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Liquid level sensor having a retained base plate

US4926015A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 1988
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H36/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The liquid level sensor comprising a tubular case with an inner surface, a base plate having a wiring and disposed in the case so as to extend lengthwise of the case is disclosed. A switch member is disposed on the base plate and is electrically connected with the wiring. A float is disposed outside of the case and is movable in accordance with a displacement of the liquid surface of the liquid in the reservoir tank. A driving member is disposed on the float so as to drive the switch member. A retaining member is disposed on at least one of the inner surface of the case and the base plate so as to support and secure the base plate in the case.

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