraulic model is generated for each subnetwork from the network hydraulic model. A processing module determines a first comparison for the given time interval between the AMI data from the consumption meters within a given subnetwork, the flow and the pressure at the nodes bordering the given subnetwork, and the subnetwork hydraulic model for the given subnetwork. The distribution network is managed based at least in part on the first comparison.
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p.ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
E03B 7/00 - Canalisations principales ou réseaux de distribution
G06Q 50/06 - Fourniture d'électricité, de gaz ou d'eau
45.
INDUCTIVE FLOW METER INCLUDING EXTENDED MAGNETIC POLE PIECES
A magnetic flow meter includes a -magnetic flow transducer positioned to sense the flow of water through the flow meter. The magnetic flow transducer includes first and second electrodes positioned on opposite sides of a measuring channel. First and second magnetic pole pieces are positioned on opposite sides of the measuring channel and orthogonal to the first and second electrodes. The magnetic pole piece includes extending tab portions that are located adjacent to the first and second electrodes on opposite sides of the first and second electrodes. The extended tabs formed on each of the first and second magnetic pole pieces reduce the induced voltage within the electrodes to increase the accuracy of the measurement taken by the magnetic flow transducer.
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
46.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING CONSUMPTION DATA OF A CONSUMPTION METER IN A RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a method for transmitting data from and/or to a consumption meter in a radio communication system having a plurality of endpoints with a measuring device for recording consumption data, a plurality of data transmission units, a data collector and a data management system. The data transmission units are connected like a network via radio and send receive-ready telegrams with identification data. Subsequently, they change to a reception mode in a time-limited manner, in which they receive and store an activation telegram from neighbouring data transmission units or from a data collector.
The invention relates to a meter housing and to a liquid meter having such a meter housing, comprising a first housing part (12; 112; 212; 312) having a first connection section (22; 122; 222; 322) made of plastic and a second housing part having a second connection section (26; 126; 226; 326) made of plastic, wherein a measurement insert (16; 116; 216; 316) of a liquid meter can be inserted in the first housing part (12; 112; 212; 312), wherein the first connection section (22; 122; 222; 322) and the second connection section (26; 126; 226; 326) are opposite each other and each have a contact side (24, 28; 124, 128; 224, 228; 324, 328), wherein the contact sides (24; 124; 224; 324) of the first connection section (22; 122; 222; 322) and the contact sides (28; 128; 228; 328) of the second connection section (26; 126; 226; 326) can be connected to each other by means of a weld seam and wherein the first housing part (12; 112; 212; 312) has a heat protection element.
A method of initializing a meter reading device that communicates a current meter value of a meter to a central metering facility includes capturing, by a camera, an optical image of the meter that displays meter information and determining an initial meter value from the meter information in the optical image of the meter. The method further includes initializing the meter reading device using the initial meter value.
G01D 4/04 - Mécanismes de remise à zéro, p.ex. pour les parties indicatrices
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou
A cathodic protection system that is able to monitor the operational status of a plurality of test points and rectifiers. The cathodic protection system includes a plurality of test point monitors that are associated with test points and a plurality of rectifier controllers that are associated with the rectifiers located along a utility pipeline. The test point monitors are battery powered while the rectifier controllers may be utility line powered. Each of the test point monitors and rectifier controllers communicates with a base station utilizing a wireless communication technique. The base station communicates with a back end server that operates to accumulate data and visually present the data to an operator on a display associated with cathodic protection software application. The software application allows the operator to monitor the beam of the system and address alerts generated by any of the test points or monitored rectifiers.
A fire hydrant water meter having a flow restricting device that creates back pressure to restrict the flow of water through the fire hydrant water meter. The flow restricting device includes a plurality of flexible vanes that combine to define a variable orifice. As the flow of water through the meter increases, the individual flexible vanes move away from each other to expand the size of the flow orifice. The flow restricting device provides a source of back pressure to water flowing through the meter to restrict the flow rate of water and thus protect the metering device contained within the fire hydrant water meter.
