Direct sensing system for a spherical joint
US11788828B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/264
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for measuring rotation of a spherical joint in a steering system, may include an anchor secured within a ball stud of the spherical joint and a rotational tie having a first end and a second end. The first end of the rotational tie may be secured to the anchor to hold the first end parallel to a longitudinal axis of the ball stud. The device may also include a rotation sensor including a sensor target rotationally coupled to the second end of the rotational tie and secured for free rotation to a framework of the spherical joint. The rotation sensor may also include an angle sensor configured and arranged to sense a changing angle of the sensor target.
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