Apparatus for determining a stabilized filling level with an antechamber and calming structure

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PATENT NO 9850792
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14502678

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A device for determining a filling level of a container is provided, having a damping cup, a measuring section extending vertically inside the damping cup, and having an ultrasound converter arranged at its lower end region, and at least one antechamber. A calming structure is arranged in at least a part of at least one antechamber, to achieve as much degassing of the liquid as possible. The part of the antechamber having the calming structure is designed to be open towards the top over a large area and is connected, via a venting channel, with a vent in the upper region of the device.

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HELLA KGAA HUECK & CORIXBECKER STRASSE 75 59552 LIPPSTADT

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Niemann, Thomas Delmenhorst, DE 67 234
Palloks, Jurgen Westerstede, DE 2 8

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