Patent ID: 6553841
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: G01L

Abstract:
A transducer assembly comprising:a transducer member supporting a transducer element for measuring properties of an environment, the transducer member having a sealing surface surrounding the transducer element; a housing having an integral resilient member for resiliently supporting the transducer member and for exerting a sealing force on the transducer member against a mating member secured To the housing, the mating, member comprising a fitting having a cavity therethrough for sealing against the sealing surface of the traducer member and for surrounding the transducer element, the resilient member comprising a resilient rear wall of the housing, the housing having an interior with an opening thereto, the housing also having a protrusion extending from the resilient rear wall towards the opening of the housing and into contact with the transducer member; and a locking arrangement on the housing for locking the fitting to the housing, the fitting facilitating coupling of the transducer assembly to said environment.