Encoder apparatus
AssigneeRenishaw PLC
InventorFinlay Jonathan EVANS
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Abstract
A sealed linear encoder apparatus provides a measure of relative displacement of two relatively movable members. The sealed linear encoder apparatus includes at least one elongate sealing lip wherein at least a sealing portion of the elongate sealing lip is held in tension along its length.
Claims15
A sealed linear encoder apparatus for providing a measure of relative displacement of two relatively movable members, comprising at least one elongate sealing lip, wherein at least a sealing portion of the elongate sealing lip is held in tension along its length.
A sealing lip for a sealed linear encoder apparatus, the elongate sealing lip having a natural curvature such that when it is pulled into a straight configuration at least a sealing portion of the elongate sealing lip is held in tension along its length.
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