Universal Mounting Bracket for Pressure Transmitters
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing technologies require a wide variety of mounting hardware for different types of pressure transmitters, leading to cumbersome installation and maintenance processes, increased inventory costs, and storage space requirements due to distinct mounting requirements for bi-planar, coplanar, gauge, and absolute pressure transmitters.
Innovation Solution
A universal mounting bracket with orthogonal planes and U-clamps that can securely mount coplanar and bi-planar differential pressure transmitters, as well as gauge pressure transmitters in various orientations, reducing the need for multiple discrete mounting devices by incorporating process apertures and tubular frames for versatile mounting options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple discrete mounting devices are used for different transmitter types, then each transmitter can be securely mounted according to its specific requirements, but inventory costs and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with multiple mounting interface types (DIN rail, panel, conduit, pipe) integrated into a single device, allowing it to securely mount various transmitter types without requiring separate specialized brackets for each mounting style
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple discrete mounting devices are stocked for different transmitter configurations, then installation flexibility is maintained, but storage space and tracking requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate mounting devices into a single integrated bracket that provides DIN rail mounting, panel mounting, conduit mounting, and pipe mounting capabilities all in one unit, eliminating the need to store multiple discrete mounting devices
3Reliability
If specialized mounting hardware is used for each transmitter type, then optimal mounting performance is achieved, but installation and maintenance complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket provides multiple mounting interface types (DIN rail, panel, conduit, pipe) and orientations within a single standardized device, simplifying the mounting system while maintaining optimal performance for various transmitter types
Data Source
AI summary
A universal mounting bracket is provided for coplanar and bi-planar differential pressure (DP) transmitters, and gauge pressure transmitters. The bracket includes a support defining a plurality of planes, with at least two sets of bracket mounts disposed on mutually orthogonal planes. At least two sets of coplanar DP transmitter mounts are also disposed on mutually orthogonal planes, and at least one set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts is configured for mounting the bi-planar DP transmitter in any one of a plurality of mutually orthogonal orientations. The bracket also includes at least two sets of gauge pressure transmitter mounts on mutually orthogonal planes.