Capacitive sensor for the area detection of an approaching object, capacitive sensor system and machine part
The capacitive sensor system addresses the limitations of existing systems by using modular, puzzle-connected sensors with flexible joints and spring connectors, achieving scalable, adaptable, and cost-effective sensing solutions for diverse applications.
DE102023213170A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-06-26ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102023213170
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing capacitive sensor systems for detecting object approaches lack scalability and adaptability to different geometries and applications, leading to increased costs and limited versatility.
Method used
A capacitive sensor system featuring modular, puzzle-connected capacitive sensors with flexible joints and spring connectors, allowing for scalable and adaptable sensor skins that can be easily reconfigured to fit various machine part geometries.
Benefits of technology
The system enables cost-effective, scalable, and adaptable capacitive sensing, capable of covering complex geometries and applications from light robots to heavy-duty machines, with reduced energy consumption and simplified maintenance.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a capacitive sensor (12) for the planar detection of the approach of an object, comprising at least one planar electrode (14) and a housing (16) and / or a potting compound. The capacitive sensor (12) comprises at least one connecting unit attached to an outer side (18) of the housing (16) and / or the potting compound. The connecting unit is designed to connect the capacitive sensor (12) to at least one second capacitive sensor (12). The invention further relates to a capacitive sensor system (10) comprising at least two capacitive sensors (12) and a machine part with a capacitive sensor system (10).
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