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Directionally independent magnet sensor

US5986450A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1997
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/147
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic sensor has a first sensing element and a second sensing element surrounding the first sensing element so that the sensor is directionally independent in a plane perpendicular to a sensing axis. The sensor can be mounted in a housing that has an end with a threaded rod or a pin for connection to a support member.

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