Cable extension linear position transducer

Details Cable extension linear position transducer Cable extension linear position transducer

1992-04-13

1993-08-17

Jillions, John M.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Strand tensioning device

Tortuous course

B65H 7548

Patent

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052361446

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a cable extension linear position transducer which according to one aspect of the invention, has an integrated support structure including a base and a housing. A potentiometer is attached to the housing and includes a shaft which extends into the housing. A drum is affixed to the shaft and to a spring which is connected to the housing. As the drum is turned, the spring is wound tighter to provide the retraction torgue necessary to return the drum to its initial position.

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patent: 4013843 (1978-08-01), Nothdurft
patent: 4730783 (1988-03-01), Lamson

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