Gyro-sensor

US6425187B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd. · FI

Inventors

• Klaus Gebert · Willich, DE
• Werner Riegler · Ulm, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 11, 2000
• Grant date: Jul 30, 2002
• Expiry date: Jan 13, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01C21/26
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A locating device for vehicles with a carrier to be mounted in the vehicle in which a gyro-sensor is located to detect the movement of moving components for the purpose of determining the location. As gyro-sensors must be oriented a certain way in order to fulfill their function, and as this orientation is not possible in all installation locations, the invention is the result of the task of specifying a gyro-sensor that can be used regardless of the corresponding mounting situation, where the corresponding sensor (gyro-sensor) can be oriented at the installation location and manufactured using automated manufacturing processes and where special securing devices are not required to secure the unit in the aligned position. This task is accomplished in that there are complementary tabs and notches located on the gyro-sensor and on the housing in which the gyro-sensor is inserted that permit the gyro-sensor to be mounted in the housing in at least two different positions, and/or that the housing with its casing shell surface is installed in a holding device, where the housing can be installed in the holding device in at least one prescribed position.