Patent ID: 6407357
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
A method for assembling an electrical sensor, the electrical sensor including a first blade including first and second projections, and first and second conductors, the method comprising the steps of:positioning the first blade adjacent to the first conductor so that the first projection of the first blade contacts an opposed outer surface on the first conductor defining a first contact area; positioning the first blade adjacent to the second conductor so that the second projection of the first blade contacts the opposed outer surface on the second conductor defining a second contact area; supplying an electrical current of a predetermined magnitude and predetermined duration through the first blade and the first and second conductors; and forcing the first blade toward the first and second conductors during the supplying step to resistance projection weld the first blade and the first conductor at the first contact area and to resistance projection weld the first blade and the second conductor at the second contact area.