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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2016
Bourns, Inc., Riverside, CA (US);
Kenneth R. Turner, Waterford, MI (US);
Bourns, Inc., Riverside, CA (US);
Abstract
A magnetic proximity sensor includes first and second spaced wings. Each wing has a protrusion extending outwardly from an edge near or at a corner thereof. The protrusions face each other to provide a narrow gap area. A magnetic assembly secured to each of the wings extends across the gap and is spaced from the protrusions. A magnetic sensor element is disposed at the narrow gap area. The magnetic assembly projects magnetic flux toward the first wing. Magnetic flux passes via the first wing and the protrusion thereof and crosses the narrow gap area to the protrusion of the second wing. The second wing provides a return path for magnetic flux to the magnetic assembly. The magnetic proximity sensor senses decreased magnetic flux when a target approaches.