Abstract: An IC tag 23 is fixed to a central portion of an axially outer end portion face of a hub 10a which is a rotational ring which makes up the wheel supporting bearing unit 5a. Historical information of the wheel supporting bearing unit 5a is stored in the IC tag 23. The historical information stored in the IC tag 23 can be read easily by the use of an external device 28. Due to this, the traceability of the wheel supporting bearing unit 5a can be increased.

Abstract: To provide a sensor equipped wheel support bearing assembly, in which the sensor for detecting the load can be snugly and neatly installed in an automotive vehicle, the load acting on the vehicle wheel can be detected with high sensitivity and the cost of manufacture can be reduced during a mass production. The sensor unit 21 is mounted on an outer member 1, which is a stationary member of the wheel support bearing assembly. The sensor unit 21 includes a sensor mounting member 22 and at least one or more strain sensors 23 fitted to the sensor mounting member 22. The outer member 1 includes a knuckle contact portion contactable with a knuckle 16 and is provided with a cutout portion 17 defined in a portion of the knuckle contact portion 1a.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a bearing is disclosed. The method involves positioning a non-contacting bearing isolator adjacent a bearing on a piece of rotating equipment so that at least one operating parameter of said bearing is communicated to said bearing isolator; and, positioning an energy detector within range of said bearing isolator so that said energy detector is able to monitor said at least one operating parameter of said bearing by detecting at least one operating parameter of said bearing isolator.

Abstract: A rolling bearing is provided on an outer peripheral surface of a hub spindle of a hub wheel on which a wheel is mounted. Opposite side face splines, which, by meshing with each other, couple the hub spindle and an outer ring of a constant velocity joint torque-transmittably, are respectively formed on an end face of the hub spindle and on an end face of the outer ring of the constant velocity joint which is abutted against this end face. A tubular seal member for covering outer peripheries of the opposite side face splines is disposed so as to straddle an inner ring of the rolling bearing and the outer ring of the constant velocity joint, while maintaining a sealing state.

Abstract: In a wheel support bearing assembly having rows of rolling elements (3) interposed between an outer member (1) and an inner member (2), spacers (27) are interposed between vehicle body fitting holes (9) in the outer member (1), which is a stationary member, and a knuckle (25). A sensor unit (16) including a sensor mounting member (17) and a strain sensor (18) is fitted to the outer member (1). The sensor mounting member (17) has at least two contact fixing portions (17a, 17b) fixed to the outer member (1) and, also, has at least one recess (17c) between the neighboring contact fixing portions (17a, 17b), the strain sensor (18) being disposed in this recess (17c).

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 encoder 12 changing a characteristic thereof alternately and at equal intervals with respect to circumferential direction is supported by and fixed to the hub 4 concentrically. A detecting portion of a sensor 13 supported by the outer ring 3 is closely opposed to a detected face of the encoder 12. Width dimensions of first, second detecting portions provided at the detected face are changed continuously with respect to direction of operating a load to be detected. In accordance with a change of the load, a pattern of changing an output signal of the sensor 13 is changed. Thus, the load is calculated by observing the pattern. By performing filtering process on a signal expressing the change in the pattern, a variation based on the mounting error or the like is removed.

Abstract: A center bearing assembly has an adjustable pneumatic support member for absorbing vibrations. The bearing assembly includes a bearing and a support member assembly that supports the bearing. The support member assembly includes a bladder having an interior chamber that is filled with a fluid. A bracket is provided that supports the support member assembly for pivoting movement relative thereto. A system is provided for controlling the magnitude of the fluid pressure within the interior chamber of the bladder. The system includes a plurality of sensors that generate signals that are representative of a plurality of operating conditions. A controller is responsive to the sensor signals and generates a signal to a pressure regulating device that controls the magnitude of the fluid pressure within the interior chamber of the bladder.

Abstract: Sealing device (1) for rolling contact bearings provided with a shield (2) which may be installed onto an outer race (11) of the bearing (12), and presenting a lateral cylindrical wall (21) which is suitable for being arranged in a radially intermediate position between an encoder (16) and a reading sensor (17) of the bearing (12), and a passing window (29) which is obtained through the lateral cylindrical wall (21) in order to permit the sensor (17) to face the encoder (16); a cover (40) made of plastic material being arranged in such a way as to close the window (29), and being selectively mobile in order to effect variations in pressure between the inside and outside of the bearing (12) between two extreme operating positions in at least one of which the cover (40) is suitable for substantially sealing the window (29).

