Abstract: A wheel rotational-speed sensor for mounting on a vehicle axle, having a sensor housing and a conductor carrier, for example a leadframe, which is arranged in the sensor housing, having a first surface and a second surface facing away from the first surface, wherein a first wheel rotational-speed sensor element for detecting first physical measurement variables is arranged on the first surface of the conductor carrier, and wherein a second wheel rotational-speed sensor element for detecting second physical measurement variables is arranged on the second surface of the conductor carrier. Specifically, the two sensor elements can detect magnetic fields of a magnetic reading track. The sensors can be AMR, GMR or TMR sensors or Hall elements; the two sensors can be structurally identical or of different design.

Abstract: A rotation angle detector includes: a magnet attached to a rotating shaft and magnetized in a certain direction orthogonal to an axis of the rotating shaft; and a non-rotary magneto-electric transducer placed to be opposed to an end surface of the magnet, and configured to detect a rotation angle of the rotating shaft in cooperation with the magnet through magneto-electric transduction. A concave curved surface is formed in the end surface of the magnet in order to make a magnetic flux of a magnetic field facing the end surface of the magnet closer to the magnet and flattened. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a rotation angle detector which is compact in size and has a stable accuracy for detecting the rotation angle, by making the curvature of the magnetic flux near the end surface of the magnet small and placing the magneto-electric transducer in that location.

Abstract: A speed measure system of a vehicle may include a drive shaft that rotates according to movement of a vehicle and a drive gear is formed along the outside thereof; a driven shaft to which a driven gear is formed, wherein the driven gear is engaged with the drive gear; a speed sensor that is disposed on the driven shaft and outputs a rotation signal according to the rotation of the driven shaft; and a jumper connector that is disposed on the speed sensor and transforms the frequency of the rotation signal output from the speed sensor with a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: A sensor module for mounting on a rear fork of a bicycle includes a housing, a spool piece, a spool cap, and a sensing element. A switch member is arranged on one end of the housing, while a mounting seat is recessed on another end thereof. The spool piece is received by the mounting seat. The spool cap is arranged on the edge portion of the mounting seat. The sensing element is connected to the spool piece by a cable. The cable can be rewound into the spool piece. The distance between the sensing element and the housing is adjustable by extending or retracting the cable. The adjustability allows the sensor module to be adoptable by bicycles with different wheel sizes and rear fork structures. Accordingly, various cycling parameters can be measured.

Abstract: A system for detecting a vehicle speed, includes: a pulse ring including a pulse ring rotation part rotating according to travel of a vehicle, and a plurality of pitch units provided in the pulse ring rotation part at a predetermined interval; a vehicle speed sensor adjacently provided to the pulse ring and configured to output a voltage signal generated according to a distance between the vehicle speed sensor and a pitch unit; an output unit configured to output a voltage pulse signal and a voltage pulse amplitude change signal of the vehicle speed sensor; a first vehicle speed detection unit configured to detect the vehicle speed based on the voltage pulse signal of the output unit; and a second vehicle speed detection unit configured to detect the vehicle speed based on the voltage pulse amplitude change signal of the output unit, in which at least one of the plurality of pitch units has an adjacent distance which is different from an adjacent distance between another of the pitch units and the vehicle spe

Abstract: An insert cover for a speed sensor module includes an elongated body having a length aligned along a longitudinal axis, the elongated body including a convex top surface and a uniform width along the length; a first portion emanating from the top surface at a first end of the elongated body; a second portion emanating from the top surface at a diametrically opposed second end of the elongated body; and a third portion emanating from the top surface between the first portion and the second portion; where each of the first, second, and third portions are orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A speed pick-up ring includes a main body having a plurality of targets and defining a plurality of notches. Each notch is disposed between adjacent targets. Each notch includes a base wall, a first sidewall and an oppositely disposed second sidewall. The base wall includes a convex portion. A fluid device includes a housing and a variable reluctance speed sensor engaged to the housing. The fluid device further includes a speed pick-up ring disposed within the housing. The speed pick-up ring includes a main body having a plurality of targets and defining a plurality of notches. Each notch is disposed between adjacent targets. Each notch includes a base wall, a first sidewall that is generally concave and an oppositely disposed second sidewall that is generally concave. The base wall includes a convex portion.

