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Wheel speed sensor

US8237431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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53References

21Claims

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Inventors

Terry L. Fruehling · Kokomo, US
Kelly Possehl · Elkhorn, US
Brian Schneider · Sidney, US
Matt Leroy · Darien, US
Tyler Kulig · New Berlin, US
Jon Hamilton · Kitchener, CA
Jens Heim

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 7, 2008
Grant date	Aug 7, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 29, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2326/20
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A speed sensor assembly includes a bearing having a first race, a second race, a plurality of ball bearings separating the first race from the second race, and a tone wheel coupled to the second race. The speed sensor assembly also includes a spacer abutting the first race and a sensor positioned adjacent the tone wheel.

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