Patent ID: 7313960
Filing Date: 2008-01-01
Classification: B60R,G01S,G10K

Abstract:
1. An ultrasonic sensor assembly that is installable to a through hole of an installation object, which extends from a first surface to a second surface of the installation object, the ultrasonic sensor assembly comprising: an ultrasonic sensor apparatus that includes a sensor arrangement and a housing, wherein the sensor arrangement is held by the housing and is received in the through hole of the installation object upon installation of the ultrasonic sensor assembly to the installation object; a holding member that holds the ultrasonic sensor apparatus relative to the installation object, wherein the holding member includes: a plurality of spring portions, which are partially secured to the housing of the ultrasonic sensor apparatus and are resiliently deformed between the housing and the second surface of the installation object, wherein the spring portions and the flange portion cooperate together to clamp the installation object therebetween.