Sensor assembly for a vehicle
US11841379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/414
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor assembly includes a sensor element and at least two control units, each having an evaluation and control unit and an energy source. In a first control unit, a first evaluation and control unit is connected to a first energy source, and in a second control unit, a second evaluation and control unit is connected to a second energy source. The at least two control units and the sensor element are interconnected by at least one separate interconnection unit. Each interconnection unit connects a first connection of an associated sensor element to the first energy source and/or to the second energy source. A second connection of the sensor element is earthed. A sensor current flowing through the sensor element is modulated at least with information about a detected measured variable. The first evaluation and control unit and/or the second evaluation and control unit evaluate(s) the detected sensor current.
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