Level sensor comprising a float for determining a fuel level in a fuel tank, and kit for such a level sensor
First Claim
1. A level sensor for determining a fuel level in a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, with a support provided for fastening in the fuel tank, with a holding part connected to the support, with a mounting, which is arranged on the holding part, for a lever arm supporting a float, and with fastening means arranged on the holding part and the support, characterized in that the fastening means (19) of the holding part (11) correspond with the fastening means (20) of the support (13) in positions of the holding part (11) in which it is rotated about a horizontal axis and about a vertical axis.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a level sensor (7) for a fuel tank (1), comprising a holdling part (11) that can be mounted in different positions on a support (13). The support (13) is fastened to a swirl pot (4) while the holding part (11) bears a lever arm (8) that supports a float (9). The inventive level sensor (7) can be adjusted to different fuel tank dimensions by mounting said level sensor (7) differently on the support (13).
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- 1. A level sensor for determining a fuel level in a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, with a support provided for fastening in the fuel tank, with a holding part connected to the support, with a mounting, which is arranged on the holding part, for a lever arm supporting a float, and with fastening means arranged on the holding part and the support, characterized in that the fastening means (19) of the holding part (11) correspond with the fastening means (20) of the support (13) in positions of the holding part (11) in which it is rotated about a horizontal axis and about a vertical axis.
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