Throttle position sensor assembly

A throttle position sensor assembly, comprising:

• an inductive rotary position sensor configured to monitor positions of a rotating member;
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• a sensor element extending about an axis of rotation, the sensor element comprising:
• a detectable member disposed at a first end of the sensor element which is detectable by the inductive rotary position sensor to determine rotational position thereof, and
• a mount for connection of the sensor element to a shaft of a throttle plate, the mount defining a bore extending along the axis of rotation and between the first end and a second end of the sensor element, the mount comprising one or more members extending into the bore and that are configured to engage corresponding recesses formed in the shaft of the throttle plate.

A throttle assembly for providing aspiration to an engine, the throttle assembly comprising:

• a throttle body defining a bore for receiving a throttle plate to provide controlled aspiration to an engine, the throttle plate being driven through an electric motor;
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• a throttle position sensor assembly configured to monitor the position of the throttle plate within the throttle bore, the throttle position sensor comprising:
• a sensor element mounted to the throttle plate, the sensor element defining a bore that forms a press-fit with a shaft of the throttle plate, the sensor element comprising one or more inwardly extending members that engage recesses formed in the shaft, and
• an inductive rotary position sensor configured to monitor the position of the sensor element and hence the position of the throttle plate.