Patent ID: 6257073
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
A cyclone turbine flow meter having upper and lower caps, and a housing, the flowmeter comprising:an inlet formed on a sidewall of the housing for allowing liquids to flow into the housing;a cyclone turbine formed with flow channels for allowing liquids flowing in through the inlet to receive rotary power, the cyclone turbine including a turbine body connected to the flow channels for defining a first space between the cyclone turbine body and the side wall of the housing, wherein the inlet is formed near the turbine body;a rotor having a plurality of flow path grooves and a rotor body connected to the flow path grooves for defining a second space between the rotor body and the side wall of the housing, the rotor being connected to the cyclone turbine by a rotation axle, the rotation axle being inserted in a turbine bearing, the turbine bearing being formed in the cyclone turbine; andan outlet formed on the sidewall of the housing near the rotor body of the rotor for allowing liquids to flow out from the housing,wherein the inlet is positioned at a level below the outlet on the sidewall of the housing.