Patent ID: 8234792

Claim:
A linear encoder comprising: a housing comprising: an elongated hollow profile section comprising a first face end and a second face end; a cap disposed on said first face end; and a seal which is disposed in sealing fashion between said hollow profile section and said cap, wherein said seal comprises an electrically conductive connecting element; a scale made of electrically nonconductive material, wherein said scale is disposed inside said housing and said scale comprises a measuring graduation that is scannable by a scanning unit, which is movable in a measurement direction relative to said housing; a shunt made of electrically conductive material, wherein said shunt is mounted on said scale and extends in said measurement direction; and wherein said electrically conductive connecting element comprises an electrically conductive elastomer and said electrically conductive connecting element is configured so as to establish an electrical connection between said shunt and at least one of said hollow profile section and said cap.