Patent · US Expired

Mounting device for sensors

US7178776B2 · kind B2 · utility

11Cited by

22References

5Claims

0Family size

Assignee

IFM Electronic GmbH · US

Inventors

Bernd Buck · Nonnenhorn, DE
Franz Sauter · Tettnang, DE
Berthold Schocker · Tettnang, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 20, 2004
Grant date	Feb 20, 2007
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 20, 2024

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L3/13
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting device for contactlessly-operating proximity switches includes a continuous cylindrical or cuboidal recess for holding the proximity switch which is formed by at least two legs. The mounting device can also include at least one through pocket, connected to the recess, into which an actuating tool can fit. The recess of the mounting device, when in a relieved state, has a smaller diameter than the proximity switch which is to be mounted. Additionally, the recess can be spread into an enlarged state by the actuating tool being positioned into the pocket and turned.

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