Abstract: A sensing unit for a bicycle speedometer is disclosed. The bicycle speedometer has a meter body and the sensing unit for detecting pedaling and generating a signal related to bicycle pedaling. The sensing unit includes a sensor mounted on a bicycle frame and a fixture for carrying a sensed member. The fixture has a fixing end coupled with a bicycle crank and a coupling arm for carrying the sensed member. The fixture allows positional adjustment of the sensed member with respect to the bicycle crank, thereby facilitating aligning the sensed member with the sensor, so as to ensure proper sensing of the sensor to the sensed member.

Abstract: It is an object, in a wheel attachment unit holding a rotary encoder externally attached to a wheel, to certainly acquire an encoder output signal obtained from a rotating shaft of a tire, by reducing an occurrence of a bending deformation or breakage of a unit component (e.g., shaft) occurred during a vehicle run and making the encoder function normally. A shaft, through which there is passed a cable for outputting a measurement result of the encoder whose rotating shaft is connected to the wheel, is arranged offset from the axle center by a predetermined amount and is held by a bracket attached to the vehicle, to be movable in the up and down direction. Alternatively, a holder for holding a stator of the encoder is attached to the body of the vehicle, by a rotary linkage mechanism to hold rotatably with five degrees of rotational freedom.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising a frame, a seat coupled to the frame, and left and right wheels. Left and right drive shafts transmit power to the left and right wheels, and an input shaft transmits power to the left and right drive shafts. A differential including a housing assembly receives power from the input shaft and divides the power between the left and right drive shafts. A speed sensor is positioned through (e.g., threaded) the housing assembly such that an inner end of the sensor is positioned inside the differential. In one embodiment, the speed sensor includes left and right speed sensors, and the at least two housings comprise a left housing and a right housing. Preferably, both the left speed sensor and the right speed sensor are positioned in one of the left housing and the right housing.

Abstract: An environmental control system, includes an air cycle machine for conditioning an interior space with cooling air, the air cycle machine including a fan coupled to a shaft that rotates about a shaft axis, the fan being located at a distal end of the air cycle machine; a speed sensor module having a speed sensor for sensing a rotational speed of the shaft; wherein the speed sensor module includes an outer portion having a first bore aligned on the shaft axis, an intermediate portion having a second bore aligned on the shaft axis, and an inner portion aligned on the shaft axis; and a diffuser assembly including a cylindrical assembly for ducting a first portion of the cooling air to an inlet side of the fan and for communicating a second portion of the cooling air directly to a discharge side of the fan without passing the inlet side.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein may be useful for use in landing identification. In this regard, a method is provided comprising receiving pulse information over a first time period, wherein the pulse information is indicative of an angular distance traveled by a first wheel, comparing the pulse information to a threshold value, and determining a likelihood of a landing event based upon the comparison. In various embodiments, a system is provided comprising a monstable multivibrator in electrical communication with a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), a resistor-capacitor network in electrical communication with the MOSFET, and a comparator that receives a voltage from the resistor-capacitor network and a reference voltage.

Abstract: A speed measure system of a vehicle may include a drive shaft that rotates according to movement of a vehicle and a drive gear is formed along the outside thereof; a driven shaft to which a driven gear is formed, wherein the driven gear is engaged with the drive gear; a speed sensor that is disposed on the driven shaft and outputs a rotation signal according to the rotation of the driven shaft; and a jumper connector that is disposed on the speed sensor and transforms the frequency of the rotation signal output from the speed sensor with a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: A sensed element is disclosed for incorporation into an apparatus that includes a rotatable shaft. The sensed element includes a base portion mounted directly on the shaft so as to rotate with the shaft, at least one sensor-detectible feature coupled to the base portion, for use in measuring a rotational speed of the shaft, and a projection extending from the base portion and engageable with a portion of the apparatus other than the shaft to limit movement of the element along the shaft.

Abstract: Construction of a ball bearing with encoder is achieved that supports a wheel of a motorcycle such that the wheel can rotate freely, makes it possible to detect the rotational speed of the wheel, and sufficiently prevents foreign matter from getting inside the internal space of the bearing. The opening on the end section of the internal space 19 of the bearing is covered by a combined seal ring 20 that comprises a slinger 21 and a seal ring 22. A ring-shaped encoder 9a is mounted on and fastened to the outside surface of an outside ring section 24 of the slinger 21. The detecting section of a sensor 30 is faced toward the outside surface of the encoder 9a and can detect the rotational speed of a wheel that rotates together with the outer ring 11a.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connection assembly for a sensor assembly having a connection element which is electrically and mechanically connected to one end of at least one wire of a connection cable in a first contacting region and can be electrically and mechanically connected to a sensor element in a second contacting region, wherein the connection element is at least partially enclosed by a plastic overmold which has a window-shaped recess in a transition region between the first contacting region and the second contacting region which is sealed in the injection moulding die during the injection process of the plastic overmold and a corresponding sensor assembly. According to the disclosure, a positioning opening is arranged in the transition region such that the connection element can be positioned in the injection moulding die and the transition region surrounding the positioning opening is sealed flat in the injection moulding die to create the window-shaped recess.

