High resolution non-contacting multi-turn position sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9518840
APP PUB NO 20150300839A1
SERIAL NO

14611245

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Disclosed are systems and methods for effectively sensing rotational position of an object. In certain embodiments, a rotational position sensor can include a shaft configured to couple with the rotating object. The shaft can be configured to couple with a magnet carrier such that rotation of the shaft yields translational motion of the carrier. A magnet mounted to the carrier also moves longitudinally with respect to the axis of the shaft, and relative to a magnetic field sensor configured to detect the magnet's longitudinal position. The detected longitudinal position can be in a range corresponding to a rotational range of the shaft, where the rotational range can be greater than one turn. In certain embodiments, the rotational position sensor can include a programmable capability to facilitate ease and flexibility in calibration and use in a wide range of applications.

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BOURNS INCCALIFORNIA USA CALIFORNIA

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Bogos, Eugen Lake Elsinore, US 9 66
Nguyen, Thanh Vinh Riverside, US 2 18
Wehlmann, Perry Eastvale, US 8 19

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