WO2010087870A1 - Cassette for differential pressure based flow sensor assembly - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly and method for monitoring medication delivery utilizing a system containing the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly, and more particularly to a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly that has a disposable portion and a reusable portion. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cassette to serve as the disposable portion of such a flow sensor assembly that is economical to produce and easy to assemble.
- Modern medical devices including medical pumps, are increasingly being controlled by microprocessor based systems to deliver fluids, solutions, medications, and drugs to patients.
- a typical control for a medical pump includes a user interface enabling a medical practitioner to enter the dosage of fluid to be delivered, the rate of fluid delivery, the duration, and the volume of a fluid to be infused into a patient.
- drug delivery is programmed to occur as a continuous infusion or as a single bolus dose.
- a sensor within the IV line capable of measuring a wide range of fluids and flow rates would be helpful in documenting the flow rate and volume of every medication the patient is given through that line. Further, it is desirable to provide a robust flow rate sensing methodology that is low cost and in particular introduces low incremental cost to the disposable medication delivery tubing set. Further, it is desirable to provide a flow rate sensing methodology that is capable of accurately sensing the flow rate of fluids that have a range of physical properties, including fluid viscosity, which may not be known precisely. Further, any flow sensor must be manufactured accurately and affordably. Therefore, a need exists for a flow sensor system adapted for monitoring medication delivery that is also designed for more efficient manufacturing.
- a disposable assembly for use with a flow sensor assembly.
- the disposable assembly comprises a body, a flow restricting element, and a fluid pressure membrane.
- the body has a lid portion and a base portion.
- the body defines a fluid flow passage that forms an inlet and an outlet.
- the lid portion has a first opening and a second opening.
- the flow restricting element is positioned along the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the outlet.
- the flow restricting element is formed into the base portion of the body.
- the fluid pressure membrane is located in the fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet.
- the fluid pressure membrane is located between the lid portion and the base portion of the body.
- a disposable assembly for use with a sensor assembly comprises a body, a flow restricting element, a fluid pressure membrane, a first rigid disk and a second rigid disk.
- the body has a lid portion and a base portion.
- the body defines a flow passage forming an inlet and an outlet.
- the flow restricting element is positioned in the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the outlet.
- the flow restricting element is formed within the base portion.
- the fluid pressure membrane is located along the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the outlet.
- the fluid pressure membrane is located between the lid portion and the base portion of the body.
- the first rigid disk is positioned between the fluid pressure membrane and the lid.
- the first rigid disk is positioned near a first opening formed in the lid.
- the second rigid disk is positioned between the fluid pressure membrane and the lid.
- the second rigid disk is positioned near a second opening formed in the lid.
- a disposable portion for a fluid flow sensor assembly is formed.
- the method provides a preformed flow restricting element.
- a base portion forms around the flow restricting element.
- the base portion forms at least a portion of a fluid flow passage having an inlet and an outlet respectively disposed upstream and downstream of the flow restricting element.
- a fluid pressure membrane is positioned along the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid pressure membrane contacts the base portion.
- a lid portion is secured to the base portion. The fluid pressure membrane is positioned or captured between the lid portion and the base portion.
- FIG. l is a pictorial view that illustrates a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly with a reusable portion and a disposable portion in a disassembled state according to one embodiment
- FIG. 2 shows a cross sectional view taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1 of the disposable portion of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly of FIG. 1 in an assembled state taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a disposable portion of a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly according to another embodiment
- FIG. 5 is a partial cross sectional view of a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly having the disposable portion of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 6 is a pictorial view of a disposable portion of a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly according to a further embodiment;
- FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the disposable portion of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is a pictorial view of a lid portion of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of the disposable portion of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly of FIG. 6 taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 10 is a pictorial view of a disposable portion of a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly according to yet another embodiment
- FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the disposable portion of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly of FIG. 10;
- FIG. 12 is a central longitudinal cross sectional view of a base or body assembly portion of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly of FIG. 10;
- FIG. 13 is a cross sectional view of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly of FIG. 10 taken along line 13-13 of FIG. 10;
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged pictorial view of the area surrounding the flow restricting element in the body assembly of FIG. 10;
- FIG. 15 is an enlarged cross sectional view of the orifice of the flow restricting element of the embodiment of FIG. 10.
