Sensor system, use of a sensor system, device, and method for measuring a filling level

US12111201B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TDK Electronics AG · JP

Inventors

• Michael Gebhart · Gratwein-Straßengel, AT
• Stefan Sax · Graz, AT
• Thomas Koidl · Feldkirchen bei Graz, AT
• Michael Pirolt · Graz, AT

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 7, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 8, 2024
• Expiry date: May 26, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D77/0466
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment a sensor system includes a housing, an electronic circuit and an ultrasonic distance sensor, wherein the electronic circuit and the ultrasonic distance sensor are arranged in the housing, and wherein the sensor system is configured to measure a distance between the sensor system and a surface of a material in a container by an echo propagation time of an ultrasonic burst in air.