Mechanical coder

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mechanical coder. The mechanical coder includes a gear-shaped and conductive signal-separating wheel having a plurality of recesses. Each of the recesses of the signal-separating wheel is filled with insulating material to form a plurality of insulating portions. The surface of the signal-separating wheel is smooth so that the topography is avoided. The mechanical coder further includes a terminal module consisting of a first terminal, a second terminal and a common terminal. The common terminal is coupled to the conductive portion so that the common terminal is normally “ON”. The first terminal and the second terminal are coupled to the opposite side of the signal-separating wheel, respectively. Thus the first terminal receives an “ON” signal and the second terminal receives an “OFF” signal or the first terminal receives an “OFF” signal and the second terminal receives an “ON” signal while the signal-separating wheel is rotating. Owing to the signal-separating wheel is smooth so that the obstruction against the first terminal or the second terminal is reduced. Hence, the precision of signal that the terminal module receives is raised. Additionally, the yield is improved.

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