In-tank illumination system and method
US11974372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F22/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An in-tank illumination system and method for a translucent tank with sensors configured to monitor conditions of the tank and material inside. The illumination system includes an illumination source that illuminates the tank interior and is visible outside; and a controller that determines tank conditions based on the sensor readings, and sends control signals to the illumination source. When the controller detects a tank condition, it sends control signals to the source to illuminate the tank to indicate the tank condition. The system can include a bracket connecting the source to the tank interior near the top. The controller and source can be on different vehicles. Different control signals can change colors, blink patterns, and other properties of the source to indicate different tank conditions. The tank conditions can have different priorities to select which to indicate. The severity or duration of tank conditions can also be indicated.
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