- FIG. 16 is an enlarged pictorial view of the flow restricting element insert from FIG. 12.
- FIG. 1 is a pictorial representation of a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly 10 in an unassembled state.
- the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly comprises a reusable portion 100 and a disposable portion 200.
- the disposable portion 200 is releasably coupled with the reusable portion 100
- the disposable portion 200 comprises: a fluid inlet
- the disposable portion 200 has a base 220 and a lid 222. the external contours or perimeters of the mating surfaces of the base 220 and lid 222 are different at different longitudinal ends (from left to right in the drawing) to ensure that the disposable portion 200 is oriented correctly in the reusable portion 100.
- medication enters the disposable portion 200 through the fluid inlet 206.
- the medication flows into the upstream fluid chamber 208 from the fluid inlet 206.
- the medication flows through the flow restricting element 212 and into the downstream fluid chamber 214.
- the flow of the medication through the flow restricting element 212 results in a drop in fluid pressure as the fluid flows from the upstream fluid chamber 208 to the downstream fluid chamber 214 through the flow restricting element 212.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 208 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 214.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 208 presses against a first area 211 of the fluid pressure membrane 210.
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 214 presses against a second area 213 of the fluid pressure membrane 210.
- the lid 222 forms an upstream opening 224 and a downstream opening 226 to allow the first and second areas 211, 213 of the fluid pressure membrane 210 to communicate, respectively, with the upstream pressure sensor 120 and the downstream pressure sensor 122 of the reusable portion 100.
- the first and second areas 211, 213 may be raised to extend into or more preferably through the openings 224, 226 to engage the sensors 120, 122. Raising the first and second areas 211, 213 additionally aids in the positioning of the lid 222 and the membrane 210 during assembly.
- the lid 222 is positioned such that the fluid pressure membrane 210 is positioned between the base 220 and the lid 222.
- the lid 222 and the base 220 are joined together to capture the fluid pressure membrane 210 between them.
- the lid 222 and the base 220 may be ultrasonically welded together to form a fully assembled disposable portion 202, as viewed in FIG. 1.
- the fluid pressure membrane 210 may thus be firmly secured between the base 220 and the lid 222 without the use of any adhesive to fasten the fluid pressure membrane 210 to either the base 220 or the lid 222.
- the fluid pressure membrane 210 is a flexible diaphragm type membrane.
- the fluid pressure membrane 210 may be formed from silicone, or some other flexible polymeric material or elastomeric material.
- the membrane 210 has a fold therein that holds the flow restricting element 212 and includes fluid passages 215a, 215b in fluid communication with the flow restricting element 212 so that fluid may flow therethrough and between the upstream and downstream fluid chambers 208, 214.
- the flow restricting element can be held in slots formed in the underside of the membrane 210 and the upper side of the base 220, avoiding the need for the fold and the fluid passages 215a, 215b. In FIGs.
- the membrane 210 has an increased thickness at the first and second areas 211, 213 in order to raise the fluid pressure at which the membrane 210 fails.
- Situations where the disposable portion 200 is subjected to higher fluid pressures than expected may include: a manual bolus dose that is provided too quickly; the disposable portion 200 not being used with the reusable portion 100, as may occur when a patient is being moved; or the disposable portion 200 is not positioned properly with the reusable portion 100.
- a thickened ring 250c, 252c surrounds each of the first and second areas 211, 213.
- the thickened rings 250c, 252c are located between the membrane 210 and the lid 222 of the disposable portion 200.
- the thickened rings 250c, 252c contact the lid 222 as the membrane 210 is raised by the pressure of the fluid flow.
- the first and second areas 211, 213 of the membrane 210 may continue to be displaced through the opening 224, 226 of the lid.
- the increased thickness of the first and second areas 211, 213 provide additional strength to the membrane 210, increasing the pressure level at which the membrane 210 will fail.
