Abstract: A method of assembling and sealing a circuit board within a housing includes the steps of placing the circuit board within the housing, filling the space above the circuit board or around the circuit board with a potting material, and then exhausting that cavity of gases during a curing process of the potting material. Exhausting of the gases is performed and accommodated by a vent opening. An access opening is in communication with the vent opening and provides for the injection of sealant to block the vent opening.

Abstract: A satellite sensor assembly includes a plastic sensor housing that is mounted to a vehicle structure comprised of sheet metal. The sensor housing includes a transversely extending tab that is received within an opening formed in the sheet metal. The tab includes a pair of crush ribs that extend along the length of the tab. The ribs deform as the tab is inserted through the opening to achieve an interference fit. The inference fit serves to hold the housing in place until the housing can be separately fastened to the sheet metal with a fastener.

Abstract: A satellite sensor assembly includes a plastic sensor housing that is mounted to a vehicle structure comprised of sheet metal. The sensor housing includes a transversely extending tab that is received within an opening formed in the sheet metal. The tab includes a pair of crush ribs that extend along the length of the tab. The ribs deform as the tab is inserted through the opening to achieve an interference fit. The inference fit serves to hold the housing in place until the housing can be separately fastened to the sheet metal with a fastener.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a pair of fingers upturned from a surface on which the sensor is mounted. The fingers are spaced a distance apart and the sensor is mounted between the fingers. Extending between the fingers is an elastic member. This elastic member extends over the sensor and secures the sensor onto the mounting surface. Another mounting assembly according to this invention includes a catch that extends upward from the mounting surface and a corresponding key portion disposed on the sensor. A fastening member corresponding with the sensor maintains the sensor in the received position within the catch member.

Abstract: A satellite sensor assembly includes a plastic sensor housing that is mounted to a vehicle structure comprised of sheet metal. The sensor housing includes a transversely extending tab that is received within an opening formed in the sheet metal. The tab includes a pair of crush ribs that extend along the length of the tab. The ribs deform as the tab is inserted through the opening to achieve an interference fit. The inference fit serves to hold the housing in place until the housing can be separately fastened to the sheet metal with a fastener.