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Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring armature position in direct-current solenoids

Abstract

A method for determining the position of an armature of a dc-powered solenoid is disclosed. Electrical circuitry is provided to introduce a small alternating current flow through the coil. As a result, the impedance and resistance of the solenoid coil can be measured to provide information indicative of the armature`s position. 5 figs.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
415767
Patent Number(s):
5583434
Application Number:
PAN: 8-093,846
Assignee:
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:  
AC05-84OR21400
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 10 Dec 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
44 INSTRUMENTATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS; ARMATURES; MONITORING; SOLENOIDS; ELECTRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; DESIGN; DC SYSTEMS; POSITIONING; ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY; MEASURING METHODS

Citation Formats

Moyers, J C, and Haynes, H D. Method and apparatus for monitoring armature position in direct-current solenoids. United States: N. p., 1996. Web.
Moyers, J C, & Haynes, H D. Method and apparatus for monitoring armature position in direct-current solenoids. United States.
Moyers, J C, and Haynes, H D. Tue . "Method and apparatus for monitoring armature position in direct-current solenoids". United States.
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abstractNote = {A method for determining the position of an armature of a dc-powered solenoid is disclosed. Electrical circuitry is provided to introduce a small alternating current flow through the coil. As a result, the impedance and resistance of the solenoid coil can be measured to provide information indicative of the armature`s position. 5 figs.},
doi = {},
journal = {},
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place = {United States},
year = {1996},
month = {12}
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