IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0167794
(2008-07-03)
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등록번호 |
US-8122778
(2012-02-28)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Burke, David J.
- Smith, T. Paul
- MacRae, Robert T.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
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초록
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In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly is provided. The fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion. An e
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly is provided. The fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion. An engaging interface of the retained portion cooperates with an engaging interface of the removable portion such that, with engagement of the removable and retained portions, respective fluid passages of the removable and retained portions form one or more integrated fluid channels configured to permit passage of fluid through the fluid coupling assembly. The probe assembly is configured such that the probe platform, the platform extension, and the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly are interconnected and are configured to be withdrawn simultaneously from the probe assembly independent of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly.
대표청구항
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1. A probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly, wherein: the flange assembly is configured to mount the probe assembly to a stack fixture assembly of an exhaust stack;the extension enclosure is configure
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A probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly, wherein: the flange assembly is configured to mount the probe assembly to a stack fixture assembly of an exhaust stack;the extension enclosure is configured to extend into a flow of particulate-containing gas passing through the exhaust stack when the probe assembly is mounted to the exhaust stack;the probe platform is configured to support an analytical probe;the platform extension at least partially supports the probe platform in the vicinity of a distal end of the extension enclosure;the fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more disengageable fluid passages extending from an engaging interface of the removable portion to an input/output interface of the removable portion;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly is configured such that the engaging interface of the removable portion and the input/output interface of the removable portion are oriented in non-parallel or substantially orthogonal planes;the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more retained fluid passages extending from an input/output interface of the retained portion to an engaging interface of the retained portion;the engaging interface of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly cooperates with the engaging interface of the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly such that, with engagement of the removable and retained portions, the respective fluid passages of the removable and retained portions form one or more integrated fluid channels configured to permit passage of fluid through the fluid coupling assembly; andthe probe platform, the platform extension, and the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly are interconnected and are configured to be withdrawn simultaneously from the probe assembly independent of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly. 2. The probe assembly of claim 1, wherein the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly is configured such that the engaging interface of the removable portion and the input/output interface of the removable portion are oriented in parallel planes. 3. The probe assembly of claim 1, wherein the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly is configured such that the engaging interface of the retained portion and the input/output interface of the retained portion are oriented in parallel planes. 4. The probe assembly of claim 1, wherein the input/output interfaces of the removable and retained portions of the fluid coupling assembly are configured to connect to hoses, tubing, or other fluid conveying devices. 5. The probe assembly of claim 1, wherein the analytical probe is a gas-separating apparatus configured to separate the particulate-containing gas flow into a particulate-containing gas flow portion and a substantially particulate-free gas flow portion. 6. The probe assembly of claim 1, wherein the probe assembly further comprises a control box configured to house the fluid coupling assembly and a flow control system configured to control gas flow substantially throughout the probe assembly. 7. The probe assembly of claim 6, wherein the flange assembly comprises: a flange configured to secure the probe assembly to a flange of the stack fixture assembly of the exhaust stack,a plate configured to secure to the control box of the probe assembly, anda pipe configured to couple the flange and the plate and to permit passage therethrough of the extension enclosure of the probe assembly. 8. A probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly, wherein: the flange assembly is configured to mount the probe assembly to a stack fixture assembly of an exhaust stack;the extension enclosure is configured to extend into a flow of particulate-containing gas passing through the exhaust stack when the probe assembly is mounted to the exhaust stack;the probe platform is configured to support an analytical probe;the platform extension at least partially supports the probe platform in the vicinity of a distal end of the extension enclosure;the fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more disengageable fluid passages extending from an engaging interface of the removable portion to an input/output interface of the removable portion;the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more retained fluid passages extending from an input/output interface of the retained portion to an engaging interface of the retained portion;the engaging interface of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly cooperates with the engaging interface of the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly such that, with engagement of the removable and retained portions, the respective fluid passages of the removable and retained portions form one or more integrated fluid channels configured to permit passage of fluid through the fluid coupling assembly;the probe platform, the platform extension, and the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly are interconnected and are configured to be withdrawn simultaneously from the probe assembly independent of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly;the engaging interface of one of the removable and retained portions of the fluid coupling assembly comprises a recess and a sealing insert proximal to one or more fluid passages;the sealing insert is configured to insert at least partially into the fluid passage of the other of the removable and retained portions of the fluid coupling assembly with the engagement of the removable and retained portions; andthe recess is recessed in the engaging interface and is separated from the fluid passages by the sealing insert. 9. The probe assembly of claim 8, wherein the fluid coupling assembly further comprises a gasket positionable in the recess such that the gasket substantially prevents fluid leakage between the engaging interfaces of the removable and retained portions of the fluid coupling assembly and does not interfere with fluid passage through the fluid coupling assembly with engagement of the removable and retained portions. 10. A probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly, wherein: the flange assembly is configured to mount the probe assembly to a stack fixture assembly of an exhaust stack;the extension enclosure is configured to extend into a flow of particulate-containing gas passing through the exhaust stack when the probe assembly is mounted to the exhaust stack;the probe platform is configured to support an analytical probe;the platform extension at least partially supports the probe platform in the vicinity of a distal end of the extension enclosure;the fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more disengageable fluid passages extending from an engaging interface of the removable portion to an input/output interface of the removable portion;the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more retained fluid passages extending from an input/output interface of the retained portion to an engaging interface of the retained portion;the engaging interface of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly cooperates with the engaging interface of the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly such that, with engagement of the removable and retained portions, the respective fluid passages of the removable and retained portions form one or more integrated fluid channels configured to permit passage of fluid through the fluid coupling assembly;the probe platform, the platform extension, and the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly are interconnected and are configured to be withdrawn simultaneously from the probe assembly independent of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises a securing interface comprising a plurality of disengageable apertures, at least one of the plurality of disengageable apertures extending from the securing interface to the engaging interface of the removable portion; andthe engaging interface of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more retained apertures configured to cooperate with one or more of the plurality of disengageable apertures in releasably securing the engagement of the removable and retained portions with securing hardware. 