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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 1986
Filed:
May. 07, 1985
Michihiro Yamakawa, Kariya, JP;
Takao Akatsuka, Aichi, JP;
Masao Kawaguchi, Toyota, JP;
Jiro Nakano, Okazaki, JP;
Takao Ishibashi, Toyota, JP;
Nippondenso Co., Ltd., Kariya, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota, JP;
Abstract
An oxygen sensor according to the present invention comprises a tumbler-shaped solid electrolytic element formed of an oxygen-ion-conductive metal oxide. A first electrode and a lead electrically connected thereto are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the element which is exposed to exhaust gas. A second electrode is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the element which is exposed to the atmosphere. The element is held by a ring-shaped metallic holder. The holder and the first electrode are electrically insulated from each other. A conductive metallic pipe member is disposed between the element and the holder. One end of the pipe member is electrically connected to the lead by means of a conductive metal ring. A partition wall extends integrally from one end of the pipe member, defining between its inner surface and the other peripheral surface of the element a space for housing the conductive metal ring between the pipe member and the lead. A seal member is interposed between the outer peripheral surfaces of the pipe member and the partition wall and the inner peripheral surface of the holder. The seal member is formed by compacting a powdered electrial insulating material.