Adjustable hall effect switch gauge
US5608386A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D13/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lighted switch set gauge includes Hall effect devices using a circuit activating switch attached to a lower extension of indicating and switch set pointers. The switch set pointer is externally adjustable. An overriding slip gear with automatic spring-back is incorporated in the switch set arm prevent damage to the set pointer at the extreme ends of its range of movement. The indicating pointer can be calibrated without removing a hub attached to the shaft of the gauge meter movement.
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