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Sensor system method and apparatus for discrimination of metallic objects based on a variation in self inductance

US5028870A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1989
Grant dateJul 2, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/102
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for discriminating metal in an object is provided including a sense coil and related circuitry, with variations in the self inductance of the sense coil being measured as the object is passed substantially through the center of the coil.

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