Abstract: The present invention provides a vibrating sensor assembly (310). The vibrating sensor assembly (310) includes a conduit (103A), a driver (104), and at least a first pick-off (105). The driver (104) includes a first driver component (104a) and a second driver component (104b). The first pick-off (105) includes a first pick-off component (105a) and a second pick-off component (105b). The vibrating sensor assembly (310) also includes a first reference member (250). The first pick-off component (105a) is coupled to the conduit (103A) while the second pick-off component (105b) is coupled to the first reference member (250). The vibrating sensor assembly (310) also includes a second reference member (350). The first driver component (104a) is coupled to the conduit (103A) while the second driver component (104b) is coupled to the second reference member (350).

Abstract: A flow meter (20) including one or more flow tubes (103) and a driver (104A, 104B) adapted to vibrate the one or more flow tubes (103) at a drive frequency is provided. The flow meter (20) comprises a gusset (260). The gusset (260) is coupled to and extends along the flow tube (103) such that a frequency separation between the drive frequency and at least a second vibration frequency is increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibrating flow meter (210) and a method of providing a vibrating flow meter (210). The vibrating flow meter (210) includes a conduit (103A) and a driver (104) configured to vibrate the conduit (103A). The vibrating flow meter (210) also includes a first pick-off (105). The first pick-off (105) includes a first pick-off component (105a) and a second pick-off component (105b). The vibrating flow meter (210) also includes a reference member (150). The first pick-off component (105a) is coupled to the reference member (150) while the second pick-off component (105b) is coupled to the conduit (103A) proximate the first pick-off component (105a). The vibrating flow meter (210) also includes a balancing element (253) coupled to the reference member (150).

Abstract: A flow meter (30) is provided that includes first and second flow tubes (103, 103?). The flow meter (30) also includes a stationary plate (250). At least a portion of the stationary plate (250) is positioned between the first and second flow tubes (103, 103?). At least one of a driver component or a pick-off components is coupled to the stationary plate (250).

Abstract: A flow meter (200) is provided that comprises a curved flow tube (203) and a balance member (250). The balance member (250) is positioned such that a centerline (341) of the balance member (250) lies on a plane of a centerline (340) of the curved flow tube (203). The flow meter (200) also includes a driver (104) including a first driver component (104a) and a second driver component (104b). The first driver component (104a) is coupled to the curved flow tube (203) while the second driver component (104b) is coupled to the balance member (250) proximate the first driver component (104a). The flow meter (200) also includes at least a first pick-off sensor (105). The first pick-off sensor (105) includes a first pick-off component (105a) and a second pick-off component (105b). The first pick-off component (105a) is coupled to the curved flow tube (203) while the second pick-off component (105b) is coupled to the balance member (250) proximate the first pick-off component (105a).

Abstract: A brace bar (200) is provided. The brace bar (200) includes a brace bar plate (206). At least one aperture (201) is formed in the brace bar plate (206). The brace bar (200) also includes at least one tab (202) located proximate the at least one aperture (201) and extending from the brace bar plate (206).

Abstract: A vibrating meter (5) is provided. The vibrating meter (5) includes one or more conduits (103A, 103B) including a vibrating portion (471) and a non-vibrating portion (472) and a driver (104) coupled to a conduit of the one or more conduits (103A, 103B) and configured to vibrate the vibrating portion (471) of the conduit at one or more drive frequencies. The vibrating meter (5) also includes one or more pick-offs (105, 105?) coupled to a conduit of the one or more conduits (103A, 103B) and configured to detect a motion of the conduit. One or more meter components exclusive of the vibrating portion (471) of the conduits (103A, 103B), the driver (104), and the pick-offs (105, 105?) is provided with a damping material (310) applied to at least a portion of a surface of a meter component of the one or more meter components that reduces one or more vibrational resonant frequencies of the meter component below the one or more drive frequencies.

Abstract: A vibrating meter is provided. The vibrating meter includes one or more conduits formed from a first material. The vibrating meter further includes a driver coupled to a conduit of the one or more conduits and configured to vibrate at least a portion of the conduit at one or more drive frequencies and one or more pick-offs coupled to a conduit of the one or more conduits and configured to detect a motion of the vibrating portion of the conduit. The vibrating meter further includes a case enclosing at least a portion of the one or more conduits, the driver and the one or more pick-offs. The case is formed from a second material comprising a higher vibrational damping characteristic than the first material.

