公开(公告)号：US08276443B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12028282

申请日：2008-02-08

Applicant: Michael Gerding ,  Thomas Musch

Inventor： Michael Gerding ,  Thomas Musch

IPC: G01F23/00

CPC classification number: G01F23/284 ,  G01F23/2845

Abstract: A method of using of a level meter employing the radar principle, serving to measure the fill level of a medium in a container and incorporating an electric conductor system for conducting an electromagnetic signal into the container and returning reflected components of the electromagnetic signal from the container, the electric conductor system terminating at a predefined level in the container. In practicing the method a variation of the component of the electromagnetic signal reflected at the container-oriented end of the conductor system is utilized as an indicator of the attainment of the predefined fill level by the medium. This permits the detection of very small amounts of a medium for instance in the monitoring of drain pipes, spillway basins or leak-detection systems.

Abstract translation: 一种使用采用雷达原理的电平计的方法，用于测量容器中的介质的填充量，并且包括用于将电磁信号传送到容器中的电导体系统，并将来自容器的电磁信号的反射分量返回 ，电导体系统终止于容器中预定的水平。 在实施该方法时，利用在导体系统的面向容器的端部反射的电磁信号的分量的变化作为介质达到预定填充水平的指标。 这允许检测非常少量的介质，例如在排水管，溢洪道盆或泄漏检测系统的监测中。

公开(公告)号：US20080210004A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US12041319

申请日：2008-03-03

Applicant: Michael Gerding ,  Thomas Musch ,  Stephen Neuburger

Inventor： Michael Gerding ,  Thomas Musch ,  Stephen Neuburger

IPC: G01F23/26

CPC classification number: G01F23/284

Abstract: A level meter employs the radar concept for measuring the fill level of a medium in a container and incorporates an electric conductor system for conducting an electromagnetic signal into the container and returning reflected components of the electromagnetic signal from the container. Here, the electric conductor assembly is integrated into a wall of the container. The result is a universally employable electric conductor assembly so configured as to be unobstructed by built-in structures in the container such as agitators, intake pipe fittings or discharge connectors.

Abstract translation: 电平表采用雷达概念来测量容器中的介质的填充水平，并且包括用于将电磁信号传导到容器中的电导体系统并且从容器返回电磁信号的反射分量。 这里，电导体组件被集成到容器的壁中。 结果是普遍可使用的电导体组件，其被配置为通过容器中的内置结构（例如搅拌器，进气管配件或排出连接器）不被阻挡。

公开(公告)号：US08143922B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US11383009

申请日：2006-05-12

Applicant: Michael Gerding ,  Burkhard Schiek ,  Thomas Musch

Inventor： Michael Gerding ,  Burkhard Schiek ,  Thomas Musch

IPC: H03K17/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/2509 ,  G01R19/0053 ,  G01S7/292

Abstract: A sampling circuit for sequential sampling of a broadband periodic input signal having a field effect transistor as a nonlinear component to which a pulsed-shaped sampling signal is supplied, by which sampling is activated so that an output signal is produced. In this way, a sampling circuit is attained which is economical, technically durable and which can be used in a versatile and simple manner.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对具有场效应晶体管作为非线性分量的宽带周期性输入信号进行顺序采样的采样电路，脉冲形状的采样信号被提供给该非线性分量，通过该采样信号被激活以产生输出信号。 以这种方式，获得经济，技术上耐用的采样电路，并且可以以通用和简单的方式使用。

公开(公告)号：US08011241B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US12041319

申请日：2008-03-03

Applicant: Michael Gerding ,  Thomas Musch ,  Stephan Neuburger

Inventor： Michael Gerding ,  Thomas Musch ,  Stephan Neuburger

IPC: G01N23/00

CPC classification number: G01F23/284

Abstract: A level meter employs the radar concept for measuring the fill level of a medium in a container and incorporates an electric conductor system for conducting an electromagnetic signal into the container and returning reflected components of the electromagnetic signal from the container. Here, the electric conductor assembly is integrated into a wall of the container. The result is a universally employable electric conductor assembly so configured as to be unobstructed by built-in structures in the container such as agitators, intake pipe fittings or discharge connectors.

