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Liquid level sensor

US4386337A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1980
Grant dateMay 31, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 3, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/182
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor for detection of the presence of a predetermined level of fluid in an enclosed reservoir, e.g., oil in an engine crankcase or transmission fluid reservoir, and a system for providing a remote indication of the detection of the existence of the predetermined level. The apparatus includes an electrically conductive float disposed within an encapsulator and movable responsive to the liquid level to provide an indication thereof.

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