Abstract: A sphere with velocity measurement function comprises a sphere and a velocity measuring device arranged in the sphere, the velocity measuring device comprises a base body, a speedometer and a power supply, the speedometer and the power supply are used for operation and control; the speedometer uses an approach capacitor sensor as a switch of a trigger circuit, the approach capacitor sensor comprises a sensing plate electrode, sensing plate electrode contacts and a conductive ink layer, the sensing plate electrode is arranged on the base body, the conductive ink layer is coated on the inner surface of the sphere, and the sensing plate electrode contacts are arranged in the conductive ink layer; when the base body is placed in the sphere, the conductive ink layer contacts the sensing plate electrode; the present invention also comprises a display screen for displaying results, the display screen transmits data with the speedometer a wire or wireless way; and the approach capacitor sensor is not influenced by th

Abstract: A protruding portion of a rotational speed detecting unit which is attached to a stationary side seal unit which is fixed to a stationary member which protruding portion protrudes axially and outer circumferentially of the stationary member is formed into a shape which has projecting portions in an axial direction, whereby the protrusion to the axial direction is reduced without reducing a bending strength in the axial direction, as a result of which the rotational speed detecting unit is miniaturized in the axial direction. Further, reinforcement members are embedded in an interior of the protruding portion, whereby the rotational speed detecting unit is miniaturized further in the axial direction.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for controlling a power tool having a rotary shaft. The method includes: disposing an inertial mass in a housing of the power tool, such that the inertial mass is freely rotatable about an axis of rotation which is axially aligned with the rotary shaft; monitoring rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass during operation of the power tool; and activating a protective operation based on the rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass.

Abstract: An arrangement for determining the rotational speed of a transmission shaft (3) featuring a transmission shaft (3), a rotational speed transmitter that is connected in a rotationally fixed manner with the transmission shaft (3) and a stationary rotational, speed sensor (34), via a rotational speed that can be detected from the rotational speed transmitter. The rotational speed transmitter is provided on the periphery of a shift collar (20) of a coupling device (19) that is axially displaceable and arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the transmission shaft. The invention also relates to a transmission with an arrangement of this kind, as well as to a method of determining the rotational speed of the transmission shaft.

Abstract: An axle assembly for a vehicle includes an axle housing having a tubular portion. A bimetallic sensor mount having a first region of corrosion resistant material and a second region of weldable material is welded to the tubular portion. A differential unit including a side gear is disposed in a central cavity of the axle housing. An axleshaft having a shaft portion and a target portion with a plurality of teeth is disposed in the tubular portion of the axle housing. The shaft portion is coupled to the side gear. A sensor is coupled to the sensor mount and extends through an aperture in the mount and the tubular portion to locate an end portion of the sensor a predetermined distance from the teeth of the target portion. A method of making an axle assembly having a sintered bimetallic sensor mount is also disclosed.

Abstract: It is an object, in a wheel attachment unit holding a rotary encoder externally attached to a wheel, to certainly acquire an encoder output signal obtained from a rotating shaft of a tire, by reducing an occurrence of a bending deformation or breakage of a unit component (e.g., shaft) occurred during a vehicle run and making the encoder function normally. A shaft, through which there is passed a cable for outputting a measurement result of the encoder whose rotating shaft is connected to the wheel, is arranged offset from the axle center by a predetermined amount and is held by a bracket attached to the vehicle, to be movable in the up and down direction. Alternatively, a holder for holding a stator of the encoder is attached to the body of the vehicle, by a rotary linkage mechanism to hold rotatably with five degrees of rotational freedom.

Abstract: A sensed element is disclosed for incorporation into an apparatus that includes a rotatable shaft. The sensed element includes at least one sensor-detectible feature detectible by a sensing device for use in measuring a rotational speed of the shaft, a base portion coupled to the shaft so as to rotate with the shaft, and a projection extending from the base portion. The projection is engageable with a portion of the apparatus to limit movement of the sensed element along the shaft. The projection may also aid in positioning the sensed element within the apparatus during installation and removal of the sensed element.

