Encoder alternator
US7362018B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K21/222
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An encoder alternator for an internal combustion engine has a rotor with a plurality of circumferential magnetic rotor poles in a periodic pattern except for at least one magnetic irregularity. A sensor coil is wound around a stator pole and outputs a crankshaft position sensor signal when the magnet irregularity of the rotor passes the stator pole.
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