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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2008
Brent Rankin, Lima, OH (US);
Brent Rankin, Lima, OH (US);
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A detector and its method of use for detecting a pulse generator plate, such as a pulse generator plate associated with the crankshaft of an engine or motor. The detector includes a detection sensor that is adapted to inductively couple itself to a pulse generator plate sensor located on an engine or motor of interest when placed in proximity thereto. The detection sensor is preferably connected to an amplifier unit. When a pulse generator plate is present, rotation of the associated crankshaft will cause interruptions of the magnetic fields of both sensors, which interruptions produce electric currents. These electric currents may be passed to the amplifier unit to power an indicator that may be observed by a user. A detector and method of the present invention may be used to detect the presence of and/or damage to a pulse generator plate.