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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2002
Filed:
May. 24, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert B. Kerchaert, Linden, MI (US);
Leon P. Brank, Waterford, MI (US);
Christopher Barranger, Davison, MI (US);
Assignee:
DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01F 2/330 ; G01F 2/332 ; G01F 2/376 ; G08B 2/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01F 2/330 ; G01F 2/332 ; G01F 2/376 ; G08B 2/100 ;
Abstract
An apparatus for sensing a level of fluid within a container. The apparatus includes a first cantilevered arm having a first float coupled to the container. The apparatus additionally includes a second cantilevered arm having a second float coupled to the first cantilevered arm. The apparatus further includes a position sensing mechanism for sensing the relative positions of the first and second cantilevered arms and responsively determining the level of fluid within the container.