Sensing unit and method of making same
US7698941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4922
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a sensing unit according to the present invention, a spring portion having a support portion and a movable portion is conductive. A signal of a sensor portion provided on the movable portion of the spring portion is transmitted via the spring portion. Hence, the sensing unit according to the present invention has a simple constitution with a small number of components, and a wire does not necessarily have to be provided for each sensor portion. As a result, a reduction in manufacturing cost, simplification of the manufacturing process, and so on are achieved.
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