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    • 专利摘要:
    The invention relates to a measuring probe comprising a sensitive element and two tabs connected to the sensitive element, these tabs being coplanar.
    公开号:FR3026179A1
    申请号:FR1458877
    申请日:2014-09-19
    公开日:2016-03-25
    发明作者:Olivier Gueguen；Arnaud Bouteveilles；Philippe Couasse
    申请人:SC2N SAS；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [0001] The present invention relates to a measurement probe, in particular used in the automotive field. Probes are known for measuring a temperature, a probe provided with a temperature sensitive element placed in a fluid flow, for example in an intake air flow of a combustion engine of a vehicle. This placement in the flow advantageously makes it possible to obtain precise information on the temperature. This nevertheless requires bringing the sensitive element relatively far from the rest of the probe, in particular a printed circuit or ceramic support which is not placed in the fluid flow. This connection between the sensitive element and the printed circuit or the ceramic support is made by tabs with a sufficient length, in particular between 10 and 50 mm. During assembly of the probe, these relatively long connection tabs are previously shaped by folding operations to be assembled with the printed circuit, with correct positioning.
    [0002] Thus, the probe is found configured in a three-dimensional configuration before the start of assembly operations in the sensor. The probe therefore has a mounting direction, which makes it difficult to automatically assemble by a robot, as automatic recognition of the orientation of the probe becomes necessary.
    [0003] The diameter of the tabs is in particular between 0.2 millimeters and 0.6 millimeters, so that the mechanical strength of the three-dimensional structure formed by the measuring probe is small. As a result, the manipulations of the probe during the assembly operations can cause an alteration of the geometrical configuration which has been given to it, so that the ends of the wires no longer coincide, or only partially, with the ranges of receivers of the printed circuit or the ceramic support. Due to this imperfect positioning, the quality of the electrical connection between the tabs and the printed circuit is degraded or faulty, generating in particular production rejects, or even electrical faults. The present invention is intended in particular to overcome one or more of the disadvantages of devices of the prior art.
    [0004] For this purpose the present invention proposes a measurement probe comprising: a sensitive element - two tabs connected to the sensitive element, these tabs being coplanar. The fact that the legs of the measuring probe are coplanar makes it possible to manipulate it without creating any stress which tends to deform the tabs.
    [0005] According to one embodiment of the invention, the tabs each comprise an electrical connection portion, these connection portions being arranged collinearly. According to one characteristic of the invention, these connection portions are arranged to point in opposite directions. According to another characteristic of the invention, the connection portions of the tabs are symmetrical to one another with respect to a median plane passing through the sensitive element. The fact that the measuring probe is symmetrical means that there is no mounting direction. The risk of an error during assembly is therefore eliminated. According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the connection tabs each comprise a rectilinear portion connecting to the associated connection portion.
    [0006] Advantageously, the rectilinear portions are parallel to each other. Preferably, the rectilinear portions are longer than the length of the connection portions.
    [0007] According to one embodiment of the invention, the rectilinear portion and the connecting portion of each tab form between them an angle substantially equal to 900. For example, the developed length of one of the legs is between 10 and 80 millimeters, especially between 20 and 60 millimeters.
    [0008] Preferably, the connection portion is stripped and the rectilinear portion is at least partially covered with an insulating sheath or a coating. Where appropriate, the connecting portion has a diameter of less than 1 millimeter, especially between 0.2 millimeter and 0.6 millimeter, preferably between 0.25 millimeter and 0.45 millimeter.
    [0009] According to one embodiment of the invention, the sensitive element is sensitive to the temperature of its environment. For example, the sensing element has a negative temperature coefficient thermistor. Alternatively, the sensing element has a thermistor with a positive temperature coefficient. In another variant, the sensitive element comprises a thermocouple.
    [0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the probe is arranged to be electrically connected, in particular by brazing, to a substrate, in particular a printed circuit or a ceramic support. The invention also relates to a sensor, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: a substrate, in particular a printed circuit or a ceramic support, a measurement probe as described above, electrically connected, in particular by brazing, to the substrate.
    [0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the substrate comprises at least one opening and the measuring probe is disposed at least partially in this opening. Where appropriate, the sensor comprises a support carrying the substrate and this support is provided with at least one guiding element arranged to cooperate with the connecting portion of the lug of the probe. Preferably, the guide element comprises a cavity that can at least partially receive the connection portion of the measuring probe, this cavity having in particular a V-shaped or U-shaped. Advantageously, the guide element of the measuring probe is arranged to guide the substrate when it is placed in the support. In one embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor comprises: a measurement probe as described above, arranged to measure a temperature; a pressure measurement probe, in particular, separated from the temperature measurement probe; two probes being in contact with the same fluid, - a connector for connecting the sensor to an electrical or electronic system, able to read the measurement signal of each of the probes. According to a first variant of the invention, the output signals delivered are of analog type.
