Protective structures for air sensors in a vehicle body structure
US9573544B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/0136
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pair of vehicle door panels defines a cavity. An air sensor has an air inlet protruding into the cavity and senses an air pressure within the cavity. A shield covers the air inlet, has at least one side wall extending away from the air inlet, and defines a chamber configured to collapse in response to an increase in the air pressure to excite the air sensor.
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