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Position sensor holder and cover for motor drive unit

US6352037B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2000
Grant dateMar 5, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B2200/006
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A position sensor holder for a powered lift system includes a polymeric member having a mounting surface on one side for attachment to the housing of a lift system and an elongated socket for receiving a magnetically responsive sensor positioned on an opposite side for providing a control signal as a magnet on a movable element of the lift system approaches the sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the socket comprises a pair of upwardly extending resilient legs for snap-receiving the sensor and including an undercut for receiving a cover element which covers the sensor and wires extending along the elongated socket coupling the sensor to a control circuit for the lift system.

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