Abstract: A pneumatic tire (1) has a tire cavity surface (HS) to which an accommodation tool (11) for accommodating an electronic component is bonded. The accommodation tool (11) includes an accommodation space (10) for accommodating an electronic component (W) therein, and includes a bonding region (11Sb) which is bonded to the tire cavity surface (HS) and which is provided on one end of a back surface (11S) directed to the tire cavity surface (HS). Only the bonding region (11Sb) is bonded to the tire cavity surface (HS), thereby making it possible to separate a portion of a non-bonding region (11Sa) on the side of the other end of the back surface (11S) from the tire cavity surface (HS).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising a sensor chip and a structure housing the sensor chip. The structure is covered by a mold compound and is fabricated from a ceramic or a glass material.

Abstract: An impact protection element for a sensor housed in a boss features a hollow base element adapted to overlie the boss and a pair of legs extending along opposite sides of the boss.

Abstract: One embodiment of a mass spectrometer assembly includes a base configured to define at least a portion of a vacuum chamber volume; a mass separator component within the vacuum chamber volume; a lid coupled to the mass separator component and configured to be removably operably coupled with respect to the base; and wherein the lid is configured to be positioned in a first operable position to form a hermetical seal with the base and provide the mass separator component within the vacuum chamber volume and a second operable position wherein at least a portion of the lid is spaced from the base and the mass separator component is at least partially removed from within the vacuum chamber volume.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for use in automation and process measurement technology, comprising an at least two-part compact housing having a sleeve-shaped housing bottom part and housing top part. According to the invention the housing top part and the housing bottom part are each made integrally from a creep-resistant material and have an overlapping region extending in an axial direction, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the housing top part and the housing bottom part is complementary at least in the overlapping region and the housing parts have an oversize relative to one another. The housing top and bottom parts are connected to each other by axial pressing forces with oversize loss in a media-tight manner.

Abstract: A measuring probe is provided for measurement in molten metal, the probe having a measuring head arranged on an immersion end of a carrier tube. A bath contact and at least one sensor for determining a component of the molten metal are arranged on the immersion end. The bath contact, viewed in the immersion direction, has a first bath contact region with two surface areas extending parallel to the immersion direction on opposite sides of the bath contact.

Abstract: A sensor assembly. A sensor assembly 34 that has a sensing element 26 is mountable in a housing 5. The housing has an inner surface 12, an outer surface 14, a bore 16 disposed there through and further has a sensed object 24 positioned across a gap from the sensing element 26. The sensor assembly 34 comprises a sensor body 35 having a first portion 36 and a second portion 38, the first portion 36 and the second portion 38 being positioned within the bore 16. The second portion 38 positions the sensing element 26 at an end of the second portion 38. The sensor assembly 34 further comprises an anti-corrosion member 56 positioned within the bore 16. Additionally, the sensor assembly 34 comprises a retaining member 58 removably fastened to the first portion 36 wherein the retaining member 58 such that the anti-corrosion member 56 isolates the sensing element 26 from the outer surface 14 to prevent contaminants from contacting the sensing element 26.

Abstract: To provide a gas sensor in which connection terminals are stably brought into contact with electrode terminal portions of a sensor element without superfluous load applied on the sensor element. A pair of element guide portions 33 are provided in a sleeve 30 in which a plate-like sensor element 10 is inserted. The pair of element guide portions 33 protrude from an opening end surface on a rear end side of an axial hole 31, store either of widthwise opposite side ends of the sensor element 10 and restrain the sensor element 10 from being inclined. The sensor element 10 is positioned coaxially with the sleeve 30 by the element guide portions 33. Electrode holders 40 in which electrode fitments 60 are held are fitted to the element guide portions 33 so that the electrode fitments 60 are brought into contact with electrode terminal portions 15 and 16 of the sensor element 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to electrical sensors, which are tight against longitudinal water, and to a process for a simple and cost efficient manufacture, with a tightly closed housing, a sensor element, at least one cable leading out of the housing, wherein the electrical conductors of the cable in the housing comprise a massive cross section without a cavity at least in one longitudinal section, a conductor seal seals the massive cross section against the lead insulation, a lead seal seals the lead insulation against the jacket of the cable, and against all other jackets, and a jacket seal seals the cable jacket against the housing.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments are directed to a probe cassette for a scanning probe microscope that includes a base having at least one probe storage receptacle, a lid mountable on the base with the probe storage receptacle at least substantially covering the at least one receptacle, and a probe retainer that retains a probe device of the scanning probe microscope in the receptacle under a compressive force. The probe cassette can be pre-loaded and shipped to a user site where the cassette can be loaded in an AFM without manual manipulation of the individual probe devices.

