Continental Automotive Systems Corporation

Continental Automotive Systems Us, Inc.

Michael Hettle

Jean-Christophe Deniau

Christian Kempf

Franz Hillenmayer

A sealing structure seals first and second components of a device. The second component is removable from the first component so as to gain access to an interior of the device. The structure includes a body composed of compressible material. An axial seal portion of the body defines an axial seal between the first and second components. A radial seal portion of the body defines a radial seal between the first and second components. A lip seal portion of the body defines a lip seal between the first and second components. The first and second component can be a housing and a cover of a vehicle fob.

Sealing structure for a device and method against fluid entry

A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation.

Formed flange for pressure monitoring valve stem mount

A tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a sensor secured to a valve stem secured within a wheel rim. The sensor is secured to the valve stem with a push on clip. The valve stem includes two pieces that provide for installation from one side of the wheel rim. The valve stem is separable to provide for the elongation of the rubber housing. Elongation of the housing causes a reduction in an outer diameter that provides for insertion into the opening of the wheel rim.

Push in tire valve stem

A tire pressure monitoring sensor includes resilient spring members to support and resist movement during rotation of the wheel.

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Onsted, MI, United States of America

Michael Hettle