Patent ID: 9482598
Filing Date: 2016-11-01
CPC Classification: B62D,G01B,G01M

Claim Text:
1. An axle alignment sensor assembly for a steering system of a machine, the machine including at least one axle cylinder, wherein the axle alignment sensor assembly is coupled to the at least one axle cylinder, the axle alignment sensor assembly includes a sensing end and a connecting end, the axle alignment sensor assembly comprising: an enclosure; an oscillator positioned at the sensing end, the oscillator configured to generate a magnetic field; a frequency detector positioned at the sensing end and in communication with the oscillator, the frequency detector configured to detect the magnetic field; an output switch driver positioned in communication with the frequency detector, the output switch driver configured to generate and deliver an output based on detection by the frequency detector; a ferrite component positioned proximal to the connecting end, the ferrite component configured to prevent electromagnetic interference; and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component positioned between the ferrite component and the connecting end, the ESD protection component configured to protect the axle alignment sensor assembly in overvoltage conditions,