Method and device for fastening and aligning a sensor

US7438774B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Frank Kurfiss · Rochlitz, DE
• Uwe Apel · Neckartailfingen, DE
• Andre Skuppin · Schwieberdingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 10, 2003
• Grant date: Oct 21, 2008
• Expiry date: Dec 3, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2011/0063
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device are provided for fastening and aligning a sensor, e.g., in motor vehicles, the sensor being connected to a support via a holding element. By reworking the sensor seating surface, a precise alignment of the sensor axis with the nominal direction may be achieved.