Torque sensor integrated with engine components
US7201044B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L3/1428
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A torque sensor system and method. An automotive engine is located opposite a torque converter, such that a shaft extends from the engine and interacts with the torque converter. A target is located between the engine and torque converter. One or more torque sensors can be integrated with one or more position sensors for detecting a position associated with the shaft, wherein the torque sensor(s) and the position sensor(s) are integrated into a single torque sensor package to thereby provide enhanced sensing of the target in association with a rotation of shaft during an actuation of the engine.
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