Patent · US Expired

Level meter

US6871541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 2003
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F23/36
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A level meter for motor vehicle fuel tanks comprises a float element. With the float element, a lever is connected that is adapted to be pivoted about a pivot axis. Further, the level meter comprises a position sensor as well as a position transmitter connected with the lever. At the level of the position sensor, the position transmitter is connected with the lever. The position transmitter cooperates with the position sensor in a contactless manner.

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