Patent ID: 8847589
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: G01R,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A magnetic field sensor comprising: a body including magnetic means for forming a torque applied on the body by action of an external magnetic field to be detected; at least one hinge that is separated from the body and configured to mechanically connect the body to an inlay portion of the sensor, the at least one hinge forming at least one pivot link having an axis perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field to be detected; and means for detecting a stress applied by the body by action of the torque, separated from the at least one hinge and including at least one suspended stress gauge including at least a first part mechanically connected to the inlay portion, at least a second part mechanically connected to the body, and at least a third part provided between the first and second parts and suspended between the inlay portion and the body, and not in contact with any element of the sensor, wherein the inlay portion of the sensor is arranged on a support portion that extends beneath the body, and the at least one hinge maintains the body spaced apart from both the inlay portion and the support portion.