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Antifriction bearing with a clip-on sensor cooperating with a shaft mounted magnetic encoder retainer ring

US4940936A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P3/443
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An antifriction bearing assembly has rolling elements and a magnetic encoder ring housed in an outer ring with two portions which can have different diameters. A sensor is removably attached to the outer ring in alignment with the encoder ring. Various seal assembly configurations may be used to seal the bearing while accommodating the sensor.

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