发明名称 |
THERMAL MASS FLOWMETER AND CONTROLLER |
摘要 |
<p>A mass flowmeter and controller measures the mass flow rate of liquid or gaseous fluids and controls the flow rate of the fluids being utilized in a processing operation. A series of flow channels and blocked channels are micro-etched from a silicon substrate leaving an integral membrane suspended across the channels. A heater-sensor thin film resistor, diode or transistor is formed on the membranes and the substrate during manufacture to sense the temperature at particular locations. A cover housing matching channels and grooves forms flow and stagnant blocked conduits in the structure. Through a bridge circuit a signal indicative of mass flow is produced. This signal is passed to a control valve armature coil in an in-line flow control valve. The controller includes a sensor module containing monitored flow and blocked channels and passive by-pass channels as required for additional flow capacity, a control valve cartridge, an overall housing and the magnetic armature coil which controls the flow of fluid through the valve and the sensor module.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP0203622(A3) |
申请公布日期 |
1987.04.22 |
申请号 |
EP19860200194 |
申请日期 |
1986.02.12 |
申请人 |
INNOVUS |
发明人 |
RENKEN, WAYNE G.;LEMAY, DAN B.;TAKAHASHI, RICHARD M. |
分类号 |
G01F1/68;G01F1/684;G01F1/692;G01F1/698;G05D7/06;(IPC1-7):G01F1/68 |
主分类号 |
G01F1/68 |
代理机构 |
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