Abstract: A wheel speed measurement system for a drive axle is provided within a differential assembly. The system includes a differential side bearing adjustment ring configured for adjusting the position of a differential carrier bearing assembly. A tone ring is provided having an inner bore to accommodate a coaxial axle shaft. A retainer ring member is snap-fit between the differential side bearing adjustment ring and the tone ring, permitting relative rotation of the tone ring. Sensors are provided in sensor mounts integrally formed on an exterior of a differential assembly housing.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for controlling a power tool having a rotary shaft. The method includes: disposing an inertial mass in a housing of the power tool, such that the inertial mass is freely rotatable about an axis of rotation which is axially aligned with the rotary shaft; monitoring rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass during operation of the power tool; and activating a protective operation based on the rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inertial sensor arrangement (2), in particular for installation in a motor vehicle, having a sensor module (8) which is fitted to a carrier (6) and comprises a micromechanically produced inertial sensor and an evaluation circuit. The invention provides for the sensor module (8) to be connected to the carrier (6) by means of an elastic coupling element (14).

Abstract: A sensor holder has an encoder and a wheel speed sensor arranged opposite to the encoder, via a predetermined air gap. An annular fitting member is formed by pressing an anti-corrosive steel plate. A holding portion is formed of injection moldable synthetic resin and is integrally formed with the annular fitting member. The wheel speed sensor is embedded in the holding portion. At least a surface of the annular fitting member contacting the holding portion is roughened by shot blasting to have a surface roughness Ra of 0.8 or more.

Abstract: A method of determining a speed of a wheel that involves providing a resolver having a rotor and a stator which resolver produces at least one output signal, operatively connecting the rotor to a wheel such that the resolver is rotated by the rotation of the wheel, producing digital signals indicative of a position of the rotor relative to the stator based on the at least one output signal, and calculating a velocity of the wheel from the digital signals. The digital signals may be used alone or in conjunction with analog wheel speed signals. Also a speed sensor for practicing this method.

Abstract: An arrangement for determining the rotational speed of a transmission shaft (3) featuring a transmission shaft (3), a rotational speed transmitter that is connected in a rotationally fixed manner with the transmission shaft (3) and a stationary rotational, speed sensor (34), via a rotational speed that can be detected from the rotational speed transmitter. The rotational speed transmitter is provided on the periphery of a shift collar (20) of a coupling device (19) that is axially displaceable and arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the transmission shaft. The invention also relates to a transmission with an arrangement of this kind, as well as to a method of determining the rotational speed of the transmission shaft.

Abstract: An axle assembly for a vehicle includes an axle housing having a tubular portion. A bimetallic sensor mount having a first region of corrosion resistant material and a second region of weldable material is welded to the tubular portion. A differential unit including a side gear is disposed in a central cavity of the axle housing. An axleshaft having a shaft portion and a target portion with a plurality of teeth is disposed in the tubular portion of the axle housing. The shaft portion is coupled to the side gear. A sensor is coupled to the sensor mount and extends through an aperture in the mount and the tubular portion to locate an end portion of the sensor a predetermined distance from the teeth of the target portion. A method of making an axle assembly having a sintered bimetallic sensor mount is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for measuring the rotational speed of a vehicle wheel, comprising a housing (22), a printed circuit board (32) accommodated in the housing and an encoder cell (38) mounted on the printed circuit board and adapted to measure electromagnetic field variations. The device comprises at least one accelerometer (44;46) mounted on the printed circuit board (32) for measuring an acceleration along a first predetermined axis. The accelerometer may be mounted inclined relative to the plane of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A sensor-equipped wheel support bearing assembly, enabling the cost during the mass production to be reduced, includes an outer member (1), an inner member (2), a plurality of rolling elements (3) interposed between the opposed raceway surfaces. One of the outer member (1) and the inner member (2), which serves as a stationary member, is fitted with a sensor mounting member (22) provided with a strain sensor (23). The sensor mounting member (22) is further provided with a status detecting sensor (24) for detecting different status other than a strain.

