Two component magnetic sensor assembly
First Claim
1. A magnetic sensor assembly comprising a sensor comprising:
- a. a housing; and
b. at least one magnet integrally-formed with the housing.
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Abstract
A magnetic sensor assembly having a sensor with an integrally-formed magnet and housing to prevent the loss of the magnet from the sensor and consequent failure of the sensor and ball assembly. The magnet is molded from a liquid mixture of plastic and magnet powder and positioned within the housing so that a portion of the magnet is exposed for direct contact with the ball. The strength of the magnet may be varied by simply adjusting the plastic powder-magnet powder ratio. Because the magnet and the ball are in direct contact when the ball is seated in the sensor, lower energy and less expensive magnetic materials may be used. Moreover, the color of the housing may be changed to reflect different magnet strengths to facilitate placement of the proper sensor in the correct vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. A magnetic sensor assembly comprising a sensor comprising:
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a. a housing; and
b. at least one magnet integrally-formed with the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A magnetic sensor assembly comprising:
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a. a plastic housing; and
b. at least one magnet integrally-formed with the housing to form a seating surface, wherein the at least one magnet is located within the housing so that at least part of the at least one magnet is exposed in the seating surface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19)
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12. A method of manufacturing a magnetic sensor assembly comprising integrally-forming at least one magnet with a housing.
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15. A magnetic sensor assembly comprising:
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a. a plastic, substantially cylindrical-shaped housing; and
b. at least one magnet integrally-formed with the housing to form a seating surface, wherein the at least one magnet is located within the housing so that at least part of the at least one magnet is exposed in the seating surface; and
c. a ball seatable in the seating surface and adapted for magnetic attraction to the at least one magnet, wherein the assembly is located within a vehicle and the attraction between the ball and magnet may be overcome upon application of a sufficient force upon the vehicle.
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- 16. A two component assembly for a shock sensor comprising a ball and a magnetized socket to receive the ball, wherein the magnetized socket comprises a housing and a magnet integrally-formed with the housing so that the magnet intimately contacts the ball when the ball is seated in the socket.
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