Ford global technologies, llc (20240201331). SENSOR ASSEMBLY simplified abstract
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SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sunil Reddy Patil of Troy MI (US)
Venkatesh Krishnan of Canton MI (US)
Michael Robertson, Jr. of Garden City MI (US)
Rashaun Phinisee of Ypsilanti MI (US)
SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201331 titled 'SENSOR ASSEMBLY
The sensor assembly described in the patent application consists of a housing, a sensor unit attached to the housing, and an elastomeric flap. The sensor unit includes a rotatable shell with a vertical axis, while the housing features an aperture centered on the axis for airflow.
- The sensor unit's shell can rotate around the axis relative to the housing.
- The housing's aperture serves as an airflow outlet, while the sensor unit's inlet receives airflow from the aperture.
- A fixed gap is defined by the aperture and the lower edge of the shell.
- The elastomeric flap is fixed to either the housing or the sensor unit and extends across the fixed gap.
Potential Applications: - Air quality monitoring systems - HVAC systems - Environmental monitoring devices
Problems Solved: - Ensuring accurate airflow measurements - Preventing contamination of sensor components
Benefits: - Improved sensor accuracy - Enhanced durability of sensor components - Reduced maintenance requirements
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Sensor Assembly for Airflow Monitoring" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as HVAC, environmental monitoring, and air quality control systems. The market implications include improved efficiency and accuracy in airflow monitoring applications.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to airflow sensors, sensor assemblies, and elastomeric flaps to gain a better understanding of the existing technology landscape.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about advancements in sensor technology, airflow monitoring systems, and elastomeric materials to enhance the performance of sensor assemblies.
Questions about Sensor Assembly Technology: 1. How does the elastomeric flap contribute to the functionality of the sensor assembly? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this sensor assembly into existing airflow monitoring systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
a sensor assembly includes a housing, a sensor unit attached to the housing, and an elastomeric flap. the sensor unit includes a shell defining a vertical axis. the shell is rotatable around the axis relative to the housing. the shell includes a lower edge and extends upward along the axis from the lower edge. the housing includes an aperture centered on the axis. the aperture defines an airflow outlet from the housing radially inside the aperture relative to the axis. the sensor unit defines an airflow inlet radially inside the lower edge relative to the axis and positioned to receive airflow from the aperture. the aperture and the lower edge define a fixed gap extending around the axis. the flap is fixed to one of the housing or the sensor unit, and the flap extends across the fixed gap toward the other one of the housing or the sensor unit.
