Wheel assembly with sensor for measuring wheel movement
US11531039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P3/488
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheel assembly including a sensor for measuring wheel movement is provided comprising: a frame member; an axle fixed to the frame member; a wheel rotatably mounted to the axle and comprising wheel recess; a code ring located within the wheel recess for rotation with the wheel; and a sensor device coupled to the frame member and located adjacent to the code ring. The sensor device senses movement of the code ring and generates an output signal indicative of the wheel movement. A materials handling vehicle comprising the wheel assembly is also provided.
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