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Pressure sensor device having breakable mounting member

  • US 6,085,598 A
  • Filed: 06/29/1999
  • Issued: 07/11/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A pressure sensor device comprising:

  • a sensor portion having a pressure-responsive element for measuring pressure;

    an inlet port for introducing pressure to be measured into the sensor portion, the inlet port being connected to the sensor portion; and

    a mounting member for mounting the sensor device on a vehicle, the mounting member including a connecting member for connecting the sensor portion to the mounting member and being disposed apart from the inlet port, the connecting member having a structure constructed and arranged to break before the inlet port breaks to separate the sensor portion from the mounting member when a predetermined level of impact is imposed on the sensor portion, thereby protecting the inlet port from being damaged by the impact.

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