Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Nguyen, Hung (Department: 2636)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S652000, C340S657000, C340S687000, C439S488000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06940412
ABSTRACT:
An electronic control unit (ECU) is mounted to a non-conductive material housing for installation in a vehicle. In order to diagnose whether or not the ECU is properly installed within the vehicle, a conductive member is placed within the housing. The conductive member includes a pair of pins that are insert molded into the housing such that one end of each pin is electrically connected to the ECU and an opposite end of each pin is exposed at a mounting surface presented by the housing. A fastener is used to mount the housing to the vehicle and includes an enlarged head portion that contacts the exposed ends of the pins, forming an electrical circuit. The ECU monitors the resistance or voltage between the two pins to determine if the ECU is properly mounted. A closed circuit indicates proper mounting and an open circuit indicates improper mounting.
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Nguyen Hung
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
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