Sensor assemblies utilizing a one-piece thermal isolated fitting tube and methods of assembling the same
AssigneeSensata Technologies, Inc.
InventorsMichelle Pisuk, Richard Gordon, Michael Falco
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Abstract
Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to sensor apparatuses utilizing a one-piece thermal isolated fitting (TIF) tube and methods of assembling the same. In a particular embodiment, a sensor apparatus includes a one-piece thermal isolated fitting (TIF) tube that includes a cylindrical shaped body portion and a flange at one end of the TIF tube. In this example embodiment, the flange has a top surface that is facing away from the cylindrical shaped body portion and an underside surface that is facing towards the cylindrical shaped body portion.
Claims9
A sensor apparatus comprising:
- a one-piece thermal isolated fitting (TIF) tube that includes a cylindrical shaped body portion and a flange at one end of the TIF tube;
- the flange having a top surface that is facing away from the cylindrical shaped body portion;
- the flange also having an underside surface that is facing towards the cylindrical shaped body portion;
- a disc welded to the top surface of the flange;
- and
- a support ring welded to the disc.
A sensor apparatus comprising:
- a one-piece thermal isolated fitting (TIF) tube that includes a cylindrical shaped body portion and a flange at one end of the TIF tube;
- the flange having a top surface that is facing away from the cylindrical shaped body portion;
- the flange also having an underside surface that is facing towards the cylindrical shaped body portion;
- a disc welded to the top surface of the flange;
- and
- a support ring attached to the disc.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.