Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
In a device for measuring the consistency of pulp stock flowing in a given direction along the interior of a conduit means, carrier shaft means extending transversely with respect to the direction of flow of stock in said conduit means, sensing means carried by said carrier shaft means and extending therefrom into the stock in said conduit means in the downstream direction of stock flow from said carrier shaft means for shearing the flowing pulp stock and for producing in response to engagement with the flowing pulp stock a torque capable of being measured for indicating the consistency of the pulp stock, and support means supporting said carrier shaft means and sensing means carried thereby for adjustable angular movement to a selected position about an axis perpendicular to said carrier shaft means and also extending transversely with respect to the direction of stock flow, said sensing means having a surface in a plane which is oblique with respect to said carrier shaft means and axis for deflecting the flowing stock in a manner depending upon the extent and direction of angular adjustment of said carrier shaft means and sensing means with respect to said axis from a neutral position where said oblique surface extends in the direction of flow of the stock, so that depending upon the angle of adjustment with respect to said axis the deflection of flow provided by said oblique surface will provide a torque of a given direction and magnitude depending upon the velocity of flow of the stock, with respect to said carrier shaft means and sensing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
In a device for measuring the consistency of pulp stock flowing in a given direction along the interior of a conduit means, carrier shaft means extending transversely with respect to the direction of flow of stock in said conduit means, sensing means carried by said carrier shaft means and extending therefrom into the stock in said conduit means in the downstream direction of stock flow from said carrier shaft means for shearing the flowing pulp stock and for producing in response to engagement with the flowing pulp stock a torque capable of being measured for indicating the consistency of the pulp stock, and support means supporting said carrier shaft means and sensing means carried thereby for adjustable angular movement to a selected position about an axis perpendicular to said carrier shaft means and also extending transversely with respect to the direction of stock flow, said sensing means having a surface in a plane which is oblique with respect to said carrier shaft means and axis for deflecting the flowing stock in a manner depending upon the extent and direction of angular adjustment of said carrier shaft means and sensing means with respect to said axis from a neutral position where said oblique surface extends in the direction of flow of the stock, so that depending upon the angle of adjustment with respect to said axis the deflection of flow provided by said oblique surface will provide a torque of a given direction and magnitude depending upon the velocity of flow of the stock, with respect to said carrier shaft means and sensing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said sensing means is in the form of an elongated paddle having a blade extending downstream with respect to said carrier shaft means, and said blade being situated at least in part in said oblique plane to provide said oblique surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said paddle is substantially entirely situated in said oblique plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said paddle is for the most part situated in a plane which contains said axis but has at least one elongated edge region situated in said oblique plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 4 and wherein said blade has only one elongated edge region situated in said oblique plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said sensing means includes an elongated rod having at least in part a curved configuration for extending downstream in the flowing stock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 6 and wherein said rod has a flat surface portion situated in said oblique plane.