G01P3/487

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.

Sensor bearing unit and associated apparatus and manufacturing method

The sensor bearing unit provides a bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring centered on an axis, the inner ring mounted on a shaft, and an impulse ring provided with a target holder and with a target mounted on the target holder, the target holder being secured to the inner ring. The target holder includes anti-rotation features adapted to cooperate with complementary anti-rotation features of the shaft so as to prevent angular movement of the impulse ring relative to the shaft by abutment in circumferential direction.

Sensor bearing unit and associated apparatus and manufacturing method

The sensor bearing unit provides a bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring centered on an axis, the inner ring mounted on a shaft, and an impulse ring provided with a target holder and with a target mounted on the target holder, the target holder being secured to the inner ring. The target holder includes anti-rotation features adapted to cooperate with complementary anti-rotation features of the shaft so as to prevent angular movement of the impulse ring relative to the shaft by abutment in circumferential direction.

Vibration compatible watchdog for speed sensors

A sensor device includes at least one first sensor element that generates a first sensor signal based on sensing a varying magnetic field; at least one second sensor element that generates a second sensor signal based on sensing the varying magnetic field; a signal tracking circuit that generates a trigger signal having trigger pulses that are generated based on crossings of the first sensor signal with an adaptive threshold and extracts vibration relevant information using the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal; an output controller that generates an output signal having output pulses that are triggered by the trigger pulses during a non-vibration event and suppress the output pulses during an entire duration of a vibration event; and a vibration detection circuit that detects the vibration event based on the extracted vibration relevant information and indicates the vibration event to the output controller.

MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATING UNIT, POSITION DETECTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATING UNIT
20230053319 · 2023-02-16 ·

Magnetic field generating unit is fixed to object that moves relative to magnetic field detecting means. Magnetic field generating unit has magnetic field generator, first support structure that is fixed to object and second support structure that is independent of first support structure. Second support structure is supported by first support structure and supports magnetic field generator. For example, second support structure is formed of a nonmagnetic material, and magnetic field generator is arranged away from first support structure.

High-resolution mode for a magnetic field sensor

A magnetic field sensor includes a sensor and a processing circuit. The sensor is designed to generate on the basis of a varying magnetic field an oscillation signal that fluctuates around a mean value. The processing circuit is designed to generate an output signal on the basis of the oscillation signal. The processing circuit is designed, in a high-resolution mode different than a low-resolution mode, in each case to generate a mean value crossing pulse in the output signal when the oscillation signal attains the mean value, and to generate in each case a limit value crossing pulse in the output signal when the oscillation signal attains at least one limit value different than the mean value. A pulse width of at least either the mean value crossing pulse or the limit value crossing pulse is set to indicate that the magnetic field sensor is operating in the high-resolution mode.

TORQUE AND ANGLE SENSING DEVICE
20220357223 · 2022-11-10 ·

Aspects of this disclosure relate to a torque and angle sensing device. A sensor and a processing circuit are integrated into the device. The sensor is configured to generate a first signal indicative of a first angle and/or speed. The device includes an input contact configured to receive a second reference signal indicative of a second reference angle and/or speed. The processing circuit is configured to generate an indication of torque based on at least the first signal and the second signal. In certain applications, the processing circuit is capable of pre-programming and/or learning and storing the reference information and generating an indication of torque based on the first signal generated internally and the reference information. An output contact of the device can provide the indication of torque. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FOR VEHICLE
20230097071 · 2023-03-30 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a wheel speed sensor for a vehicle, the wheel speed sensor including: a base unit; a plurality of support units positioned on the base unit; and chip units respectively mounted on the support units and configured to detect a measurement target.

Protective sleeve for a revolution rate sensor

A protective sleeve for a revolution rate sensor, in particular for the detection of wheel revolution rates of vehicles. It has: an upper end section, configured to lead electrical connections of the revolution rate sensor out of the protective sleeve, a side wall which connects to the upper end section and extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis, and a lower end section which connects to the side wall, in which the protective sleeve has a recess at its lower end section.

Protective sleeve for a revolution rate sensor

A protective sleeve for a revolution rate sensor, in particular for the detection of wheel revolution rates of vehicles. It has: an upper end section, configured to lead electrical connections of the revolution rate sensor out of the protective sleeve, a side wall which connects to the upper end section and extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis, and a lower end section which connects to the side wall, in which the protective sleeve has a recess at its lower end section.