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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2001
Michael D. Thorum, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of mounting a mechatronics control module ( ) includes an electronic control unit ( ) having a flex foil circuit ( ) with a multiple of mounted electronic components including sensors ( ) which sense the hydraulic state of the transmission clutch or other frictional engagement elements within the transmission system. The sensor is mounted to a base plate ( ) which is mounted to a fixture ( ) which folds the flap ( ) When the base plate ( ) and mounted sensor are removed from the fixture ( ), the flap ( ) unfolds so that the circuit traces of the flex foil ( ) are adjacent the contacts ( ) In a final step, the circuit traces ( ) are electrically connected to the contacts ( )