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Level measurement arrangement

US7328611B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2003
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F23/284
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An Arrangement for the measurement of a level of a medium in a container the arrangement allows for removal of the microwave level measurement device, without opening the container, which allows use of standard connectors. The arrangement comprises: a mounting section surrounding an opening of the container; a tubular adapter comprising a first standard connector located on a first end of the adapter and a second standard connector located on a second end of the adapter, which is mounted on the mounting section of the container by the first standard connector; an isolation window transparent for microwaves seating a passageway through the adapter having an outer rim, which is clamped between the mounting section and the first standard connector; and a microwave level measurement device, comprising a standard process connector to be mounted on the second connector of the adapter.

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