| 发明名称 | Fluid level sensor system and method | ||
| 摘要 | A fluid level sensor system includes a thermal path component disposed at least partially within a fluid containing volume, the thermal path component including a heat source operably coupled thereto and a control temperature sensor for sensing a control temperature of the thermal path component. Also included is a reference temperature sensor for sensing a reference ambient temperature. Further included is a controller in operable communication with the control temperature sensor, the heat source and the reference temperature sensor, wherein the controller maintains a predetermined temperature difference between the control temperature and the reference ambient temperature by controlling the heat source, wherein an energy level required to maintain the predetermined temperature difference is converted to a fluid level within the fluid containing volume. | ||
| 申请公布号 | US9091583(B2) | 申请公布日期 | 2015.07.28 |
| 申请号 | US201213679144 | 申请日期 | 2012.11.16 |
| 申请人 | AMPHENOL THERMOMETRICS, INC. | 发明人 | Villella David Allen;Geer David John |
| 分类号 | G01F23/22 | 主分类号 | G01F23/22 |
| 代理机构 | Blank Rome LLP | 代理人 | Blank Rome LLP |
| 主权项 | 1. A fluid level sensor system comprising: a thermal path component at least partially disposed within a fluid containing volume, the thermal path component including a heat source operably coupled thereto and a control temperature sensor for sensing a control temperature of the thermal path component, wherein the thermal path component is aligned in a relatively vertical manner within the fluid containing volume, the thermal path component comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein the control temperature sensor is disposed proximate the first end and the heat source is disposed proximate the second end; a reference temperature sensor for sensing a reference ambient temperature; and a controller in operable communication with the control temperature sensor, the heat source and the reference temperature sensor, wherein the controller maintains a predetermined temperature difference between the control temperature and the reference ambient temperature by controlling the heat source, wherein an energy level required to maintain the predetermined temperature difference is converted to a fluid level within the fluid containing volume. | ||
| 地址 | St. Marys PA US | ||