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Pulse generator with asymmetrical multi-pole magnet

US3969644A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1975
Grant dateJul 13, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N52/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pulse generator is comprised of an asymmetrical magnet assembly and a Hall sensor operative for generating an electrical signal upon the application of a magnetic field thereto. The Hall sensor and magnet assembly are mounted for relative movement for the generation of a train of electrical signals in response to relative displacement therebetween. The asymmetrical multi-pole magnets in the magnet assembly have a plurality of symmetrically spaced pole pairs with each pole pair including a magnetic pole of predominant polarity occupying a substantially greater area than the pole of opposite polarity. The predominant pole is sufficiently strong to provide a salient magnetic field of essentially single polarity. a magnetizing head also is provided for producing the asymmetrical pole character of the magnet.

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