CPC G01F 1/30 (2013.01) | 20 Claims |
1. A non-vertical flow meter comprising:
a chamber disposed at a non-vertical angle and comprising an inlet and an outlet, wherein the inlet and the outlet are disposed at the non-vertical angle;
a pivoting sensing surface disposed on an interior surface within the non-vertically disposed chamber;
a load cell in operational communication with the pivoting sensing surface; and
a guide disposed within the chamber,
wherein:
the load cell is constructed and arranged to sense pressure applied to the pivoting sensing surface and output a signal proportional to a mass flow rate of a material flowing within the chamber, and
wherein the pivoting sensing surface is shaped to facilitate a movement of the material in a direction of the outlet.
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