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Sensor unit for a vehicle

US9513306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2012
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 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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