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Target activated sensor

US7193412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2005
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/0272
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A target activated sensor including a magnet, a magnetic field sensing element located proximate the magnet and a single ferrous pole located proximate the sensing element. The sensing element senses a change in magnetic field caused by the presence of a target. The magnet, sensing element and single pole piece may be combined in a single package.

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