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Bonded and rotatable vehicle sensor assembly

US8910986B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2013
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/0136
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automotive vehicle fascia assembly is provided. The fascia assembly includes a bumper cover and an impact sensor assembly attached to, without mechanically fastening, the bumper cover. The sensor assembly includes a housing configured to selectively rotate from a first position to a second position, a sensor disposed within the housing, and a wall preventing access to the sensor when the housing is in the first position. The sensor is accessible when the housing is in the second position.

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