Oil reservoir with float level sensor
US8496327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17596
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drum maintenance system for use in an imaging device includes a reservoir for the storage of release agent used by the drum maintenance unit. The reservoir includes a bottle, an end cap, and a float sensor. The float sensor has a buoyant member that is pivotably coupled to a proboscis extending from the end cap into the bottle and movement of the buoyant member enables detection of the release agent in the bottle reaching a predetermined level.
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