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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 1997
Filed:
Jun. 06, 1995
David Shank, Big Rapids, MI (US);
Stephen R Cooper, Tustin, MI (US);
Nartron Corporation, Reed City, MI (US);
Abstract
A control circuit electrically coupled to the conductive coil of the elongated probe includes an energization circuit for coupling an alternating current signal to the coil. A monitoring circuit monitors a signal from the coil as the alternating current signal is applied to the coil that changes with a degree of overlap between the coupling member and the elongated probe and for providing an output signal related to the relative positions of two moveable members. A feedback control circuit adjusts the alternating current signal coupled to the coil to a control level based on the monitored signal from the monitoring circuit. Use of the feedback control enhances a dynamic range of the output signal from the monitoring circuit.