Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing an encapsulated transducer to an interface cup for attachment with a machine includes an interface cup configured substantially as a cylinder defined by a cylinder wall and a bottom wall closing a bottom of the cylinder, the cylinder including a first bore corresponding to an inner diameter defined by the cylinder wall, the first bore corresponding to an outside diameter of the plastic encapsulated transducer; a second bore extending through opposing sides defining an exterior of the cylinder wall transverse to the first bore; an undercut in the first bore intersecting the second bore; a cylindrical overmold surrounding the interface cup having the plastic encapsulated transducer disposed in the first bore, wherein injection of plastic flows axially of the overmold toward the interface cup and circumferentially into the undercut via the second bore, forming a solid interference therebetween upon solidification restricting axial movement therebetween.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching a proximity probe offset to an axis defining an extension cable. The method and apparatus include a sensing element; a cylindrical part molded with a moldable material; a recess configured in one of two opposing ends defining the cylindrical part to receive the sensing element; a first and a second ferrule each extending from opposing surfaces defining an exterior of the cylindrical part, a first axis defining the first and second ferrules being offset from a second axis defining the cylindrical part; and an extension cable operably attached to the sensing element via the first and second ferrules, the sensing element being disposed offset relative to the extension cable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching a proximity probe offset to an axis defining an extension cable. The method and apparatus include a sensing element; a cylindrical part molded with a moldable material; a recess configured in one of two opposing ends defining the cylindrical part to receive the sensing element; a first and a second ferrule each extending from opposing surfaces defining an exterior of the cylindrical part, a first axis defining the first and second ferrules being offset from a second axis defining the cylindrical part; and an extension cable operably attached to the sensing element via the first and second ferrules, the sensing element being disposed offset relative to the extension cable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching a proximity probe offset to an axis defining a metal probe case and an extension cable extending therefrom. The method and apparatus include a metal interface cup securing the proximity probe therewith; and a metal probe case configured with a first bore extending from one side toward an axis defining a length of the metal probe case. The bore is configured to accept the metal interface cup while leaving a tip of the proximity probe exposed. A bottom surface defining the metal interface cup opposite the tip mates with a first surface defining a closed end of the first bore. The metal probe case is further configured with a second bore extending from a substantially opposite side of the one side. The second bore extends perpendicular from a surface defining the opposite side, wherein only a portion of the second bore intersects the first surface of said first bore creating a through hole into the first bore.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fixedly securing a plastic encapsulated transducer to a metal interface cup for attachment with a machine includes a metal interface cup configured substantially as a cylinder defined by a cylinder wall and a bottom wall closing a bottom of the cylinder, the cylinder including a first bore corresponding to an inner diameter defined by the cylinder wall, the first bore corresponding to an outside diameter of the plastic encapsulated transducer; a second bore extending through opposing sides defining an exterior of the cylinder wall and substantially transverse to the first bore; an undercut configured in the first bore intersecting the second bore, the undercut defining a circumferential groove in the cylinder wall; a cylindrical overmold surrounding the metal interface cup having the plastic encapsulated transducer disposed in the first bore, wherein injection of plastic flows in an axial length defining the overmold toward the metal interface cup and circumferentially into the unde