Patent ID: 7357024

Claim:
A sensor carrier for a flow meter, the sensor carrier comprising: a cover part for covering the flow meter, said cover part defining a recess having a substantially closed bottom, substantially closed sidewalls, and an upper opening, said cover part also defining first means for retaining and locking; a sensor disposed within said recess; connecting strands disposed within said recess and connected to said sensor; a plug part structured and dimensioned as a separate component, non-integral with said cover part, said plug part having second means for retaining and locking cooperating with said first means for retaining and locking to secure said plug part on said cover part and seal said upper opening of said recess, thereby covering said sensor and said connecting strands; connecting pins disposed in said plug part, said connecting pins structured and dimensioned to connect to said connecting strands; and an electrically insulating, elastic substance disposed within said recess to completely fill a cavity defined by said recess and said plug part, thereby encasing said sensor and said connecting strands.