A sensor device may include a rotor, a stator disposed outside the rotor and a sensor module disposed outside the stator. The rotor may include a sleeve and a magnet coupled to the sleeve, and the magnet may be disposed inside the sleeve. The sleeve may include a fixing part which protrudes from an end of the sleeve and is in contact with the magnet. The sleeve includes a second body, and a third body. The second body is disposed to cover an upper surface of the magnet, and the third body is disposed to cover an outer circumferential surface of the magnet. The magnet is disposed between the shaft and the third body, thereby providing an advantageous effect of increasing a coupling force between the magnet of the rotor and a yoke.

A base of a device for supporting a vehicle body component to be measured or for measuring such a component. The base can be moved in order to arrange the supporting or measuring device in a reference position, in particular on a floor on which the device sits in the reference position. The base preferably has a box-like design, including a top wall and a base wall which has a recess.

A base of a device for supporting a vehicle body component to be measured or for measuring such a component. The base can be moved in order to arrange the supporting or measuring device in a reference position, in particular on a floor on which the device sits in the reference position. The base preferably has a box-like design, including a top wall and a base wall which has a recess.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards rotary variable differential transducers. The transducer may include a housing and an armature shaft included within the housing. The transducer may further include an input shaft configured to mate with an airplane shaft. The input shaft may be located independently from the armature shaft.

An embodiment may provide a sensing device comprising: a rotor; a stator disposed outside the rotor; and a sensor module disposed outside the stator, wherein the rotor includes a rotor holder, and a magnet and a sleeve which are coupled to the rotor holder, wherein the magnet includes a first body and a first protrusion protruding in an axis direction from the first body, the sleeve includes a second body and a second protrusion protruding outward from the second body, and the rotor holder includes a first groove in which the first protrusion is disposed.

According to one embodiment, a holding apparatus includes a holding mechanism, a movement mechanism, a measuring instrument, a detector, and a controller. The holding mechanism holds a mobile body. The mobile body is movable through a gap between first and second structure bodies. The first structure body is columnar and extends in a first direction. The second structure body is tubular and is located around the first structure body along a first plane perpendicular to the first direction. The movement mechanism moves the holding mechanism along a circumferential direction around the first direction. The measuring instrument measures a movement amount in the circumferential direction of the holding mechanism. The detector detects a tilt of the holding mechanism in the first plane. The controller operates the movement mechanism and moves the holding mechanism based on a measurement result of the measuring instrument and a detection result of the first detector.

According to one embodiment, a holding apparatus includes a holding mechanism, a movement mechanism, a measuring instrument, a detector, and a controller. The holding mechanism holds a mobile body. The mobile body is movable through a gap between first and second structure bodies. The first structure body is columnar and extends in a first direction. The second structure body is tubular and is located around the first structure body along a first plane perpendicular to the first direction. The movement mechanism moves the holding mechanism along a circumferential direction around the first direction. The measuring instrument measures a movement amount in the circumferential direction of the holding mechanism. The detector detects a tilt of the holding mechanism in the first plane. The controller operates the movement mechanism and moves the holding mechanism based on a measurement result of the measuring instrument and a detection result of the first detector.

A method for preventing motion of an output shaft (401), of an electromagnetic motor comprising a coil assembly, when a mechanical brake (400) is released, comprising the steps of: determining the position of the output shaft (401); correlating the position of the output shaft (401) with a current such that when applied in the coil assembly induces a force on the output shaft (401) to prevent motion of the output shaft (401) when the mechanical brake (400) is released.

A method for preventing motion of an output shaft (401), of an electromagnetic motor comprising a coil assembly, when a mechanical brake (400) is released, comprising the steps of: determining the position of the output shaft (401); correlating the position of the output shaft (401) with a current such that when applied in the coil assembly induces a force on the output shaft (401) to prevent motion of the output shaft (401) when the mechanical brake (400) is released.

A mechanical brake for arresting movement of the output shaft of a linear electric motor, comprising a pivotally mounted plate having a space for receiving the output shaft of the motor; an electrically operated holding device contacting a free end of the plate and arranged to hold the plate in a condition to permit movement of the output shaft and to permit the plate to pivot to a jamming position; wherein the electrically operated holding device comprises a solenoid to control the movement of the plate.