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Strain gauge pump control switch

US9680401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2015
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B33/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A control switch incorporates a solid state transducer, a strain gauge. The transducer responds to a local environmental condition, such as fluid level, or pressure and exhibits a parameter change which can be detected as an electrical output. Control circuits coupled to the transducer can sense the parameter change and switch a source of electrical energy to a load in response thereto.

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