Immersed fuel level sensor
    1.
    发明授权
    Immersed fuel level sensor 有权
    浸入式油位传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07966136B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-21

    申请号:US12423468

    申请日:2009-04-14

    IPC分类号: G01F17/00

    CPC分类号: G01F25/0061 G01F23/2962

    摘要: A level sensor includes a first transducer generating a first signal, a second transducer generating a second signal, and a processor configured to switch operation between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the first transducer generates the first signal and the second transducer senses a reflection of the first signal from a surface. In the second mode, the second transducer generates the second signal and the first transducer senses a reflection of the second signal from a reference target. The processor determines a distance to the surface.

    摘要翻译: 水平传感器包括产生第一信号的第一换能器,产生第二信号的第二换能器和被配置为在第一模式和第二模式之间切换操作的处理器。 在第一模式中,第一换能器产生第一信号,第二换能器感测来自表面的第一信号的反射。 在第二模式中,第二传感器产生第二信号,第一换能器感测来自参考目标的第二信号的反射。 处理器确定到表面的距离。

    Two wire resistive sensor
    2.
    发明授权
    Two wire resistive sensor 有权
    双线电阻传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07433267B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-07

    申请号:US11010921

    申请日:2004-12-13

    IPC分类号: G01S15/00

    摘要: A circuit with two terminals that receive an input current. The circuit includes a sensor, and a controller to generate a modulated signal. The circuit also includes a flyback circuit that receives the modulated signal. The flyback circuit generates a first output voltage based on the modulated signal, shunts or redistributes at least a portion of the input current, and enables the controller to regulate the input current in proportion to the modulated signal.

    摘要翻译: 具有两个接收输入电流的端子的电路。 该电路包括传感器和用于产生调制信号的控制器。 电路还包括接收调制信号的反激电路。 回扫电路基于调制信号产生第一输出电压,分流或重新分配至少一部分输入电流,并且使得控制器能够与调制信号成比例地调节输入电流。

    IMMERSED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
    3.
    发明申请
    IMMERSED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 有权
    燃油级传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20100262386A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-14

    申请号:US12423468

    申请日:2009-04-14

    IPC分类号: G01F23/00 G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: G01F25/0061 G01F23/2962

    摘要: A level sensor includes a first transducer generating a first signal, a second transducer generating a second signal, and a processor configured to switch operation between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the first transducer generates the first signal and the second transducer senses a reflection of the first signal from a surface. In the second mode, the second transducer generates the second signal and the first transducer senses a reflection of the second signal from a reference target. The processor determines a distance to the surface.

    摘要翻译: 水平传感器包括产生第一信号的第一换能器,产生第二信号的第二换能器和被配置为在第一模式和第二模式之间切换操作的处理器。 在第一模式中,第一换能器产生第一信号,第二换能器感测来自表面的第一信号的反射。 在第二模式中,第二传感器产生第二信号,第一换能器感测来自参考目标的第二信号的反射。 处理器确定到表面的距离。

    Systems and methods of determining a quality and/or depth of diesel exhaust fluid
    4.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods of determining a quality and/or depth of diesel exhaust fluid 有权
    确定柴油机废气流体质量和/或深度的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08733153B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US13294866

    申请日:2011-11-11

    IPC分类号: G01N30/76 G01N29/032

    摘要: A system for determining a quality and/or depth of a fluid in a tank. The system includes a controller, one or more transducers, and a temperature sensor. A fixed distance transducer transmits a sound wave toward a fixed surface. A depth transducer transmits a sound wave which reflects off a surface of the fluid. The temperature sensor senses a temperature of the fluid in the tank and provides an indication of the temperature to the controller. The controller measures the elapsed time for the sound waves to travel between the fixed distance transducer and a fixed surface and the elapsed time for the sound waves to travel between the depth transducer and the surface of the fluid held within the container. Using the elapsed times and the temperature of the fluid, the controller is able to determine a quality and the depth of the fluid.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定罐中的流体的质量和/或深度的系统。 该系统包括控制器,一个或多个换能器和温度传感器。 固定距离传感器将声波朝向固定表面传播。 深度传感器传输从流体表面反射的声波。 温度传感器检测罐内流体的温度,并向控制器提供温度指示。 控制器测量声波在固定距离换能器和固定表面之间行进的经过时间,以及声波在深度换能器和保持在容器内的流体表面之间行进的经过时间。 使用经过的时间和流体的温度,控制器能够确定流体的质量和深度。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETERMINING A QUALITY AND/OR DEPTH OF DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
    5.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETERMINING A QUALITY AND/OR DEPTH OF DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 有权
    确定柴油机排放流体质量和/或深度的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120118059A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-17

