Measuring and testing – Gas analysis – Gas of combustion
Patent
1993-05-11
1996-02-13
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
Gas of combustion
731181, G01N 3002, G01M 1900
Patent
active
054904129
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an exhaust oxygen sensor including a component requiring electricity to operate such as a heater or oxygen electrode. The first electrical terminal is provided in electrical contact with the component and wherein the electrical terminal has at least one male prong. The second electrical terminal in electrical contact with a wire for delivering electrical power from an external source is also provided. The second electrical terminal has at least one female connector or receptacle. The male prong and the female connector are constructed and arranged so at least one of the first and second electrical terminals is removable with respect to the other terminal. The sensor may include a threaded nut slidably received over a tubular housing, constructed and arranged to be threaded onto a threaded exhaust manifold boss without rotating the housing.
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Duce Richard W.
McCauley Kathryn M.
Quinn David B.
Brooks Cary W.
Chilcot Jr. Richard E.
General Motors Corporation
Oen William L.
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