Abstract: A flow meter (200) includes a flow tube (210) and a balance system (211). The balance system (211) is coupled to the flow tube (210). Both the flow tube (210) and the balance system (211) have a center of mass. The balance system (211) is sized and located such that the combined center of mass (Ccm) of the flow tube (210) and the balance system (211) lies proximate an axis of rotation of the flow tube (210).

Abstract: The present invention provides a vibrating sensor assembly (310). The vibrating sensor assembly (310) includes a conduit (103A), a driver (104), and at least a first pick-off (105). The driver (104) includes a first driver component (104a) and a second driver component (104b). The first pick-off (105) includes a first pick-off component (105a) and a second pick-off component (105b). The vibrating sensor assembly (310) also includes a first reference member (250). The first pick-off component (105a) is coupled to the conduit (103A) while the second pick-off component (105b) is coupled to the first reference member (250). The vibrating sensor assembly (310) also includes a second reference member (350). The first driver component (104a) is coupled to the conduit (103A) while the second driver component (104b) is coupled to the second reference member (350).

Abstract: A flow meter (200) is provided that comprises a curved flow tube (203) and a balance member (250). The balance member (250) is positioned such that a centerline (341) of the balance member (250) lies on a plane of a centerline (340) of the curved flow tube (203). The flow meter (200) also includes a driver (104) including a first driver component (104a) and a second driver component (104b). The first driver component (104a) is coupled to the curved flow tube (203) while the second driver component (104b) is coupled to the balance member (250) proximate the first driver component (104a). The flow meter (200) also includes at least a first pick-off sensor (105). The first pick-off sensor (105) includes a first pick-off component (105a) and a second pick-off component (105b). The first pick-off component (105a) is coupled to the curved flow tube (203) while the second pick-off component (105b) is coupled to the balance member (250) proximate the first pick-off component (105a).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibrating flow meter (210) and a method of providing a vibrating flow meter (210). The vibrating flow meter (210) includes a conduit (103A) and a driver (104) configured to vibrate the conduit (103A). The vibrating flow meter (210) also includes a first pick-off (105). The first pick-off (105) includes a first pick-off component (105a) and a second pick-off component (105b). The vibrating flow meter (210) also includes a reference member (150). The first pick-off component (105a) is coupled to the reference member (150) while the second pick-off component (105b) is coupled to the conduit (103A) proximate the first pick-off component (105a). The vibrating flow meter (210) also includes a balancing element (253) coupled to the reference member (150).

Abstract: A flow meter (20) including one or more flow tubes (103) and a driver (104A, 104B) adapted to vibrate the one or more flow tubes (103) at a drive frequency is provided. The flow meter (20) comprises a gusset (260). The gusset (260) is coupled to and extends along the flow tube (103) such that a frequency separation between the drive frequency and at least a second vibration frequency is increased.

Abstract: A brace bar (200) is provided. The brace bar (200) includes a brace bar plate (206). At least one aperture (201) is formed in the brace bar plate (206). The brace bar (200) also includes at least one tab (202) located proximate the at least one aperture (201) and extending from the brace bar plate (206). The brace bar (200) can be brazed to a flow tube (205). The at least one tab (202) allows the brazing coupling material to wick into the joint (210) created between the at least one tab (202) and the flow tube (205).

Abstract: A flow meter (30) is provided that includes first and second flow tubes (103, 103?). The flow meter (30) also includes a stationary plate (250). At least a portion of the stationary plate (250) is positioned between the first and second flow tubes (103, 103?). At least one of a driver component or a pick-off components is coupled to the stationary plate (250).

Abstract: A flow meter (200) includes a flow tube (210) and a balance system (211). The balance system (211) is coupled to the flow tube (210). Both the flow tube (210) and the balance system (211) have a center of mass. The balance system (211) is sized and located such that the combined center of mass (Ccm) of the flow tube (210) and the balance system (211) lies proximate an axis of rotation of the flow tube (210).