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US4285595A
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Modular encoder
Assignee: ELECTRO CRAFT CORP
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Filing: 1979-07-27
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 1999-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A modular encoder with a dimensionally stable housing which can be easily aligned for mounting on a motor housing. The encoder utilizes a monolithic, in-line, sensor array and a single light source to achieve improved long-term performance and includes improved alignment means permitting a user to readily align the encoder with a motor. Pre-alignment of the mask and sensor assembly simplifies the alignment performed by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald W. Fryer
- 👤 Jess Guerra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-28 23:38
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D5/00; G01D5/26; G01D5/32; G01D5/34; G01D5/347; G01D5/3473; H; H03; H03M; H03M1/00; H03M1/12; H03M1/22; H03M1/24; H03M1/28; H03M1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A fixture for pre-aligning an optical encoder stator with a housing in which a sensor and light source are installed to permit said housing to be installed comprising: a base plate; a shaft segment mounted on said base plate; means for attaching said housing to said base plate with an axis of said housing aligned with the center line of said shaft segment; an encoder disc segment mounted with its center line aligned with said axis of said shaft segment at a height above said base plate corresponding to the separation between said encoder disc and said base plate, said encoder disc segment positioned in the path between said light source and said sensor mounted on said housing to permit optical alignment of said stator with said housing prior to actual installation of said encoder on said base plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A fixture for pre-aligning an optical encoder stator with a housing in which a sensor and light source are installed to permit said housing to be installed comprising: a base plate; a shaft segment mounted on said base plate; means for attaching said housing to said base plate with an axis of said housing aligned with the center line of said shaft segment; an encoder disc segment mounted with its center line aligned with said axis of said shaft segment at a height above said base plate corresponding to the separation between said encoder disc and said base plate, said encoder disc segment positioned in the path between said light source and said sensor mounted on said housing to permit optical alignment of said stator with said housing prior to actual installation of said encoder on said base plate.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for pre-aligning an optical encoder stator with the unitary housing sensor and light source comprising the steps of: mounting said housing on a test fixture; positioning a portion of an encoder disc at the normal position between said sensor and said light source; optically aligning said stator with said encoder disc segment; and permanently mounting said stator in its aligned position.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for pre-aligning an optical encoder stator with the unitary housing sensor and light source comprising the steps of: mounting said housing on a test fixture; positioning a portion of an encoder disc at the normal position between said sensor and said light source; optically aligning said stator with said encoder disc segment; and permanently mounting said stator in its aligned position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |