公开(公告)号：US20150362086A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14304582

申请日：2014-06-13

Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.

Inventor： William M. Christensen ,  Eugene Tokhtuev

IPC: F16K15/04 ,  G05D7/01

CPC classification number: F16K15/046 ,  F16K17/0406 ,  F16K27/0209 ,  G05D7/0635 ,  Y10T137/7927 ,  Y10T137/86019

Abstract: Embodiments include a flow regulating device. The flow regulating device may include a check valve. The check valve can have a first flange, a second flange and a ball seated against a seat defined by the first flange. The check valve is in a closed position when the ball is seated against the first flange. One or more stoppers may be positioned at a distance from the first flange. A fluid may flow through a first orifice and a second orifice defined in the first and second flanges respectively, when the first check valve is in an open position. The fluid lifts the ball from the first orifice, and pushes the ball towards the second orifice. The stoppers abut the ball when the first check valve is in a fully open position.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括流量调节装置。 流量调节装置可以包括止回阀。 止回阀可以具有第一凸缘，第二凸缘和抵靠由第一凸缘限定的阀座的球。 当球抵靠第一法兰时，止回阀处于关闭位置。 一个或多个挡块可以定位成与第一凸缘一定距离。 当第一止回阀处于打开位置时，流体可以分别流过限定在第一和第二凸缘中的第一孔口和第二孔口。 流体从第一孔提起球，并将球推向第二孔。 当第一止回阀处于完全打开位置时，止动件抵靠球。

公开(公告)号：US08943901B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13833582

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.

Inventor： Eugene Tokhtuev ,  Anatoly Skirda ,  Christopher J. Owen ,  William M. Christensen ,  Paul S. Schilling

IPC: G01F15/00 ,  G01F1/06

CPC classification number: G01F1/06 ,  G01F1/72 ,  G01F3/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a flow rate or volume of fluid. The system includes a positive displacement meter including a plurality of non-contact sensors and gears configured to rotate in response to fluid flow through the meter. The gears may include detectable areas that may be sensed by the plurality of non-contact sensors to determine a rotational direction of the gears. The plurality of non-contact sensors may also be configured to generate respective detection signals indicative of a rotation state of the gears. The controller may be configured to receive the detection signals, determine a current rotation state, and increment a rotational count based on the changes in the current rotation state. The controller may use the rotational count to determine a flow rate or volume of fluid.

Abstract translation: 用于确定流体流速或体积的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个正位移计，其包括多个非接触式传感器和配置成响应于流过流量的流体而旋转的齿轮。 齿轮可以包括可由多个非接触式传感器感测以确定齿轮的旋转方向的可检测区域。 多个非接触传感器还可以被配置为产生指示齿轮的旋转状态的相应检测信号。 控制器可以被配置为接收检测信号，确定当前旋转状态，并且基于当前旋转状态的变化来增加旋转计数。 控制器可以使用旋转计数来确定流体的流速或体积。

公开(公告)号：US08727102B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13759714

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.

Inventor： Eugene Tokhtuev ,  Christopher Owen ,  William M. Christensen ,  Anatoly Skirda ,  Viktor Slobodyan ,  Richard Ruhr ,  Paul R. Kraus ,  Mark Lorenz

IPC: B65G43/02

CPC classification number: B65G43/00 ,  B65G43/02 ,  G01L5/101

Abstract: At least one single link of a conveyor chain is configured to support a tension load cell. A main body portion of the link includes a central cavity sized to contain the load cell, which has been inserted therein through an opening of the main body portion, and at least one auxiliary cavity to contain at least one battery cell and circuitry. A cap portion of the link closes off the opening into the cavity to enclose the load cell therein. One or both of the main body and cap portions may include a bore to receive a fastener for attaching to an end of the inserted load cell, and both portions include a bore oriented to receive a pin of a mating dual link of the conveyor chain. The cap portion may also include anti-rotation surfaces to mate with one or both of: the load cell and the opening.

Abstract translation: 传送链的至少一个单一链接被配置成支撑张力传感器。 连杆的主体部分包括中心腔，其尺寸设置成容纳已经通过主体部分的开口插入其中的测力传感器，以及至少一个辅助腔，以容纳至少一个电池单元和电路。 连杆的盖部分封闭了进入腔体的开口，以将负载传感器封闭在其中。 主体和盖部分中的一个或两个可以包括用于接收紧固件的孔，用于附接到插入的测力传感器的端部，并且两个部分包括定向成接收输送链的配合双连杆的销的孔。 盖部分还可以包括防旋转表面，以与负载传感器和开口中的一个或两者配合。

公开(公告)号：US20140109644A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14138510

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.

Inventor： Henry L. Carbone, II ,  Richard J. Mehus ,  Kevin C. Tauer ,  Anatoly Skirda ,  Eugene Tokhtuev ,  William M. Christensen

IPC: G01F25/00

CPC classification number: G01F25/0092 ,  G01F3/10 ,  G01F15/063 ,  G01F25/0007 ,  G05D11/132

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system providing for calibration and/or control of a liquid dispensing system is disclosed. The hand-held calibration auditing tool includes a flow meter (36-37) with inlets adapted for quick connection to one or more liquid inputs and/or liquid outputs of a liquid dispensing system (10). A sensor (94-95) having a data output of liquid flow information for a liquid input to the dispensing system (10) is operably connected to a controller (12) to receive the liquid flow information for the liquid input. The controller (12) provides a dilution rate and other liquid flow information for a liquid product input to a dispenser. The tool may include any number of flow meters, and may also include a flow meter connected to an outlet of a dispenser (22) for providing flow information.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种提供液体分配系统的校准和/或控制的装置，方法和系统。 手持式校准审核工具包括具有适于快速连接到液体分配系统（10）的一个或多个液体输入和/或液体输出的入口的流量计（36-37）。 具有用于液体输入到分配系统（10）的液体流动信息的数据输出的传感器（94-95）可操作地连接到控制器（12）以接收用于液体输入的液体流动信息。 控制器（12）提供用于液体产品输入到分配器的稀释率和其它液体流量信息。 工具可以包括任何数量的流量计，并且还可以包括连接到用于提供流量信息的分配器（22）的出口的流量计。