    申请号:US13294866

    申请日:2011-11-11

    IPC分类号: G01F23/296

    摘要: A system for determining a quality and/or depth of a fluid in a tank. The system includes a controller, one or more transducers, and a temperature sensor. A fixed distance transducer transmits a sound wave toward a fixed surface. A depth transducer transmits a sound wave which reflects off a surface of the fluid. The temperature sensor senses a temperature of the fluid in the tank and provides an indication of the temperature to the controller. The controller measures the elapsed time for the sound waves to travel between the fixed distance transducer and a fixed surface and the elapsed time for the sound waves to travel between the depth transducer and the surface of the fluid held within the container. Using the elapsed times and the temperature of the fluid, the controller is able to determine a quality and the depth of the fluid.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定罐中的流体的质量和/或深度的系统。 该系统包括控制器,一个或多个换能器和温度传感器。 固定距离传感器将声波朝向固定表面传播。 深度传感器传输从流体表面反射的声波。 温度传感器检测罐内流体的温度,并向控制器提供温度指示。 控制器测量声波在固定距离换能器和固定表面之间行进的经过时间,以及声波在深度换能器和保持在容器内的流体表面之间行进的经过时间。 使用经过的时间和流体的温度,控制器能够确定流体的质量和深度。

    Immersed fuel level sensor
    6.
    发明授权
    Immersed fuel level sensor 有权
    浸入式油位传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07542870B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-02

    申请号:US11365548

    申请日:2006-02-28

    IPC分类号: G01B7/00

    CPC分类号: G01F25/0061 G01F23/2962

    摘要: A level sensor includes a first transducer generating a first signal, a second transducer generating a second signal, and a processor configured to switch operation between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the first transducer generates the first signal and the second transducer senses a reflection of the first signal from a surface. In the second mode, the second transducer generates the second signal and the first transducer senses a reflection of the second signal from a reference target. The processor determines a distance to the surface.

    摘要翻译: 水平传感器包括产生第一信号的第一换能器,产生第二信号的第二换能器和被配置为在第一模式和第二模式之间切换操作的处理器。 在第一模式中,第一换能器产生第一信号,第二换能器感测来自表面的第一信号的反射。 在第二模式中,第二传感器产生第二信号,第一换能器感测来自参考目标的第二信号的反射。 处理器确定到表面的距离。

    System for determining fuel usage within a jurisdiction
    7.
    发明授权
    System for determining fuel usage within a jurisdiction 有权
    用于确定管辖区内燃料使用的系统

    公开(公告)号:US06571168B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-27

    申请号:US09274617

    申请日:1999-03-23

    IPC分类号: G06F1900

    CPC分类号: G07C5/085

    摘要: A system for determining fuel usage within a jurisdiction includes a control computer operable to control fueling of an internal combustion engine and an auxiliary computer coupled thereto, wherein the auxiliary computer forms part of an operator interface unit. The control computer is operable to broadcast current fuel usage information in a number of fuel usage categories, and the auxiliary computer is operable to accumulate such fuel usage information within each jurisdiction traveled by the vehicle. In one embodiment, a GPS receiver provides the auxiliary computer with information relating to a current vehicle jurisdiction, and in an alternate embodiment, an auxiliary switch is provided wherein manual actuation of the auxiliary switch indicates entrance into a new jurisdiction. In either case, the auxiliary computer is operable to accumulate information relating to the total fuel used in a number of fuel usage categories, for each jurisdiction traveled by the vehicle, whereby this information is particularly useful in subsequently computing state fuel tax data.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定管辖区内的燃料使用的系统包括控制计算机,其可操作以控制内燃机和与其连接的辅助计算机的燃料供应,其中所述辅助计算机形成操作者接口单元的一部分。 控制计算机可操作地在多个燃料使用类别中广播当前燃料使用信息,并且辅助计算机可操作以在车辆行驶的每个辖区内累积燃料使用信息。 在一个实施例中,GPS接收器向辅助计算机提供与当前车辆管辖权有关的信息,并且在替代实施例中,提供辅助开关,其中辅助开关的手动致动指示进入新的管辖区。 在任一种情况下,辅助计算机可操作地累积关于车辆行驶的每个司法管辖区使用的多种燃料使用类别中所使用的总燃料的信息,由此该信息在随后的计算状态燃油税数据中特别有用。

    FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    8.
    发明申请
    FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    燃料输送系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090199626A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-13

