Apparatus and method for capacitive level sensor

Details Apparatus and method for capacitive level sensor Apparatus and method for capacitive level sensor

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Nguyen, Vincent Q. (Department: 2858)

Electricity: measuring and testing

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C324S660000, C033S291000

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06922063

ABSTRACT:
A capacitive sensor including a pendulum for electronically determining an indication of angular offset and a capacitive leveling device having such a capacitive sensor for leveling an associated reference surface. The capacitive sensor detects a difference in capacitance of one or more capacitors on the pendulum and its housing, each capacitor having a first electrode movable apart from a second electrode as the housing tilts relative to the pendulum.

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