Console with grounded trim ring
A vehicle console includes a trim ring disposed over a periphery of a housing. The trim ring includes a polymeric material and is electrically conductive and grounded. A proximity switch assembly is retained in the housing. The proximity switch assembly includes a proximity sensor proximate a sensing pad for generating an activation field. The sensing pad is proximate the trim ring.
1. A housing assembly for a proximity sensor comprising:
a trim ring disposed over a periphery of a housing, wherein the trim ring comprises a polymeric material and is electrically conductive and grounded; and
a proximity switch assembly retained in the housing, comprising:
a proximity sensor proximate a sensing pad for generating an activation field, wherein the sensing pad is proximate the trim ring.
2. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 1 , wherein the trim ring is electrically coupled to a conductive support, and wherein the conductive support is electrically coupled to a printed circuit board.
3. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 2 , wherein the conductive support is electrically coupled to a printed circuit board with a conductive rubber interface.
4. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 3 , wherein the conductive rubber interface is disposed between a tower extending from the conductive support and a printed circuit board.
5. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 4 , wherein the conductive rubber interface includes wires arranged in a silicone rubber.
6. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a first polymeric material and wherein the trim ring includes a second polymeric material.
7. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 6 , wherein the trim ring has a lower surface resistivity than the housing.
8. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 7 , wherein the trim ring is chrome plated.
9. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 8 , wherein the second polymeric material includes an acryloninitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) comprising approximately 0.5% to approximately 2% volume multi-walled carbon nanotubes and approximately 4% to approximately 6% volume high aspect ratio carbon black.
10. The housing assembly for a proximity sensor of claim 9 , wherein the first polymeric material is an acryloninitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material.