Position sensor having termination clip
US6018992A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D5/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A position sensor according to the invention comprises a housing having an internal compartment, a terminal support web extending into the compartment, at least one terminal having a first end in contact with the terminal support web and a second end extending outwardly of the housing, a sensor element located within the internal compartment, and a connector clip. The sensor element includes a terminal portion adapted for contacting the at least one terminal. The clip comprises a bight section, at least one first finger extending from the bight section, and at least one second finger extending from the bight section opposite the first finger. The first and second fingers are adapted to receive the sensor element and the support web therebetween when the clip is installed for holding the terminal portion against the at least one terminal.
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