Apparatus to determine the position of an actuator

Details Apparatus to determine the position of an actuator Apparatus to determine the position of an actuator

2006-09-11

2009-10-27

Whittington, Kenneth J (Department: 2858)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Magnetic

Displacement

C324S207240, C137S553000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07609056

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus to determine the position of a movable member of an actuator operating a valve assembly are disclosed. The movable member of the actuator displaces an actuation arm of a position sensor such that relative displacement occurs between a magnetic flux source and a magnetic flux sensor of the position sensor.

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