Package for a sensing element, retaining device for retaining the sensing element in the package, sensor, and methods of making the same

摘要

A packaged sensor can comprise: a housing, a retaining device disposed in the housing, a sensing element, a sealing member disposed in between the retaining device and the housing terminal end, a first electrical lead, a second electrical lead, and a first support member. The first support member can be disposed between the sealing member and the housing terminal end. The retaining device can be disposed in a chamber in the housing, and can comprise retaining device comprising a first end and a second end, channels extending between the first end and the second end, and can have a sealant material disposed at the first end of the retaining device. The sensing element can have an element terminal end disposed in physical contact with the retaining device. The first electrical lead and a second electrical lead can be disposed in electrical communication with the element terminal end, can extend from the element terminal end, through the channels in the retaining device, and can extend from the second end of the retaining device.