Separator for separating with locking element mounted sensor
US5421996A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A separator for separating a solid and liquid is disclosed which includes a sensor system for detecting the level of solid that is separated from the liquid and accumulated in a settling tank. A movable locking element locks the separator to the settling tank, and is movable between an open and a closed position. The sensor system is attached to the movable locking element thereby providing protection for the sensing elements which include at least one light barrier.
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