Abstract translation: 电平表采用雷达概念来测量容器中的介质的填充水平，并且包括用于将电磁信号传导到容器中的电导体系统并且从容器返回电磁信号的反射分量。 这里，电导体组件被集成到容器的壁中。 结果是普遍可使用的电导体组件，其被配置为通过容器中的内置结构（例如搅拌器，进气管配件或排出连接器）不被阻挡。

公开(公告)号：US07683848B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US12034096

申请日：2008-02-20

Applicant: Michael Gerding ,  Achim Matt ,  Thomas Musch

Inventor： Michael Gerding ,  Achim Matt ,  Thomas Musch

IPC: H01Q13/00

CPC classification number: G01F23/284 ,  H01Q1/225 ,  H01Q19/08

Abstract: In an antenna for a level meter employing the radar principle, a fastening device is provided for detachably mounting a dielectric insert in the antenna. The fastening device may be a continuous clamping collar that clamps the dielectric insert in place in the antenna. This offers a simple, universally employable possibility for fastening a dielectric insert in the antenna.

Abstract translation: 在采用雷达原理的电平表的天线中，提供了一种用于将电介质插入件可拆卸地安装在天线中的紧固装置。 紧固装置可以是将电介质插入件夹在天线中的适当位置的连续夹紧套环。 这提供了将电介质插入件紧固在天线中的简单且通用的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US20080264178A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12035725

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: Michael Gerding

Inventor： Michael Gerding

IPC: G01N3/08 ,  G01F23/00

CPC classification number: G01F23/284

Abstract: A level meter, employing the radar principle for measuring the fill level of a medium in a container, includes a signal transmitter serving to transmit an electromagnetic signal, an electric conductor system for conducting the electromagnetic signal into the container and returning reflected components of the electromagnetic signal from the container, and a signal receiver serving to receive the reflected components of the electromagnetic signal. An electric conductor system is provided at its upper end with a suspension by which it is attached to a device on the container. A tensile-load testing device is placed between the suspension and at least a part of the electric conductor system, featuring a break point for the electromagnetic signal, with the distance between the break point and the signal transmitter or the signal receiver varying as a function of the tensile load bearing on the conductor system. This permits easy monitoring of the tensile forces to which the conductor system and the suspension are exposed, so that any damage to these devices as a result of excessive loads can be prevented.

Abstract translation: 采用用于测量容器中的介质的填充水平的雷达原理的液位计包括用于传输电磁信号的信号发射器，用于将电磁信号传导到容器中的电导体系统，并且将电磁反射分量返回 来自容器的信号，以及用于接收电磁信号的反射分量的信号接收器。 电导体系统在其上端设置有悬挂件，通过该悬架连接到容器上的装置。 拉伸负载测试装置放置在悬架与电导体系统的至少一部分之间，具有电磁信号的断点，断点与信号发射器或信号接收器之间的距离随功能变化 的导体系统上的拉伸载荷。 这允许容易地监测导体系统和悬架暴露于的拉力，从而可以防止由于过大的负载而对这些装置造成的任何损坏。

公开(公告)号：US07199633B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US10950243

申请日：2004-09-24

Applicant: Michael Gerding ,  Burkhard Schiek ,  Thomas Musch

Inventor： Michael Gerding ,  Burkhard Schiek ,  Thomas Musch

IPC: H03K5/04

CPC classification number: H03K5/12 ,  H03K5/07 ,  H03K5/08

Abstract: A method for generating short electric pulses, comprising the steps of generating a control pulse, feeding the control pulse to a bipolar transistor, which subsequently emits an output signal with a steep switch-off side by exploiting the charge storage effect of the bipolar transistor, and differentiating the output signal with the steep switch-off side so that short primary pulses are generated. An electric pulse generator is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生短电脉冲的方法，包括以下步骤：产生控制脉冲，将所述控制脉冲馈送到双极晶体管，所述双极晶体管通过利用所述双极晶体管的电荷存储效应随后通过陡峭的关断侧发射输出信号， 并且将输出信号与陡峭的关断侧区分开，使得产生短的初级脉冲。 还公开了一种电脉冲发生器。

公开(公告)号：US08416124B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12833113

申请日：2010-07-09

Applicant: Michael Gerding

Inventor： Michael Gerding

IPC: G01S13/08

CPC classification number: G06F1/0328 ,  H03B19/00 ,  H03B21/02

Abstract: A frequency synthesizer for a time base generator of a level measuring device which works according to the radar principle, with at least one first output for output of a first frequency signal, with at least one second output for output of a second frequency signal, and with a reference oscillator for producing a reference frequency signal, the first frequency signal and the second frequency signal having a small difference frequency relative to one another, the first frequency signal being producible by interaction of the reference oscillator with a direct digital synthesizer. The first frequency signal and second frequency signal can be generated with especially low noise by the second frequency signal being derived from the reference oscillator without interconnection of a direct digital synthesizer and the direct digital synthesizer being operated such that only a noise spectrum is produced which is at least partially minimized.

