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Precision Gap Magnetic Encode Device

US4959574A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1989
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4902
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic rotary encoder device wherein fluctuation of a magnetic gap arising from a change in temperature is minimized, a printed circuit board on which an electric circuit electrically connected to a magnetic sensor is carried can be assembled readily, and a magnetic gap can be adjusted readily. The magnetic encoder device comprises a magnetic scale having thereon a magnetic code which can be detected by a magnetic sensor, a retaining member for securely retaining the magnetic sensor on a sensor mounting element with a magnetic gap left between the magnetic scale and the magnetic sensor, and a supporting member to which the retaining member is secured. A first bonding agent and a second, softer bonding agent secure the supporting member and portions of the sensor mounting element adjacent and remote from the supporting member to each other, respectively.

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