US Patent 10155242 Metering device for a fluid

The invention relates to a metering device (5) for a fluid, in particular hot melt adhesive, adapted for use with a dispensing apparatus (1) for said fluid or a remote metering apparatus (16) for transporting said fluid, comprising a housing (28), said housing comprising a fluid inlet and one or more fluid outlets, a gear (34) which is rotatably supported in said housing (28) and inserted in a gear chamber (31) in the housing (28) such that a cavity for fluid transport is formed in between two adjacent teeth and said housing (28), one or more chamber inlets in fluid communication with said fluid inlet and said gear chamber (31) such that fluid may flow into said gear chamber (31).