Title :
A differential capacitive torque sensor (DCTS)
Author :
Madni, Asad M. ; Hansen, Robert K. ; Vuong, Jim B. ; Wells, Roger F.
Author_Institution :
BET Technol., Inc, Sylmar, CA
fDate :
Oct. 30 2005-Nov. 3 2005
Abstract :
A novel design is presented for a noncontacting torque sensor based on differential capacitive sensing principles. Although, developed initially for automotive applications, the sensor and sensing techniques presented are applicable to a wide range of applications in the industrial, transportation, and aerospace and defense industries
Keywords :
capacitive sensors; torque measurement; DCTS; differential capacitive torque sensor; noncontacting torque sensor; Aerospace industry; Automotive engineering; Capacitance; Capacitive sensors; Capacitors; Defense industry; Discrete cosine transforms; Electrical equipment industry; Torque control; Torque measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2005 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Irvine, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9056-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2005.1597942
