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SENSOR MODULE

  • US 20110012624A1
  • Filed: 07/15/2010
  • Published: 01/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. Capacitive sensor module witha sensor electrode which is used to detect the entry of an object into a space ahead of the sensor electrode, wherein the sensor electrode is formed from a segment of a first cable or wire,at least one auxiliary electrode which extends parallel to the sensor electrode, wherein the auxiliary electrode is formed from a segment of a second cable or wire,a plastic carrier which has recesses to receive and guide the sensor electrode and auxiliary electrodes, wherein the recesses are formed so that they at least partially surround the electrodes along their circumference and hold them within the recess,wherein the plastic carrier and the sensor electrode as well as the auxiliary electrodes are matched to each other in their dimensions and materials so that the electrodes can be pressed into the applicable recesses by overcoming an elastic forming force and are held in their recesses by the elastic reshaping process.

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