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Electronic sensor module, handle module, and movable vehicle element

US12320168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Witte Automotive GmbH · DE

Inventors

Reinaldo Mensch · Wuppertal, DE
Christian Zammert · Wuppertal, DE
Markus Herdering · Bochum, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2021
Grant date	Jun 3, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 9, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH03K2217/9651
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic sensor module for a handle may have one sensor unit having a movable sensor element and a fixed sensor element which is arranged spaced apart from and opposite the movable sensor element. The module may also have an electronics unit which is electrically connected to the sensor elements for triggering a switching signal and on which the fixed sensor element is arranged. At least the movable sensor element may be encapsulated at least in some regions by a foam material and is designed as an integrated component in the form of a preassembly unit. Connection elements of the movable sensor element protrude from the foam material in a preassembly state and are connected to the electronics unit in an assembled state. A handle module and to a movable vehicle element are also described.

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