Compact wireless recessed sensor with plunger switch
A compact wireless security sensor having a magnetically operated plunger switch. The compact nature of the sensor of the present invention makes it ideal for being substantially concealing into a door frame or window as part of a wireless security system. The sensor unit includes a housing having an inner end, an outer end, and a magnet positioned within a moveable plunger, and an antenna, preferably a flexible wire antenna. The housing further contains a sensor switch, a microprocessor with a PCB, a wireless transmitter, such as an RF transmitter, and a power source, such as a small coin cell battery, for emitting signals to a master station or controller when the plunger switch is depressed and activates the internal sensor switch.
1. A compact wireless security sensor comprising:
a frame assembly having a spring housing and an axially aligned middle frame, said frame assembly defining an interior and an exterior and in which a barrier is positioned between the spring housing and the aligned middle frame;
a magnet positioned within a moveable plunger and a spring forming a plunger assembly, wherein said plunger assembly is positioned within said spring housing;
a sensor switch, a microprocessor having a PCB, and a wireless transmitter forming sensor components, all contained within the middle frame and separated from the plunger assembly by the barrier, wherein the sensor components are axially aligned with the plunger assembly; and
a substantially external antenna.
2. The compact wireless security sensor according to claim 1 wherein the plunger assembly is positioned atop of the sensor components within the housing.
3. The compact wireless security sensor according to claim 2 wherein the magnet is mechanically aligned to maintain a desired orientation to the sensor switch.
4. The compact wireless security sensor according to claim 1 wherein the overall longitudinal length of the housing is no greater than 1.1 inch.
5. The compact wireless security sensor according to claim 1 wherein the sensor switch is a reed switch.
6. The compact wireless security sensor according to claim 2 wherein the sensor switch is a reed switch.
7. The compact wireless security sensor according to claim 1 wherein the plunger assembly is a roller-style plunger.