- the disposable portion 200 may comprise a thermoplastic. It is contemplated that the flow restricting element 212 may be made of the same thermoplastic as the rest of the disposable portion 200, or may be a different material than the disposable portion 200. Non-limiting examples of the material that may be utilized to form the flow restricting element 212 include silicon, glass, and medical grade thermoplastics and elastomers. The flow restricting element 212 even can be made in whole or in part of stainless steel or other metal. A stainless steel orifice plate can be encased in a thermoplastic or elastomeric frame.
- the orifice 201 in the flow restricting element 212 can be formed by molding, laser microdrilling, chemical etching, die cutting or stamping.
- the fluid pressure membranes 210 may comprise a variety of polymeric or elastomeric materials, such as TPE, or silicone.
- medication enters the disposable portion 200 through the fluid inlet 206.
- the medication flows into the upstream fluid chamber 208 from the fluid inlet 206.
- the medication flows through the flow restricting element 212 and into the downstream fluid chamber 214.
- the flow of the medication through the flow restricting element 212 results in a drop in fluid pressure as the fluid flows from the upstream fluid chamber 208 to the downstream fluid chamber 214 through the flow restricting element 212.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 208 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 214.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 208 presses against the first area 211 fluid pressure membrane 210, causing the first area 211 of the membrane 210 to pass through the upstream opening 224 of the lid 222 to press against the upstream fluid pressure sensor 120.
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 214 presses against the second area 213 of the fluid pressure membrane 210, causing the second area 213 of the membrane 210 to pass through the downstream opening 226 of the lid 222 to press against the downstream fluid pressure sensor 122.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded pictorial representation of a disposable portion 500 for a differential pressure based flow sensor assembly 10' (FIG. 5).
- the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly 10' comprises the reusable portion 100 and the disposable portion 500.
- the disposable portion 500 comprises: a fluid inlet 506; an upstream fluid chamber 508; a fluid pressure membrane 510; a flow restricting element 512 with an orifice 501 therethrough; a downstream fluid chamber 514; and a fluid outlet 518.
- the membrane 510 is fluid impermeable.
- the membrane has a fold therein that holds the flow restricting element 512 and includes fluid passages 515a, 515b in fluid communication with the flow restricting element 512 so that fluid may flow therethrough and between the upstream and downstream fluid chambers 508, 514.
- the disposable portion 500 has a base 520 and a lid 522.
- the external contours of the base 520 and lid 522 are different from left to right to ensure that the disposable portion 500 is oriented correctly in the reusable portion 100.
- the external contours or perimeters of the mating surfaces of the base 520 and lid 522 are different at different longitudinal ends (from left to right in the drawing) to ensure that the disposable portion 500 is oriented correctly in the reusable portion 100.
- medication enters the disposable portion 500 through the fluid inlet 506.
- the medication flows into the upstream fluid chamber 508 from the fluid inlet 506.
- the medication flows through the flow restricting element 512 and into the downstream fluid chamber 514.
- the flow of the medication through the flow restricting element 512 results in a drop in fluid pressure as the fluid flows from the upstream fluid chamber 508 to the downstream fluid chamber 514 through the flow restricting element 512.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 508 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 514.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 508 presses against a first area 511 of the fluid pressure membrane 510.
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 514 presses against a second area 513 of the fluid pressure membrane 510.
- the lid 522 forms an upstream opening 524 and a downstream opening 526 to allow the first and second areas 511, 513 of the fluid pressure membrane 510 to communicate, respectively, with the upstream pressure sensor 120 and the downstream pressure sensor 122 of the reusable portion 100.
- the lid 522 is positioned such that the fluid pressure membrane 510 is positioned between the base 520 and the lid 522.
- the lid 522 and the base 520 are joined together to capture the fluid pressure membrane 510 between them.
- the lid 522 and the base 520 may be laser or ultrasonically welded together to form a fully assembled disposable portion 500, as viewed in FIG. 5.
- the fluid pressure membrane 510 may thus be firmly secured between the base 520 and the lid 522 without the use of any adhesive to fasten the fluid pressure membrane 510 to either the base 520 or the lid 522.
- rigid disks 550, 552 are positioned above each of the first and second areas 511, 513 of the membrane 510 between the membrane 510 and the lid 522.
