Patent ID: 6052049
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: H01C

Abstract:
A rotary position sensor having a flexible film mounted circuit and a rotor having a contactor, comprising:a) a housing having the rotor mounted therein;b) a flexible film, having a top side and mounted within the housing, the flexible film including:b1) a split traversing a length of the flexible film to form a first and second portion in the flexible film wherein only one of the first and second portions contact the contactor;b2) a third portion of the flexible film, connecting the first and second portion;b3) a first and second conductive path both mounted on the top side of the first portion;b4) an input and output pad both mounted on the top side of the second portion; andb5) a first and second conductive trace, both connecting the input and output pad to the first and second conductive path, and both extending along the top side of the first, second, and third portion in non-tensioned state; andc) said first portion located at a different radial position with respect to said rotor than said second portion.