Freeze/overflow detector with deactivating mechanism

Abstract

An electrical circuit control system with multiple sensing probes used to detect the presence of excessive accumulations of moisture, in its liquid or frozen form in single or multiple phase air refrigerant systems. The electrical circuit control system will disengage the related electrical system when electrically alerted by the detecting sensors that an abnormal level of liquid or ice has occurred. The detecting sensors operate independently, therefore the control system will function properly with one sensor being utilized or with more than one sensor in place. Further, it utilizes multiple sensors, for detection, that are remote from the circuit control system and connected by electrically conductive leads at one end to the circuit control system and at the respective other end to the detection sensors. After the excessive accumulation of liquid or ice has been removed, the air refrigerant system will remain in an off position until reset by removing and reconnecting the main power source. The detection sensors are installed at a determined location in the suspect areas, using rectangular clips that allow perpendicular adjustment of the detecting sensors to be located within the limited spaces provided by the manufacturers and at a position determined to be the most advantageous for early detection of abnormal levels of moisture accumulations in its liquid or frozen form. Alternative embodiments of the invention provide a control signal to activate when the system has been turned off due to problematic conditions. Another embodiment of the invention protects personnel from electrical shock upon contact with the electrical circuit control system and extends the functional period of the circuit control system by protection from the elements of its environment.

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