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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2005
Robert D. Keefover, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Michael J. Halsig, Warren, MI (US);
Hal E. Pringle, Bloomfield, MI (US);
Robert D. Keefover, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Michael J. Halsig, Warren, MI (US);
Hal E. Pringle, Bloomfield, MI (US);
BorgWarner Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A control system having a housing with a bore formed within the housing. A valve member is associated with the bore for controlling the passage of a fluid medium through the bore. An induction sensor is aligned with the valve and facilitates determining the valve position. An inductor is connected to an end of the valve member that is in close proximity to the induction sensor. It is contemplated that this control system can be used in a number of different applications including throttle control systems, turbo actuators, canister purge systems and shift control mechanisms. However, it is within the scope of this invention to incorporate the control system on virtually any type of vehicle system where it is possible to determine the position of a valve utilizing induction sensor technology.