Abstract: Inductive position detector (10) is described which includes scale (20) having a longitudinal axis containing a train of magnetic balls (22), and a transducer (30) moveable relative to the scale (20). The transducer (30) includes means to induce a magnetic field in the scale (20). Magnetic markers (23) are provided at axially spaced locations along the scale (20). As the transducer (30) is moved along the scale (20), the pattern of magnetic markers (23) detected enables the position of the transducer to be determined.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 2002
Date of Patent:
December 20, 2005
Assignee:
Newall Measurement Systems Limited
Inventors:
Frederick Mark Hudman, Geoffrey Glasgow, Nigel Atherton