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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 09, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2004
Applicants:
Heinrich Strackbein, Biebertal, DE;
Markus Hain, Dillenburg, DE;
Jörg Kreiling, Biebertal, DE;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, Herborn, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R 27/26 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method and a device for detecting leaks in components conducting liquids by a sensor reacting to leaks. The component to be monitored is inserted into a closable envelope containing the leaked liquid. Electrodes are embedded into the envelope. The resistance and/or the capacitance between the electrodes is changed if leaking liquid enters the closed envelope. With a sensor connected to the electrodes, which reacts to the resistance and/or capacitance changes, a display and/or alarm signal is triggered. It is possible to monitor the entire component for leaks.