Magnetic core configuration for magnetic flowmeters
AssigneeRosemount Inc.
InventorsSteven Bruce Rogers, Michael John Mayer, Samuel Ethan Messenger, Michael Jeffrey Mikolichek
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Abstract
A flowtube assembly for a magnetic flowmeter is provided. The flowtube assembly includes a flowtube configured to receive a flow of process fluid therethrough. A magnetic core is mounted relative to the flowtube and includes a stem extending from the flowtube to a pair of arms. Each of the arms extends away from the stem. A spool having a plurality of magnetic windings is disposed about the stem and spaces the plurality of windings from the flowtube.
Claims20
A flowtube assembly for a magnetic flowmeter, the flowtube assembly including:
- a flowtube configured to receive a flow of process fluid therethrough;
- a magnetic core mounted relative to the flowtube, the magnetic core including a stem extending from the flowtube to a pair of arms, each extending away from the stem;
- and
- a spool having a plurality of magnetic windings, the spool being disposed about the stem and spacing the plurality of windings from the flowtube.
A method of making a flowtube assembly for a magnetic flowmeter, comprising:
- Obtaining a flowtube configured to receive flow of a process fluid therethrough;
- mounting a magnetic core relative to the flowtube, the magnetic core including a stem extending from the flowtube to a pair of arms, each arm extending away from the stem;
- and
- placing a spool about the stem, the spool having a plurality of magnetic windings spaced from the flowtube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.