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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2021
Dana Automotive Systems Group, Llc, Maumee, OH (US);
Michael Z. Creech, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Justin S. Davis, Maumee, OH (US);
Robert D. Keller, Haskins, OH (US);
Terry W. McGraner, Toledo, OH (US);
Timothy R. Zuehlke, Maumee, OH (US);
Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC, Maumee, OH (US);
Abstract
An actuator assembly including a housing. The housing having an actuator component, an armature, and at least a portion of a sensor disposed therein. The armature is selectively positionable between a first position and a second position. The sensor includes at least one sensing element disposed within the housing adjacent to the armature. The sensing element has a physical property which varies based upon a position of the armature within the housing.