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Encoder alternator

US7362018B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2006
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 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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