Temperature compensatible pressure monitor and sensor construction
First Claim
1. A sensor for monitoring the pressure level of a desired pressure source and providing a signal whenever the pressure source level differs from a pre-set level even when exposed to extreme temperature conditions, said sensor comprising:
- A. a housing having at least one pressure receiving inlet for connection to the pressure source being monitored;
B. switch meansa. mounted in the housing, andb. adapted to provide an output signal when activated for indicating a pressure level change outside of the pre-set parameters; and
C. a temperature compensating pressure level monitoring-actuator assembly incorporatinga. an elongated actuating rod(1) mounted for axial movability in response to changes in the level of the source pressure,(2) connected at one end to the switch means for activation thereof whenever the source pressure differs from the pre-set level, and(3) formed from temperature insensitive material, whereby changes in the ambient temperature has negligible effect on the expansion or contraction of said rod, andb. movement control means(1) connected to the actuating rod, and(2) providing an adjustable biasing force to said rod for controllably setting the forces required to move the elongated rod from its first monitoring position to its second alarm-activating position;
whereby an effective precision temperature insensitive sensor is attained which continuously monitors a pressure source within limited pre-set ranges and provides an output indication whenever the source pressure deviates from the pre-set level regardless of temperature conditions to which the sensor is exposed.
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Abstract
By providing pressure-responsive switch-actuation means constructed for being substantially unaffected by temperature changes, a pressure sensor is attained which is capable of monitoring pressure levels with precision, regardless of the ambient temperature to which the system is subjected. By employing temperature insensitive material to effectively compensate for temperature changes incurred by the remaining sensor components, the actuation control assembly of the sensor is capable of achieving precision monitoring of desired pressure levels regardless of changes in the ambient temperature to which the monitor assembly is exposed. In one preferred embodiment, the pressure sensor of the present invention incorporates a uniquely constructed, machined bellows which further enhances and provides precision pressure sensing capabilities.
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1. A sensor for monitoring the pressure level of a desired pressure source and providing a signal whenever the pressure source level differs from a pre-set level even when exposed to extreme temperature conditions, said sensor comprising:
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A. a housing having at least one pressure receiving inlet for connection to the pressure source being monitored; B. switch means a. mounted in the housing, and b. adapted to provide an output signal when activated for indicating a pressure level change outside of the pre-set parameters; and C. a temperature compensating pressure level monitoring-actuator assembly incorporating a. an elongated actuating rod (1) mounted for axial movability in response to changes in the level of the source pressure, (2) connected at one end to the switch means for activation thereof whenever the source pressure differs from the pre-set level, and (3) formed from temperature insensitive material, whereby changes in the ambient temperature has negligible effect on the expansion or contraction of said rod, and b. movement control means (1) connected to the actuating rod, and (2) providing an adjustable biasing force to said rod for controllably setting the forces required to move the elongated rod from its first monitoring position to its second alarm-activating position; whereby an effective precision temperature insensitive sensor is attained which continuously monitors a pressure source within limited pre-set ranges and provides an output indication whenever the source pressure deviates from the pre-set level regardless of temperature conditions to which the sensor is exposed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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