US4283679A
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Rotational direction detection device for a motor or the like
Assignee: NEC Corp
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Filing: 1979-04-18
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 1999-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A rotational direction detection device is disclosed which has a single permanent magnet rotatable in response to the rotation of a rotary shaft. A magnetic field sensor is composed of a plurality of magnetic field detecting elements responsive to a rotating magnetic field produced by the rotation of the permanent magnet for generating an output representative of the rotation of the rotary shaft. The magnetic field detecting elements are arranged so that signals developed by at least two such elements differ in phase by a phase angle of other than 0 degree and 180 degrees. A rotary condition detector is responsive to the output of the magnetic field sensor for determining the rotational direction of the rotary shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Susmu Ito
- 👤 Morimasa Nagao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:17
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P13/00; G01P13/02; G01P13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A rotational direction detection device comprising a single permanent magnet rotatable in response to the rotation of a rotary shaft of a rotary object for generating a rotating magnetic field in a first plane substantially perpendicular to the rotary shaft; a magnetic field sensor disposed in a second plane parallel to and adjacent said first plane and spaced from said shaft, and having a plurality of ferromagnetic magnetoresistive elements lying in said second plane so as to be responsive to said rotating magnetic field for generating an output representative of the rotation of said rotary shaft, at least two of said elements being arranged within said second plane to form an angle other than 0 degree, 90 degrees, 180 degrees and 270 degrees; and a rotary condition detector responsive to the output of said magnetic field sensor for determining the rotational direction of said rotary shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A rotational direction detection device comprising a single permanent magnet rotatable in response to the rotation of a rotary shaft of a rotary object for generating a rotating magnetic field in a first plane substantially perpendicular to the rotary shaft; a magnetic field sensor disposed in a second plane parallel to and adjacent said first plane and spaced from said shaft, and having a plurality of ferromagnetic magnetoresistive elements lying in said second plane so as to be responsive to said rotating magnetic field for generating an output representative of the rotation of said rotary shaft, at least two of said elements being arranged within said second plane to form an angle other than 0 degree, 90 degrees, 180 degrees and 270 degrees; and a rotary condition detector responsive to the output of said magnetic field sensor for determining the rotational direction of said rotary shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A rotational direction detection device as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are two magnetic field detecting elements arranged to form an angle of 45 degrees in said second plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A rotational direction detection device as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are eight magnetic field detecting elements arranged to form an angle of 45 degrees between each adjacent pair of elements in said second plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A rotational direction detection device as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are three magnetic field detecting elements arranged to form angles of 120 degrees between adjacent elements in said second plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A rotational direction detection device as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are twelve magnetic field detecting elements arranged to form an angle of 30 degrees between each adjacent pair of elements in said second plane.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |