Abstract: A fluid meter is described having certain elastically displaceable wall portions arranged to be elastically displaced in response to a pressure variation propagating into the measurement volume.

Abstract: A fluid meter is described having multiple pistons and connecting rods that are connected to the crankshaft by one common crankpin that is radially offset from the crankshaft such that an axis through the endpoints of the yoke slot of one connecting rod forms an angle alpha with the alignment axis of the two axially aligned cylinders, and that an axis through the endpoints of the yoke slot of the other connecting rod forms another, different angle beta with said alignment axis, so that the corresponding pistons reciprocate out of phase.

Abstract: A multiple piston type fluid meter is disclosed having a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod that are integral with their respective pistons. A multiple fluid meter assembly comprising at least two fluid meters, and a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fluid meter or multiple fluid meters are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluid meter is described having a housing with housing walls defining a measurement volume, an inlet to connect the measurement volume to a fuel reservoir, and an outlet to connect the measurement volume to a fuel dispensing hose, wherein the housing walls may comprise one or more elastically displaceable wall portions arranged to be elastically displaced in response to a pressure variation propagating into the measurement volume.

Abstract: A multiple piston type fluid meter is disclosed having a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod that are integral with their respective pistons. A multiple fluid meter assembly comprising at least two fluid meters, and a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fluid meter or multiple fluid meters are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluid meter is described having multiple pistons and connecting rods that are connected to the crankshaft by one common crankpin that is radially offset from the crankshaft such that an axis through the endpoints of the yoke slot of one connecting rod forms an angle alpha with the alignment axis of the two axially aligned cylinders, and that an axis through the endpoints of the yoke slot of the other connecting rod forms another, different angle beta with said alignment axis, so that the corresponding pistons reciprocate out of phase.

Abstract: A fluid meter assembly in which a housing is provided that has two enclosures formed therein. At least one cylinder is formed in each enclosure and receives a piston. Fluid is admitted into each cylinder to drive its piston and pass the fluid through a corresponding outlet in the corresponding enclosure to enable the fluid flow to be metered.

Abstract: A fluid meter in which a crankcase and two axially-aligned cylinders are defined in a housing. A crankshaft is disposed in the crankcase and two pistons are respectively mounted in the cylinders for reciprocal movement. Two connecting rods respectively connect the pistons to the crankshaft for rotating the crankshaft in response to the movement of the pistons. A portion of each of the connecting rods engage the other connecting rod to support and guide the connecting rods during the movement.

Abstract: A fluid meter is disclosed which comprises a body having a crankcase portion and two axially-aligned cylinder portions. The first and second cylinder portions each have an inner end in fluid communication with the crankcase portion, and respective first and second head ends opposing the inner ends. A crankshaft is rotatably mounted in the crankcase portion and includes two crank pins radially offset from the crankshaft and angularly spaced sixty degrees apart. Pistons are reciprocally mounted in the cylinder portions and are drivingly connected to the crank pins so that rotation of the crankshaft is effected by reciprocation of the pistons within the cylinders. First, second, and third ports are provided having fluid communication with the respective first head end, the second head end, and the crankcase portion. A rotary valve is provided having inlet and outlet ports arranged to sequentially register with the first, second, and third ports when the crankshaft is rotated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high accuracy flowmeter for testing and calibrating flowmeters and the like, and more particularly to a positive displacement flowmeter which may include a cylinder (12), a piston (10) within the cylinder (12) which makes a clearance seal with the inside of the cylinder, an encoder (40) associated with the piston, and a control valve (V) for controlling the supply of a fluid flow (A1) to be measured. More generally, the flowmeter includes a channel for receiving a fluid flow so as to move the piston (10) within its enclosure (12); and a device (36, 38, 40) for detecting movement of the piston and generating electrical signals representative of the fluid flow to be measured. The movement of the piston is detected as a function of a known volume of the enclosure traversed by the piston, and a measured variable elapsed time over which the piston traverses the volume. Preferably, the flowmeter system includes a damping device (FIGS. 6A-6D) which may be mechanical, pneumatic, or fluidic.

