Magnetic sensor mount
AssigneePrince Corporation
InventorKenneth M. Lindberg
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Abstract
A magnetic sensor mounting assembly embodying the present invention includes a base plate having cradles for pivotally receiving and adjustably locking a sensor supporting platform thereto. The base plate can be attached to an existing rearview mirror mounting member. The assembly further includes a cover providing access for adjusting the platform to a horizontal position and for allowing the rearview mirror mounting stem to extend therethrough.
Claims23
A sensor mount for mounting a magnetic field sensor to a vehicle, said mount comprising:
- a base including a cradle means for receiving a sensor platform therein, said cradle means including means for lockably engaging the platform in a selectively adjustable position;
- a platform including means for attaching a magnetic field sensor thereto, said platform further including a pivot axle for pivotably mounting said platform to said cradle means for holding said platform and sensor thereon in an adjusted angular position;
- wherein said pivot axle includes a plurality of serrations and said means for lockably engaging said platform includes at least one resilient leg having a tang for engaging said serrations of said pivot axle;
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- a cover enclosing said platform.
A sensor mount for mounting a magnetic field sensor to a vehicle, said mount comprising:
- a base including a pair of spaced cradles for receiving a sensor platform therein, said cradles including means for lockably engaging the platform;
- a platform including means for attaching a magnetic field sensor thereto, said platform further including mounting and adjustment means for engaging said cradles for holding said platform and sensor thereon in an adjusted angular position;
- wherein said cradles each include a pair of spaced legs extending upwardly from said base and each of said legs include an inwardly projecting tang at an end remote from said base for engaging said mounting and adjustment means of said platform;
- and wherein said means for lockably engaging said platform of each of said cradles further includes an intermediate leg extending from said base between said pair of spaced legs for engaging said mounting and adjustment means of said platform;
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- a cover enclosing said platform and secured to said base.
An assembly for mounting a magnetic field sensor to a vehicle windshield comprising:
- a sensor platform including a means defining a pivotable mounting axle, said means including at least one disc-shaped member having serrations on the outer periphery thereof, said platform further including means for holding a magnetic field sensor thereon;
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- means for mounting said platform to a vehicle windshield, said mounting means including cradle means for receiving and holding said means defining a mounting axle, and wherein said cradle means includes an element which engages one of said serrations for holding said platform in an adjusted position within said cradle means.
An assembly for mounting a magnetic field sensor to a vehicle windshield comprising:
- a sensor platform including a means defining a pivotable mounting axle, said axle including serrations on the outer periphery thereof, said platform further including means for holding a magnetic field sensor thereon;
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- means for mounting said platform to a vehicle windshield, said mounting means including cradle means for receiving and holding said means defining a mounting axle, and wherein said cradle means includes means for engaging at least one of said serrations for holding said platform in an adjusted position within said cradle means.
The assembly as defined in claim 22 wherein said cradles each further includes an intermediate leg extending from said base between said pair of spaced legs for also engaging a serration of said disc-shaped member for holding said platform in an adjusted position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.