Self-adjusting sensing mechanism.

摘要

@ A sensing mechanism has a retainer ring (20) which is secured in an aperture (40) formed in a housing (12) in which a sensor (18) is to operate. The retainer ring has a plurality of tabs (44) which co-operate with axial and circumferential slots (46, 48) on the sensor to permit removal and replacement of the sensor without the need for adjustment.

On original installation of the sensing mechanism, the retainer ring is positioned in the housing aperture by radially extending tines (36) co-operating with the surface of the aperture. A resilient member (22) permits the mechanism to be installed to a depth deeper than the operating depth, whereupon the resilient member urges the sensor axially, as permitted by a gap (50) between the retainer ring and the circumferential slot, to achieve the proper operating depth.