An inductive sensor includes a core body, a coil wound on the core body, a cavity having a fixed volume within the core body, and an epoxy mixture filling a controlled portion of the fixed volume. The controlled portion of the fixed volume filled with the epoxy mixture controls an inductance of the sensor.

An inductive sensor includes a core body, a coil wound on the core body, a cavity having a fixed volume within the core body, and an epoxy mixture filling a controlled portion of the fixed volume. The controlled portion of the fixed volume filled with the epoxy mixture controls an inductance of the sensor.

Apparatuses, systems, and associated methods of assembly are described that provide for improved sensor devices. An example sensor device includes a bobbin tube that defines a hollow interior. The device includes a primary coil element wound around the bobbin tube configured to, in response to a current input, generate a primary magnetic flux and includes a secondary coil element wound around the primary coil element. In an instance in which the bobbin tube receives a probe assembly therein, magnetic interaction between the probe assembly and the primary coil element is configured to induce a signal in the secondary coil element. Furthermore, a pitch of the secondary coil element varies according to a non-linear, polynomial function along a second length of the bobbin tube so as to reduce linearity error of the sensor device.

Apparatuses, systems, and associated methods of assembly are described that provide for improved sensor devices. An example sensor device includes a bobbin tube that defines a hollow interior. The device includes a primary coil element wound around the bobbin tube configured to, in response to a current input, generate a primary magnetic flux and includes a secondary coil element wound around the primary coil element. In an instance in which the bobbin tube receives a probe assembly therein, magnetic interaction between the probe assembly and the primary coil element is configured to induce a signal in the secondary coil element. Furthermore, a pitch of the secondary coil element varies according to a non-linear, polynomial function along a second length of the bobbin tube so as to reduce linearity error of the sensor device.

A tunable magnetic assembly includes a bobbin, an outer core, and an inner core. The bobbin has a first and second flanges. The bobbin has a passageway extending between the first and second flange. The passageway has a spiral track defined in a passageway surface. The outer core is positioned around the first and second flanges. The outer core includes an opening positioned near the first flange. The inner core is positioned in the opening and in the cylindrical passageway. The inner core includes at least one protrusion extending from an outer surface and configured to engage the spiral track. A gap distance is defined between the inner core and a portion of the outer core near the second flange. The gap distance is adjustable by moving the protrusion within the spiral track. Adjusting the gap distance modifies the inductance.

The present invention relates to a device for the contact-free inductive transfer of electrical energy from a first, preferably stationary system of a shifting device into a second system of the shifting device, which can be moved relative to the first system, comprising a magnetic circuit of a primary core, which is assigned to the first system and onto which a primary coil is wound, and a secondary core, which is assigned to the second system and onto which a secondary coil is wound. The secondary core is arranged so as to be capable of being shifted relative to the primary core along a shifting path, which preferably runs parallel to a shifting path of the shifting device. The primary core extends at least along the entire length of the shifting path. According to the invention, provision is made for the primary core to comprise at least one primary core gap, which is embodied along the entire longitudinal extension of the primary core. The invention further relates to a shifting device, in particular a linear shifting device, comprising such an energy transfer device as well as to a method for operating such a device.

The present invention relates to a device for the contact-free inductive transfer of electrical energy from a first, preferably stationary system of a shifting device into a second system of the shifting device, which can be moved relative to the first system, comprising a magnetic circuit of a primary core, which is assigned to the first system and onto which a primary coil is wound, and a secondary core, which is assigned to the second system and onto which a secondary coil is wound. The secondary core is arranged so as to be capable of being shifted relative to the primary core along a shifting path, which preferably runs parallel to a shifting path of the shifting device. The primary core extends at least along the entire length of the shifting path. According to the invention, provision is made for the primary core to comprise at least one primary core gap, which is embodied along the entire longitudinal extension of the primary core. The invention further relates to a shifting device, in particular a linear shifting device, comprising such an energy transfer device as well as to a method for operating such a device.

A noise filter includes a magnetic core including a magnetic material; and a distance adjusting member that accepts adjustment of a distance between a loop portion and the magnetic core, the loop portion being a portion of one or more conductor wiring lines wired in loop shape out of a first conductor wiring line and a second conductor wiring line.

An adjustable inductor including a toroidal core defining a plurality of gaps, a compressible gap material positioned in the gaps, at least one winding wound on the core, a force-applying structure, and a film substantially covering the adjustable inductor. The force-applying structure is operable to apply a force to the core to adjust the gaps and thereby an inductance of the adjustable inductor. The film is configured to prevent movement of force-applying structure when above a predetermined temperature threshold, and allow movement of the force-applying structure when below the predetermined threshold.

A rotary variable differential transformer for measuring angular displacement and method of manufacturing the same are provided herein. The rotary variable differential transformer includes a stator configured to house a primary coil configured to receive an alternating current, a first secondary coil electromagnetically coupled to the primary coil, and a second secondary coil electromagnetically coupled to the primary coil. The rotary variable differential transformer also includes a rotor positioned concentrically within the stator. The rotor is configured to receive a shaft and rotate with the shaft while the stator remains stationary. The primary coil is positioned at a first radial position within the stator spaced between about 90 to 150 degrees from each of the first secondary coil and the second secondary coil.