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Cylinder discriminating sensor layout

US5293776A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1992
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M15/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor arrangement for an internal combustion engine so as to provide a signal when one cylinder of the engine is at a pre-determined position. The sensor arrangement includes an inductive sensor that is mounted directly in the cam cover of the engine and which cooperates directly with one of the cam lobes.

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