Patent ID: 6758105
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: G01L

Abstract:
A magnetoelastic torque sensor assembly for sensing torsion loading of a shaft, said magnetoelastic torque sensor assembly comprising:a molded plastic body defining a channel having an axis and an elongated axial opening for radially receiving said shaft, said molded plastic body comprising a first side section and a second side section in opposite spaced relationship about said channel; a lead frame embedded within the integrally molded plastic body and comprising a middle portion, a first side portion extending from said middle portion within the first side section of the molded plastic body, and a second side portion extending from said middle portion within the second section of the molded plastic body, said middle portion comprising electrical terminals adapted for external electrical connection; a first magnetic flux sensor embedded in said first side section proximate said channel and operatively connected to said lead frame; and a second magnetic flux sensor embedded in said second side section adjacent said channel and operatively connected to said lead frame.