Fiber optic liquid level sensor
US4069838A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7306
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid level sensor for use when filling containers with hydrocarbons or other liquids is disclosed. A fiber optic bundle is arranged to form a flow path for a light beam in such a manner that the flow path is interrupted when the liquid level reaches a predetermined part of the flow path. The fiber optic bundle can be arranged to sense the liquid level when it approaches and reaches a predetermined height and can be connected to a loading control system in order to automatically control the filling of a tank.
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