    [0012] According to a second variant of the invention, the output signals delivered are of digital type. The invention also relates to an intake air distributor for a heat engine incorporating a sensor as described above. The invention further relates to a heat engine incorporating a distributor as described above. Finally, the invention also relates to a method for assembling the probe in a sensor as described above.
    [0013] The invention will be better understood on reading the description given below, with reference to the appended figures given by way of example. Figure 1 shows, schematically and partially, a measurement probe according to an exemplary implementation of the invention described. FIG. 2 is a partial view of a sensor comprising the probe of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the sensor of FIG. 2. FIG. 4 shows, by a schematic and partial view of the sensor, an example. integrating a measuring probe according to the invention in a sensor. FIG. 5 represents a sectional view of a sensor guide element of FIGS. 2 and 3. The present invention relates to a measurement probe intended to be integrated in a sensor.
    [0014] One embodiment relates to a pressure and temperature sensor, in particular measuring the pressure and the intake temperature of a combustion engine, and incorporating a measurement probe according to the invention. FIG. 1 shows a probe 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, this probe 1 comprising: a sensitive element 2 - two lugs 3 connected to the sensitive element and coplanar.
    [0015] The end of the legs 3 each comprise a connecting portion 4. These electrical connection portions 4 are arranged collinearly or possibly forming between them a small angle, between 0 ° and 50, resulting from possible geometrical manufacturing defects. According to one embodiment of the invention, the tabs 3 each comprise a connection portion 4, these connection portions 4 being arranged to point in opposite directions. As also illustrated in FIG. 1, the connection portions 4 of the tabs 3 are symmetrical to one another with respect to a median plane P passing through the sensitive element 2. The connecting tabs 3 each comprise a rectilinear portion 5 connecting to the associated connecting portion 4.
    [0016] The rectilinear portions 5 are parallel to each other. Preferably, the rectilinear portions 5 are of greater length than the length of the connection portions 4. According to one embodiment of the invention, the straight portion 5 and the connecting portion 4 of each leg 3 form between them an angle substantially equal to 90 °.
    [0017] Depending on the application, the length varies to ensure that the sensing element is placed substantially in the center of the flow. For example, the developed length of one of the legs 3 is 10 and 80 millimeters. Preferably, the connection portion 4 is stripped and the rectilinear portion 5 is at least partially covered with an insulating sheath or a coating. The sheath 19 covers the metal part 18 of the tab over part of its length and protects the covered portion of the tabs 3 from external aggression, chemical or mechanical, caused by the intake air.
    [0018] Where appropriate, the connecting portion 4 has a diameter of less than 1 millimeter, especially between 0.2 and 0.6 millimeters, preferably between 0.25 and 0.45 mm. According to one embodiment of the invention, the sensitive element 2 is sensitive to the temperature of its environment.
    [0019] For example, the sensing element 2 comprises a thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient. The electrical resistance of such an element monotonically decreases and continues when the temperature increases, according to a specific relationship to the material used to constitute the element. According to another embodiment, not illustrated, the sensitive element 2 comprises a thermistor with a positive temperature coefficient. In this case, the resistance of the sensitive element increases monotonically and continuously as the temperature increases, in a specific relationship to the material used to constitute the element. According to another embodiment, not illustrated in the present application, the sensitive element 2 measuring the temperature comprises a thermocouple. This type of sensitive element creates a potential difference proportional to the temperature difference between the hot junction and the cold junction of the thermocouple. The probe 1 is arranged to be electrically connected, in particular by brazing, to a substrate 9, in particular a printed circuit or a ceramic support. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the connection portion ends 4 lie flat on the reception lands 11 of the substrate 9, with a view to a soldering operation to ensure electrical contact. FIGS. 2 and 3 show a sensor 6 comprising: a substrate 9, - the measurement probe 1, electrically connected, in particular by soldering, to the substrate 9. In FIG. 2, the protective cover normally closes the body 7 a been omitted to show the inside of the sensor 6.
    [0020] The substrate 9 has an opening 12 and the measuring probe 1 is disposed at least partially in this opening. In FIG. 2, the measurement probe 1 is arranged to pass through the substrate 9. The support 7 comprises at least one guide element 10 arranged to cooperate with the connection portion 5 of a tab 3 of the probe 1.
