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Hall effect sensor of displacement of magnetic core

US6356072B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 1999
Grant dateMar 12, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/142
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor for measuring linear displacement has a core of magnetic material disposed for movement within a bobbin about which a coil of insulated, electrically conductive wire is wound. At least one Hall effect device is disposed about the coil. The sensor is contained with a magnetic housing. When the coil is excited by a DC power source, the direction of magnetic flux flowing through the Hall effect device is dependent upon the position of the core.

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