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Rotary position sensor

US7304472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Filing dateApr 28, 2005
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D2205/40
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rotary position sensor is disclosed having a magnetic element having a cavity therein. A flux concentrator is arranged to substantially surround the magnetic element, and a magnetic field sensor located within the cavity. The magnetic element may have rectilinear portions.

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