Abstract: A hermetically-sealed electrical device includes a housing and a header assembly. The header assembly includes a cover having a contact aperture and a contact terminal extending through the cover via the contact aperture. An insulating member insulates the contact terminal from the cover. An angled flange couples the insulating member to the cover. The cover may be coupled to the housing to form a hermetically sealed volume.

Abstract: A radar system and methods of using the system provide a wide field of view for identifying objects proximate a vehicle. The radar system includes a number of aligned strings of patch antennas as a transmit antenna and one or more strings of patch antennas as a receiving antenna. Driving circuitry also is provided to drive transmission via the antenna strings. In examples, the antenna system reduces the negative impacts of deep nulls.

Abstract: An improved circuit interruption system for interrupting a primary circuit includes a secondary circuit disposed in a magnetic field generated by current passing through the primary circuit. In response to a threshold change to the charge induced in the secondary circuit, a circuit interrupting device opens the primary circuit.

Abstract: A tire monitor includes a sensor generating tire data and a plurality of control modules having phase locked loop circuits. The control modules generate output signals carrying the tire data. A first of the control modules is configured to generate first output signals having a first frequency and according to a first protocol. A second of the control modules is configured to generate second output signals having a second frequency and according to a second protocol. In examples, the output signal can be transmitted in parallel to different computing systems.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to sensor apparatuses utilizing a one-piece thermal isolated fitting (TIF) tube and methods of assembling the same. In a particular embodiment, a sensor apparatus includes a one-piece thermal isolated fitting (TIF) tube that includes a cylindrical shaped body portion and a flange at one end of the TIF tube. In this example embodiment, the flange has a top surface that is facing away from the cylindrical shaped body portion and an underside surface that is facing towards the cylindrical shaped body portion.

Abstract: A protection circuit may include a fuse configured to couple in series with a load. The protection circuit may include a device coupled to the fuse and configured to couple in parallel with the load. The device may be configured to, in response to an increase in current above a threshold, operate in an active state to route at least a portion of the current through the device and to the fuse. In examples, the device includes a solid-state device, a mechanically-actuated device, and/or a pyro-actuated device.

Abstract: A pressure and temperature sensor is provided. The sensor may include a pressure port configured to receive a media, wherein the pressure port includes at least one thermistor. The sensor may further include a body having a header and a sense element configured to seal the body from the media in the pressure port. The header and the sense element may define a space accessible to the media and the header may further include a media receiver configured to allow the media to pass between the pressure port and the space. The header may also include at least one pin in electrical communication with the thermistor and a pin receiver configured to accept the at least one pin. The at least one pin may be operatively connected to the pin receiver.

Abstract: Apparatuses that include a junction-isolated semiconductor strain gauge and methods for manufacturing a junction-isolated semiconductor strain gauge are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, an apparatus comprises a silicon chip that includes a silicon substrate and a semiconductor strain gauge. In this embodiment, the semiconductor strain gauge includes a plurality of resistors formed by locally doping the silicon substrate and biasing the silicon substrate such that the resistors of the plurality of resistors are junction-isolated. The silicon chip also includes a field shield layer to isolate an output signal of the semiconductor strain gauge from external electrical fields.

Abstract: A contactor device includes a movable contact configured to selectively open/close an electrical circuit. The movable contact is coupled to a shaft, and the shaft is retained by a latch in the closed position. A movable member is biased away from the latch. During an event, the biasing force biasing the movable member away from the latch is overcome. The movable member causes the latch to disengage the shaft, allowing the shaft to move to an open position. In examples, the movable member is disposed over an opening in a housing of the contactor device.

Abstract: Systems and methods of tire monitor auto location are disclosed. A tire pressure monitoring system generates output signals to communicate with tire monitors mounted on tires of a vehicle. Times associated with return signals responsive to the output signals are used to determine a distance of the tire monitors and/or an angular displacement of the tire monitors. Using these techniques, monitors may be located without the need for vehicle operation. In other examples, accelerometers and/or contact patch measurements can be used to auto-locate tire monitors, e.g., while the vehicle is in operation.

