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Encoder for providing calibrated measurement capability of rotation or linear movement of an object, label medium and an optical identification system

  • US 5,471,054 A
  • Filed: 09/25/1992
  • Issued: 11/28/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An encoder comprising:

  • a scale to be attached to a rotating object to be measured by way of a mounting member, said scale having a regular arrangement of portions with different optical or magnetic response;

    detection means to detect the difference in response of said scale;

    measurement means to measure position information of rotating movement of said object to be measured based on the change in time in the response detected by said detection means;

    memory means for storing the position information of said scale when said object to be measured is rotated by a known amount; and

    calibration means for calibrating the measured position information based upon the stored position information of said scale in said memory means,wherein said mounting member comprises a first mounting portion adapted to partially surround the rotating object and a second mounting portion adapted to partially surround the rotating object, said first mounting portion having a coupler portion and said second mounting portion having a corresponding mating portion for receiving said coupler portion, thereby securely engaging the first and second mounting portions to one another in surrounding engagement with the rotating object.

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