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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 1996
Filed:
Apr. 27, 1995
Yukio Sawada, Anjo, JP;
Yukio Mori, Nagoya, JP;
Ryo Nagasaka, Nagoya, JP;
Tsunemitsu Kato, Nagoya, JP;
Takao Ban, Toyohashi, JP;
Kunihiro Umezu, Kariya, JP;
Noboru Kitahara, Kariya, JP;
Minoru Kondo, Kariya, JP;
Nippondenso Co., Ltd., Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A flow meter for measuring a flow rate of fluid includes a body providing a main passage through which the fluid flows. A plurality of support elements connect an inner wall surface of the body and a central element so as to support the central element substantially at the center of the main passage. An introducing port opens to the central element for introducing a part of the fluid flowing through the main passage. A branch passage is formed within the central element, through which such part of the fluid flows. A sensor is disposed within the branch passage for measuring a flow rate within the branch passage. An outlet opens to a portion of the central element located at upperstream of the downstream ends of the support elements for returning the fluid flowing through the branch passages to the main passage.