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Magnetic pole detection system and magnetic pole detection method

US8659290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/2497
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic sensor array including a plurality of magnetic sensors detects a phase regarding a magnetic pole of a magnetic pole array including magnetic poles of N and S arranged alternately. A pitch identification unit detects a pitch number of the magnetic pole currently being detected by the magnetic sensor array, in the magnetic pole array.

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