Position sensor which is intended, in particular, for measuring steering column torsion

A sensor and steering column technology, applied in the field of sensors, can solve the problems of low sensitivity of sensors and the use of expensive components

Active Publication Date: 2009-03-11
MOVING MAGNET TECH
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[0022] The object of the present invention is thus to solve the two main problems manifested in the existing structures, which are the low sensitivity of the sensor and the use of solid and thus expensive components

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[0084] figure 1 with 2 is a view showing the third magnetic structure of the sensor. The fixed collector structure 30 collects the magnetic flux (magnetic flux) on the stator rings 23 , 24 and concentrates it in the measuring gap 40 .

[0085] The structure comprises two parts 31 , 32 formed respectively by disk-shaped arc segments 33 , 34 configured such that a magnetic flux transmission occurs between the stator and the collecting poles in the axial direction of the sensor.

[0086] The collectors (collector parts) 31, 32 have arc segments 33, 34 whose radial width is smaller than the radial width of the stator rings 23, 24 and which make it possible to tolerate eccentricity defects between the stator structure 20 and the collector structure 30 .

[0087] The collector parts 31 , 32 have a greater offset between the disk-shaped segments 33 , 34 and the surfaces 37 , 38 forming the measuring gap 40 .

[0088] This particular structure makes it possible to limit flux leak...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a position sensor which is especially suitable for detecting steering column torque. The invention comprises: a first magnetic rotor structure (10) comprising a plurality of radially directed magnets; a second stator structure comprising two rings (23, 24) extending into axially directed and overlapping teeth (25, 26); and a third fixed collector structure (30) comprising two flux-enclosing members defining at least one gap in which at least one magnetically inductive element is disposed. The invention is characterized in that said flux closure member and said stator ring (23, 24) define between them a constant collection surface independent of the relative radial position of these two structures.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of sensors, and more particularly, but not limited to, a position sensor for measuring the twist of a steering column. Background technique [0002] In the prior art, known from US Patent No. 4984474, a prior art sensor is described having a stator part comprising ferromagnetic parts forming radial teeth, in two stages, Positioned opposite the multi-pole magnets, wherein the multi-pole magnets are radially magnetized in alternating directions. [0003] An additional ferromagnetic component is positioned opposite the stator portion with a gap in which the Hall detectors are positioned. [0004] This prior art solution is not satisfactory, since it leads to a loss of the magnetic signal between the stator part and the part containing the Hall detectors. Furthermore, the magnetic fields generated by the magnets cause losses due to the sensor structure. [0005] The sensor described in French Patent N...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01L3/10G01L5/22
CPCG01L3/104G01L3/10G01L5/22
Inventor丹尼尔·普鲁丹热拉尔德·马松安托万·富科
OwnerMOVING MAGNET TECH