Sensor assembly for mounting a temperature sensor to a tank
US8337081B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H15/223
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system to position a non-immersion temperature sensor relative to a water heater tank is disclosed. An illustrative but non-limiting example may be found in a mounting bracket that includes a body that has a sensor portion configured to receive at least a portion of a temperature sensor assembly. When installed, the mounting bracket may include a biasing element to bias the temperature sensor assembly towards the water heater tank. The bias element may help the temperature sensor assume a proper position relative to the water heater tank, despite variations in equipment that may exist in the field.
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