Abstract: A bushing assembly adapted for application in vehicle suspension systems includes an outer, generally cylindrical bushing member, an inner generally cylindrical bushing member arranged concentrically within the outer member. The two bushing members are interconnected by an elastomeric member disposed there between and bonded thereto to permit limited rotational displacement between the external and internal bushing members. An angular position sensor is at least partially embedded within the elastomeric member and operated to produce an output signal indicative of the relative angular position of the external and internal bushing members. The sensor includes a stator assembly including a permanent magnet, a galvanomagnetic sensing element and a flux guide defining at least one pole face, and a rotor including a flux guide defining a second pole face. An air gap between the two pole faces varies dimensionally as a function of the relative angular position of the stator assembly and rotor.

Abstract: A bushing assembly adapted for application in vehicle suspension systems includes an embedded position sensor and an embedded speed sensor.

Abstract: A bushing assembly adapted for application in vehicle suspension systems includes an outer, generally cylindrical bushing member, an inner generally cylindrical bushing member arranged concentrically within the outer member. The two bushing members are interconnected by an elastomeric member disposed there between and bonded thereto to permit limited rotational displacement between the external and internal bushing members. An angular position sensor is at least partially embedded within the elastomeric member and operated to produce an output signal indicative of the relative angular position of the external and internal bushing members. The sensor includes a stator assembly including a permanent magnet, a galvanomagnetic sensing element and a flux guide defining at least one pole face, and a rotor including a flux guide defining a second pole face. An air gap between the two pole faces varies dimensionally as a function of the relative angular position of the stator assembly and rotor.

Abstract: A sensing assembly senses liquid levels in a reservoir and creates a sensing signal. The sensing assembly includes a first electrical conductor extending into the reservoir. A second electrical conductor also extends into the reservoir and is disposed from the first electrical conductor a predetermined distance. A first electrode is electrically connected to the first electrical conductor. The first electrode extends between a first conductor end and a first distal end and has a first electrode length. A second electrode is electrically connected to the second electrode conductor. The second electrode is spaced apart from the first electrode and extends between a second conductor end and a second distal end and has a second electrode length. The sensing assembly also includes a plurality of plates that are operatively connected to the second electrode. The plurality of plates are spaced equidistantly along the second electrode length.

Abstract: A sensing assembly (10) senses liquid levels (14) in a reservoir (12) and creates a sensing signal (54) therefore. The sensing assembly (10) includes a first electrical conductor (22) extending into the reservoir (12). A second electrical conductor (24) also extends into the reservoir (12) and is disposed from the first electrical conductor (22) a predetermined distance. A first electrode (28) is electrically connected to the first electrical conductor (22). The first electrode (28) extends between a first conductor end (30) and a first distal end (32). A first electrode length (34) is defined therebetween. A second electrode (36) is electrically connected to the second electrode conductor (24). The second (36) electrode is spaced apart from the first electrode (28) and extends between a second conductor end (38) and a second distal end (40). A second electrode length (42) is defined therebetween.