Patent ID: 8146450
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: B60R,G01S

Abstract:
1. A sensor mount or a sensor mount for mounting distance sensors on vehicle components, the sensor mount accepting a sensor having an active surface, the sensor mount comprising: means defining a receptacle for the sensor, said receptacle having an axially front side in a region of which the active surface of the sensor is located when the sensor is inserted into the mount, said receptacle also having a rear side facing away from said front side; a cover, said cover disposed, structured and dimensioned to partially or fully cover said rear side of said receptacle when the sensor is disposed in the mount to attenuate sensor signals emitted in a rear direction and/or to attenuate reflection signals coming from the rear direction; and a hinge connected between said cover and said receptacle for hinged attachment of said cover to said receptacle.