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Torque sensor having a ring-shaped stator

US8746083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L3/104
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a torque sensor configured to axially magnetize a magnet and simplify a stator structure facing the magnet, whereby dimensions and shapes of members capable of collecting magnetism can be easily controlled to provide a torque sensor excellent in operational reliability, the torque sensor including a ring-shaped and axially-magnetized magnet connected to one of an input shaft of a steering wheel and an output shaft; and a stator including a ring-shaped body axially discrete from the magnet and a plurality of holes vertically penetrating the body, whereby structure of the torque sensor is simplified to enhance a concentrated efficiency of magnetic change.

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