Abstract: A speed sensor assembly includes a bearing having a first race, a second race, a plurality of ball bearings separating the first race from the second race, and a tone wheel coupled to the second race. The speed sensor assembly also includes a spacer abutting the first race and a sensor positioned adjacent the tone wheel.

Abstract: A technique for determining properties of a bearing assembly in use involves using an eddy current probe for detecting changes in material density within a raceway of the bearing assembly. A field of detection of the eddy current probe enters the bearing raceway intermediate races that define the raceway, and as such the detection is of the bearing elements, and not deflections in a wall that defines the raceway.

Abstract: A vehicle bearing assembly includes a sensor mounting hole provided in a cover of an outer ring member; a rotational speed sensor that is inserted in the sensor mounting hole; and an O-ring disposed between an inner peripheral surface of the sensor mounting hole and an outer peripheral surface of the rotational speed sensor. A chamfered portion is formed along the edge of the opening of the sensor mounting hole on the outer face of the cover. A chamfer edge portion as the boundary between the inner peripheral surface of the sensor mounting hole and the chamfered portion has a depth in the axial direction.

Abstract: A wheel bearing assembly including inner and outer bearing rings, one of which is intended to rotate and the other of which is intended to remain stationary. The assembly also includes two sets of rolling elements between the rings and in angular contact with tracks defined by the rings. Each set of rolling elements is spaced in the direction of the axis of rotation with each set of rolling elements retained by one of two cages. The assembly further includes a sensing arrangement having at least two annular encoders with alternate north and south magnetic poles and at least two sensors operably associated with the encoders and each serving to provide electrical signals generated by the passage of the poles of the arranged encoder. One of the encoders is mounted on the rotatable one of the bearing rings. The other encoder is mounted on one of the cages and each of the sensors and encoders is disposed axially, between the sets of rolling elements.

Abstract: A rolling bearing with sensor has an inner ring, an outer ring, rolling elements rollably disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, a sensor provided on one of the inner ring and the outer ring and a detection member provided on the other of the inner ring and the outer ring radially opposed to the sensor which is adapted to be sensed by the sensor. A first retaining member is fixed to the outer ring end surface of the outer ring and retains one of the sensor and the detection member. A second retaining member is fixed to the inner ring end surface of the inner ring and retains the other of the sensor and the detection member. At least one of the inner end surface and the outer end surface is arranged so as to be pressed axially without the sensor or the detection member.

Abstract: An assembly forming a bearing housing is equipped with an information sensing system comprising a coder generating magnetic pulses and a sensor provided with at least two sensitive elements able to detect these pulses. The bearing has a rotating internal member, a fixed external member and rolling bodies disposed in a bearing space. The bearing housing also has a cover secured to the fixed member in order to obstruct the bearing space laterally. The coder is secured to the rotating member behind the cover and the sensitive elements being disposed opposite the coder, in front of the cover, so that the pulses are detected through the cover. The sensor has a device for processing the signals detected by the sensitive elements. The device comprises a triggering device and a device for applying the XOR function to the signals triggered, so as to increase the resolution of the output signal with respect to that of the signals detected.

Abstract: A turbomachine having a longitudinal axis, the turbomachine comprising an annular rotor centered on the longitudinal axis of the turbomachine, an annular stator disposed coaxially around the rotor, at least one ball bearing disposed on the rotor and rotatably supporting said stator, the inside of the rotor defining part of an oil enclosure for cooling and lubricating the balls of the bearing, an electricity generator having a secondary magnetic circuit secured to the stator and a primary magnetic circuit constrained to rotate with the rotor, and a detector device for automatically detecting ferromagnetic particles in the oil enclosure, said detector device being powered electrically by electromagnetic induction.

Abstract: A sealing device 12b of a hub unit bearing O has a first slinger 16 fixed to an inner ring 5, a second slinger 17 fixed to an outer ring 1, and a sealing portion 18 which is fixed to the first slinger 16 and is slide-contacted with the second slinger 17. A magnetic encoder 20 is fixed to the first slinger 16. The magnetic encoder 20 and the sealing portion 18 are bond-fixed to the first slinger 16 with the same adhesive agent.

