Method for mounting non-acceleration based sensor

Abstract

A mounting assembly includes a pair of fingers upturned from a surface on which the sensor is mounted. The fingers are spaced a distance apart and the sensor is mounted between the fingers. Extending between the fingers is an elastic member. This elastic member extends over the sensor and secures the sensor onto the mounting surface. Another mounting assembly according to this invention includes a catch that extends upward from the mounting surface and a corresponding key portion disposed on the sensor. A fastening member corresponding with the sensor maintains the sensor in the received position within the catch member.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A mounting assembly for a sensor comprising: 
 a base comprising a pair of fingers spaced a distance apart for receiving the sensor there between; and    an elastic member stretched between said fingers and extending across said distance between said fingers, wherein the sensor is securable between said base and said elastic member.    
     
     
         2 . The assembly as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said base comprises a locating member for aligning the sensor between said fingers.  
     
     
         3 . The assembly as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said locating member extends above a surface of said base member.  
     
     
         4 . The assembly as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said locating member comprises openings within said base.  
     
     
         5 . The assembly as recited in  claim 1 , comprising two pair of fingers and two elastic members stretched between said fingers.  
     
     
         6 . A mounting assembly for a sensor comprising: 
 a catch member extending upward from a base;    a key disposed on the sensor corresponding with said catch member; and    a securing member corresponding with the sensor for maintaining the sensor in said received position within said catch member.    
     
     
         7 . The assembly as recited in  claim 6  wherein said catch member comprises a slot and said key comprises a tab received within said slot.  
     
     
         8 . The assembly as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said catch member extends transversely from said base, and said slot is spaced apart from said base.  
     
     
         9 . The assembly as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said catch member comprises a pocket and said key comprises a lip received within said pocket.  
     
     
         10 . The assembly as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said pocket is disposed adjacent a surface of said base, and said lip rests on said surface of said base portion when received within said pocket.  
     
     
         11 . The assembly as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said catch member comprises a first and second channels spaced a distance apart for receiving the sensor therebetween.  
     
     
         12 . The assembly as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said sensor includes a body, said body comprising the key received within said first and second channels.  
     
     
         13 . The assembly as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said first and second channels sections form a C-shaped channel adjacent a surface of said base.  
     
     
         14 . The assembly as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said securing member comprises at least one interference bump extending above a surface of said base and contacting some portion of the sensor for inhibiting movement of the sensor from said first and second channels.  
     
     
         15 . The assembly as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said securing member comprises a ramp corresponding with a tab disposed on the sensor.  
     
     
         16 . The assembly as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said first and second channels comprise an interference fit with the sensor.  
     
     
         17 . The assembly as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said first and second channels include a ramped lead in surface for the sensor.  
     
     
         18 . The assembly as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said catch member comprises a T-shaped tab, and said key comprises a C-shaped channel corresponding with said T-shaped tab.  
     
     
         19 . The assembly as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said catch member comprise a C-shaped channel and said key comprises a T-shaped tab received within said C-shaped channel.  
     
     
         20 . The assembly as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said catch member comprises a plurality of bendable arms extending transversely from a surface of said base and said securing member is disposed on an end of said bendable arm.  
     
     
         21 . The assembly as recited in  claim 20 , wherein said key disposed on the sensor comprises a body of the sensor.  
     
     
         22 . The assembly as recited in  claim 21 , wherein said body is received within a space defined between said plurality of bendable arms and held adjacent a surface of said base by said securing member.  
     
     
         23 . A mounting assembly for a sensor comprising: 
 a base comprising an attachment member extending transversely to a surface of said base; and    an opening defined by the sensor for receiving said attachment member.    
     
     
         24 . The assembly as recited in  claim 23 , wherein said attachment member is an integral portion of said base portion.  
     
     
         25 . The assembly as recited in  claim 24 , wherein said attachment member is deformable to hold the sensor between a deformed portion of said attachment member and said base.  
     
     
         26 . The assembly as recited in  claim 24 , comprising a securing member attachable to said attachment member for holding the sensor adjacent said base.  
     
     
         27 . The assembly as recited in  claim 23 , wherein said attachment member extends through openings in said base and into the sensor.  
     
     
         28 . The assembly as recited in  claim 23 , wherein said attachment member comprises an interference member received within the sensor.