Pulse sequence generator

Claim 2

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators, said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value said coils having a common core which is arranged so that upon its rotation or displacement in a predetermined range, the variation of the inductivities of the coils takes place in opposite directions, the inductivity of one coil is increased and simultaneously the inductivity of the other coil is reduced.

Claim 3

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators, said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core consisting substantially of field-repelling material.

Claim 4

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators, said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core consisting substantially of field-repelling material.

Claim 5

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators, said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core which has two ferritic parts, which are each associated with one of said coils and have a screen between them to separate said coils.

Claim 6

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators, said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core which has two ferritic parts, which are each associated with one of said coils and have a screen between them to separate said coils.

Claim 7

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each of said switching elements including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the indictivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged next to one another on a circle, the coil of each said pulse generator including a plurality of part coils which are connected in series and of equal size but are wound in opposite direction to one another and are arranged radially opposite one another, the coil axes being perpendicular to the plane of the circle, a core being rotatable perpendicular to the bobbin axes through or over the coils.

Claim 8

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each of said switching elements including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the indictivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged next to one another on a circle, the coil of each said pulse generator including a plurality of part coils which are connected in series and of equal size but are wound in opposite direction to one another and are arranged radially opposite one another, the coil axes being perpendicular to the plane of the circle, a core being rotatable perpendicular to the bobbin axes through or over the coils.

Claim 9

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 4, wherein said coils are wound on first cylinder sectors of a ferrite shell core over which half as many second cylinder sectors diametrically arranged on a parallel circle of equal size are arranged rotatably, one group of sectors being connected to one another in each case by a ferrite disc on their side opposite the other sectors and in the centres of the ferrite discs a core extending perpendicular to the plane of the circles being provided.

Claim 10

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators, said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, and input means coupled to both of the pulse generators for varying the frequencies f 1 and f 2 of the pulse generators inversely with respect to each other in response to the geometric value.

Claim 11

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, said pulse sequence generator comprising: a first pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, a second pulse generator having an output and an enabling input, and a counter having a counting output and a counting input and connected with said first and second pulse generators, said first and second pulse generators being generators providing a first pulse frequency f 1 and a second pulse frequency f 2 at the respective outputs thereof the output of said first pulse generator exhibiting the first pulse frequency f 1 forming the output of said pulse sequence generator, and the output of said second pulse generator exhibiting the second pulse frequency f 2 being directly coupled to the counting input of said counter, the counting output of said counter being connected with the enabling inputs of said first and second pulse generators so that the time of operation of said pulse generators is controlled by said counter, and input means coupled to both of the pulse generators for varying the frequencies f 1 and f 2 of the pulse generators inversely with respect to each other in response to the geometric value.

Claim 12

A generator as in claim 6, wherein the pulse generators are, other than in response to said input means, frequency independent of each other.

Claim 13

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 6 wherein the number of pulses of said second pulse generator can be controlled externally.

Claim 14

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 6, wherein each of said pulse generators includes at least one frequency determining element, said input means including an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometrical value and coupled to the frequency determining elements so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied.

Claim 15

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 9, wherein each said element comprises at least one coil, and said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometrical value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometrical value.

Claim 16

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 10, wherein at least one of said coils has a winding density varying over its length.

Claim 17

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 10, wherein said core has a permeability varying over its length.

Claim 18

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 10, wherein said core consists at least partially of fieldrepelling material.

Claim 19

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 10, wherein said core consists at least partially of ferritic material.

Claim 20

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 10, wherein said coils are arranged next to one another on a circle.

Claim 21

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 10, wherein said core is connected to a pressure or underpressure sensor in particular a siphon diaphragm, so that it is displaced or rotated as a function of the pressure or under-pressure which is ascertained by said pressure or under-pressure sensor.

Claim 22

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 10, wherein said core is in the form of the piston of a pressure or under-pressure sensor, so that it is displaced or rotated as a function of the pressure or under-pressure which is ascertained by said pressure or under-pressure sensor.

Claim 23

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 6, wherein said counter can be controlled externally, so that the said two pulse generators can be switched on for different periods.

Claim 24

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils having a common core which is arranged so that upon its rotation or displacement in a predetermined range, the variation of the inductivities of the coils takes place in opposite directions, the inductivity of one coil is increased and simultaneously the inductivity of the other coil is reduced.

Claim 25

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils having a common core which is arranged so that upon its rotation or displacement in a predetermined range, the variation of the inductivities of the coils takes place in opposite directions, the inductivity of one coil is increased and simultaneously the inductivity of the other coil is reduced.

Claim 26

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core consisting substantially of field-repelling material.

Claim 27

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core consisting substantially of field-repelling material.

Claim 28

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as the function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least on coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core which has two ferritic parts, which are each associated with one of said coils and have a screen between them to separate said coils.

Claim 29

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as the function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least on coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged coaxially next to one another and are provided with a common core which has two ferritic parts, which are each associated with one of said coils and have a screen between them to separate said coils.

Claim 30

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged next to one another on a circle, the coil of each said pulse generator including a plurality of part coils which are connected in series and of equal size but are wound in opposite direction to one another and are arranged radially opposite one another, the coil axes being perpendicular to the plane of the circle, a core being rotatable perpendicular to the bobbin axes through or over the coils.

Claim 31

A pulse sequence generator for the production of pulse sequences whose pulse count depends on a geometric value, in particular a distance or an angle comprising: a first pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a time signal generator which controls the duration of the pulse sequence delivered in each case by said first pulse generator, said time signal generator including a second pulse generator for the production of pulse sequences in which the time interval between the pulses depends on said geometric value; and a counter which during the occurrence of a predetermined number of pulses of said second pulse generator switches on said first pulse generator, the frequency ratio of the two pulse generators being variable by said geometric value, the frequency of each of said pulse generators being variable by at least one switching element, each switching element being provided with an actuation element rotatable or displaceable as a function of said geometric value and varying the frequency determining value of the switching element so that by the rotation or displacement of the actuation element the ratio of the frequency of said first pulse generator to the frequency of said second pulse generator is varied, each said switching element including at least one coil, and each said actuation element comprises a core which can be rotated or displaced as a function of said geometric value, whereby the inductivity of the coils is varied as a function of said geometric value, said coils being arranged next to one another on a circle, the coil of each said pulse generator including a plurality of part coils which are connected in series and of equal size but are wound in opposite direction to one another and are arranged radially opposite one another, the coil axes being perpendicular to the plane of the circle, a core being rotatable perpendicular to the bobbin axes through or over the coils.

Claim 32

A pulse sequence generator according to claim 22, wherein said coils are would on first cylinder sectors of a ferrite shell core over which half as many second cylinder sectors diametrically arranged on a parallel circle of equal size are arranged rotatably, one group of sectors being connected to another another in each case by a ferrite disc on their side opposite the other sectors and in the centers of the ferrite discs a core extending perpendicular to the plane of the circles being provided.