Patent ID: 6555748
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A sensor assembly for use with a separate control unit, the sensor assembly comprising:a housing comprising: a sensor face with a sensor opening, the sensor face having a flange connection surface; sidewalls extending from the sensor face and attached at adjacent edges to form an enclosure with a lid opening; a cradling bracket within the enclosure; and a lid sized to fit the lid opening, the lid being releasably attachable to the enclosure; a sensor comprising: a sensing element for sensing a parameter through the sensor opening; a flange member extending from the sensing element and fixedly attached to the sensing element, the flange member attaching the sensor to the flange connection surface of the housing; and electrical leads extending from the sensing element, the electrical leads terminating in terminal ends; and a connection socket on the terminal ends of the electrical leads, the connection socket having openings for receiving wires from the control unit to make electrical connection with the electrical leads of the sensor, the connection socket being sized to mate with and be cradled by the cradling bracket; wherein the cradling bracket and the lid cooperate in a closed position to prevent the connection socket from moving during use.