Abstract: An inertial measurement unit (IMU) is provided that includes a container that defines a cavity. A sensor suit or ISA having a housing is provided in the container of the IMU. A dampening material is provided between the housing of the ISA and the container of the IMU. The dampening material may be applied by coating, spraying, or dipping, or may be separately molded and then inserted, if desired. A sway space may also be provided between the ISA and the IMU container.

Abstract: A transducing system includes a support structure configured to support a transducer and includes at least one environmental sensor carried by the support structure. The environmental sensor may be a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, an altitude sensor, or a combination of these.

Abstract: A packing method and system for measuring multiple measurands including bi-directional flow comprises of sampling ports arranged within a flow tube in a symmetrical pattern. The ports are arranged symmetrically with respect to the X and Y centerlines of the flow tube. In addition, the ports are also arranged symmetrical to the restrictor to minimize the amount of turbulent flow within the flow tube.

Abstract: A sensor case for attachment to laces of a shoe, includes a flexible body to be inserted between the laces and the shoe in an open condition and manipulated into a folded-over and closed condition surrounding and secured to the laces. The folded-over and closed condition defines an interior of the body. A pouch is integral with the body for receiving a sensor. A fastener secures the body in the folded-over and closed condition with the pouch in the interior of the body. A method for attaching a sensor to a shoe is also provided.

Abstract: A water quality detecting device for an aquarium includes a casing, a transparent cover and a seat. Two pairs of circular recesses are respectively defined in opposite ends of the upper and lower faces of the casing. A close water guiding groove is defined in the upper and lower faces and opposite side faces of the casing connecting the circular recesses. A positioning slot is defined in the center of the rear face of the casing close the bottom edge. The transparent cover includes a covering board, and upper and lower sidewalls extending perpendicularly from the upper and lower edges of the covering board and respectively covering the circular recesses and the water guiding groove. A pair of cylindrical posts is disposed at inner sides of the upper and lower sidewalls close one end thereof for correspondingly extending into one pair of circular recesses.

Abstract: A sensor carrier comprising a cover part for a flow meter, with a sensor comprising connecting strands and a plug part covering the sensor and the connecting strands and having connecting pins which can be brought into contact with the connecting strands is characterized in that, at least in the region of the connecting strands, the space between the plug part and the cover part is covered by an electrically insulating elastic substance to provide reliable sealing.

Abstract: A position indicator may include a position indicator display and mechanism. A polymer housing houses the position indicator display and mechanism and a one-piece clear polymer cover encloses the position indicator display and mechanism in the polymer housing. The position indicator may further include a hinge and hand-operated latch that secures the one-piece clear polymer cover to the polymer housing such that the one-piece clear polymer cover can be opened without the use of tools.

Abstract: For a liquid-, or gas-, sensor composed of a sensor module SM and a sensor module head SMK, which are pluggably connectable together and which enable when plugged together an exchange of data and energy via a galvanically decoupled, transfer zone, a pluggable module ST1, or ST2, as the case may be, is provided, which is connectable with the sensor module SM, or with the sensor module head SMK, and which serves for display of sensor data stored in the sensor module SM, or for simulation of a measured value.