- the first and second areas 511, 513 of the membrane 510 are pushed upward towards the openings 524, 526 of the lid 522, thus moving the rigid disks 550, 552 towards the openings 524, 526.
- the rigid disks 550, 552 contact the lid 522 as the membrane 510 is raised by the pressure of the fluid flow.
- the rigid disks 550, 552 contact the lid 522 the first and second areas 511, 513 of the membrane 510 are constrained and may not continue to move towards the lid 522. Thus, the rigid disks 550, 552 prevent the membrane 510 from being displaced to an extent that the membrane 510 is likely to fail. [ 0025]
- the use of the rigid disks 550, 552 allows the disposable portion 500 to withstand higher operating pressures, without causing the thickness of the membrane 510 in the first and second areas 511, 513 to be different than the rest of the membrane 510.
- the rigid disk 550 has a ledge portion 550a that is adapted to contact the lid
- the first area 511 of the membrane 510 is displaced toward the lid 522, causing the protruding portion 550b of the rigid disk 550 to pass through the opening 524 of the lid 522.
- the ledge portion 550a of the rigid disk 550 contacts the lid 522, preventing further displacement of the first area 511 of the membrane 510.
- the rigid disk 552 has a ledge portion 552a that is adapted to contact the lid 522, and a protruding portion 552b that is adapted to interact with a sensor 122 within the reusable portion 100.
- the second area 513 of the membrane 510 is displaced toward the lid 522, causing the protruding portion 552b of the rigid disk 550 to pass through the opening 526 of the lid 522.
- the ledge portion 552a of the rigid disk 552 contacts the lid 522, preventing further displacement of the second area 513 of the membrane 510.
- the membrane 510 may be subjected to much higher pressure before failing based on the rigid disks 550, 552 limiting the displacement of the membrane 510.
- the fluid pressure membrane 510 is a flexible diaphragm type membrane.
- the fluid pressure membrane 510 may be formed from silicone, or some other flexible polymeric material or elastomeric material.
- the membrane 510 may have a depression formed at the first and second areas 511, 513 in order to allow the rigid disks 550, 552 to be positioned between the membrane 510 and the lid 522.
- the disposable portion 500 may comprise a thermoplastic. It is contemplated that the flow restricting element 512 may be made of the same thermoplastic as the rest of the disposable portion 500, or may be a different material than the disposable portion 500. Non-limiting examples of the material that may be utilized to form the flow restricting element 512 include silicon, glass, and medical grade thermoplastics and elastomers. The flow restricting element 512 even can be made in whole or in part of stainless steel or other metal. A stainless steel orifice plate can be encased in a thermoplastic or elastomeric frame.
- the orifice 501 in the flow restricting element 512 can be formed by molding, laser microdrilling, chemical etching, die cutting or stamping.
- the fluid pressure membrane 510 may comprise a variety of polymeric or elastomeric materials, such as TPE, or silicone.
- medication enters the disposable portion 500 through the fluid inlet 506.
- the medication flows into the upstream fluid chamber 508 from the fluid inlet 506.
- the medication flows through the flow restricting element 512 and into the downstream fluid chamber 514.
- the flow of the medication through the flow restricting element 512 results in a drop in fluid pressure as the fluid flows from the upstream fluid chamber 508 to the downstream fluid chamber 514 through the flow restricting element 512.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 508 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 514.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 508 presses against the first area 511 fluid pressure membrane 510, causing the first area 511 of the membrane 510 to press against the rigid disk 550 and cause the protruding portion 550b of the disk 550 to pass through the upstream opening 524 of the lid 522 to press against the upstream fluid pressure sensor 120.
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 514 presses against the second area 513 of the fluid pressure membrane 510, causing the second area 513 of the membrane 510 to press against the rigid disk 552 and cause the protruding portion 552b of the disk 552 to pass through the downstream opening 526 of the lid 522 to press against the downstream fluid pressure sensor 122.
- FIGs. 6-9 a disposable portion 600 according to a further embodiment is shown.
- the disposable portion 600 has been rotated end for end to make certain features easier to see.
- the normal fluid flow F is from right to left, which is opposite that shown in FIGs. 1-5.
