Patent ID: 11906331
Assignee: GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  B | IPC G

Claim 0:
1. An apparatus configured to measure the output of a rotary actuator unit comprising:
a rotary actuator unit comprising a stationary portion, a rotating portion, and a main rotational axis (L), wherein the main rotational axis (L) runs in an axial direction from a first end of the rotary actuator unit to a second end of the rotary actuator unit, wherein the first end is opposite the second end;
a linear position sensor comprising a follower, a sensor, and a sensor arm, wherein the follower is attached to the sensor by sensor arm; and wherein the sensor is attached to the stationary portion; and
a follower track attached or formed in, or on, to the rotating portion, wherein the follower track is aligned in the circumferential direction that is perpendicular to axial direction of the main rotational axis (L);
wherein the follower is configured to follow the follower track; and
wherein the follower track and the LPS are configured such that the rotational motion of the rotating portion results in a linear displacement between the follower and the sensor.