Abstract A pulse generator is comprised of an asymmetrical magnet assembly and a Hall sensor operative for generating an electrical signal upon the application of a magnetic field thereto. The Hall sensor and magnet assembly are mounted for relative movement for the generation of a train of electrical signals in response to relative displacement therebetween. The asymmetrical multi-pole magnets in the magnet assembly have a plurality of symmetrically spaced pole pairs with each pole pair including a magnetic pole of predominant polarity occupying a substantially greater area than the pole of opposite polarity. The predominant pole is sufficiently strong to provide a salient magnetic field of essentially single polarity. a magnetizing head also is provided for producing the asymmetrical pole character of the magnet.
An asymmetrical magnet well suited for use in a rotary pulse generator comprising a multi-pole magnetic disc wherein the magnetic poles of the disc consist essentially of a plurality of pole pairs symmetrically spaced about the circumference of the disc with each pole pair including a predominant magnetic pole of one polarity and a subservient magnetic pole of the opposite polarity, the magnetic poles being oriented parallel to the axis of the disc.
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An asymmetrical magnet well suited for use in a rotary pulse generator comprising a multi-pole magnetic disc wherein the magnetic poles of the disc consist essentially of a plurality of pole pairs symmetrically spaced about the circumference of the disc with each pole pair including a predominant magnetic pole of one polarity and a subservient magnetic pole of the opposite polarity, the magnetic poles being oriented parallel to the axis of the disc.
Claim 3
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The magnet of claim 1 wherein the disc is formed from barium ferrite material.
Claim 4
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The magnet of claim 1 wherein the magnetic disc is provided with ten pole pairs located in a radial pattern on 36° centers.
Claim 5
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The magnet of claim 1 wherein the predominant magnetic pole occupies a segment twice as large as the pole of opposite polarity and the magnet's salient magnetic field is of single polarity.
Claim 6
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A multi-pole magnet comprising a planar member having magnetic poles consisting essentially of a plurality of symmetrically spaced pole pairs, each pole pair including a predominant magnetic pole of one polarity and a subservient magnetic pole of the opposite polarity to thereby provide an asymmetrical relationship between the poles of opposite polarity and a salient magnetic field having an effective single polarity, the magnetic poles being oriented perpendicular to the plane of the magnet.
Claim 7
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A multi-pole magnet comprising a planar member having magnetic poles consisting essentially of a plurality of symmetrically spaced pole pairs, each pole pair including a predominant magnetic pole of one polarity and a subservient magnetic pole of the opposite polarity to thereby provide an asymmetrical relationship between the poles of opposite polarity and a salient magnetic field having an effective single polarity, the magnetic poles being oriented perpendicular to the plane of the magnet.
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The multi-pole magnet of claim 5 wherein the magnet is a flat planar member and the pole faces of each pole pair are located on the planar surfaces thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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The multi-pole magnet of claim 5 wherein the magnet is formed from barium ferrite material.
Claim 10
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The multi-pole magnet of claim 5 wherein the predominant magnetic pole occupies a segment twice as large as the pole of opposite polarity.