Universal mounting bracket for pressure transmitters emulators

1. A universal mounting bracket for coplanar and bi-planar differential pressure (DP) transmitters, and gauge pressure transmitters, the bracket comprising:

a support defining three mutually orthogonal planes;

at least two sets of bracket mounts respectively disposed on first and second mutually orthogonal planes, the bracket mounts including U-clamps;

at least two sets of coplanar DP transmitter mounts of a first size, respectively disposed on first and third mutually orthogonal planes, each set of coplanar DP transmitter mounts defining a first pattern;

at least one set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts disposed on the first plane, configured for mounting the bi-planar DP transmitter in any one of a plurality of mutually orthogonal orientations;

each set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts including at least four apertures of a second size, respectively disposed along each side of a notional square to define a second pattern;

at least four process apertures of a third size, interspersed between the at least four apertures;

at least two sets of gauge pressure transmitter mounts respectively disposed on the first and third mutually orthogonal planes, the gauge pressure transmitter mounts including U-clamps; and

the support including a tubular frame and a plate coupled to the frame.

2. A universal mounting bracket for coplanar and bi-planar differential pressure (DP) transmitters, and gauge pressure transmitters, the bracket comprising:

a support defining a plurality of planes;

at least two sets of bracket mounts respectively disposed on mutually orthogonal planes;

at least two sets of coplanar DP transmitter mounts of a first size, respectively disposed on mutually orthogonal planes, each set of coplanar DP transmitter mounts defining a first pattern;

at least one set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts configured for mounting the bi-planar DP transmitter in any one of a plurality of mutually orthogonal orientations;

each set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts including at least four apertures of a second size, respectively disposed along each side of a notional square to define a second pattern, with at least four process apertures of a third size interspersed therebetween; and

at least two sets of gauge pressure transmitter mounts respectively disposed on mutually orthogonal planes.

3. The bracket of claim 2 , wherein said bracket mounts are configured for mounting the bracket in at least two mutually orthogonal orientations.

4. The bracket of claim 3 , wherein said bracket mounts are configured for mounting the bracket to a pipe.

5. The bracket of claim 4 , wherein the bracket mounts comprise U-clamp mounts.

6. The bracket of claim 2 , wherein the mounts comprise mounting holes.

7. The bracket of claim 2 , wherein the gauge pressure transmitter mounts comprise U-clamp mounts.

8. The bracket of claim 2 , wherein said mounts are disposed on three mutually orthogonal planes.

9. The bracket of claim 8 , wherein:

the sets of bracket mounts are respectively disposed on first and second planes;

the sets of coplanar DP transmitter mounts are respectively disposed on first and third planes;

the set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts is disposed on the first plane; and

the sets of gauge pressure transmitter mounts are respectively disposed on the first and third planes.

10. The bracket of claim 2 , wherein the support defines at least three mutually orthogonal planes.

11. The bracket of claim 10 , wherein the support comprises:

a frame; and

a plate coupled to the frame.

12. The bracket of claim 11 , wherein the frame is integral with the plate.

13. The bracket of claim 11 , wherein the frame comprises a tubular channel.

14. The bracket of claim 2 , being fabricated from a material selected from the group consisting of: steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, fiberglass, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, plastic, and combinations and composites thereof.

15. A universal mounting bracket for coplanar and bi-planar differential pressure (DP) transmitters, and gauge pressure transmitters, the bracket comprising:

support means which defines a plurality of planes;

at least two sets of means for mounting the bracket respectively disposed on mutually orthogonal planes;

at least two sets of means for mounting a coplanar DP transmitter, disposed on mutually orthogonal planes, each set of means for mounting a coplanar DP transmitter having mounts of a first size, disposed in a first pattern;

at least one set of means for mounting a bi-planar DP transmitter, configured for mounting the bi-planar DP transmitter in any one of a plurality of mutually orthogonal orientations;

each set of means for mounting a bi-planar DP transmitter including at least four apertures of a second size, respectively disposed along each side of a notional square to define a second pattern, with at least four process apertures of a third size interspersed therebetween; and

at least two sets of means for mounting a gauge pressure transmitter, respectively disposed on mutually orthogonal planes.

16. A method for fabricating a universal mounting bracket for coplanar and bi-planar differential pressure (DP) transmitters, and gauge pressure transmitters, the method comprising:

(a) providing a support defining a plurality of planes;

(b) respectively disposing at least two sets of bracket mounts on mutually orthogonal planes;

(c) respectively disposing at least two sets of coplanar DP transmitter mounts of a first size, on mutually orthogonal planes, each set of coplanar DP transmitter mounts defining a first pattern;

(d) providing a set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts configured for mounting the bi-planar DP transmitter in any one of a plurality of mutually orthogonal orientations, each set of bi-planar DP transmitter mounts including at least four apertures of a second size, respectively disposed along each side of a notional square to define a second pattern, with at least four process apertures of a third size interspersed therebetween; and

(e) respectively disposing at least two sets of gauge pressure transmitter mounts on mutually orthogonal planes.