Foreign object detection sensor and method for manufacturing the same

A method for manufacturing a foreign objection detection sensor comprising a lengthy sensor part comprising a sensor electrode comprising a first sensor electrode which detects a proximity of a foreign object and a second sensor electrode which detects a contact of the foreign object, a leading wire pulled out from a sensor terminal part provided at one end of the sensor part, the leading wire being electrically connected to the sensor electrode at the sensor terminal part to provide a proximity detecting function for detecting the proximity of the foreign object to the sensor part and a contact detecting function for detecting the contact of the foreign object to the sensor part,

• the method comprising:
• an arrangement step of arranging a detection circuit unit electrically connected to the sensor electrode to carry out the proximity detecting function and the contact detecting function together with the sensor electrode on a support member which constitutes the sensor terminal part;
• and
• a connection step of electrically connecting the detection circuit unit to the sensor electrode in a state where the detection circuit unit is supported by the supporting member.