Abstract: A sensor-incorporated wheel support bearing assembly (18) includes an outer member (1) having an inner peripheral surface formed with double rows of raceway surfaces (4), an inner member (2) having an outer peripheral surface formed with raceway surfaces (5) opposed to the raceway surfaces (4) in the outer member (1), and double rows of rolling elements (3) interposed between the raceway surfaces (4) and (5) in the outer and inner members (1) and (2). Rings (9A) and (9B) each having an outer peripheral surface tapered is secured to the inner member (2). A displacement sensor (10) confronting the tapered outer peripheral surfaces of the rings (9A) and (9B) is mounted on the outer member (11) or a member (17) rigidly secured to the outer member (1) for measuring the distance between such displacement sensor (10) and the rings (9A) and (9B).

Abstract: The invention seeks to provide a rotor for use in rotary encoder, which is increased in magnetic intensity and mechanical strength thereby achieving exact detection of rotation speed. A corner portion formed between a cylindrical portion 21 and a mounting flange 22 of a core 20 constitutes a protrusion 23 unitized with the cylindrical portion and the mounting flange, protruded from axial one end of the cylindrical portion 21 and opened toward the axial other end thereof. A part of a pulser ring 31 is disposed in the protrusion 23.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a computer programme for detecting the stationary state of a roller bearing, comprising z rolling bodies, where z is a whole number, preferably an even number, to which a sensor arrangement is fixed, delivering a sinusoidal signal, dependent on the rotational position of the bearing on the rotation of the roller bearing. Said sinusoidal signal is sampled, whereupon sampled values are determined. According to the invention, a first average value (MW1) of the sampled values of a first time interval (J1) is determined (S120), whereupon the corresponding average value (MW2, MW3) of other time intervals (J2, J3) is determined (S132).

Abstract: A magnetic bearing device includes a main shaft provided with a flange part extended in a radial direction, axial magnetic bearings which are arranged so as to be opposed to the flange part in an axial direction and support the main shaft in the axial direction by electromagnets, and an axial displacement sensor for detecting a position of the main shaft in the axial direction. The axial displacement sensor is characterized in that it is arranged so as to be opposed to the flange part in the radial direction.

Abstract: To provide a wheel support bearing device, in which the status of actual use is detected and stored as a history, an IC tag (9) capable of a contactless communication is affixed to the wheel support bearing device. This IC tag (9) is rendered to be a sensor incorporated IC tag integrated with or electrically connected with a sensor for detecting an object to be detected of the wheel support bearing device and a detection of the sensor is inputted through an input channel separate from a channel for the contactless communication. The sensor referred to above may be, for example, a coil and a magnet (10) capable of passing in the vicinity of the sensor incorporated IC tag (9) by the effect of a relative rotation.

Abstract: A sealing device with a rotation detecting element, capable of detecting rotation even when fluid such as engine oil is an object to be sealed, comprises a stationary side sealing element (seal ring) (12) fixed to the stationary side (3), a rotation side sealing element (slinger) (14) installed on the rotation side (2) and made to be in slidably and hermetically contact with the stationary side sealing element (12), and a to-be-detected disc (15) for rotation detection attached to the rotation side (2) and positioned at the atmosphere side from a sealing and sliding section (S) between the stationary side sealing element (12) and the rotation side sealing element (14), wherein the outer peripheral edge of the to-be-detected disc (15) closely faces in the radial direction the stationary side sealing element (12) side.

Abstract: Wheel bearing (1) has sensor (15) for measuring rotational or angular movements of a wheel with wheel bearing flange (2) and roller bearing (4) attached thereto. Peripheral inner ring (7) has encoder ring (9) serving as transducer. To ensure a reliable operating mode even under the influence of dirt and rust and to be able to attach and detach the wheel bearing (1) with ease, sensor (15) is attached parallel to its radial reading direction (24) on radial contact face (23), pointing to the plane of encoder ring (9), of wheel bearing flange (2). Furthermore, sheet-metal part (16) is fitted on fixed outer ring (6) of roller bearing (4), which sheet-metal part (16) covers at least the reading area of sensor (15) and encoder ring (9) and serves, in circumferential terms, as contact face for sensor (15).