G01F 1/05 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques
51.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING ELECTRICITY METER FAILURE
A method and apparatus that monitors and controls the operation of an electricity meter and prevents a failure of and/or damage to the electricity meter. A potential failure condition of an electrical connection between an electricity meter and a meter socket in an electrical line that provides power from a power supply to an electrical load through the electricity meter, is detected. A correction time may be determined based on a temperature in the vicinity of the electrical connection and a current through the electrical connection. The correction time indicates an amount of time that is available before a predicted failure of the electrical connection will occur. The method determines whether the electricity meter is in an imminent failure condition based on the correction time or the information used to detect the potential failure condition of the electrical connection.
H01H 47/00 - Circuits autres que ceux appropriés à une application particulière du relais et prévue pour obtenir une caractéristique de fonctionnement donnée ou pour assurer un courant d'excitation donné
52.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING A MEASUREMENT ELECTRONICS SYSTEM WITH ELECTRICAL ENERGY
The invention relates to a method and a device for supplying a measurement electronics system (3) in a fitting (2), through which a fluid flows, with electrical energy, which is generated in a turbine (7) by the fluid flowing through the fitting (2), wherein the flow quantities and pressures vary within wide boundaries, typically 1:1000, wherein a pressure control device (5) associated with the turbine (7) controls the pressure of the fluid striking the turbine (7) in such a manner that the electrical energy required for operating the measurement electronics system (3) is generated with a small flow quantity, the pressure loss incurred by the fluid while flowing through the fitting (2) being limited to a maximum value.
G01F 15/00 - MESURE DES VOLUMES, DES DÉBITS VOLUMÉTRIQUES, DES DÉBITS MASSIQUES OU DU NIVEAU DES LIQUIDES; COMPTAGE VOLUMÉTRIQUE - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p.ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/06 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
F03B 15/04 - Commande par variation de l'écoulement du liquide dans les turbines
The present invention relates to a measurement apparatus, comprising a measurement tube (12; 112, 122) and a thermal sensor (20; 120) for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through the measurement tube (12; 112), wherein the measurement tube (12; 112, 122) has an inlet (14; 114, 124) and an outlet (16; 116; 126), and also a measurement section (18; 118, 128), in which the sensor (20; 120) is arranged, wherein the inlet (14; 114, 124) has an inlet internal diameter and the measurement section (18; 118, 128) has a measurement section internal diameter and wherein the measurement section internal diameter is greater than the inlet internal diameter.
A method and system for measuring the current flowing through an electric meter. The electric meter includes a reactive sensor positioned in series with a bus bar contained in the meter. The reactive sensor includes an inductor and the voltage across the inductance is measured. A control unit contained in the electric meter calculates the current based on the detected voltage and the value of the inductor. The value of the inductor is determined by passing a reference current through the inductor at a known frequency, such as 50 Hz or 60 Hz, and the voltage drop across the inductor is measured. Once the value of the inductor is determined, the value is stored in the control unit.
The invention relates to methods for producing annular moldings (12) subjected to tensile or pressure loading from plastic by using an injection mold (2) having a main cavity (42), wherein, in addition to the main cavity (42), at least one extra cavity (46) is incorporated in the injection mold (2), wherein the at least one extra cavity (46) is joined to the main cavity (42) by a connecting duct (47). The main cavity (42) is filled with plastic melt in such a way that a flow line (40) is formed in the main cavity (42) in the vicinity of the connecting duct (47) between the at least one extra cavity (46) and the main cavity (42), wherein the cross section of the connecting duct (47) is dimensioned such that, during the filling of the main cavity (42), no plastic melt flows into the extra cavity (46). The filling pressure is increased until plastic melt flows into the extra cavity (46); flow taking place through the flow line (40) produced during the filling of the main cavity (42). Subsequently, the injection mold (2) is opened and the molding (12) removed.
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c. à d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule fermé; Appareils à cet effet
The invention relates to a method for detecting the rotation and the direction of rotation of a rotor (1), on which at least one damping element is positioned, wherein two sensors (S1, S2) having a mutual distance are arranged at a slight distance from the rotor (1) and the damping element (D). The sensors (S1, S2) form resonant circuits, which are more or less damped depending on the position of the damping element (D). After a standardization has been performed, the measurements are taken by observing consecutive rotational angle positions in that the present decay times of the sensors (S1, S2) are measured in the rhythm of a scanning frequency and then the standardization rules are applied to the measured decay times of the sensors (S1, S2). Then a vector, which is entered into a coordinate system, is formed from said values. Subsequently, the present vector angle is determined and compared to the value of a suitable prior vector angle. From the result of the comparison, it is determined whether the rotor (1) has performed a rotation and whether said rotation was forward or backward. By repeating the measurements in the rhythm of the scanning frequency, the rotational motions of the rotor (1) can be detected with high accuracy.
