Inventors:
Thomas P. Arbogast - Troy MI
David Eilola - Southfield MI
Assignee:
Wickes Manufacturing Company - Southfield MI
International Classification:
G08B 2100
Abstract:
A fluid level sensor utilizes thick film thermistors in a four-thermistor bridge configuration. The bridge is heated by a heater to sense the presence or absence of fluid at a particular level with respect to the thermistors. Upon energizing the bridge with a power source, the middle leads thereof are monitored for voltage separation and polarity. An indicator circuit indicates when one or more of the thermistors is submerged in the fluid. The heater influences the temperature of the thermistors to a greater or lesser extent depending upon whether or not they are submerged. Detectable changes in voltages across the bridge are accordingly produced.