DEVICE FOR MEASURING FLUID PROPERTIES IN CAUSTIC ENVIRONMENTS
First Claim
1. A device for connecting a plurality of tubes comprising:
- a non-conductive housing comprising a receptacle end for receiving a plug device;
a ground path for conducting charge to the receptacle end;
a conductive housing coupled to the ground path, the conductive housing comprising a first fluid pathway for receiving a fluid, and a mating portion secured to the non-conductive housing, the mating portion having an aperture exposing the first fluid pathway to the non-conductive housing;
a sensing element housing disposed in the aperture, the sensing element housing comprising a first open end proximate the non-conductive housing, a second open end proximate the first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway extending from the first open end and the second open end, the second fluid pathway for receiving the fluid from the first fluid pathway; and
a sensing element exposed to the fluid in the second fluid pathway, the sensing element for collecting data about a property of the fluid.
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Abstract
There is provided embodiments of a fluid fitting, and system incorporating the fluid fitting therein, which is compatible with harsh, caustic environments such as those environments found in the automotive industry. In one embodiment, the fluid fitting can comprise a conductive element with a fluid pathway for transporting a fluid, e.g., fuel. The fluid fitting can also comprise a non-conductive element that is coupled to the conductive element in a manner discharging electrons from the conductive body. The non-conductive element can comprise a cavity with an opening exposing a sensing device with a sensing element disposed on a sensing element housing. The sensing element housing can be sealed to the conductive element, but expose the sensing element to the fluid in the fluid pathway.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for connecting a plurality of tubes comprising:
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a non-conductive housing comprising a receptacle end for receiving a plug device; a ground path for conducting charge to the receptacle end; a conductive housing coupled to the ground path, the conductive housing comprising a first fluid pathway for receiving a fluid, and a mating portion secured to the non-conductive housing, the mating portion having an aperture exposing the first fluid pathway to the non-conductive housing; a sensing element housing disposed in the aperture, the sensing element housing comprising a first open end proximate the non-conductive housing, a second open end proximate the first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway extending from the first open end and the second open end, the second fluid pathway for receiving the fluid from the first fluid pathway; and a sensing element exposed to the fluid in the second fluid pathway, the sensing element for collecting data about a property of the fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A fluid fitting comprising:
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a body comprising a non-conductive housing, and a conductive housing coupled to the non-conductive housing, the conductive housing having a first fluid pathway for receiving a fluid; a conductive terminal extending through the non-conductive housing, the conductive terminal comprising a terminal body with an end in electrical contact with the conductive housing; a sensing device responsive to a property of the fluid, the sensing device comprising a sensing element housing extending into the conductive housing, the sensing element housing comprising a first open end proximate the non-conductive housing, a second open end proximate the first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway extending between the first open end and the second open end, the second fluid pathway receiving the fluid from the first fluid pathway; and a seal in surrounding relation to the sensing element housing, the seal comprising at least one surface in contact with the conductive housing. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A fluid fitting for monitoring properties of a fluid, said fluid fitting comprising:
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a non-conductive housing for receiving a plug device; a conductive housing secured to the non-conductive housing, the conductive housing having a first fluid pathway for receiving the fluid, and a mating portion coupled to the non-conductive housing with a weldment, the mating portion comprising an aperture exposing the first fluid pathway; a sensing element housing extending through the aperture, the sensing element housing comprising a first open end proximate the non-conductive housing, a second open end proximate the first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway extending between the first open end and the second open end, the second fluid pathway receiving fluid from the first fluid pathway; a seal in surrounding relation to the sensing element housing, the seal having a surface in contact with the aperture; and a sensing element exposed to the second fluid pathway, the sensing element for sensing properties of the fluid in the first fluid pathway, wherein the non-conductive housing comprises a conductive terminal extending through the non-conductive housing in a manner discharging electrons from the conductive housing to the plug device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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