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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2022
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2019
Itron Global Sarl, Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Abbas Sabraoui, Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Michel Bottner, Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Daniel Catherin, Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Itron Global SARL, Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Abstract
A plug is adapted for connection to an ultrasonic transducer to protect and guide wiring during storage, transportation, and the manufacturing process. The plug protects and orients wires to allow for automated manufacturing and to provide an improved connection between the transducer and an electronic printed circuit board. The plug may include a first portion having wire guide(s) and a second portion configured for attachment to the transducer. The plug includes at least one wire guide to protect wire(s) that connect the ultrasonic transducer to a printed circuit board. A wire extends through a passage defined in each wire guide on a first portion of the plug. The first portion slides with respect to the second portion to expose portions of first and second wires carried within the first and second channels, respectively. Once exposed, the wires can be soldered to a PCB in an automated manner.