- the disposable portion 600 comprises: a fluid inlet 606; an upstream fluid chamber 608; a fluid pressure membrane 610; a flow restricting element 612 with orifice 601 formed therethrough; a downstream fluid chamber 614; and a fluid outlet 618.
- the membrane 610 is fluid impermeable.
- the disposable portion 600 has a base 620 and a lid 622. A medication, or some other fluid, enters the disposable portion 600 through the fluid inlet 606.
- the medication flows into the upstream fluid chamber 608 from the fluid inlet 606.
- the medication flows through the flow restricting element 612 and into the downstream fluid chamber 614.
- the flow of the medication through the flow restricting element 612 results in a drop in fluid pressure as the fluid flows from the upstream fluid chamber 608 to the downstream fluid chamber 614 through the flow restricting element 612.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 608 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 614.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 608 presses against a first area 611 of the fluid pressure membrane 610.
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 614 presses against a second area 613 of the fluid pressure membrane 610.
- the lid 622 forms an upstream opening 624 and a downstream opening 626 to allow the first and second areas 611, 613 of the fluid pressure membrane 610 to communicate, respectively, with the upstream pressure sensor 120 and the downstream pressure sensor 122 of the reusable portion 100.
- the first and second areas 611, 613 may be depressed slightly from the openings 624, 626 to better align the disposable portion for engagement with the sensors 120, 122.
- the lid 622 is positioned such that the fluid pressure membrane 610 is positioned between the base 620 and the lid 622.
- the lid 622 and the base 620 are joined together to capture the fluid pressure membrane 610 between them.
- the lid 622 and the base 620 may be laser or ultrasonically welded together to form a fully assembled disposable portion 602, as viewed in FIG. 6.
- the base 620 has a first recessed trough 628a located near a periphery of a top surface 630 of the base 620.
- the base 620 additionally has a second recessed trough 628b located near the top surface 629 on a wall 602 separating the upstream fluid chamber 608 from the downstream fluid chamber 614 transverse to the direction of fluid flow.
- the wall 602 is adjacent to, supports and seals against the flow restricting element 612 to separate the upstream and downstream fluid chambers 608, 614.
- the lid 622 and the fluid pressure membrane 610 can be joined or injection molded in two shots or stages so that they form a single unit or integral piece.
- the fluid pressure membrane 610 comprises a first portion 610a and a second portion 610b.
- the first portion 610a is located upstream of the flow restricting element 612, and contains the first area 611 of the fluid pressure membrane 610.
- the membrane 610 has a first protruding lip 630a located near the periphery of the membrane 610.
- the second portion 610b is located downstream of the flow restricting element 612 and contains the second area 613 of the fluid pressure membrane 610.
- the first and second portions 610a, 610b of the fluid pressure membrane 610 have additional protruding lips 630b, 630c located adjacent to a transverse dividing member 632.
- the protruding lips 630a, 630b and 620c are joined together at a central portion of the lid 622 and the dividing member 632 separates the first portion 610a and the second portion 610b of the fluid pressure membrane 610.
- the dividing member 632 protrudes downwardly from the bottom surface of the lid 622.
- the dividing member 632 can be formed in the shape of a rectangular prism or can be a triangular or wedged prism with a wider base joined to the bottom surface of the lid 622 and a narrower tip at its distal end.
- the protruding lips 630a, 630b, 630c of the lid 622 enter the first and second recessed troughs 628a, 628b of the base 620.
- the inner periphery of the lips 630a, 630b, 630c are inclined so that the distal ends or tips of the lips are narrower than their base. This guides the lips 630a, 630b, 630c into the first and second recessed troughs 628a, 628b and stretches or puts the fluid pressure membrane 610 into tension to at least temporarily retain the lid 622 on the base 620.
- the protruding lips 630a, 630b, 630c form a fluid tight perimeter seal at the intersection of the lid 622 and the base 620.
- the dividing member 632 and a portion of each of the protruding lips 630b, 630c reside within the second recessed trough 628b when the lid 622 is applied to the base 620.
- the lid 622 and the base 620 are secured or joined together to capture the fluid pressure membrane 610 between them.