G01P 3/48 - Dispositifs caractérisés par l'utilisation de moyens électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la vitesse angulaire en mesurant la fréquence du courant ou de la tension engendrés
G01P 3/488 - Dispositifs caractérisés par l'utilisation de moyens électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la vitesse angulaire en mesurant la fréquence du courant ou de la tension engendrés de signaux ayant la forme d'impulsions délivrés par des détecteurs à réluctance variable
G01P 13/00 - Indication ou enregistrement de l'existence ou de l'absence d'un mouvement; Indication ou enregistrement de la direction d'un mouvement
G01P 13/04 - Indication du sens positif ou négatif d'un mouvement linéaire ou du sens horaire ou anti-horaire d'un mouvement de rotation
G01F 1/075 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle avec accouplement magnétique ou électromagnétique au dispositif indicateur
G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p.ex. une armature mobile
The invention relates to plastic housings which can be subjected to internal pressure and comprise a housing upper part (10), a housing lower part (20) and a closure (30) which connects both parts to one another. At the connecting point, the housing upper part (10) and the housing lower part (20) have a plurality of comb-like retaining columns (11, 21) which are shaped in a complementary manner with respect to one another such that the housing parts (10, 20) can be plugged together. The retaining columns (11, 21) are oriented in the direction in which the tensile force between the housing upper part (10) and the housing lower part (20) is oriented when the housing is subjected to internal pressure. Retaining grooves (13, 23; 16, 25, 26) which are oriented transversely to the effective direction of the tensile force are formed in two opposite surfaces of the retaining columns (11, 21) in each case. Retaining bodies (32; 35, 36) which at least partially touch the areas formed by the retaining grooves (13, 23) and thus establish the connection can be introduced into the retaining grooves (13, 23).
G01F 15/00 - MESURE DES VOLUMES, DES DÉBITS VOLUMÉTRIQUES, DES DÉBITS MASSIQUES OU DU NIVEAU DES LIQUIDES; COMPTAGE VOLUMÉTRIQUE - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p.ex. pour l'indication à distance
At least one electrical contactor is provided that includes a fixed contact and a movable contact. The fixed contact includes a center leg (36) and first and second arms (42,44) that extend in opposite directions from the center leg. The movable contact associated with each fixed contact includes first and second blades (62, 64) positioned on opposite sides of the center leg. The first and second blades extend parallel to the center leg of the fixed contact such that when current flows through the electrical contactor, the current flow creates a force to push the first and second blades into the first and second arms of the fixed contact. The electrical contactor includes an actuating arrangement having a pair of cam members. The movement of the cam members causes pegs (70) on each of the first and second blades to travel within the cam channel (102, 100), thus opening and closing the contactor arrangement.
H01H 1/54 - Moyens pour accroître la pression de contact, empêcher la vibration des contacts, maintenir ensemble les contacts après l'entrée en contact, ou pour ramener les contacts à la position d'ouverture par force magnétique
A magnetic latching actuator operable to control the movement of at least a first contact and second contact between a closed position in which the contacts physically engage each other and an open position in which the contacts are spaced from each other. The magnetic latching actuator includes first and second stationary permanent magnets oriented such that the first magnetic field created by the first magnet and the second magnetic field created by the second magnet are in opposite directions. An actuation coil surrounds both the first and second magnets. Current is supplied to the actuation coil in a first direction to create a first magnetic field or a second direction to create a second actuation magnetic field opposite the first actuation magnetic field. A yoke is movable relative to the first and second magnets to cause the first and second contacts to move between the open and closed positions.
H01H 36/00 - Interrupteurs actionnés par la variation du champ magnétique ou champ électrique, p.ex. par le changement de la position relative d'un aimant et d'un interrupteur, par écran
The invention relates to a consumption counter for water and comparable fluids, comprising a housing (1) having an inlet (2) and an outlet (3), a measurement chamber (10) and at least one seal (20, 30, 40) between the housing (1) and measurement chamber (10), wherein the at least one seal (20, 30, 40) is permanently, positively attached. The positive fit is created by a plurality of recesses that are completely filled by the sealing material.