Lubrication system level control
US8448750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16N2250/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine lubrication system that includes an assembly for sensing the level of lubricant in the reservoir, the reservoir including a follower that travels axially within the reservoir and substantially conforms to an inner cross-sectional dimension thereof, a magnet being attached to the follower for actuation of a plurality of magnetically actuated switches. The system may include a first and second level sensor, which may be independently connected to one or more power sources, where the first level sensor may be associated with an operator station, and the second level sensor may be associated with a remote indicator.
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