Rotary position sensor using a strain gage
US6486767B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D2205/773
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rotary position sensor for sensing the position of an attached object. The sensor uses a strain gage to detect the position of the object. The sensor includes a housing and a helical shaped actuator located in the housing. The actuator is attachable to the object. A strain gage is positioned in contact with the actuator. The actuator applies a strain to the strain gage as the actuator is moved. The strain gage generates an electrical signal that is proportional to the position of the object.
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