Hinge sensor

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2006-12-13

2009-11-03

Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2841)

Geometrical instruments

Miscellaneous

Light direction

C033S194000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07610684

ABSTRACT:
The invention regards monitoring the functional position of a hinge through a non contacting sensor, in particular working with a magnetic field, comprising a rotation position generator and a sensor unit, measuring over an angular range, wherein the rotation position generator, in particular the magnet on the one hand, and the sensor unit with the sensor element on the other hand, are opposing each other at a distance, and are rotationally fixed on the one hand to one of the pivoting parts of the hinge, and on the other hand to one of the non moving parts of the hinge, or of the component carrying the hinge.

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