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US 10,877,493 B2Granted
Monitoring system for monitoring a water level in a plumbing element, and a plumbing element
AssigneeGrohe AG
InventorsDirk Limberg, Zhongde Fan
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Abstract
A monitoring system for monitoring a water level in a plumbing element. The monitoring system has a sensor unit, which includes at least one sensor for detecting a measured value and with the aid of which a water level in a receiving space of the plumbing element may be ascertained. A plumbing element is also provided that comprises a receiving space for accommodating water and at least one water outlet for emptying the water from the receiving space.
Claims8
A monitoring system for monitoring a water level in a plumbing element, the monitoring system comprising:
- a sensor unit that comprises at least one sensor for detecting a measured value and via which a water level in a receiving space of the plumbing element is ascertained and monitored so as to not exceed a maximum permissible water level,
- wherein the maximum permissible water level corresponds to a maximum holding capacity of the plumbing element without water overflow, such that if the maximum permissible water level were to be exceeded, water would overflow out of the plumbing element,
- wherein the at least one sensor is a pressure sensor,
- wherein a closure is provided in at least one water outlet of the receiving space, the closure being a drain plug that plugs the at least one water outlet when in a closed position, and
- wherein the pressure sensor extends through a central opening of the closure.
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