Patent ID: 6483421
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: H01C,Y10T

Abstract:
A variable resistance position sensor comprising:a plurality of spaced apart metal strips formed on a substrate and aligned transversely with respect to a path of a contact member, a contact member, each of said plurality of metal strips in contact with a resistive material, a slider track aligned transversely with respect to the path of the contact member, the slider track having a defined longitudinal width and being located in parallel to the plurality of spaced apart metal strips, wherein the contact member is in electrical contact with the slider track and the plurality of metal strips over its path, wherein a group of said plurality of metal strips have strip extensions extending from at least one side of said strips, adjacent ones of said extensions being connected by adjusting resistors and wherein a plurality of said strip extensions intersect with corresponding ones of said metal strips.