Patent ID: 6729848
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
A sump draining apparatus, comprising:(a) a housing having first and second end portions, with the first end portion being adapted for engagement with a fluid conduit for conveying fluid away from the housing, with the second end portion having an inlet for drawing fluid into the housing, with the second end portion having an opening, with the housing having an axial direction; (b) a pump in the housing for pumping fluid from the inlet to the fluid conduit and away from the housing; (c) a motor in the housing and in communication with the pump to drive the pump; (d) a sensor for sensing a condition and being in communication with the motor whereby the motor may turn on and off in response to a sensed condition; and (e) a sensor mount for the sensor, with the sensor mount engaged with the second end portion of the housing, with the sensor mount and sensor being slidable in the axial direction into and out of the opening in the second end portion of the housing such that the sensor is easily taken in and out of the housing.