Abstract: A liquid meter for fuel pumps is so designed that the liquid enters through the bottom of the meter and is measured as it passes upwardly through the meter housing and is discharged at the top, which shortens the path the liquid must follow in passing through the meter, makes it possible to reposition the discharge outlet to adjust it to the environment of its installation and adapts the meter to being mounted directly on the discharge port of the pump.

Abstract: A positive displacement meter for measuring the volume of liquid dispensed over a given period of time includes at least one pair of pistons moving in counter opposition to one another within a pair of cylinders, an acoustical transducer located through a side wall of one of the cylinders, for transmitting and receiving acoustical pulses along a folded acoustical pathway, a first portion of which is transverse to the face of the piston, and a second portion of which is parallel to the axis of movement of the piston, via a wedge-shaped reflector mounted on the inside wall of the cylinder directly opposite from the acoustical transducer for so reflecting transmitted and reflected acoustical waves between the transducer and face of the piston under measurement, whereby changes in the position of the piston are detected over successive measuring periods for determining each full stroke thereof, representative of a given amount of fluid or liquid being dispensed from the meter, which volume portions are accumulate

Abstract: Linear sensing apparatus for a positive displacement meter includes relative to each piston of the meter, an elongated rectangular member rigidly attached at one end to the top face of its associated piston, and carrying at its other end a multiwindowed member that reciprocates back and forth with movement of the piston for alternately interrupting detectable energy flowing between energy transmitting and detecting devices, the detecting device converting the detected energy into alternating electrical signals analogous to the volume of fluid passed through the meter, whereafter the signals are processed via a microprocessor for obtaining the actual volume and/or price of the fluid passed through the meter over a given period of time.

Abstract: A flow meter including a housing having inlet and outlet ports, at least two associated pistons provided respectively in respective cylinders in the housing, metering chambers defined respectively on one sides of respective pistons, passages formed in the housing for communicating the metering chambers with inlet and outlet ports, and a valve mechanism provided in the housing and associated with the movement of pistons for communicating either of the metering chambers with the inlet port and communicating the other of metering chambers with the outlet port. A check valve is provided in a passage between the inlet port and the valve mechanism for permitting liquid flow from the inlet port to the valve mechanism and preventing the liquid flow in the reverse direction.

Abstract: A positive displacement radial piston flowmeter includes pistons coupled to one another by connecting rods. Fluid passageways interconnect the cylinders and inlet and outlet ports formed in the housing. Piston movement is sensed by a pair of linear differential transducers, including exciter and sensing windings, mounted over the outer end of two adjacent cylinders. An elongate piston extension carrying a magnetic material reciprocates within the coils. Each sensing coil produces a voltage difference having a sinusoidal wave form so the two transducers produce a two phase sinusoidal signal (when demodulated) which allows sensing and control circuitry to make very accurate flow measurements. The coil housing is constructed so the electromagnetic properties at both sensing coils are equal to eliminate the need to compensate for initial signal bias or signal drift. The pistons are attached to the outer ends of the connecting rods through a universal joint to compensate for manufacturing tolerances.

Abstract: A flowmeter connecting rod assembly for use with a positive displacement radial piston flowmeter. The flowmeter includes pistons mounted radially about the central axis of an indicator shaft. The indicator shaft has an eccentric crank pin extending from its lower end parallel to the central axis. Each piston has a wrist pin for connection to the crank pin by a connecting rod. The ends of the connecting rod have enlarged holes sized for mounting ball bearings therein. The connecting rod is connected to the crank pin and the wrist pin by the bearings. The wrist pin ball bearing is secured to the connecting rod by a rivet assembly which clamps onto its outer race. The crank pin ends of the connecting rods are positioned along the axis of the crank pin by spacers and are kept in place by a spring clip.

Abstract: Two pairs of reciprocating pistons are selectively driven by a volume of fluid to be measured. The pairs are perpendicular to one another and connected to a crank for converting the reciprocating motion into rotary motion to magnetically drive a recording means. A valve is driven by the crank for selectively controlling the flow of the liquid into the piston bores. A conical member limits the stroke of one set of the pistons thereby adjusting the stroke of the meter. The member has a bimetal unit which automatically adjusts the stroke in response to the temperature of the liquid.