Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Condensate liquid level sensor and drain fitting
- Patent Title (中): 冷凝液位传感器和排水接头
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Application No.: US13162798Application Date: 2011-06-17
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Publication No.: US08572991B2Publication Date: 2013-11-05
- Inventor: Jeffrey N. Arensmeier
- Applicant: Jeffrey N. Arensmeier
- Applicant Address: US MO St. Louis
- Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
- Current Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
- Current Assignee Address: US MO St. Louis
- Agency: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
- Main IPC: F24F13/22
- IPC: F24F13/22 ; G01F23/22 ; G01F23/24

Abstract:
A fluid level sensor and drain fitting is provided that includes a fitting body having a first annular end, a second external-threaded end with an opening therein, and a passage extending from the opening to the first annular end. The drain fitting further includes a plurality of sensors forming an array on the second external-threaded end radially spaced around the opening such that at least one sensor is above the centerline of the opening regardless of the rotational position of the fitting. Each of the sensors are configured to provide an output that changes in response to contact with water. The plurality of sensors are configured to detect a water level relative to the opening in the fitting body based on the number of sensors in the array that provide an output indicative of contact with water.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120318381A1 Condensate Liquid Level Sensor and Drain Fitting Public/Granted day:2012-12-20
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