Device and method for determining position information using accelerometers on a rotating component
US9372083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B1/3492
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary device for determining a position of a component moved by operation of a motor includes a rotating member that rotates responsive to operation of the motor. At least one accelerometer is supported on the rotating member. The accelerometer provides at least one of an indication of a tangential force that is tangential to a direction of rotation of the rotating member and a radial force that is perpendicular to the tangential force. A controller determines the position of the component based upon the force indication from the accelerometer.
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