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Housing for optical proximity sensor

US8841597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2010
Grant dateSep 23, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 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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