11. The probe assembly of claim 10, wherein at least one of the disengageable apertures of the securing interface of the removable portion is configured to permit the insertion of securing hardware for mounting a coupling bracket to the securing interface of the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly. 12. The probe assembly of claim 11, wherein the coupling bracket is configured to secure a handle to the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly and to secure the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly to the platform extension. 13. The probe assembly of claim 12, wherein the handle is positioned for gripping to assist with the simultaneous withdrawal of the interconnected probe platform, platform extension, removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly, handle, and coupling bracket from the probe assembly. 14. A probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly, wherein: the flange assembly is configured to mount the probe assembly to a stack fixture assembly of an exhaust stack;the extension enclosure is configured to extend into a flow of particulate-containing gas passing through the exhaust stack when the probe assembly is mounted to the exhaust stack;the probe platform is configured to support an analytical probe;the platform extension at least partially supports the probe platform in the vicinity of a distal end of the extension enclosure;the fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more disengageable fluid passages extending from an engaging interface of the removable portion to an input/output interface of the removable portion;the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more retained fluid passages extending from an input/output interface of the retained portion to an engaging interface of the retained portion;the engaging interface of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly cooperates with the engaging interface of the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly such that, with engagement of the removable and retained portions, the respective fluid passages of the removable and retained portions form one or more integrated fluid channels configured to permit passage of fluid through the fluid coupling assembly;the probe platform, the platform extension, and the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly are interconnected and are configured to be withdrawn simultaneously from the probe assembly independent of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly; andwherein the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises a securing interface configured to permit passage of securing hardware for the mounting of the retained portion to the probe assembly. 15. A probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, and a fluid coupling assembly, wherein: the flange assembly is configured to mount the probe assembly to a stack fixture assembly of an exhaust stack;the extension enclosure is configured to extend into a flow of particulate-containing gas passing through the exhaust stack when the probe assembly is mounted to the exhaust stack;the probe platform is configured to support an analytical probe;the platform extension at least partially supports the probe platform in the vicinity of a distal end of the extension enclosure;the fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more disengageable fluid passages extending from an engaging interface of the removable portion to an input/output interface of the removable portion;the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more retained fluid passages extending from an input/output interface of the retained portion to an engaging interface of the retained portion;the engaging interface of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly cooperates with the engaging interface of the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly such that, with engagement of the removable and retained portions, the respective fluid passages of the removable and retained portions form one or more integrated fluid channels configured to permit passage of fluid through the fluid coupling assembly;the probe platform, the platform extension, and the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly are interconnected and are configured to be withdrawn simultaneously from the probe assembly independent of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly; andwherein the platform extension substantially traverses a length of the extension enclosure such that the platform extension extends from the vicinity of the distal end of the extension enclosure through an end of extension enclosure proximal to the flange assembly. 16. A probe assembly comprising a flange assembly, a probe platform, a platform extension, an extension enclosure, a fluid coupling assembly, a handle, and a coupling bracket, wherein: the flange assembly is configured to mount the probe assembly to a stack fixture of an exhaust stack;the extension enclosure is configured to extend into a flow of particulate-containing gas passing through the exhaust stack when the probe assembly is mounted to the exhaust stack;the probe platform is configured to support an analytical probe;the platform extension at least partially supports the probe platform in the vicinity of a distal end of the extension enclosure;the fluid coupling assembly comprises a removable portion and a retained portion;the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more disengageable fluid passages extending from an engaging interface of the removable portion to an input/output interface of the removable portion;the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly comprises one or more retained fluid passages extending from an input/output interface of the retained portion to an engaging interface of the retained portion;the engaging interface of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly cooperates with the engaging interface of the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly such that, with engagement of the removable and retained portions, the respective fluid passages of the removable and retained portions form one or more integrated fluid channels configured to permit passage of fluid through the fluid coupling assembly;the coupling bracket is configured to couple the handle to the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly and to couple the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly to the platform extension;the probe platform, the platform extension, the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly, the coupling bracket, and the handle are interconnected and are configured to be withdrawn simultaneously from the probe assembly independent of the retained portion of the fluid coupling assembly; andthe handle is positioned for gripping to assist with the simultaneous withdrawal of the interconnected probe platform, platform extension, removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly, handle, and coupling bracket from the probe assembly. 17. The probe assembly of claim 16, wherein the removable portion of the fluid coupling assembly is configured such that the engaging interface of the removable portion and the input/output interface of the removable portion are oriented in non-parallel or substantially orthogonal planes. 18. The probe assembly of claim 16, wherein the probe assembly further comprises a control box configured to house the fluid coupling assembly, the handle, the coupling bracket, and a flow control system configured to control gas flow substantially throughout the probe assembly. 19. The probe assembly of claim 18, wherein the flange assembly comprises: a flange configured to secure the probe assembly to a flange of the stack fixture assembly of the exhaust stack,a plate configured to secure to the control box of the probe assembly, anda pipe configured to couple the flange and the plate and to permit passage therethrough of the extension enclosure of the probe assembly.
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