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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2002
Marc Gerard Johan Borgers, Enschede, NL;
Thomas R. Maher, Rehoboth, MA (US);
Timothy M. McBride, Sharon, MA (US);
Paulus Thomas Johannes Gennissen, Enschede, NL;
Texas Instruments Incorporated, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
A port fitting ( ) is formed with a closed, pedestal end forming a diaphragm ( ) on which a strain gauge sensor is mounted. A support member ( ) is received on the pedestal end and is formed with a flat end wall ( ) having an aperture ( ) aligned with the sensor. A circuit assembly ( ) is bonded to the flat end wall and the sensor wire bonded to the electronic circuit. A cover member ( ) placed on the support member, is provided with a cavity for a metal shield member ( ) fitted inside the cover member before assembly. The shield member is formed with spring members ( ) extending outside the perimeter of the cover member. The cover member is formed with circular cavities ( ) extending in an axial direction to provide seating for contact spring members ( ), making electronic contact to the sensor electronics and protruding beyond the body of the cover member. The cover member is also fitted with a circular elastomer gasket member ( ), providing an environmental seal. A connector member ( ), comprised of an integrally formed metal housing member ( ) and bent terminals ( ), is then placed over the cover member in such a manner that the terminals are aligned with the spring contact members, making electrical contact with the spring members. The bottom portion ( ) of the metal housing is welded to a support flange ( ) of the port fitting while its top portion ( ) places a selected load on the elastomer seal member seated on the cover member of the transducer.