Temperature sensor with anti-rotation stop
US12098960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K2205/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A temperature sensor for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The temperature sensor includes a temperature-sensitive element, two electrical wires connecting the temperature-sensitive element to an electrical connector, an insulating sheath surrounding the two electrical wires, a protective endpiece including a closed end in which the temperature-sensitive element is housed, and a fixing means through which the insulating sheath passes. The fixing means has a threaded element to be screwed into a threaded orifice provided in a vehicle engine interface element to fix the temperature sensor to the engine interface element and a stop fixed to the insulating sheath. The stop surrounds the insulating sheath and provides sealing between the inside of the engine interface element and the outside, the threaded element being capable of rotating with respect to the stop. The stop comprises at least one lug that goes into a slot provided in the engine interface element to prevent the temperature sensor from rotating with respect to the engine interface element.
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