Housing for optical proximity sensor
US8841597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D11/245
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical proximity sensor and housing for the same are disclosed. The housing is provided with at least two support structures and at least two modules. A first of the support structures transfers vertical forces applied to one end of a module to an opposite end of the opposite module. A second of the support structures inhibits a pivoting of the modules about the first support structure.
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