- the lid 622 and the base 620 may be joined together using an ultrasonic welding or laser welding process.
- the dividing member 632 is also welded to the wall 602 and provides a more robust seal between the upstream and downstream fluid chambers 608, 614. It is further contemplated that an adhesive could be utilized to secure the lid 622 to the base 620.
- the flow restricting element 612 will be "insert" molded as an integral part of the base 620.
- the strip 615 that contains the flow restricting element 612 is placed within the base via an insert molding technique.
- a continuous strip 615 of material may contain a plurality of flow restricting elements 612 located along the strip at a predefined distance.
- Each flow restricting element has an orifice 601 formed therethrough, as described above.
- the strip 615 may then be inserted into tooling, such as a mold, and the base 620 may be molded around a portion of the strip 615 containing a single flow restricting element 612 and orifice 601.
- Such a manufacturing process is efficient, low cost, and allows accurate control of the positioning of the flow restricting element 612 to help provide proper operational performance of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly. Ensuring the proper placement of the flow restricting element 612 within the base 620 eases the assembly of the remainder of the remainder of the disposable portion 600 by not requiring a worker to position a flow restricting element 612 within a base 620 or a fluid pressure membrane 610.
- the flow restricting element 612 has an orifice 601 through it that provides fluid communication between the upstream fluid chamber 608 and the downstream fluid chamber 614 and thereby creates a fluid viscosity insensitive pressure drop when fluid flows therethrough.
- the orifice 601 are discussed in greater detail in the co-pending application USSN 12/335128, entitled Differential Pressure Based Flow Sensor Assembly For Medication Delivery Monitoring and Method of Using the Same and filed December 15, 2008, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein. In the embodiment shown in FIG.
- the upstream side of the flow restricting element 612 is substantially flat in a direction that is transverse or normal to the direction of fluid flow.
- a funnel-shape or frusto-conical countersink 603 is formed in the side of the wall 602 adjacent to the downstream fluid chamber 614.
- the countersink 603 is registered, more particularly concentric, with the orifice 601.
- the countersink 603 has a centerline that is at least parallel with and more particularly coaxial with the central longitudinal axis of the orifice 601.
- the countersink 603 defines an inner surface that is angled or inclined with respect to the horizontal centerline of the countersink 603.
- the surface is inclined at an angle of about 45-60 degrees from the horizontal centerline of the countersink 603, more particularly about 45-50 degrees, and most particularly about 45 degrees.
- the countersink 603 allows the effective length of the orifice in the flow direction to be controlled to a short length by virtue of the thickness of the strip 612.
- the countersink 603 and the wall 602 provide good mechanical support for the strip 612 and its orifice 601 while keeping the effective length of the orifice 601 as short as possible so the flow sensor assembly is relatively insensitive to the viscosity of the fluid whose flow characteristics are being determined.
- the strip 612 is about 0.0001-0.0008 inch thick, more particularly about 0.0001-0.0005 inch thick, and most particularly about 0.0005 inch thick, especially in the vicinity of the orifice 601.
- the fluid pressure membrane 610 is a flexible diaphragm type membrane.
- the fluid pressure membrane 610 may be formed from silicone, or some other flexible polymeric material or elastomeric material.
- the fluid pressure membranes 610 may comprise a variety of polymeric or elastomeric materials, such as TPE, or silicone.
- the disposable portion 600 may comprise a thermoplastic. It is contemplated that the flow restricting element 612 may comprise a different material than the rest of the base 620. Non-limiting examples of the material that may be utilized to form the flow restricting element 612 include a stainless steel or other metal, medical grade thermoplastics and elastomers.
- the orifice 601 in the flow restricting element 612 can be formed by molding, laser microdrilling, chemical etching, die cutting or stamping.
- medication enters the disposable portion 600 through the fluid inlet 606.
- the medication flows into the upstream fluid chamber 608 from the fluid inlet 606.
- the medication flows through the flow restricting element 612 and into the downstream fluid chamber 614.
