Patent classifications
G01P3/443
SENSING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE, WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SENSING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE
A sensing device for vehicle includes a first sensing part configured to sense first information related to a wheel to generate a first signal; a second sensing part configured to sense second information related to the wheel to generating a second signal; a first insert to which the first sensing part is fixed; a second insert to which the second sensing part is fixed, the second insert being coupled to the first insert; at least one first connection part connected to the first sensing part and configured to supply a first power to the first sensing part or to transmit the first signal; at least one second connection part connected to the second sensing part and configured to supply a second power to the second sensing part or to transmit the second signal; and a body configured to accommodate the first and second sensing parts therein.
BEARING ARRANGEMENTS, AND MODULE CARRIER FOR THEM
A bearing arrangement includes two bearing rings which can be rotated with respect to one another about a common axis, an annular module carrier, an encoder, and at least one sensor module. The module carrier is arranged axially on one of the two bearing rings. The encoder is arranged on the other one of the two bearing rings. The at least one sensor module is arranged in the module carrier. In some embodiments, the module carrier has a cut-out on at least one of its axial side surfaces. through which a lubricant can be introduced into the bearing. The cut-out is arranged circumferentially in the region away from the sensor modules. In other embodiments, the module carrier has at least one predetermined break point for configuring a cut-out.
Wheel hub assembly with device for amplifying a magnetic signal
A wheel hub assembly for motor vehicles, provided with a hub and a bearing unit as well as a device for detecting a vehicle parameter, having an encoder and a magnetic sensor, there being arranged between the encoder and the speed sensor an amplification device for amplifying the magnetic signal, which is stationary and has a radially outer ferromagnetic ring facing the encoder and provided with a first lug and a radially inner ferromagnetic ring facing the encoder and provided with a second lug, said first lug and second lug being arranged facing the magnetic sensor on opposite sides, the amplification device being configured to collect the magnetic flux generated by the plurality of pole pairs of the encoder via the ferromagnetic rings and concentrate it towards the magnetic sensor by means of the first lug and the second lug.
Bearing with optical sensor and associated groove
A bearing includes a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to one another. At least one groove is formed on an axial cylindrical surface of the second ring and oriented towards the first ring. The groove is axially delimited by two side edges 50a. The bearing further includes at least one optical sensor mounted on the first ring to emit a beam oriented towards at least one of the side edges of the groove of the second ring, the optical sensor being able to detect axial positions of the side edge.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING MOVING ELEMENTS
An apparatus and method for sensing a rotational parameter of a rotating member of a downhole pumping system. The apparatus is capable of detecting motor rotation and pump operating conditions and includes control systems for methods utilizing the rotational parameters to control the operation of the downhole pumping system.
Magnetic encoder and bearing
A magnet portion 27 of a magnetic encoder 26 includes a magnetic member and a resin, and a highly reliable magnetic encoder 26 having a high magnetic property and enabling to detect a rotational number with high accuracy, and a hub unit bearing 2a are provided. Further, the resin is preferably a thermoplastic resin and further preferably includes a thermoplastic resin including a soft segment in a molecule. Further, the magnetic encoder 26 further includes a fixed member 25 attached with the magnet portion 27 and comprising a magnetic material, and the magnet portion 27 and the fixed member 25 are bonded by an adhering agent including at least one of a phenolic resin based and an epoxy resin based.
A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING REVOLUTIONS IN DRIVE SHAFTS, A CARDAN SHAFT RELATED TO SAID SYSTEM AND DETERMINING METHOD THEREOF
A system for determining the number of revolutions of a cardan shaft, having at least a magnet and at least a hall sensor is positioned to provide magnetic interaction between them, characterized by connecting one of the magnet and hall sensor onto either the rotating elements of the cardan shaft and the other to a fixed point and including a detection element for detecting the revolution rate by correlating to the revolution and the pulse created by the hall sensor as a result of interaction between the magnet and the hall sensor, when the cardan shaft rotates.
Sensor bearing unit, assembly method of said unit and method for assembling said sensor bearing unit on shaft
Sensor bearing unit providing at least two bearings stacked one relative to the other and each having an inner ring and an outer ring, the sensor bearing unit having a sleeve radially surrounding the bearings and having a radial projection in axial contact with one of the bearings, an annular flange having a radial portion in axial contact with the other bearing and an axial portion radially surrounding the sleeve and connected to the sleeve, and a wire carrier configured to support at least one wire and at least one connector, the wire carrier includes at least one fastening element mounted on the bearing.
BEARING WITH OPTICAL SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED GROOVE
A bearing includes a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to one another. At least one groove is formed on an axial cylindrical surface of the second ring and oriented towards the first ring. The groove is axially delimited by two side edges 50a. The bearing further includes at least one optical sensor mounted on the first ring to emit a beam oriented towards at least one of the side edges of the groove of the second ring, the optical sensor being able to detect axial positions of the side edge.
WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH SENSOR FOR MEASURING WHEEL MOVEMENT
A wheel assembly including a sensor for measuring wheel movement is provided comprising: a frame member; an axle fixed to the frame member; a wheel rotatably mounted to the axle and comprising wheel recess; a code ring located within the wheel recess for rotation with the wheel; and a sensor device coupled to the frame member and located adjacent to the code ring. The sensor device senses movement of the code ring and generates an output signal indicative of the wheel movement. A materials handling vehicle comprising the wheel assembly is also provided.