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US 9,285,437 B2Granted
Hall effect sensor core with multiple air gaps
AssigneeRockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
InventorsRobert G Rushmer, Jeffrey Annis, Richard D Marasch, Greg Voborsky
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Abstract
A hall effect current sensor including a mounting bracket, a sensor assembly, and a sensor core. The sensor assembly includes a flux sensor. The sensor core includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion define a first air gap and a second air gap between the first portion and the second portion. The first air gap is adapted to receive the sensor assembly.
Claims17
A hall effect current sensor comprising:
- a mounting bracket;
- a sensor assembly including a flux sensor;
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- a sensor core including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion defining a first air gap and a second air gap between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first air gap is adapted to receive the sensor assembly, wherein the mounting bracket is a non-magnetic material and the second air gap is at least partially filled by the mounting bracket, and wherein the mounting bracket includes two apertures configured to receive a first leg of the first portion and a second leg of the second portion.
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