Abstract:
A sensor package (10) and method of making the same is disclosed in which the sensor package (10) includes a sensor component (12) for electromagnetic sensing having a sensor body (16) with a sensor tip (18) at one end. A sensor housing (24) having a cavity for receiving the sensor component (12) is disposed in a substrate and is aligned with an object to be sensed. The housing (24) further includes a snap-fit interface with the sensor component (12) that is configured to admit and secure the sensor tip (18) during assembly thereof. A bracket (26) is mechanically fixable to the substrate at a first end and is in operable communication with the sensor tip (18) at a second end. The bracket (26) is configured to bias the sensor tip (18) towards the object to be sensed for elimination of an internal air gap (84) between the sensor tip (18) and housing (24) formed during assembly thereof.
Abstract:
An automatic transmission is disclosed that includes a clutch pressure control module housing (205) having therein: (1) a plurality of solenoid valves (240), each of the solenoid valves (240) configured to receive an input of the pressurized hydraulic fluid and to provide a variable output pressure of pressurized hydraulic fluid in response to an electric control signal; (2) means for sensing output pressure from each of the solenoid valves of the plurality of solenoid valves; and (3) electronic control means configured to generate electric control signals to one or more of the solenoid valves of the plurality of solenoid valves in response to (i) a clutch pressure command signal or a solenoid pressure command signal, and (ii) a solenoid output pressure signal from the means for sensing output pressure. The solenoid valves provide hydraulic control signals to clutch hydraulic pressure control valves, which in turn provide hydraulic power to clutch actuators.
Abstract:
An automatic transmission is disclosed that includes a clutch pressure control module housing (205) having therein: (1) a plurality of solenoid valves (240), each of the solenoid valves (240) configured to receive an input of the pressurized hydraulic fluid and to provide a variable output pressure of pressurized hydraulic fluid in response to an electric control signal; (2) means for sensing output pressure from each of the solenoid valves of the plurality of solenoid valves; and (3) electronic control means configured to generate electric control signals to one or more of the solenoid valves of the plurality of solenoid valves in response to (i) a clutch pressure command signal or a solenoid pressure command signal, and (ii) a solenoid output pressure signal from the means for sensing output pressure. The solenoid valves provide hydraulic control signals to clutch hydraulic pressure control valves, which in turn provide hydraulic power to clutch actuators.
Abstract:
A sensor package (10) and method of making the same is disclosed in which the sensor package (10) includes a sensor component (12) for electromagnetic sensing having a sensor body (16) with a sensor tip (18) at one end. A sensor housing (24) having a cavity for receiving the sensor component (12) is disposed in a substrate and is aligned with an object to be sensed. The housing (24) further includes a snap-fit interface with the sensor component (12) that is configured to admit and secure the sensor tip (18) during assembly thereof. A bracket (26) is mechanically fixable to the substrate at a first end and is in operable communication with the sensor tip (18) at a second end. The bracket (26) is configured to bias the sensor tip (18) towards the object to be sensed for elimination of an internal air gap (84) between the sensor tip (18) and housing (24) formed during assembly thereof.