IP Library Granted Patent US 8,011,241
Granted Patent B2
US 8,011,241 · App. 12/041,319 · Granted Sep 6, 2011

Level meter

Assignee: Krohne Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
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Patent No.
US 8,011,241
App. No.
12/041,319
Granted
Sep 6, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A level meter employs the radar concept for measuring the fill level of a medium in a container and incorporates an electric conductor system for conducting an electromagnetic signal into the container and returning reflected components of the electromagnetic signal from the container. Here, the electric conductor assembly is integrated into a wall of the container. The result is a universally employable electric conductor assembly so configured as to be unobstructed by built-in structures in the container such as agitators, intake pipe fittings or discharge connectors.

Claims (4)

1. A level meter employing the radar principle for measuring the fill level of a medium in a container including a metal wall and incorporating an electric conductor assembly for conducting an electromagnetic signal into the container and returning reflected components of the electromagnetic signal from the container and an electrical insulation between the electric conductor assembly and the medium, wherein the electric conductor assembly is integrated into said metal wall of the container, and the metal wall is internally lined with an electrically insulating layer constituting said electrical insulation.

2. The level meter as in claim 1 , wherein the electric conductor assembly is embedded in the wall of the container.

3. The level meter as in claim 1 , wherein the electrically insulating layer is of enamel.

4. The level meter as in claim 1 , wherein one conductor of the electric conductor assembly is integrated in a particular region of the container wall in which region the wall features a projection or a recess.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 24, 2008
From: GERDING, MICHAEL; MUSCH, THOMAS; NEUBURGER, STEPHAN
To: KROHNE MESSTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG
Reel/Frame 020851/0024 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 10 2007 010 627 · Mar 2, 2007 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20080210004A1 · Sep 4, 2008