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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 20, 2000
Paul M. Schwarz, Colonel Light Gardens, South Australia 5041, AU;
Richard Graham Teal, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 8BD, GB;
Robert John Evans, Havant, Hampshire PO9 5TQ, GB;
Other;
Abstract
A sensor carrier assembly for supporting one or a plurality of sensors to facilitate mounting the plurality of sensors to the vehicle. The sensors are mounted to a carrier or mounting beam which is then in turn mounted directly to the vehicle. The mounting beam mounts directly to the vehicle and a bumper covers the mounting beam. Alternatively, the sensor mounts externally to a vehicle body part, such as a bumper. Fastening points for attaching the carrier assembly to the vehicle are preferably placed in proximity to the sensors to assist in maintaining proper orientation of the sensors.