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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2014
Linear encoder and method of adjusting a gap between a sensor unit and a scale of the linear encoder
Applicant:
Dr. Johannes Heidenhain Gmbh, Traunreut, DE;
Inventor:
Katsumi Motoyuki, Tokyo, JP;
Assignee:
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH, Traunreut, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01D 5/347 (2006.01); G01D 5/244 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01D 5/34746 (2013.01); G01D 5/24423 (2013.01); G01D 5/24433 (2013.01); G01D 5/34738 (2013.01);
Abstract
A linear encoder includes a housing, a scale disposed within the housing and a sensor unit disposed within the housing facing the scale with a gap between the sensor unit and the scale. The sensor unit is configured to scan the scale and obtain position information. At least one adjustment hole for a gap adjustment is disposed in at least one of the housing and an end cover of the housing at a position corresponding to a position of the gap.
Motoyuki, Katsumi. (2016). Linear encoder and method of adjusting a gap between a sensor unit and a scale of the linear encoder (U.S. Patent No. 9395215). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/9395215
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