Abstract: A sensor, suitable for being secured to a wheel bearing of a motor vehicle and serving to measure the rotational speed of the wheel, has a securing ring, a sensor block, at least one electrical line, at least one connector and at least one retaining bridge. The sensor block is electrically connected to the connector by means of the electrical line, and is connected to the securing ring at least by means of a plastic extrusion coating. A retaining bridge is integrally formed on the plastic extrusion coating and carries the connector until the sensor is installed at the location of its final intended position.

Abstract: An axle assembly for a vehicle includes an axle housing having a tubular portion. A bimetallic sensor mount having a first region of corrosion resistant material and a second region of weldable material is welded to the tubular portion. A differential unit including a side gear is disposed in a central cavity of the axle housing. An axleshaft having a shaft portion and a target portion with a plurality of teeth is disposed in the tubular portion of the axle housing. The shaft portion is coupled to the side gear. A sensor is coupled to the sensor mount and extends through an aperture in the mount and the tubular portion to locate an end portion of the sensor a predetermined distance from the teeth of the target portion. A method of making an axle assembly having a sintered bimetallic sensor mount is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for controlling a power tool having a rotary shaft. The method includes: disposing an inertial mass in a housing of the power tool, such that the inertial mass is freely rotatable about an axis of rotation which is axially aligned with the rotary shaft; monitoring rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass during operation of the power tool; and activating a protective operation based on the rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass.

Abstract: A shaft assembly, includes an elongated shaft and a flywheel mounted to an end of the shaft. An encoder is mounted to the shaft and includes an annular support ring having a radially inwardly extending portion and an axially extending portion extending from a radially outer end of the radially inwardly extending portion. The radially inwardly extending portion defines a spring section which is compressed between the flywheel and the end of the shaft, and an encoder material is disposed on the axially extending portion of the annular support ring.

Abstract: A fixing element, is designed on a fixing ring (2) for a sensor head (1) measuring speed of rotation or angle of rotation of a wheel in a motor vehicle. The sensor head (1) has a housing (11) made of plastic, and at least one housing foot (5) fixed to the fixing ring (2) by the fixing element. The fixing ring (2) serves for fixing the sensor head (1) to a further component, such as a wheel bearing. The fixing element is configured as a T-shaped, twistable lug (7) with a retaining piece (10). The lug extends through a continuous, mainly slot-shaped or long-hole-shaped cutout (6) of the housing foot (5).

Abstract: Sensor head or detector head (1) composed primarily of a protective casing that forms a hollow body (2) with an external surface, the so-called active surface (2?), and of a sensing or detection element mounted in the hollow body and adjacent to part of the front wall of the protective casing defining the active surface, at the level of the internal surface opposite the latter, the sensor head characterized in that the sensing element (3) is located at a distance from the internal surface (4?) of the part of the wall (4) of the hollow body (2) in such a way as to delineate an interstitial space (5) of small thickness (d) forming a mechanical and physical decoupling interface between the part of the wall (4) and the sensing element (3).

Abstract: An improved method is provided for controlling a power tool having a rotary shaft. The method includes: disposing an inertial mass in a housing of the power tool, such that the inertial mass is freely rotatable about an axis of rotation which is axially aligned with the rotary shaft; monitoring rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass during operation of the power tool; and activating a protective operation based on the rotational motion of the power tool in relation to the inertial mass.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement (1) for a tachometric sensor of an automatic transmission (4) of a motor vehicle, which encompasses a module carrier (2) in which a part of a sensor housing (3) is integrated. The sensor housing (3) is secured in the module carrier (2) or in the transmission housing (4) by way of a guide in the plane and is so affixed as to prevent turning and an apparatus (5) for the generation of a prestress force by way of which the sensor housing (3) is pressed in the direction of the signal disk by way of a projection (8, 8?) acting against the sensor housing (3).

Abstract: A device is mounted to a support, optionally a wearable support such as a glove, watch, wrist or arm band, or the like. Alternatively, the support is incorporated into a sports club or is a removable attachment for a sports club. The device includes a speed measuring device, such as a velocimeter or accelerometer, a data processor, a data storage, a power supply, and an output device for visually, aurally, or electrically outputting the calculated speed.

Abstract: The outer race 2 is fixed to the support hole 29 in the knuckle 1, and the constant velocity joint 6 is connected to the hub 3. The first seal ring 9 is fitted into the outer race 2 to cover the opening on the end of the bearing space 26. The seal ring 28 is fitted into the support hole 29 to cover the opening on the end of the detection space 27. The encoder 7 is fitted onto the inner race 4, and the outer peripheral edge of the encoder 7 faces the inner peripheral surface on the outer race 2 in an adjacent arrangement relationship to form a labyrinth clearance 36, so that grease within the bearing space 26 is prevented from leaking toward the detection space 27, whereby the rotation resistance is small to improve parts of the automobile in acceleration and fuel consumption.

