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Flexible current sensor

US11009537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2019
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R27/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flexible electrical current sensor is provided, the flexible electrical current sensor comprising a solenoid disposed about an at least partially magnetic core. The at least partially magnetic core comprises at least one magnetic element. The at least one magnetic element is configured to provide one or more regions of overlap such that a respective gap is provided in each region of overlap. Each respective gap is configured such that the effective magnetic permeability of the at least partially magnetic core is maintained during flexing.

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