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Rotation detecting device and wheel support bearing assembly utilizing the same

US7084537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References
5Claims
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Filing dateApr 6, 2005
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rolling bearing assembly equipped with an electric power generator, the assembly having: first and second members rotatable relative to each other through rolling elements; an electric power generator capable of generating an electric power by a relative rotation between the first and second members; and an electric circuit disposed within a yoke forming a part of the electric power generator and utilizing the electric power generated by the electric power generator.

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