Apparatus for snap mounting a crash sensor

摘要

A circuit mounting assembly includes a housing and a protrusion extending from the housing. At least one retaining member is attached to the protrusion and adapted to deform when received in an opening of a mounting structure and form an interference fit with the mounting structure so as to hold the housing to the mounting structure. At least one attachment member provides a secure attachment of the housing to the mounting structure. Electrical circuitry is located within the housing for performing a function, and an electrical connector for providing an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry located within the housing and an external device.

主权项

1. A vehicle crash sensor assembly comprising:
a housing; a pressure sensor located within said housing; a pressure access inlet shroud extending from said housing, said pressure access inlet shroud having an internal air flow passage for allowing air pressure external to said housing to flow through said air flow passage and reach said pressure sensor located within said housing; at least one retaining member attached to said pressure access inlet shroud and adapted to deform when received in an opening of a vehicle mounting structure and form an interference fit with the vehicle mounting structure so as to hold the housing to the vehicle mounting structure; at least one attachment member for providing a secure attachment of said housing to the vehicle mounting structure; at least one vehicle crash sensor located within said housing for sensing a vehicle crash condition; and an electrical connector for providing an electrical connection between said at least one vehicle crash sensor located within said housing and an external control device.