Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Patent
1992-11-17
1993-12-28
Nelms, David C.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
25022724, H01J 516
Patent
active
052742261
ABSTRACT:
A single optical fiber is used for measuring angular or rotational position in a rotary sensor. The optical fiber is used in connection with known analog intensity opto-electronics. The optical fiber is used in connection with a microbending device housed within the sensor. An input shaft of the sensor experiencing rotational motion causing the microbending device to subject the optical fiber to microbending. Microbending can be caused by a crankpin, pins located on the shaft within the housing, a transverse hole located through the shaft, or other loading arrangement. A micrometer lead screw can be used within the housing to convert the rotational motion into linear motion. The converted linear displacement is used to compress the optical fiber. Where the input shaft experiences many rotations or multiple turns the linear displacement can be applied to a spring element for carrying a load or force to a compression device. Microbending experienced by the optical fiber causes a change in the fiber radius of curvature. These microbending losses are then measured by the opto-electronics or photodetection arrangements.
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Kidwell John J.
Reed Stuart E.
Edwards Robert J.
Kalka Daniel S.
Le Que T.
Matas Vytas R.
Nelms David C.
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