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Oil consumption measurement system for internal combustion engine

  • US 5,273,134 A
  • Filed: 10/22/1992
  • Issued: 12/28/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for generating an indication of the level of a fluid in a chamber comprising:

  • a float disposed in the chamber and adapted to float on the fluid such that the position of said float in the chamber is representative of the level of the fluid therein;

    means secured to said float defining an engagement surface;

    position sensing means including a plunger which is movable relative to said float and which is in abutment with said engagement surface of said float so as to be continuously movable therewith, said position sensing means being responsive to the relative position of said plunger for generating an indication of the level of the fluid in the chamber; and

    means secured to said float for maintaining said engagement surface of said float facing toward said plunger of said position sensing means under the influence of gravity.

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