Measuring and testing – Speed – velocity – or acceleration – Structural installation or mounting means
Patent
1997-02-11
1998-10-06
Oda, Christine K.
Measuring and testing
Speed, velocity, or acceleration
Structural installation or mounting means
G01P 102
Patent
active
058179410
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for supporting a sensor in a vehicle in a manner to properly orient the axis of sensitivity of the sensor includes a lead frame having a substantially planar base portion with a plurality of leads extending from opposing ends thereof. The lead frame comprises a support plate portion extending perpendicularly from the base portion. A sensor and optional integrated circuit chip are mounted on the support plate portion. The lead frame further includes at least one support leg extending angularly between the base portion and support plate portion for rigidly supporting the support plate portion with respect to the base portion. Accordingly, a sensor, such as an accelerometer, may be positioned in the vehicle in a position mounted perpendicularly with respect to the mounting surface of the assembly in the vehicle for properly orienting the axis of sensitivity of the sensor.
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Fehr Gerald K.
Fujimoto George
Ramsey Victor Wayne
St. Clair V David Alexander
Stalnaker Willfred Marc
Abolins Peter
Ford Motor Company
May Roger L.
Oda Christine K.
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