Abstract: A rotational test electrode assembly for use in a corrosive fluid environment as shown in FIG. 1 that includes a generally cylindrical heat and electrically conductive member (110) having an annular portion (112) and a solid portion (114): a heating device (130) positioned inside of the annular portion and in heat exchanging relation with the solid portion of the conductive member; a corrosion resistant external protective member (140) that surrounds a portion of the heat conductive member in close-fitting relationship; mounting means for attaching a rotational electrode (150) in close fitting heat and electrically conductive relation, the electrode being selected from the group consisting of cylindrical and disk electrodes; and an electrical connector for receiving a plurality of external electrical connectors that is mounted on the protective member opposite the portion of the conductive member on which the rotational electrode is mounted.

Abstract: A shield assembly for protecting a sensing element of a gas sensor, the shield assembly includes an outer shield comprising an elongated outer wall and an inner shield comprising an inner elongated wall. The elongated outer wall includes a first end, a second end, and a tip portion disposed across the second end of the outer wall. The tip portion includes at least one elongated aperture extending therethrough and the elongated outer wall is configured to not have any openings between the first end and the second end. The inner elongated wall is disposed within the elongated outer wall. The inner elongated wall includes a first open end, a second open end, and a flange portion extending from a periphery of the first open end of the inner elongated wall.

Abstract: A novel displacement instrument that can be used to measure the density or modulus of an aggregate pier upon which a multistory building or parking garage can be built. The aggregate piers are often 35 feet or deeper. These aggravate piers are constructed by adding lifts of approximately 12 to 18 inches of aggregate at a time and tamping it into the pier forming hole. Each lift of aggregate is being tamped or struck by a force of approximately 15,000 psi or greater. The displacement instrument allows aggregate piers to be constructed having a density or modulus that is consistent from the bottom of the hole to the top of the hole. The displacement instrument would be mounted on the side plate of a hydraulic breaker that is mounted on the end of a boom of a crane. The displacement instrument need not be permanently installed on the side of the hydraulic breaker and it is freely removed and installed on another crane.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a sensor assembly for maintaining multiple and varying sensor components, wherein the sensor assembly comprises a molded sensor head configured to include a first cavity and a second cavity. A first sensor of a first sensor type can be located and maintained within the first cavity. A second sensor of a second sensor type is generally located and maintained within the second cavity, wherein the first sensor type is different from the second sensor type. The first sensor and the second sensor are respectively packaged into the separate first and second cavities within the molded sensor head of the sensor assembly to provide a sensor apparatus that provides for multiple and varying sensor capabilities.

Abstract: An electronic environment sensing instrument having an analog indicator has a casing having a front panel with a scale, an electronic sensing and driving assembly mounted in the casing, a needle and a DC power supply. The electronic driving indicator assembly has a detecting and driving circuit to sense and measure an environmental parameter outside the casing and generates a control signal, a drive unit to receive the control signal and rotate a specific amount in a specific direction based on the control signal and a gear assembly connected to and driven by the drive unit. The needle is attached to and driven by the gear assembly and points to a specific value on the scale corresponding to the sensed environmental parameter.

Abstract: An acceleration sensor unit including a board on which an acceleration sensor is mounted, a support part for supporting the board, and a housing in which the support part and the acceleration sensor are contained, the board is installed in the housing by means of the support part so as to swing with respect to the housing.

Abstract: Provided are a gyro-sensor including a plurality of component units and a method of fabricating the gyro-sensor. The gyro-sensor includes: a substrate; a micro electro mechanical system structure including a surface including a predetermined area in which a cavity is formed and connected to an upper surface of the substrate to output a vibration signal proportional to an external rotation force; and a circuit unit positioned in the cavity, converting the vibration signal into a predetermined electric signal proportional to a circular angular velocity, and outputting the predetermined electric signal.

Abstract: A modular sensor system includes a plurality of varying types of sensors that provide multiple sensing measurands for sensing operations. A housing is generally associated with the varying types of sensors, such that the housing introduces media to be sensed by the sensors. An electrical interface can also be connected to the sensors, wherein the electrical interface permits a logical physical connection to be made to a selected sensor in order to maximize sensing sensitivity and provide a sensing repeatability and accurate sensor compensation thereof for the sensing operations.

