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Reference position detecting device utilizing a plurality of photo-detectors and an encoder using the device

US5059791A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1990
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/38
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reference position detecting device comprises an optical device for directing a light beam to a pattern indicating the reference position and plural photoreceptor elements for receiving the light beam obtained through the pattern. A reference position signal is obtained from signals from the photoreceptor elements.

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