Abstract: An improved contactor device includes a high voltage switching device, current sensing components, and battery management components that may include a disconnect device. The contactor device may integrate, e.g., into a single device, a number of functionalities conventionally distributed across a number of disparate components and/or facilitate additional functionalities.

Abstract: An electromechanical rotary latch for use in current interruption devices disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a fuse device comprises a rotary latch; a rotatable armature configured to actuate the rotary latch; and a contact configured to change between a set position that allows current flow through the fuse device and a triggered position which interrupts current flow through the fuse device; wherein the fuse device is configured such that when a threshold current level passes through the fuse device, the rotatable armature changes configuration in response to a generated electromagnetic field, which actuates the rotary latch causing the contact to transition to the triggered position.

Abstract: Component assemblies and methods of manufacturing component assemblies that include a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a component assembly that includes a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays is described. In this embodiment, the magnetic yoke assembly includes a movable contact and a ferromagnetic upper yoke mounted in above the moveable contact and separate from the moveable contact. The magnetic yoke assembly also includes a ferromagnetic lower yoke mounted under the moveable contact.

Abstract: Fault breaking contactors are disclosed. In an embodiment, an electromechanical switching device includes one or more terminals; a moveable contact; and an actuator assembly for moving the moveable contact between a closed position in which the moveable contact contacts the one or more terminals and an open position in which an air gap is maintained between the moveable contact and the one or more terminals; and a dynamic air gap mechanism configured to increase the air gap beyond that of the closed position in response to a fault current.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards various sensing devices. Embodiments may include an external housing and at least one conductor located included within and extending through an opening of the external housing. Embodiments may further include a spring clip included within the external housing and connected to the at least one conductor and a sensing element included within the external housing and connected to the spring clip.

Abstract: A tire monitor includes a sensor generating tire data. The tire monitor is configured to wake in response to a low frequency interrupt signal received from a remote source. Upon waking, the tire monitor scans Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) channels to establish a BLE connection with the remote source. The tire monitor communicates with the remote source over the BLE connection.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for failure mode detection in a contactor are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method for failure mode detection in a contactor includes maintaining the contactor command signal in the open state; connecting the contactor to a voltage supply that supplies a first predetermined voltage amount to the contactor; measuring a first amount of time for a magnitude of a coil current of the coil to exceed a first predetermined current threshold; determining whether the first amount of time exceeds a first predetermined time threshold; responsive to determining that the first amount of time does not exceed the first predetermined time threshold, determining that the contactor is in the open state; and responsive to determining that the first amount of time exceeds the first predetermined time threshold, determining that the contactor is in the closed state.

Abstract: A pedal system includes a user interface, e.g., a pedal for contacting by a driver of a vehicle, a force sensor, and a force transfer member between the user interface and the force sensor. A force applied to the user interface is detected and measured by the force sensor. One or more membranes, e.g., two membranes, are arranged at an outer surface of the force transfer member to decouple off-center loading and non-uniform forces, e.g., resulting from off-center force application at the user interface.

Abstract: A contactor device includes a movable contact configured to selectively open/close an electrical circuit. The contactor device includes an actuator assembly having a shaft, a movable contact retention member, and a coupler coupling the shaft to the movable contact retention member. The movable contact retention member may be a single piece comprising a central portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion, and the first side portion and the second side portion are angled relative to the central portion.

Abstract: An electrical device includes an actuator assembly configured to facilitate selective opening/closing of an electrical circuit. A plunger is positioned to be acted on by a magnetic field, a shaft is coupled to the plunger, and a movable contact is coupled to the shaft. The plunger includes an axial opening and an undercut formed in a surface defining the axial opening. The shaft is inserted into the opening and an end of the shaft extending from the opening is altered to increase a diameter of the shaft to prevent passage through the opening and such that a portion of the shaft extends into the undercut.