Abstract: The invention relates to a seal arrangement for sealing off at least one radial interspace between at least one bearing ring which can rotate and at least one rotationally fixed bearing ring. The seal arrangement is provided with at least a first carrier, the first carrier carrying at least one resilient seal and being fixed to a rotationally fixed bearing ring, and a second carrier, the second carrier being fixed to the bearing ring that can rotate and carrying at least one encoder. The encoder has an outwardly oriented circumferential surface in the shape of a truncated circular cone.

Abstract: An oil lubricated rotating hub (14) and stationary spindle (12) assembly includes an oil bath seal (16, 16?) for establishing a dynamic sealing interface between the hub (14) and spindle (12). A wheel sensor assembly includes a variable reluctance senor (54) targeted at an encoder ring (56, 56?) which is integrated into the oil bath seal (16, 16?). The encoder ring (56, 56?) is of the permanent magnet type including a plurality of magnetically polarized sectors alternating between North and South polarities. The use of an encoder style target (56, 56?) in combination with a variable reluctance sensor (54) enables improved slow speed sensing with relatively large air gap spacing between the exposed (58, 58?) of the encoder ring (56, 56?) and the head of the VR sensor (54). Furthermore, the encoder ring (56, 56?) enables use of less expensive, lighter materials for the oil bath seal carrier (20, 20?).

Abstract: A wheel support bearing assembly comprises a stationary outer member and a rotatable inner member. The to-be-detected parts of angle detection sensors are fixed to the inner member and an outer race of a constant velocity joint connected to the inner member, respectively. Detecting parts of the angle detection sensors are fixed to the outer member in face-to-face relation with the to-be-detected parts. The bearing assembly also includes a load conversion unit detecting a relative angular difference between the inner member and the constant velocity universal joint by comparing the detection signals from the detecting parts to detect the load acting on the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A sensor-integrated wheel support bearing assembly for rotatably supporting a vehicle wheel relative to a vehicle body structure has an outer member having an inner peripheral surface formed with a plurality of raceway surfaces, an inner member having an outer peripheral surface formed with raceway surfaces in alignment with the raceway surfaces in the outer member, a plurality of rows of rolling elements interposed between the raceway surfaces in the outer member and the raceway surfaces in the inner member, respectively, and a load sensor. The load sensor is disposed in one of the outer and inner members, which forms a stationary member. The outer member has an outer periphery formed with a vehicle body fitting flange. The load sensor for detecting a load acting on the vehicle wheel by detection of a load acting on the vehicle body fitting flange is disposed in the vehicle body fitting flange.

Abstract: A first spacer, a second tubular member, and a second spacer are externally fitted and fixed to an outer peripheral surface of a nut. The second tubular member is formed by stacking a plurality of silicon steel plates without any gap, and is arranged between the first spacer and the second spacer axially. The outer diameter of an outer peripheral surface of the second tubular member is made larger than the outer diameter of an outer peripheral surface of the first spacer and the outer diameter of an outer peripheral surface of the second spacer. A detection surface of a first displacement detector is made to radially face a contact portion between the second spacer and the second tubular member, while a detection surface of a second displacement detector is made to radially face a contact portion between the first spacer and the second tubular member.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is proposed which includes a rotational speed detector including a sensor and a sensor holder made of steel. The sensor is adapted to be snap-fitted in the sensor holder. The sensor holder is subjected to cationic electrocoating to improve its corrosion resistance, thereby preventing the sensor from separating from the sensor holder after long use of the bearing assembly. This improves the reliability of the entire bearing assembly.

Abstract: A method for predicting bearing failure, wherein the bearing includes an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of rolling elements between the inner and outer race. The method includes coupling a sensor assembly to the outer race, the sensor assembly including at least one temperature sensor and at least one acoustic sensor, generating a bearing performance model based on an initial signal received from the sensor assembly, receiving a second signal from the sensor assembly, and comparing the second signal to the bearing performance model to predict a bearing failure.

Abstract: A rotation sensor of a bearing with a rotation sensor comprises a sensor housing having a sensor and mounted on an outer race, and a sensor target ring having a detector sensed by the sensor and separated from an inner race, in which a setscrew is provided so as to be displaced to a first position between a through-hole formed in the sensor housing and a screw hole formed in the sensor target ring or a second position in which it is held in either one of recesses.

Abstract: An instrumented ball-bearing includes a rotating part, a non-rotating part, and an assembly for detecting rotation parameters. The assembly for detecting rotation parameters includes an encoder and a sensor. The sensor is integrated with the non-rotating part. The sensor includes a sensor unit and at least a microcoil. The microcoil has a substantially planar winding. The microcoil is positioned in the sensor unit of the non-rotating part such that the microcoil is positioned axially opposite the encoder.