Abstract: A sensor stem supporting a sensor element comprising a metal plate having a shape defined by press, the metal plate include a dent portion formed on a first surface of the metal plate, a step portion formed on a second surface of the metal plate facing the first surface, and a projection formed on the step portion for resistance welding. It is thus possible to obtain an excellent hermetic sealing of the sensor stem and a cap, which protects an oscillator, a circuit board and the like. The sensor stem can prevent a short circuit and can be lowered in height thereof.

Abstract: An angular velocity sensor includes a tuning fork unit; a base block provided with a terminal for outputting an output signal from the tuning fork unit to the exterior; a cover for housing the tuning fork unit in a space defined by combination with the base block; a circuit board for fixing the terminal on the base block, the circuit board being provided with a processing circuit for processing the output signal from the tuning fork unit; and a casing for housing the base block, the cover, and the circuit board. The terminal on the base block is fixed to the circuit board, with a clearance being defined by the base block and the circuit board. The terminal on the base block in the clearance has a flexure portion, and the flexure portion absorbs a vibration of a high frequency applied from the exterior.

Abstract: A packaging system in one example comprises an improved mechanical packaging system for a circuit board disposed between housing elements, the improvement comprising an upper housing member having a centrally disposed opening provided therethrough, a unitary electromagnetic shield disposed on at least an upper surface of the circuit board and secured to the circuit board, the unitary electromagnetic shield secured to the upper housing member, such that undesired mechanical vibration modes are substantially reduced.

Abstract: A modular sensing apparatus includes a sensing diaphragm that accommodates a particular pressure range. A pressure port can be connected to the sensing diaphragm to provide pressure data thereof. Additionally, the modular sensing apparatus includes a connector and a temperature sensor pre-selected by a user, such that the connector is attached to a pressure port. An integrated circuit can be configured to provide a desired output for respective pressure and temperature from the sensing diaphragm and the temperatures sensor and to provide error corrections thereof. The sensing diaphragm, the temperature sensor, the integrated circuit and the connector are electrically connected utilizing flexible circuitry to form the modular sensing apparatus assembled to at least one requirement of the user in order to provide simultaneous and application independent pressure and temperature sensing data.

Abstract: An improved accelerometer assembly including a circuit board and an accelerometer is provided. The accelerometer is configured to sense acceleration along a sensing axis. The accelerometer is attached to the circuit board and configured to sense acceleration along a sensing axis. A housing is configured to receive the circuit board in a first and second orientation, wherein the sensing axis in the first orientation is rotated 90° from the sensing axis in the second orientation.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable gas detector which is equipped with filters for removal of interfering gases, high in convenience for use, easy to exchange the filters, and easy to confirm the time the filters are exchanged. The portable gas detector has a housing in the form of a slim and flat box holdable by grasping with a hand, and a foreside half portion in the interior of the housing is provided as functional part region, in which a plurality of gas sensors are arranged in a state fixed by a holder and a cap, in the interior of which a gas flowing path has been formed. At a position corresponding to at least one gas sensor in the sensor cap exposed to the back surface of the housing, a filter assembly for removal of an interfering gas component related to the gas sensor is detachably provided.

Abstract: Control device for a motor vehicle, particularly for controlling a gearbox, with an electronic control circuit arranged on a support plate in a housing; for measurement of the hydraulic pressure, a measuring transducer is connected to a hydraulic unit of the gearbox by a pressure channel, wherein a spring element is formed in a region of the support plate and is a portion of the measuring transducer; the spring element is connected for force transmission via a connecting member to a diaphragm which sealingly spans the aperture of the pressure channel leading to the spring element.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus (104) includes a plural different spatial direction axis of sensitivity positioned sensor package containing sensor module (305) supported by a planar surface (345) within a cavity (340) of a housing (205) coupled to a first end cap (210) by a PC-board connection (355). Housing (205) is further coupled to first end cap (210) by a first coupling member (315) and a second coupling member (320) and is also coupled to an opposite second end cap (215) by a third coupling member (320) and a fourth coupling member (325). Interface sealing members (330a, 330b, 330c, 330d) seal between housing (205) and first end cap (210). Interface sealing members (335a, 335b, 335c, 335d) seal between housing (205) and second end cap (215).

