Sensor unit for a vehicle
US9513306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D11/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor arrangement for a vehicle includes a sensor unit, a cable arrangement, and an elastic cap. The sensor unit has a main support, an electronics part connected to the main support, and a sensor element. The cable arrangement has at least one individual wire, and is configured to electrically contact the electronics part via at least one contact-making member. The main support is an open housing defining at least one insertion opening configured to accommodate the at least one contact-making member and an accommodation pocket configured to at least partially accommodate the electronics part. The elastic cap has a member configured to fasten the sensor unit in the vehicle, is configured to be pushed at least partially over the main support, and closes off the accommodation pocket in a sealed manner.
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