Patent ID: 7357431
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A structure for mounting an ultrasonic sensor on a mounting member having an outer surface and an inner surface, comprising: a through-hole formed in the mounting member, the through-hole having an inner wall, a front periphery on the outer surface and a rear periphery on the inner surface; a fixing member for fixing the ultrasonic sensor on the inner surface of the mounting member, so that a vibrating front surface of the ultrasonic sensor exposes to a front side of the outer surface of the mounting member; and a masking member for covering at least the front periphery of the through-hole, while leaving the vibrating front surface of the ultrasonic sensor exposed to the front side of the outer surface of the mounting member, wherein: the masking member further covers at least part of the inner wall of the through-hole, and wherein: the masking member includes an outer portion covering the front periphery of the through-hole and a cylindrical portion covering the inner wall of the through-hole.