Crash sensor assembly
First Claim
1. A sensor assembly adapted to be affixed to a structure comprising;
- a connector housing assembly having a housing with a locator feature for enabling the housing to be mounted in a predetermined orientation to the structure, at least two electrical conductive elements extending from the housing and connected to at least two female electrical terminal sockets within the housing, the connector housing forming an open internal cavity, anda sensor element having an internal sensing component, a body, and at least two male connectors configured to mate with the female electrical terminal sockets, the sensor body configured to be received by the connector housing open internal cavity and retained within the open internal cavity with the male connectors and the female electrical terminal sockets in a mating engagement, the sensor element received by the open internal cavity in an interference fit manner.
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Abstract
A sensor assembly specially adapted for use as a crash sensor for motor vehicle applications. The sensor assembly includes a connector housing assembly and a separate sensor element. The sensor element is formed with a pair of spade type terminals. The sensor element is received by a passageway within the housing assembly which further incorporates receiving terminals connected with electrical pigtail wires. The assembly housing incorporates features for secure mounting of the unit to a vehicle or other device, and provide accurate location when needed for directional sensing. The unit provides a snapfit assembly of the sensor element and includes features for preventing improper assembly of the unit and provides a desired mechanical connection between the sensor element and the associated vehicle.
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17 Claims
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1. A sensor assembly adapted to be affixed to a structure comprising;
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a connector housing assembly having a housing with a locator feature for enabling the housing to be mounted in a predetermined orientation to the structure, at least two electrical conductive elements extending from the housing and connected to at least two female electrical terminal sockets within the housing, the connector housing forming an open internal cavity, and a sensor element having an internal sensing component, a body, and at least two male connectors configured to mate with the female electrical terminal sockets, the sensor body configured to be received by the connector housing open internal cavity and retained within the open internal cavity with the male connectors and the female electrical terminal sockets in a mating engagement, the sensor element received by the open internal cavity in an interference fit manner. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A sensor assembly adapted to be affixed to a structure comprising;
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a connector housing assembly having a housing with a locator feature for enabling the housing to be mounted in a predetermined orientation to the structure, at least two electrical wires extending from the housing and connected to at least two female electrical terminal sockets within the housing, the connector housing forming an open internal cavity forming an opening at an end of the cavity and the female electrical terminal sockets positioned at an opposite end of the open internal cavity, and a sensor element having an internal sensing component, a body, and at least two male connectors configured to mate with the female electrical terminal sockets, the sensor body configured to be received by the connector housing open internal cavity and retained within the open internal cavity with the male connectors and the female electrical terminal sockets in a mating engagement, the sensor element received by the open internal cavity in an interference fit manner, the connector housing assembly and the sensor element cooperating to enable the sensor element to be removably attached to the connector housing assembly.
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