Filling level measuring device

US6820510B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ENDRESS+HAUSER GMBH+CO.KG · DE

Inventors

• Herbert Schroth · Schopfheim, DE
• Armin Wendler · Glückstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 28, 2003
• Grant date: Nov 23, 2004
• Expiry date: Jul 28, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01F23/284
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a filling level measuring device which is used to measure the level of a filling material in a container. A probe is provided, which protrudes inside the container. The filling level measuring device can be mounted and dismounted without the probe needing to be moved in the container. The inventive device comprises a housing consisting of a first section, and a second section, the sections respectively comprising a central axial bore whereby the first section has an interior diameter which is smaller than that of the second section. A securing device is provided on the housing for securing the filling level measuring device onto the container. An insert is disposed in the housing in such a way so that it can pivot in relation to the housing, the insert being placed on a surface between the first and the second sections. A probe protrudes into the container and a connecting element is provided which connects the insert and the sensor along a prolongation of a longitudinal axis of the probe.