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US4293837A
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Hall effect potentiometer
Assignee: Singer Co
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Filing: 1980-07-23
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 2000-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A Hall effect sensor is disposed between two magnets having their fields in quadrature and in association with a movable specially formed ferromagnetic part which is used to control flux in the sensor in such a way as to cause the sensor to produce a linearly varying output voltage dependent upon the position of the part.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Jaffe
- 👤 Bruce R. Rogan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:46
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D5/00; G01D5/12; G01D5/14; G01D5/142; G01D5/147; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/02; G01R33/06; G01R33/07; H; H10; H10N; H10N52/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A potentiometer comprising a pair of magnets having their fields in quadrature, and a solid state Hall effect sensor with input and output terminals connected thereto, the magnets and sensor being located in a fixed spatial relationship with the sensor between the magnets and the magnets having their axes mutually perpendicular but parallel and perpendicular respectively with respect to the broad plane of the sensor in positions wherein flux from the magnets at least partially cancels in the sensor, said potentiometer further including a ferromagnetic member movable in a defined manner relative to the sensor and flux from the magnet, the ferromagnetic member having a predetermined asymmetrical shape resulting in a linearly varying voltage across said output leads throughout a range of movement of the ferromagnetic member while a constant voltage is applied to the input terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A potentiometer comprising a pair of magnets having their fields in quadrature, and a solid state Hall effect sensor with input and output terminals connected thereto, the magnets and sensor being located in a fixed spatial relationship with the sensor between the magnets and the magnets having their axes mutually perpendicular but parallel and perpendicular respectively with respect to the broad plane of the sensor in positions wherein flux from the magnets at least partially cancels in the sensor, said potentiometer further including a ferromagnetic member movable in a defined manner relative to the sensor and flux from the magnet, the ferromagnetic member having a predetermined asymmetrical shape resulting in a linearly varying voltage across said output leads throughout a range of movement of the ferromagnetic member while a constant voltage is applied to the input terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the ferromagnetic member is rotatable about an axis having a fixed position relative to the magnets and sensor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said member is a rotatable sector-like part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the ferromagnetic member is movable in a direction parallel to the plane of the sensor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the ferromagnetic member is generally wedge-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said member includes a planar surface parallel to the plane of the sensor and an opposite surface which is inclined relative to said parallel planar surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 including a generally circular member wherein the ferromagnetic member is embedded, the circular member being rotatable about an axis having a fixed position relative to the magnets and sensor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the circular member is plastic.
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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) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |