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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2003
Thaddeus Schroeder, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Earl D. Diem, Ortonville, MI (US);
Laci J. Jalics, Ray, MI (US);
Francis E. Szczublewski, Macomb, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
Sensor assembly and method for non-intrusively sensing instantaneous speed of an engine are provided. The engine includes a crankshaft have a respective end connected to an externally accessible bolt. The sensor assembly comprises a housing including a recess configured to affixingly engage the externally accessible bolt. The sensor assembly further comprises at least one motion-sensing device configured to provide a respective output signal indicative of angular motion information of the crankshaft. A signal transmitter coupled to the motion-sensing device configured to wirelessly transmit the output signal from the motion-sensing device.