Abstract: A magnetic encoder which can be assembled having a thin-walled structure while securing an excellent detection sensitivity and which can provide an excellent moldability by suitably selecting materials. The magnetic encoder includes a multi-pole magnet having a plurality of opposite magnetic poles alternating in a direction circumferentially thereof, and a core metal for supporting the multi-pole magnet. The multi-pole magnet contains a powdery magnetic material mixed in an amount within the range of 20 to 90 vol. % relative to the total volume of the multi-pole magnet. The multi-pole magnet may be a sintered magnet.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to reduce the resources required to monitor the bearings of an electric motor. To achieve this, the electric motor is equipped with an interface module (SM), which is used to calculate the remaining service life of a bearing (LA). Said interface module (SM) can be integrated into the motor or can be fitted to the latter. The remaining service life of the bearing (LA) can be estimated from the signal of a rotary transducer (GB) and optionally a temperature sensor (TS).

Abstract: A body part of a rotation detecting sensor of a rotation number detector which is provided on a bearing apparatus for an axle has a large diameter part formed in its upper part and a small diameter part formed in its lower part, and at the same time, a sensor fitting hole part which is formed in an outer ring of a bearing part and into which the body part of the rotation detecting sensor is inserted is so formed that an radially outer part thereof has an inner diameter substantially equal to an outer diameter of the large diameter part of the body part, and a lower part thereof has an inner diameter slightly larger than an outer diameter of the small diameter part of the body part.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes an insert mounted within a fixed structure and tabs that engaged the insert to secure the sensor assembly in a desired orientation. A cap is assembled over the sensor assembly and the interface between the tabs and the insert to prevent undesired removal.

Abstract: A roller bearing assembly (100), such as for use in supporting a vehicle wheel assembly, incorporates a set of rollers (104) disposed between an outer supporting race (102) and an inner supporting race (106). The set of rollers (104) is maintained between the outer and inner supporting races (102, 106) by an annular rib ring (108), which is configured to transfer forces and loads received from the rollers (104) to one or more sensors (110A) disposed between the annular rib ring (108) and an annular outer shell (114) encapsulating the roller bearing assembly (100). Responsive output signals from the sensors (110A), which are representative of the forces and loads exerted by the rollers (104), are communicated to an external system to provide a representation of the roller bearing assembly (100) operating condition.

Abstract: The magnetic encoder is constituted by integrally bonding a magnet portion obtainable by forming a magnetic material containing a magnetic powder and a binder for the magnetic powder in a circular ring shape to a slinger. The binder contains at least a thermoplastic resin and an impact resistance-improving agent.

Abstract: The bearing assembly with integrated sensor system includes a hub defining a bore for coupling with a shaft, a housing, and at least one row of rolling elements positioned between the hub and the housing allowing rotational motion therebetween while confining the hub axially and radially within the housing. It also includes at least one strain sensor element attached to the hub for measuring forces and moments applied to the shaft, which is electrically connected to a power source, and a device for transmitting a signal from the strain sensor element to a processor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel bearing arrangement comprising an encoder arranged in a radial annular region between an inner part and an outer part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing arrangement (2) that seals at least one radial intermediate space (21) between at least one inner bearing ring (3) and at least one outer bearing ring (5). Said sealing arrangement (2) comprises at least one first support (17) that supports at least one elastic seal (18) and a second support (19) which supports at least one encoder (10) located outside the intermediate space (21). The encoder (10) is radially oriented towards at least one sensor (14) that is disposed above the encoder (10) in a radially outward direction.

