Kenneth D Mcdonald

US Patent:

6683450, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Oct 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/001555

Inventors:

Michael G. Rick - Janesville WI
Gary P. Schneider - Janesville WI
Kenneth McDonald - Bradenton FL

Assignee:

SSI Technologies, Inc. - Janesville WI

International Classification:

G01P 348

US Classification:

324173, 3242072, 32420721, 174 84 C, 439439

Abstract:

An electronic sensor assembly that can be used in speed-sensing applications such as anti-lock brake systems. The sensor assembly includes a sensor element, a housing surrounding the sensor element, a sensor terminal connected to the sensor element and extending outside of the housing for electrically coupling the sensor element to a conductor, a connector terminal for mechanically and electrically coupling the sensor terminal to the conductor, and a splice band mechanically and electrically coupling the sensor terminal to the connector terminal without welding, soldering, or using a crimp bucket. In one aspect of the invention, the sensor assembly further includes a capacitor electrically and mechanically coupled to the sensor terminal and the connector terminal via the splice band. The sensor element is preferably an active sensor such as a magneto-resistive sensor or a Hall-Effect sensor.