Patent ID: 6742395
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: G01L

Abstract:
A pressure transducer comprisinga generally tubular port fitting having a closed pedestal end with a diaphragm portion, an elongated coupling portion for mounting the transducer to a fluid pressure source to be monitored, a support flange extending radially outwardly from the port fitting intermediate to the pedestal end and the coupling portion, a support member received on the pedestal end, the support member having a flat, relatively rigid end surface formed with an aperture therethrough aligned with a central portion of the diaphragm portion, a circuit board adhered to-the end surface of the support member, the circuit board having an aperture aligned with the aperture of the support member, the circuit board having electronic components and having spaced apart electrically conductive spring contact pads, a cover member formed over the support member having a top wall and sidewalls forming a cavity, the sidewalls attached to the support member with the cavity aligned with the electronic components, a respective contact spring receiving opening formed in the top wall in alignment with each spring contact pad, an electrically conductive contact coil spring having first and second ends received in each contact spring receiving opening with the first end engaging a respective spring contact pad and the second end disposed at a location above the cover member, a housing member connected to the support flange and including a connector having a portion disposed above the cover member, the connector mounting spaced apart terminals extending through the connector, the terminals formed with a contact surface aligned and in engagement with the second end of a respective contact spring.