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Angle measuring device

US4626682A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1984
Grant dateDec 2, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/24476
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved angle measuring device in which rotational irregularity in the form of two cycles or more per rotational cycle of the motor driving device is compensated for completely. A period of time T.sub.1 required for a cutout formed in the periphery of a rotor rotating at a constant speed to make one revolution starting from a stationary reference point, and a period of time T.sub.2 required for the cutout to move between the reference point and an angle measuring point are obtained to evaluate 360.degree..times.(T.sub.2 /T.sub.1) to obtain the angle under measurement. The cutout has an angular width of approximately 90.degree., although angular widths in a range of 5.degree. to 355.degree. can be used as the situation demands.

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