Novel eddy current speed sensor with axisymmetric coils and solid iron rod as moving part is presented. The analysis is performed for both dc and ac coil currents and for variable iron rod translational speed. The coil ...

This letter presents a novel speed sensor based on motion-induced eddy currents in conductive moving parts. The magnetic yoke is an E-shaped ferrite core. The excitation coil is on the center leg of the E-core, and two ...

In this paper, temperature sensitivity of inductance position transducer of a pneumatic cylinder system is presented. The magnetic solid iron rod and aluminum piston position changes the inductance of the tubular coil ...

In this paper, two different solid iron materials are used for two different size rails. The internal impedances, resistances and inductances of the rails are evaluated and analyzed with time harmonic and time stepping ...

This paper presents a position sensor based on a novel configuration of linear variable differential transformer. Design and optimization of the position sensor using finite element method are presented. The measurements ...

This paper presents the design and optimization of a novel eddy current speed sensor for rotating rods and cylindrical shafts. The sensor consists of one excitation coil and two pick-up coils. All coils are stationary; we ...

This study presents an analysis and the design of a new flat-type position sensor with an external armature. One excitation coil and two antiserially connected pickup coils are used in the stationary part. Solid iron ...

This paper presents the analysis and design of a transformer position sensor for pneumatic cylinder considering temperature stability. Two solenoid coils as excitation coil and pick up coil around cylinder are used for ...

This paper presents the design and analysis of a new eddy current speed sensor with ferromagnetic shielding. Aluminum and solid iron are considered for the moving part. One excitation coil and two antiserially connected ...

A novel position sensor for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder applications is presented in this paper. The solid iron core conical in shape surrounded by axisymmetric coils is an essential part of the proposed position ...