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Ultrasonic sensor device comprising a reinforcement holder, arrangement, motor vehicle and corresponding method

US9910142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2013
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49016
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an ultrasonic sensor device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising ultrasonic sensor (7) which comprises a pot-shaped membrane (6) for emitting and/or receiving ultrasonic signals as well as a sensor housing (10), comprising a stiffening element (3) arranged around the membrane (6) and comprising a holder (4), which is designed for holding the sensor housing (10) on a back side of a trim element of the motor vehicle, wherein the stiffening element (3) and the holder (4) are designed to be integrally formed from a uniform material.

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