- the flow of the medication through the flow restricting element 612 results in a drop in fluid pressure as the fluid flows from the upstream fluid chamber 608 to the downstream fluid chamber 614 through the flow restricting element 612.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 608 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 614.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 608 presses against the first area 611 fluid pressure membrane 610, causing the first area 611 of the membrane 610 to be displaced upward in the upstream opening 624 of the lid 622 to press against an upstream fluid pressure sensor ( See FIG. 3, 120).
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 614 presses against the second area 613 of the fluid pressure membrane 610, causing the second area 613 of the membrane 610 to be displaced upward in the downstream opening 626 of the lid 622 to press against a downstream fluid pressure sensor (See FIG. 3, 122).
- the disposable portion 1000 comprises: a fluid inlet 1006; an upstream fluid chamber 1008; a fluid pressure membrane 1010; a flow restricting element 1012; a downstream fluid chamber 1014; and a fluid outlet 1018.
- the membrane 1010 is fluid impermeable.
- the disposable portion 1000 has a base 1020 and a lid 1022.
- a medication, or some other fluid enters the disposable portion 1000 through the fluid inlet 1006.
- the medication flows into the upstream fluid chamber 1008 from the fluid inlet 1006.
- the medication flows through the flow restricting element 1012 and into the downstream fluid chamber 1014.
- the flow of the medication through the flow restricting element 1012 results in a drop in fluid pressure as the fluid flows from the upstream fluid chamber 1008 to the downstream fluid chamber 1014 through the flow restricting element 1012.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 1008 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 1014.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 1008 presses against a first area 1011 of the fluid pressure membrane 1010.
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 1014 presses against a second area 1013 of the fluid pressure membrane 1010.
- the lid 1022 forms an upstream opening 1024 and a downstream opening
- first and second areas 1011, 1013 of the fluid pressure membrane 1010 to communicate, respectively, with the upstream pressure sensor 120 and the downstream pressure sensor 122 of the reusable portion 100.
- the first and second areas 1211, 1213 may be depressed slightly from the openings 1224, 1226 to better align the disposable portion for engagement with the sensors 120, 122.
- the lid 1022 is positioned such that the fluid pressure membrane 1010 is positioned between the base 1020 and the lid 1022.
- the lid 1022 and the base 1020 are joined together to capture the fluid pressure membrane 1010 between them.
- the lid 1022 and the base 1020 may be laser or ultrasonically welded together to form a fully assembled disposable portion 1002, as viewed in FIG. 13.
- the disposable portion 1000 further comprises a first rigid disk 1050 and a second rigid disk 1052 positioned above the first area 1011 and the second area 1013 of the membrane 1010 between the membrane 1010 and the lid 1022.
- first and second areas 1011, 1013 of the membrane 1010 are pushed upward towards the openings 1024, 1026 of the lid 1022, thus moving the rigid disks 1050, 1052 towards the openings 1024, 1026.
- the rigid disks 1050, 1052 contact the lid 1022 as the membrane 1010 is raised by the pressure of the fluid flow.
- the rigid disks 1050, 1052 contact the lid 1022 the first and second areas 1011, 1013 of the membrane 1010 are constrained and may not continue to move towards the lid 1022. Thus, the rigid disks 1050, 1052 prevent the membrane 1010 from being displaced to an extent that the membrane 1010 is likely to fail.
- the rigid disk 1050 has a ledge portion 1050a that is adapted to contact the lid
- the first area 1011 of the membrane 1010 is displaced toward the lid 1022, causing the protruding portion 1050b of the rigid disk 1050 to pass through the opening 1024 of the lid 1022.
- the ledge portion 1050a of the rigid disk 1050 contacts the lid 1022, preventing further displacement of the first area 1011 of the membrane 1010.
- the second rigid disk 1052 has a ledge portion 1052a that is adapted to contact the lid 1022, and a protruding portion 1052b that is adapted to interact with a sensor 122 within the reusable portion 100.
- the second area 1013 of the membrane 1010 is displaced toward the lid 1022, causing the protruding portion 1052b of the rigid disk 1050 to pass through the opening 1026 of the lid 1022.
- the ledge portion 1052a of the rigid disk 1052 contacts the lid 1022, preventing further displacement of the second area 1013 of the membrane 1010.