Abstract: The invention provides an explosion-proof portable gas detector that is easy to be fabricated as a small-sized one handy to carry and high in convenience for use, and has explosion-proofness sufficient in a countermeasure against static electricity and high in reliability. The explosion-proof portable gas detector has at least gas sensors, a signal processing circuit, a display mechanism and a power source part within a housing in the form of a slim and flat box holdable by grasping with a hand. The whole or a part of the housing is formed of a static charge-controlling resin material having an insulating resistance value of at most 1 G? and a comparative tracking index of at least 90 V.

Abstract: This invention involves a new housing for a liquid level detection device. More particularly, the new stillwell apparatus comprises, at least one tubular section, a means for extending the length of the stillwell, a conduit for delivering a cleansing solution to the bottom of the tubular sections, a gas inlet tube for determination of the presence of hazardous gases, and a means for pressure equalization. In addition this invention reveals novel installation, removal and cleansing methods making it possible to install, remove, and cleanse the stillwell from an exterior of a vessel, thereby eliminating the need for highly trained personnel to enter the vessel in order to install, maintain, cleanse, or remove the stillwell.

Abstract: A portable containment system includes a glovebox apparatus, a self-contained filter unit, and removable conduits extending therebetween. The glovebox apparatus includes a first module for releasably covering a first sidewall opening. The first module, which has body and flange portions, has a storage position where the body portion is positioned through the first sidewall opening into the glovebox interior and an operative position where the body portion is positioned exterior of the glovebox. The glovebox apparatus includes second modules for releasably covering a second sidewall opening where the second modules are smaller than the first sidewall opening for inserting the second modules into the interior of the glovebox for storage. The filter unit includes a plurality of gas filters, an air pump, and detectors for monitoring the air flow through the system.

Abstract: A device for retaining an instrument cluster having a member to release a snap connection, and a member to eject the instrument cluster in the direction of a vehicle interior, whereby the release of the snap connection and the ejection of the instrument cluster can be actuated from the vehicle interior.

Abstract: A device called “pill” is provided for in-line measurement of properties, such as pressure and temperature, in a fluid flow within a pipeline system. The device is small enough to travel in the medium of the pipeline system in an unrestricted manner. It has at least one sensor to scan properties such as pressure and temperature at a desired rate. Also, the device includes a microprocessor for logging data scanned by the sensor so that it can later be downloaded and analysed by a PC. Moreover, the device has a buoyancy compensator for adjusting the specific gravity of the device to make it compatible with the medium in which it travels. The novel device is particularly suitable for use in solids transport systems, such as mining backfill systems.

Abstract: A high pressure sensor mounting configuration (100) includes a cylindrical pressure sensor cavity (105), an internally threaded collet (170), and a housing (160). The cylindrical pressure sensor cavity includes a convex conical open end and a first bearing surface (115). The internally threaded collet includes a second bearing surface (175) that bears on the first bearing surface when the internally threaded collet is threaded onto a pressure port (140), causing the convex conical open end (110) to bear on a concave conical mating surface of the pressure port. The housing captures the collet on the pressure sensor cavity.

Abstract: A gas sensor includes a sensor element having a specific function, and a housing containing the sensor element therein and including a thread section, and a sealing surface which forms a sealing section together with an installation section at a position deeper than the thread section in a direction in which the sensor element is inserted. When the housing is screwed into the installation section, the release torque of the housing at 850° C. (1123 K) is 9 N·m or more, and an estimated value of a gap formed between the sealing surface and the installation section at 850° C. (1123 K) that is calculated according to a specific equation is 31 ?m or less.

