Patent ID: 9151838
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: G01F,G01S

Abstract:
1. A probe for use with a measurement instrument including a circuit connected to the probe, the probe comprising: a process adapter for mounting to a process vessel and including a through bore extending from a connector end to a process end, and a counterbore at the connector end defining a shoulder; a support assembly received in the counterbore and resting on the shoulder, comprising an annular rod support having a through opening with a tension rod extending through the opening and secured at opposite sides of the annular rod support; an externally threaded locking ring securing the support assembly in the counterbore to maintain the annular rod support in compression; a probe rod extending from a process end of the tension rod; and a seal assembly including a seal pin operatively secured to the process adaptor at the connector end with the seal pin in electrical contact with a connector end of the tension rod.