Metal detection sensor and metal detection method using same
US10739488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/081
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The object of the present invention is to provide a small-sized metal detection sensor for detecting fine metal contaminants, using an electromagnetic induction detection technique.A metal detection sensor for 20 detecting metal 14 contained in an object under inspection moving through a passageway 18 comprises: magnets 24, 26 generating static magnetic field; and a coil 30 for detecting a magnetic field 28 generated by the metal 14. The magnets 24, 26 are located outside of the coil 30 along its axial direction, and the coil 30 is located outside of the magnets 24, 26 along the axial direction connecting the N poles and the S poles of the magnets 24, 26. The magnets 24, 26 are opposed to the coil 30.
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