US4210016A
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Flow rate meter with temperature-dependent resistor
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
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Filing: 1978-08-18
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Granted: 1980-07-01
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Expires: 1998-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A flow rate measuring device, especially for measuring the flow rate of incoming fresh air in the induction tube of an internal combustion engine in which a temperature-dependent sensor, e.g. a resistor, is exposed to the air flow while the current through the sensor is controlled and monitored to obtain a signal related to the air flow rate. In order to prevent damage to the sensor from high-temperature flame fronts due to backfiring and also from inadvertent mechanical contact with tools, etc., there is provided at least one protective element downstream of the sensor and possibly another element upstream. The protective element is a plate-like barrier permitting essentially unimpeded air flow. The pattern of the element may be a grid or sieve, a honeycomb pattern or a plurality of parallel tubes.
Inventors
- 👤 Cornelius Peter
- 👤 Bernd Kraus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:29
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/68; G01F1/684; G01F1/6842; G01F1/05; G01F1/34; G01F1/36; G01F1/40; G01F15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A flow rate measuring device for measuring the flow of induced air in the induction tube of an internal combustion engine including at least one temperature-dependent sensor in said induction tube, the resistance of which is related to the flow rate to be measured, and wherein the improvement comprises: a first grating, disposed in said induction tube downstream of said at least one temperature-dependent sensor, said first grating being substantially plate-like, the plane of said grating being substantially transverse to the direction of flow of said induced air and the structure of said first grating being such as to permit substantially unimpeded flow of said induced air therethrough and to reduce the temperature of a flame front occurring during backfiring thereby preventing destruction of said at least one temperature-dependent sensor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A flow rate measuring device for measuring the flow of induced air in the induction tube of an internal combustion engine including at least one temperature-dependent sensor in said induction tube, the resistance of which is related to the flow rate to be measured, and wherein the improvement comprises: a first grating, disposed in said induction tube downstream of said at least one temperature-dependent sensor, said first grating being substantially plate-like, the plane of said grating being substantially transverse to the direction of flow of said induced air and the structure of said first grating being such as to permit substantially unimpeded flow of said induced air therethrough and to reduce the temperature of a flame front occurring during backfiring thereby preventing destruction of said at least one temperature-dependent sensor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the structure of said first grating is a sieve-like pattern.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the structure of said first grating is a honeycomb pattern.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A measuring device according to claim 1, wherein said structure is a plurality of parallel tubules, the axis of which coincides with the flow vector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A measuring device according to claim 1, further comprising a second grating, substantially similar to said first grating, and disposed upstream of said at least one temperature-dependent sensor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-01 | 1983-12-31 | 1984-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-01 | 1987-12-31 | 1988-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-01 | 1991-12-31 | 1992-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |