Method and apparatus for measuring the liquid level of a contain

Details Method and apparatus for measuring the liquid level of a contain Method and apparatus for measuring the liquid level of a contain

1991-08-12

1992-07-28

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Measuring and testing

Liquid level or depth gauge

Weighing type

364567, G01F 2320

Patent

active

051332124

ABSTRACT:
A detection system for determining the level of a liquid in a containment tank includes a containment tank and a reference standard of known weight mounted to the vehicle and movable along the yaw axis of the vehicle. Load cells are placed intermediate the tank and reference standard to provide analog voltage outputs in proportion to the load on each cell. The load cell outputs, when amplified, summed and then divided by the output of the reference weight load cell, provide an electronic signal that is proportional to the gross weight of the tank. A pre-set signal, representative of the empty weight of the tank, is subtracted from the gross weight signal, resulting in a signal which is proportional to the net weight, or the contents of the tank.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4739494 (1988-04-01), Torii
patent: 4854406 (1989-08-01), Appleton et al.
patent: 5016197 (1991-05-01), Neumann et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method and apparatus for measuring the liquid level of a contain does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for measuring the liquid level of a contain, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for measuring the liquid level of a contain will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1681161