Patent ID: 7878019
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: F24F,F25D

Abstract:
1. A one-piece assembly for use with a source of condensate production and a condensate collection pan having a preformed drain line opening, said assembly also used with a vertically deployable float body that rises with rising levels of collected condensate and sends a signal to shut off the source of condensate production when a pre-established threshold level of collected condensate is reached in the pan, said assembly comprising: a liquid-level float switch housing member having a hollow interior with diameter and height dimensions configured for vertical movement therein of a deployable float body, said housing also having a slotted configuration adapted for providing fluid inlet, debris blocking, and air venting functions for reliability of float body deployment, said housing further having an open bottom end and a top opening; and a drain line connection member secured in fixed orientation to said float switch housing member, said drain line connection member configured with a substantially planar mounting plate having a drain line bore therethrough, said drain line connection member also having a drain line connector rearwardly-depending from said mounting plate, and wherein said drain line connection member further comprises opposed and substantially rearwardly-depending lateral protrusions configured for securely engaging complementary stabilizing support structure associated with the preformed drain line opening of a condensate collection pan.