18443539. INDUCTIVE TORQUE SENSOR FOR ROTATING SHIFTS simplified abstract (Infineon Technologies AG)
Contents
- 1 INDUCTIVE TORQUE SENSOR FOR ROTATING SHIFTS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INDUCTIVE TORQUE SENSOR FOR ROTATING SHIFTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Questions about Inductive Torque Sensors
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
INDUCTIVE TORQUE SENSOR FOR ROTATING SHIFTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Udo Ausserlechner of Villach (AT)
INDUCTIVE TORQUE SENSOR FOR ROTATING SHIFTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18443539 titled 'INDUCTIVE TORQUE SENSOR FOR ROTATING SHIFTS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes techniques for inductive torque sensors that use separate target coil and pickup coil systems to independently measure the rotational positions of input and output shafts. Combiner circuitry calculates the torsion angle using signals induced in each pickup coil system, reducing mutual coupling and providing robustness to external electromagnetic fields.
- Independent target coil and pickup coil systems
- Separate measurement of input and output shaft rotational positions
- Combiner circuitry for calculating torsion angle
- Reduction of mutual coupling between target coil systems
- Robustness to external electromagnetic fields
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries where precise torque measurement is required, such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, and industrial machinery.
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the challenge of accurately measuring torque in rotating systems with multiple shafts while minimizing interference from external electromagnetic fields.
Benefits
- Accurate measurement of torque in complex systems - Reduction of interference from external electromagnetic fields - Improved reliability and robustness in torque sensing applications
Commercial Applications
Title: Advanced Torque Sensing Technology for Precision Machinery This technology can be used in high-precision machinery, automotive systems, robotics, and other applications where accurate torque measurement is critical. It can improve performance, reliability, and safety in various industrial settings.
Questions about Inductive Torque Sensors
How do inductive torque sensors differ from other types of torque sensors?
Inductive torque sensors use electromagnetic principles to measure torque, offering advantages such as non-contact operation and high accuracy.
What are the key factors to consider when implementing inductive torque sensors in a system?
Key factors include the physical arrangement of target coils, the design of pickup coil systems, and the use of combiner circuitry for accurate torque measurement.
Original Abstract Submitted
The described techniques are directed to inductive torque sensors that implement independent target coil and pickup coil systems. By utilizing the various principles of inductive angle sensors, and as a result of the specific physical arrangement of target coils, the inductive torque sensor may independently obtain a rotational position (i.e., mechanical angle) of the rotatable input shaft via one pickup coil system, and a rotational position (i.e., mechanical angle) of the rotatable output shaft via another pickup coil system. Combiner circuitry is also provided to calculate the torsion angle using the signals induced in each of two separate pickup coil systems. By using different k-fold symmetry periodicities in the target coils with respect to the coil configurations, the inductive torque sensor advantageously reduces or eliminates mutual coupling between the different target coil systems and provide robustness to stray or external electromagnetic fields.
