Rudder angle detecting device of steering gear
US7872739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H25/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The inner cylindrical body is mounted on the top surface of the rudder-stock; the outer cylindrical body is put on the inner cylindrical body exteriorly; the gudgeon pin provided on the top reverse surface of the outer cylindrical body is inserted into the gudgeon provided on the top surface of the inner cylindrical body; the pin protruded on the top surface of the outer cylindrical body is inserted into the chest fixated to the supports; the rotational movement checking device, that obstructs the pin to rotate, and at the same time, permits it to be displaced in the radial direction, is provided inside the chest; the scale is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the inner cylindrical body; and, the rudder angle detecting optical sensors facing the scale are mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the outer cylindrical body.
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