Abstract: A rotary encoder includes a stator, a malfunction determination device, and a shaft having a bearing configuration internally connected to an axial bushing arranged in a housing. The bearing configuration provides for rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. A rotor is attached to the shaft. The malfunction determination device includes a detection device configured to determine whether a connection device is operably connected between a fixed portion of the encoder and the bushing, and to output the status of the connection to a control device. If there is no connection, the detection device determines a rotation of the bushing associated with a malfunction of the bearing configuration.

Abstract: A rotary encoder includes a stator and a shaft having a bearing configuration arranged in a housing. The shaft is rotatable relative to the housing via the bearing arrangement, and a rotor is attached to the shaft. A strain sensor arrangement, attached to the housing, is adapted to determine a malfunction of the bearing configuration. The housing has a flexible structure that facilitates transmitting forces associated with the bearing configuration to the strain sensor arrangement. The strain sensor arrangement is adapted to detect tension and/or compression associated with the housing, and a malfunction of the bearing configuration is determined based on the detected tension and/or compression.

Abstract: A rotary encoder includes a stator, a malfunction determination device, and a shaft having a bearing configuration internally connected to an axial bushing arranged in a housing. The bearing configuration provides for rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. A rotor is attached to the shaft. The malfunction determination device includes a detection device configured to determine whether a connection device is operably connected between a fixed portion of the encoder and the bushing, and to output the status of the connection to a control device. If there is no connection, the detection device determines a rotation of the bushing associated with a malfunction of the bearing configuration.

Abstract: A rotary encoder includes a stator and a shaft having a bearing configuration arranged in a housing. The shaft is rotatable relative to the housing via the bearing arrangement, and a rotor is attached to the shaft. A strain sensor arrangement, attached to the housing, is adapted to determine a malfunction of the bearing configuration. The housing has a flexible structure that facilitates transmitting forces associated with the bearing configuration to the strain sensor arrangement. The strain sensor arrangement is adapted to detect tension and/or compression associated with the housing, and a malfunction of the bearing configuration is determined based on the detected tension and/or compression.