    申请号:US12027512

    申请日:2008-02-07

    IPC分类号: G01M15/02

    摘要: Systems and methods for determining a plurality of characteristics of a fuel and controlling a fuel delivery system based on the characteristics of the fuel. A controller generates a plurality of control signals. The control signals are transmitted to at least one ultrasonic transducer, a capacitance sensor, and a temperature sensor. Each of the ultrasonic transducer, capacitance sensor, and temperature sensor generate at least one output signal which is transmitted back to the controller. The controller determines, based on the output signals, the plurality of characteristics of the fuel. The characteristics of the fuel can include, for example, temperature, density, dielectric constant, and the like. The controller then compares the characteristics of the fuel to a set of characteristics of a first fuel type and a second fuel type and controls a fuel delivery device based on the characteristics of the fuel.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定燃料的多种特性并基于燃料的特性来控制燃料输送系统的系统和方法。 控制器产生多个控制信号。 控制信号被传送到至少一个超声波换能器,电容传感器和温度传感器。 每个超声波换能器,电容传感器和温度传感器产生至少一个输出信号,该输出信号被传送回控制器。 控制器基于输出信号确定燃料的多个特性。 燃料的特性可以包括例如温度,密度,介电常数等。 然后,控制器将燃料的特征与第一燃料类型和第二燃料类型的一组特性进行比较,并且基于燃料的特性来控制燃料输送装置。

    Fuel delivery system and method
    9.
    发明授权
    Fuel delivery system and method 有权
    燃油输送系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07775092B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-17

    申请号:US12027512

    申请日:2008-02-07

    IPC分类号: G01M15/02

    摘要: Systems and methods for determining a plurality of characteristics of a fuel and controlling a fuel delivery system based on the characteristics of the fuel. A controller generates a plurality of control signals. The control signals are transmitted to at least one ultrasonic transducer, a capacitance sensor, and a temperature sensor. Each of the ultrasonic transducer, capacitance sensor, and temperature sensor generate at least one output signal which is transmitted back to the controller. The controller determines, based on the output signals, the plurality of characteristics of the fuel. The characteristics of the fuel can include, for example, temperature, density, dielectric constant, and the like. The controller then compares the characteristics of the fuel to a set of characteristics of a first fuel type and a second fuel type and controls a fuel delivery device based on the characteristics of the fuel.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定燃料的多种特性并基于燃料的特性来控制燃料输送系统的系统和方法。 控制器产生多个控制信号。 控制信号被传送到至少一个超声波换能器,电容传感器和温度传感器。 每个超声波换能器,电容传感器和温度传感器产生至少一个输出信号,该输出信号被传送回控制器。 控制器基于输出信号确定燃料的多个特性。 燃料的特性可以包括例如温度,密度,介电常数等。 然后,控制器将燃料的特征与第一燃料类型和第二燃料类型的一组特性进行比较,并且基于燃料的特性来控制燃料输送装置。

    System for conducting wireless communications between a vehicle computer and a remote system
    10.
    发明授权
    System for conducting wireless communications between a vehicle computer and a remote system 有权
    用于在车辆计算机和远程系统之间进行无线通信的系统

    公开(公告)号:US06894601B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-17

    申请号:US09173991

    申请日:1998-10-16

    IPC分类号: G05B19/00 G07C5/00 H04Q1/00

    CPC分类号: G07C5/008 G07C5/006

    摘要: A system for conducting wireless communications between a vehicle computer and a remote system includes a passive radio frequency tag attached to a vehicle and electrically connected to at least one vehicle computer via an information bus, and a tag interface unit electrically connected to a remote computer system. The remote system is operable to control communications with one or more of the vehicle computers via a radio frequency link established between the tag and tag interface unit. The tag preferably includes a microprocessor-based computer electrically connected to the information bus, wherein the tag computer operates as a gateway for communications between the remote computer and any of the onboard vehicle computers including a vehicle/engine control computer, an interface module computer and a transmission control computer. The system preferably includes means for notifying the vehicle operator of various statuses of the communications being conducted, wherein the remote system is operable to control such notifying means.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在车辆计算机和远程系统之间进行无线通信的系统包括附接到车辆并经由信息总线电连接到至少一个车辆计算机的无源射频标签,以及电连接到远程计算机系统的标签接口单元 。 远程系统可操作以经由标签和标签接口单元之间建立的射频链路来控制与一个或多个车辆计算机的通信。 标签优选地包括电连接到信息总线的基于微处理器的计算机,其中标签计算机作为用于远程计算机与任何车载车辆计算机之间的通信的网关,包括车辆/发动机控制计算机,接口模块计算机和 传输控制计算机。 系统优选地包括用于向车辆操作者通知正在进行的通信的各种状态的装置,其中远程系统可操作以控制这种通知装置。