Device for measuring paths and/or positions
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1. A path/position measuring device comprising:
- a magnet fixed to a movable element;
a sensor for detecting a magnetic field intensity; and
a housing having securing means for securing a printed circuit board, said printed circuit board having an integrated circuit including electronics for evaluating a signal from said sensor, and a plug-in receptacle for a connector for establishing an electrical connection to said printed circuit board arranged on said securing means;
wherein said sensor is arranged on said printed circuit board; and
wherein said magnetic field intensity varies along an axis of said magnet such that a relative movement between said sensor and said magnet substantially in the direction of said axis is brought about by means of said movable element such that the path/position of said movable element is determined based on said magnetic field intensity detected by said sensor.
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Abstract
A path and/or position measuring device is provided, including a magnet and a sensor for detecting the magnetic field intensity. The magnet and/or the sensor cooperate with a movable element. The magnet is formed such that the magnetic field intensity varies along an axis of the magnet and is not constant. The relative movement between the sensor and the magnet is substantially in the direction of the axis of the magnet. The path and/or the position of the movable element can be determined based on the magnetic field intensity detected by the sensor.
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1. A path/position measuring device comprising:
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a magnet fixed to a movable element; a sensor for detecting a magnetic field intensity; and a housing having securing means for securing a printed circuit board, said printed circuit board having an integrated circuit including electronics for evaluating a signal from said sensor, and a plug-in receptacle for a connector for establishing an electrical connection to said printed circuit board arranged on said securing means; wherein said sensor is arranged on said printed circuit board; and wherein said magnetic field intensity varies along an axis of said magnet such that a relative movement between said sensor and said magnet substantially in the direction of said axis is brought about by means of said movable element such that the path/position of said movable element is determined based on said magnetic field intensity detected by said sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A path/position measuring device comprising:
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a magnet fixed to a movable element, said movable element comprising a push rod mounted in a linearly movable manner in a housing, said push rod being articulated on a movable part at least by means of a first ball joint and said housing being arranged on a fixed part at least by means of a second ball joint; and a sensor for detecting a magnetic field intensity; wherein said magnetic field intensity varies along an axis of said magnet such that a relative movement between said sensor and said magnet substantially in the direction of said axis is brought about by means of said movable element such that the path/position of said movable element is determined based on said magnetic field intensity detected by said sensor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A path/position measuring device for a domestic appliance having a movable part and a fixed part, said device comprising:
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a magnet fastened to a movable element; and a sensor for detecting a magnetic field intensity; wherein said magnetic field intensity varies along an axis of said magnet such that a relative movement between said sensor and said magnet substantially in the direction of said axis is brought about by means of said movable element such that the path/position of said movable element is determined based on said magnetic field intensity detected by said sensor, and wherein said movable element of said device is articulated on a movable part of the domestic appliance and said sensor of said device is articulated on a fixed part of the domestic appliance. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A path/position measuring device comprising:
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a magnet fixed to a movable element, said movable element comprising a push rod mounted in a linearly movable manner in a housing, said push rod being articulated on a fixed part at least by means of a first ball joint and said housing being arranged on a movable part at least by means of a second ball joint; and a sensor for detecting a magnetic field intensity; wherein said magnetic field intensity varies along an axis of said magnet such that a relative movement between said sensor and said magnet substantially in the direction of said axis is brought about by means of said movable element such that the path/position of said movable element is determined based on said magnetic field intensity detected by said sensor. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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18. A path/position measuring device for a domestic appliance having a movable part and a fixed part, said device comprising:
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a magnet fastened to a movable element; and a sensor for detecting a magnetic field intensity; wherein said magnetic field intensity varies along an axis of said magnet such that a relative movement between said sensor and said magnet substantially in the direction of said axis is brought about by means of said movable element such that the path/position of said movable element is determined based on said magnetic field intensity detected by said sensor; and wherein said movable element of said device is articulated on a fixed part of the domestic appliance and said sensor of said device is articulated on a movable part of the domestic appliance. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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