Patent ID: 6637705
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
A flow meter strut assembly for mounting a flow meter comprising:a first end plate having a mounting surface formed on an outer surface thereof; a second end plate having a mounting surface formed on an outer surface thereof; a flow meter support structure joined between said first end plate and said second end plate, said flow meter support structure being longitudinally adjustable; and a flow meter support bracket slidably positioned on said flow meter support structure, said flow meter support bracket being positionable at varying positions on said flow meter support structure and providing a location for mounting a flow meter thereon; said flow meter support structure comprising: at least two flow meter shafts, each flow meter shaft having a first end connected to the first end plate and a second end; and at least one longitudinal adjustment assembly joined to said flow meter shaft second ends and to said second end plate, said longitudinal adjustment assembly being adjustable to various lengths for mounting said flow meter strut in a structure; said longitudinal adjustment assembly comprising: a shaft nut fixed on said flow meter shaft second end; a turnbuckle bolt having a right hand threaded section, a tightening section, and a left hand threaded section with one of said right and left hand threaded sections being threadably joined in said shaft nut; and a threaded shaft base joined to said second end plate, said threaded shaft base being threaded for receiving the other of said right and left hand threaded sections of said turnbuckle bolt.