Vertical float switch

Details Vertical float switch Vertical float switch

1975-11-17

1978-01-03

Smith, Jr., David

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Float

Float and pressure

H01H 3540

Patent

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040668584

ABSTRACT:
A vertical float switch, suitable for use as a low water cut-off control or the like, having differential adjustment means is disclosed. The float switch includes a hollow housing forming a float chamber which communicates with a hot water boiler vessel by way of vertically spaced equalizing lines. A non-magnetic sealing tube extends vertically away from the housing and communicates with the float chamber of the housing. A float rod is slidably mounted within the housing by way of a generally cylindrical guiding collar. A float is mounted to the lower end of the rod for translating the rod in accordance with the level of the water within the float chamber. An armature of magnetic material is fixedly mounted to the other end of the rod for translation with the tube in accordance with the level of the water within the boiler. A switch frame is clamped at a predetermined point along the tube, and includes a bracket pivotally mounted thereon for translation toward and away from the tube. A permanent magnet and a switch, such as a mercury switch or a microswitch, are carried by the bracket. A spring is mounted between the point on the bracket, which is above the pivotal axis, and a point on the switch frame and functions to urge the permanent magnet away from the tube. The spring mounting point on the switch frame includes a slotted adjustable fastener for adjusting the length of the spring and, therefore, the spring force. Accordingly, the on-off differential of the switch is adjusted by adjusting the position of the slotted fastener. The cylindrical collar functions as a guide and maintains a given spaced-apart relationship between the float and the float chamber walls.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2440987 (1948-05-01), Thompson
patent: 2448251 (1948-08-01), Campbell
patent: 2612572 (1952-09-01), Binford
patent: 3013135 (1961-12-01), Russo
patent: 3270158 (1966-08-01), Puster

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