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Filling level sensor for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle

US7222529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 3, 2004
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C10/305
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a filling level sensor for a fuel tank with a float which is fastened to a lever arm and at least one contact which is arranged on the lever arm and is in connection with a slider track formed as a thick-film resistor. The thick-film resistor consists of at least two precious metals, one precious metal being silver and present in a smaller proportion than the other precious metal.

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