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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2011
Jonathan E. Holt, Derby, GB;
Stephen G. Garner, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, GB;
Mark J. E. Bellis, Derby, GB;
Jonathan E. Holt, Derby, GB;
Stephen G. Garner, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, GB;
Mark J. E. Bellis, Derby, GB;
ROLLS-ROYCE plc, London, GB;
Abstract
An apparatus, for example for a pitch change mechanism, includes a cylinder having a magnetic portion defining an annular array of features extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, the cylinder rotating in use and able to translate longitudinally. There is a sensing arrangement including a stationary magnetised core and two coils connected in series and wound around the core. In use, the cylinder rotates and current is induced in the coils. Monitoring equipment is arranged to calculate rotational speed of the cylinder from the frequency of the current and to calculate longitudinal position from the relative amplitude of the current in each coil. Also a method.