- the membrane 1010 may be subjected to much higher pressure before failing based on the rigid disks 1050, 1052 limiting the displacement of the membrane 1010.
- the flow restricting element 1012 will be placed within the base 1020 via an insert molding technique.
- a flow restricting element 1012 is placed within tooling, such as a mold, and the base 1020 is molded around the flow restricting element.
- Such a manufacturing process is low cost, efficient and allows accurate control of the positioning of the flow restricting element 1012 to help provide proper operational performance of the differential pressure based flow sensor assembly.
- manufacturing of the disposable assembly 1000 is simplified as a worker does not have to align the flow restricting element 1012 within the flow path, as the flow restricting element is already formed within the base 1020.
- the base 1020 can be formed or molded separately and a slot can be provided in the base 1020 and/or the membrane 1010 for receiving the flow restricting element 1012.
- An adhesive or means of securing the element 1012 in place and sealing between the fluid chambers 1008 and 1014 would be used in that embodiment.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 1008 is generally greater the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 1014.
- the fluid pressure within the upstream fluid chamber 1008 presses against the first area 1011 fluid pressure membrane 1010, causing the first area 1011 of the membrane 1010 to be displaced upward in the upstream opening 1024 of the lid 1022 to press against an upstream fluid pressure sensor ( See FIG. 3, 120).
- the fluid pressure within the downstream fluid chamber 1014 presses against the second area 1013 of the fluid pressure membrane 1010, causing the second area 1013 of the membrane 1010 to be displaced upward in the downstream opening 1026 of the lid 1022 to press against a downstream fluid pressure sensor (See FIG. 3, 122).
- the flow restricting element 1012 is formed by micromolding, machining, etching or a combination thereof.
- the orifice 1001 in the flow restricting element 1012 can be formed by molding, laser microdrilling, chemical etching, die cutting or stamping.
- the whole base assembly can be formed in a two shot or two stage molding process.
- the upstream side of the flow restricting element 1012 is substantially flat in a direction that is transverse or normal to the direction of fluid flow.
- a funnel-shape or frusto-conical countersink 1003 is formed in the side of the wall 1002 adjacent to the downstream fluid chamber 1014.
- the countersink 1003 is registered, more particularly concentric, with the orifice 1001.
- the countersink 1003 has a centerline that is at least parallel with and more particularly coaxial with the central longitudinal axis of the orifice 1001.
- the countersink 1003 defines an inner surface that is angled or inclined with respect to the horizontal centerline of the countersink 1003. The surface is inclined at an angle ⁇ of about 45-60 degrees from the horizontal centerline of the countersink 1003, more particularly about 45-50 degrees, and most particularly about 45 degrees.
- the countersink 1003 allows the effective length of the orifice in the flow direction to be controlled to a short length by virtue of the thickness of the surrounding or immediately adjacent area of the flow restricting element 1012.
- the countersink 1003 leaves good mechanical support for the orifice 1001 while keeping the effective length of the orifice 1001 as short as possible so the flow sensor assembly is relatively insensitive to the viscosity of the fluid whose flow characteristics are being determined.
- the effective length of the orifice 1001 of the flow restricting element 1012 is about 0.0001-0.0008 inch, more particularly about 0.0001-0.0005 inch, and most particularly about 0.0005 inch.
- the flow restricting element 1012 is formed with a planar upper edge and a U-shaped lower side edge. As shown in FIGs. 13 and 14, the planar upper edge of the flow restricting element can be positioned so as to be at least flush or raised above the membrane engaging surface of the base 1020. Thus, the lid 1022 and the base assembly squeeze the membrane 1010 for improved sealing.
- a pair of detents 1005, 1007 are formed on opposite sides of the orifice 1001 to aid in securing the molded body to the flow restricting element 1012.
- the detents 1005, 1007 can be indentations or can be raised as shown to aid in locating or positioning the components relative to each other during manufacture. When the detents 1005, 1007 are raised, they may also serve as an inlet and outlet for material in the molding process.
- the base 1020 has a raised figure eight shaped peripheral sealing rim that is generally aligned or registered with an opposing rim that extends downwardly from the lid 1022.
- the membrane 1010 is captured and compressed between these rims to form a fluid tight seal.
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