Abstract: This invention concerns a system for the attachment of an information sensor opposite to, and at an air gap's distance from, the coder of a bearing, with the system including a cap to be associated with a ring that at least partly covers the coder, where, in combination, the cap includes at least one device for attachment of the sensor to the internal surface of the cap and one device for electrical connection of the sensor. The invention also concerns a sensor designed to be attached to such a system, an ensemble formed by the attachment system and the associated sensor, as well as a bearing equipped with such an ensemble.

Abstract: An acceleration sensing unit (1) includes an acceleration sensor element (4), wherein said sensing unit (1) emits an electric signal at a signal output (k3, k4), the sensing unit (1) is electrically active and supplied with electric energy through the signal output. In an assembly composed of the above-mentioned sensing unit and a control unit, the sensing unit includes at least one signal line (3) connected to control unit (2), with said control unit being in particular an electronic motor vehicle brake control unit, and the control unit (2) transmits the energy for the connected sensing unit(s) (1) by way of the signal lines (3).

Abstract: An analyzer unit for the measuring signal of a micromechanical sensor having an input/output characteristic which is represented as a characteristic curve includes means for analog-digital conversion of the measuring signal and transmission means for transmission of the converted measuring signal or a signal that depends on the converted measuring signal. The transmission means is designed so that the characteristic curve has at least two ranges having different slopes. Different resolutions of the measuring signal are implemented through the different slopes of the characteristic curve. A suitably resolved signal is thus made available for applications having different sensitivity requirements.

Abstract: A tool attachable to a spindle of a machine tool in the same way as an ordinary tool, capable of being driven without connecting with an external power supply etc., giving a higher rotational speed than that of the spindle of the machine tool without supplying electric power from the outside, and able to be changed automatically, provided with a machining tool for machining a workpiece, a motor for driving the machining tool, a generator for generating electric power to drive the motor by the rotation of the spindle, and a rotational speed detecting device for detecting the rotational speed of the motor based on a received light signal.

Abstract: In a method for detecting rotational speed of an internal combustion engine (1), a sector wheel (4) which is driven by the internal combustion engine (1) is scanned, the run of a specific segment of the sector wheel is detected, the duration of said segment-run is measured and a rotational speed value is determined therefrom, the duration of the run a specific segment is re-measured, a relative variation between two consecutive segment-runs is determined and the rotational speed value is determined therefrom.

Abstract: A speed sensor (B, C) produces a signal that reflects the angular velocity of a shaft (4) which rotates in a case (2) having a mounting surface (10), beyond which the shaft projects to provide a target (6), and threaded holes (12) which open out of the mounting surface. The speed sensor includes a housing (20) and a sensing element (22) which is embedded in the housing. The housing, which is formed from a deformable material, has slots (44, 60) which align with the threaded holes in the case, and receive screws (24, 66) which thread into the holes to secure the speed sensor to the case. The speed sensor is positioned such that the proper air gap exists between its sensing element and the target. The screws, which extend through the slots, produce indentations (56, 74) in the deformable material of the housing, and these indentations receive the screws, so that the position of the sensor is fixed. Thus, the sensor, if removed, may be reinstalled in the same location.

Abstract: The equipment for measuring the speed of rotation of a vehicle wheel (14) carried by a wheel axle (12) comprises a tachometer (30) having a stator (32) suitable for being secured to the wheel axle (12), a rotor (34) suitable for being rotated by the wheel (14), and a connector (110) secured to the stator (32) for electrical connection of the tachometer. The connector (110) includes a set of connection terminals (114A). The equipment further comprises an information transmission member (82) carried by the tachometer stator (32) and suitable for co-operating with a complementary information transmission member (74) constrained to rotate with the wheel (14). Said tachometer connector (110) includes additional connection terminals (114B) to which said information transmission member (82) is connected for transmitting said information.

Abstract: A sensor unit for a rotating shaft of a device includes a body having an axial opening and a second opening. The axial opening receives the rotating shaft and contacts an outer surface of the rotating shaft to precisely and repeatedly radially align a sensor to the shaft. The second opening receives the sensor.