Abstract translation: 一种用于根据雷达原理工作的电平测量装置的时基发生器的频率合成器，具有用于输出第一频率信号的至少一个第一输出，以及用于输出第二频率信号的至少一个第二输出，以及 具有用于产生参考频率信号的参考振荡器，所述第一频率信号和所述第二频率信号相对于彼此具有小的差分频率，所述第一频率信号可通过所述参考振荡器与直接数字合成器的相互作用产生。 可以通过第二频率信号从参考振荡器得到第一频率信号和第二频率信号，而无需直接数字合成器和正在操作的直接数字合成器的互连，从而仅产生噪声谱 至少部分地最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20080164951A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US12052109

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: Thomas Musch ,  Burkhard Schiek ,  Michael Gerding

Inventor： Thomas Musch ,  Burkhard Schiek ,  Michael Gerding

IPC: H03L7/18 ,  H03L7/00

CPC classification number: H03L7/185 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/35 ,  G01S13/88 ,  H03L7/0802

Abstract: A frequency synthesizer, especially for use with a time-base generator of a fill-level meter employing the radar principle is designed to output a first frequency signal and a second frequency signal at mutually slightly different frequencies. The synthesizer incorporates a reference oscillator operating at a reference frequency and a control oscillator regulated at a control frequency. A first frequency divider with a division factor V1 is connected in line with the reference oscillator and a second frequency divider with the division factor V2 is connected in line with the control oscillator, which frequency dividers serve to output the first frequency signal and the second frequency signal, respectively. The result is a stable frequency synthesizer with a large phase-control bandwidth and consequently an extremely short transient response time as well as broad-band phase-noise suppression. A method for operating the synthesizer is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 频率合成器特别适用于采用雷达原理的液位计的时基发生器，被设计成以相互稍微不同的频率输出第一频率信号和第二频率信号。 合成器包含以参考频率工作的参考振荡器和以控制频率调节的控制振荡器。 具有分频因子V 1 <1>的第一分频器与参考振荡器一致地连接，并且具有分频因子V 2 2的第二分频器与控制器 振荡器，哪些分频器分别用于输出第一频率信号和第二频率信号。 结果是具有大的相位控制带宽的稳定的频率合成器，因此具有非常短的瞬态响应时间以及宽带相位噪声抑制。 还公开了一种用于操作合成器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08881588B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13569488

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Christoph Baer ,  Christian Schulz ,  Michael Gerding

Inventor： Christoph Baer ,  Christian Schulz ,  Michael Gerding

IPC: G01F23/284

CPC classification number: H01Q13/02 ,  G01F23/284 ,  H01Q1/225 ,  H01Q3/14 ,  H01Q3/245 ,  H01Q13/06 ,  H01Q15/08 ,  H01Q19/08

Abstract: A dielectric antenna (1) having at least one supply element (2) and at least one lens (3) formed of a dielectric material. The dielectric antenna makes it possible to measure the surface of a medium with an essentially consistent measuring accuracy in that the lens (3) has an outer component (4) and an inner component (5). The outer component (4) has a radiating surface (6) that is spherical and an inner surface (7) that is spherical, and the inner component (5) has a contact surface (8) that spherical. Furthermore, the antenna is usable as part of a fill level sensor operating on the radar principle.

Abstract translation: 一种电介质天线（1），具有至少一个供电元件（2）和至少一个由电介质材料形成的透镜（3）。 电介质天线可以以基本上一致的测量精度来测量介质的表面，因为透镜（3）具有外部部件（4）和内部部件（5）。 外部部件（4）具有球形的散热面（6）和球面的内表面（7），内部部件（5）具有球形的接触面（8）。 此外，天线可用作基于雷达原理的灌装液位传感器的一部分。