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Rotation detecting device

US10634516B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2017
Grant dateApr 28, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R35/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rotation detecting device is configured to be used with a switch and detect rotation of a rotation shaft having a magnetic body attached thereto. The rotation detecting device includes a magneto-resistive element facing the magnetic body and outputting a first signal related to displacement of the magnetic body, a Hall element facing the magnetic body and outputting a second signal related to displacement of the magnetic body, and a detection circuit having the first and second signals input thereto. The detection circuit is configured to: output the first signal while the switch is turned on; detect rotation-number information corresponding to the number of rotations of the rotation shaft based on the second signal at a first time point at which the switch is turned off; store the rotation-number information; and output the stored rotation-number information at a second time point when the switch is turned on after the first time point.

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