Abstract: A positioning structure for a direct drive torque motor, on the fixed portion of the positioning bearing are formed a first positioning surface and a second positioning surface, and on the rotating portion of the positioning bearing is formed a reference surface. The first positioning surface is positioned against the base, the second positioning surface is positioned against the stator, and the reference surface is positioned against the optical scale. By arrangements, the base, the rotor, the stator, and the optical scale of the motor can be assembled precisely without the use of extra assistant mechanisms. Therefore, it not only saves the cost but also improve the assembly convenience and precision.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel bearing apparatus that protects the encoder, improves the sensing ability of the detecting sensor, prevents penetration of rain water or dust, and prevents leakage of differential gear oil has an inboard side seal (13) with an annular supporting plate (17a) fit onto the outer circumferential surface of one of the inner rings (10). A purser ring (17), having an encoder (17b), is bonded on the outer circumferential surface of the supporting plate (17a). A sealing plate (16), including an annular core member (18 and 22), is fit onto one end of the outer member (4) and covers the cylindrical portion of the encoder (17b). A lip (19a) is bonded on the core member (18 and 22) and is in sliding contact with the inner ring (10). A detecting sensor (20) is suspended from an axle housing “H” and opposes the encoder (17b) via a predetermined radial gap.

Abstract: A wheel bearing apparatus incorporating a wheel speed detecting apparatus and a method for manufacturing the wheel bearing apparatus has a wheel speed detecting apparatus (21) with a sensor holder (22). The sensor holder (22) includes a steel annular fitting ring (24) to be fit onto the end of the outer member (4). A holding portion (25) of plastic resin is integrally molded with the annular fitting ring (24). A wheel speed sensor (26) is embedded in the resin. An inboard side seal (11) of the seals (11, 12) is arranged between the sensor holder (22) and the outer joint member (14). The maximum diameter of the sensor holder (22) and the constant velocity universal joint (3) is smaller than the inner diameter of the knuckle (N).

Abstract: An antifriction bearing (A) for accommodating rotation about an axis (X) comprises an inner race (2) having a raceway (12), an outer race (4) having a raceway (22), rolling elements (6) positioned between the inner and outer races (2, 4) and contacting the raceways (12, 22) of those races (2, 4) so that when relative rotation occurs between the races (2, 4) the rolling elements (6) roll along the raceways (12, 22), a cage (8) positioned between the inner and outer races (2, 4) and having pockets (40) in which the rolling (8) being rotatable between the races (2, 4) as the rolling elements (6) roll along the raceways (12, 22), the outer race (4) having a power transmitting coil (50) and a receiver (60), the cage (8) having a power receiving coil (52), a sensing unit (D) for sensing a condition of the bearing (A), and a transmitter (54) for sending a signal indicative of the sensed condition of the bearing (A) to the receiver (60).

Abstract: A vehicle wheel rolling bearing has a sealing device integrated with a magnetic encoder. A semi-float type bearing apparatus has said rolling bearing which can protect a magnetic encoder and improve the sensing ability of the detecting sensor. The rolling bearing has an inner member with a wheel hub having a wheel mounting flange and an inner ring formed with inner raceway surfaces. An outer member is formed with double row outer raceway surfaces opposite the inner raceway surfaces. Double row rolling elements are between the raceway surfaces. Sealing devices include an inboard sealing device with an annular seal fitted on the outer member. A pulsar ring is mounted on the inner member and has an encoder mounted on a cylindrical holding portion. The encoder is arranged opposite to the annular seal. The encoder includes magnetic poles formed by magnetic powder with alternating polarity along its circumferential direction.

Abstract: Instrumented rolling bearing device for measuring the rotation parameters of the bearing, including a rotating race, a non-rotating race, at least one row of rolling elements placed between the non-rotating and rotating races, a rotating coder and a pliable non-rotating electronic circuit board comprising at least one sensor and at least one flat folded zone supporting the said sensor and pressing on a rigid reference surface forming part of a sensor block, at least one sensor being in the form of a spot-type detector cell.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle has road wheels that are coupled to suspension uprights of the vehicle through wheel ends that have the capacity to monitor lateral loads that act on the road wheels at tire patches where the road wheels contact a road surface. Each wheel end offsets displacements that would be produced within the wheel end by vertical loads with displacements that would be produced by moments induced by the vertical loads, so that the remaining displacements within the wheel end reflect essentially lateral loads exerted at the tire patch. The wheel end contains a sensor and a target that the sensor monitors to detect the presence and magnitude of the displacements and hence the magnitude and direction of the lateral force at the tire patch. The sensor may also monitor angular velocity, angular position, and temperature.

Abstract: An encoder comprising a sleeve for holding on a shaft and an encoder element secured to the sleeve. The encoder element presents an encoding zone that is protected by a thin layer of material deposited by plasma directly on the encoder element and secured thereto, the thin layer covering at least the encoding zone A device including the encoder and a method of fabricating the encoder are described.