Radiator cap
US4107493A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 1975 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8342
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A radiator cap composed of a cap body, a compression gasket assembly connected to the cap body and adapted to open and close in accordance with the pressure of the coolant in the radiator, a float engaged with the cap body so as to move up and down in accordance with the level of the coolant. The upper edge of the float is formed so that upon contact with a gasket assembly, a valve is formed with said gasket assembly. A reed switch secured to the cap body is opened or closed in response to movement of the float so that the reed switch actuates suitable warning means when the level of coolant falls over a predetermined line.
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