Abstract: A cover or housing for marine instruments in which a rectangular opening giving access to the instrument is closed by a curved cover or door which rotates about the axis of the curves between open and closed positions. In its closed position are four edges of the rectangular opening are sealed relative to the cover to protect the instrument from air bourn sea spray or rain.

Abstract: Methods of bulk manufacturing high temperature sensor sub-assembly packages are disclosed and claimed. Sensors are sandwiched between a top cover and a bottom cover so as to enable the peripheries of the top covers, sensors and bottom covers to be sealed and bound securely together are disclosed and claimed. Sensors are placed on the bottom covers leaving the periphery of the bottom cover exposed. Likewise, top covers are placed on the sensors leaving the periphery of the sensor exposed. Individual sensor sub-assemblies are inserted into final packaging elements which are also disclosed and claimed. Methods of directly attaching wires or pins to contact pads on the sensors are disclosed and claimed. Sensors, such as pressure sensors and accelerometers, and headers made out of silicon carbide and aluminum nitride are disclosed and claimed. Reference cavities are formed in some embodiments disclosed and claimed herein where top covers are not employed.

Abstract: A rotational speed detector such as a wheel speed detector has an elongate housing containing a detector unit therein. The detector unit is a molded unit having a sensor element and an integrated circuit chip for processing sensor signals. A front wall of the elongate housing faces a magnetized rotor rotated by a rotating object so that the rotational speed of the rotor is detected by the detector unit. After the housing and a center rod having a terminal wire for leading out the detected electrical signals are connected to each other, a resin mold covering an outside of the center rod and a part of the housing is formed to formulate a unitary body of the rotational speed detector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pipette having a body (2), a casing (4), sheathing the body (2), and a graduation means (6) located between the body (2) and the casing (4).

Abstract: A power semiconductor module contains a power component and a sensor component. The power component is disposed on a first substrate. The sensor component is electrically and/or mechanically insulated from the power component by being disposed on an individual, separate second substrate. In this manner, disturbances of the sensor system section caused by the power section and its operation can be avoided particularly reliably.

Abstract: A gas sensor includes a sensor element having a specific function, and a housing containing the sensor element therein and including a thread section, and a sealing surface which forms a sealing section together with an installation section at a position deeper than the thread section in a direction in which the sensor element is inserted. When the housing is screwed into the installation section, the release torque of the housing at 850° C. (1123 K) is 9 N·m or more, and an estimated value of a gap formed between the sealing surface and the installation section at 850° C. (1123 K) that is calculated according to a specific equation is 31 &mgr;m or less.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an impact absorber for an exhaust sensor. The impact absorber comprises a collar of deformable material disposed around a housing of the exhaust sensor. The collar extends radially outward from the housing. The collar may be formed from a material selected to degrade at exhaust temperature, or the collar may be formed from a material that provides radiation shielding to a portion of the sensor after installation. The collar may be disposed around a sealing gasket. A wall may be disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the collar, the wall being spaced apart from a plurality of facets formed on the housing to form a recess for receiving a socket wrench tool.

Abstract: A detector for detecting rotational speed of a vehicle wheel includes a detector element disposed in a housing and a lead wire for sending output signals of the detector element to an outside device. An output terminal of the detector element is electrically connected to the lead wire by tungsten inert gas welding. The housing and the lead wire are molded together with a resin material that forms an outer wall of the detector. Since the lead wire and the output terminal are connected by the tungsten inert gas welding, the junction is protected from any damages due to pressure and heat generated in the molding process.

Abstract: A housing or enclosure for time of flight ranging systems and/or level measurement devices. The housing comprises an upper lid section and a lower section which are coupled together to form an enclosure for holding a transducer module and electronic circuitry to provide the level measurement funtionality. The housing has an exterior surface which is covered in at least part with a reflective coating. The reflective coating reflects solar radiation and serves to reduce the solar gain and temperature rise variations inside and surrounding the housing. According to another aspect, the reflective coating may also be applied to all or parts of the interior surface.