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Magnetically anisotropic torque measuring device with error correction

US4920809A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1988
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L3/105
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for measuring torque in a shaft without contacting the latter. A torque transmitting shaft is formed with at least one detecting magnetically anisotropic region inclined to form an angle with respect to the axis of rotation of this shaft. A detecting coil is disposed on the periphery of the detecting magnetically anisotropic region. When the detecting voltage for the detecting coil changes owing to temperature changes and time-dependent changes, the changes in the detection sensitivity and in the zero point take place, leading to errors during torque measurement. Correct measured values can be obtained by having a device for correcting such changes in sensitivity and zero point.

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