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Magnetostriction type torque sensor with temperature dependent error compensation

US4989460A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1988
Grant dateFeb 5, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2008

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

Abstract

A magnetostriction type torque sensor employs a plurality of detector coils arranged in axial arrangement along an objective rotary body. The detector coils are so designed and arranged as to compensate influence of temperature, particularly the error caused due to axial temperature gradient caused in the objective rotary body.

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