    [0021] The guide element 10 comprises a cavity that can receive at least partially the connecting portion of the probe, this cavity having in particular a V-shaped or U-shaped. In FIG. 5, the cavity has a V-shaped shape, the portion of connection is inserted into the widest portion of the V and is guided laterally until it abuts the bottom of the cavity. The guide element 10 of the measuring probe 1 is also arranged to guide the substrate 9 during the introduction into the support. The mounting operation of the substrate 9 is thus facilitated. In one embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprises: a measurement probe 1 as described above, measuring a temperature; a pressure measurement probe 13, in particular, separated from the measurement probe; temperature 1, the two probes being in contact with the same fluid, - a connector 8, the connector for connecting the sensor to an electrical or electronic system, able to read the measurement signal of each of the probes. Such a sensor makes it possible to combine two functions, which limits the number of mechanical interfaces to be provided to house these sensors in their environment, and simplifies the electrical wiring, by limiting the number of connections and ramifications. Figure 3 shows such a sensor, where we see the end of the measuring probe 2 which is protected by an arch 15 arranged in the body of the sensor. This arch makes it possible to protect the end of the measuring probe from the shocks that can occur during the transport of the component before assembly on the motor, during the assembly on motor or possibly during operation on motor. The arch is largely perforated and does not prevent the flow of air from accessing the measuring probe. The output signals delivered are of analog type. In this embodiment, the member using this information acquires the voltage levels delivered by the sensor. In other applications, the output signals delivered are of the digital type. In this case, the transmission of the measurements between the sensor and the body using this information is done by a digital communication protocol. The invention also relates to an intake air distributor for a heat engine, not shown, incorporating a sensor as described above. The sensor described above then measures the temperature and the pressure of the gaseous mixture circulating in the intake manifold, consisting essentially of air but which may also comprise recirculated exhaust gas at the intake, oil vapors from the recycling crankcase gases, and fuel vapors that may come from the tank.
    [0022] In order to obtain a temperature representative of the actual temperature of the fluid flow, the measurement probe will be disposed substantially in the center of the fluid stream, in any case far from the wall. Conversely, the pressure measuring probe can be housed inside the body of the sensor. A portion of the intake manifold constitutes a base in which the sensor is inserted, a retaining system then ensuring the holding in position of the sensor. The sensor can thus be screwed, by one or more screws passing through one or more fastening lugs arranged in the body of the sensor. The invention further relates to a heat engine incorporating a splitter as described above.
    [0023] The measurement of the pressure and the temperature will enable the control system controlling the heat engine to determine in particular the density of the intake air, this information to optimize the engine control, in particular to reduce pollutant emissions and maximize performances. Finally, the invention also relates to a method of assembling the measurement probe in a sensor as described above. For the reasons mentioned above, the assembly of the sensor is facilitated compared to the state of the art when the invention is implemented.
    权利要求:
    Claims (12)
    [0001]
    REVENDICATIONS1. Measuring probe (1) comprising: a sensitive element (2) - two lugs (3) connected to the sensitive element, these lugs being coplanar.
    [0002]
    2. Probe according to claim 1, characterized in that the tabs each comprise an electrical connection portion (4), these connection portions (4) being arranged collinearly.
    [0003]
    3. Probe according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting portions (4) are arranged to point in opposite directions.
    [0004]
    4. Probe according to claim 3, characterized in that the connection portions (4) of the tabs (3) are symmetrical to one another with respect to a median plane passing through the sensitive element (2).
    [0005]
    5. Probe according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the connecting portion (4) has a diameter less than 1 millimeter, in particular between 0.2 millimeter and 0.6 millimeter, preferably between 0.25 millimeter and 0.45 millimeter.
    [0006]
    6. A probe according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensitive element (2) is sensitive to the temperature of its environment.
    [0007]
    7. Sensor (6) in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: a substrate (9), in particular a printed circuit or a ceramic support, a measuring probe (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: - the probe measuring electrode (1) is electrically connected, in particular by brazing, to the substrate.
    [0008]
    8. Sensor according to the preceding claim, wherein the substrate (9) has at least one opening (12) and the measuring probe (1) is disposed at least partially in this opening (12).
    [0009]
    9. Sensor according to one of claims 7 and 8, comprising a support (7) carrying the substrate and provided with at least one guide element (10) arranged to cooperate with the connecting portion (5) of the tab ( 3) of the probe.
    [0010]
    10. Sensor according to the preceding claim, wherein the guide element (10) comprises a cavity that can at least partially receive the connecting portion (4) of the measuring probe (1), this cavity having in particular a V shape. or in U.
    [0011]
    11. The sensor according to one of claims 9 and 10, wherein the guide element (10) of the measuring probe (1) is arranged to guide the substrate (9) during its introduction into the support.
    [0012]
    12. Temperature sensor especially for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a measuring probe (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6 - a pressure measuring probe (13) in particular separated from the measuring probe (1) of temperature, the two probes being in contact with the same fluid - a connector (8) characterized in that the connector makes it possible to connect the sensor to an electrical or electronic system, able to read the measurement signal of each of the probes.
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