AU2001256484A1 - An improved rotary signal coupler - Google Patents

An improved rotary signal coupler

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Publication number
AU2001256484A1
AU2001256484A1 AU2001256484A AU5648401A AU2001256484A1 AU 2001256484 A1 AU2001256484 A1 AU 2001256484A1 AU 2001256484 A AU2001256484 A AU 2001256484A AU 5648401 A AU5648401 A AU 5648401A AU 2001256484 A1 AU2001256484 A1 AU 2001256484A1
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Prior art keywords
support
rotatable
signal coupling
coupler
track
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Abandoned
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AU2001256484A
Inventor
Anthony Lonsdale
Bryan Lonsdale
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Transense Technologies PLC
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Transense Technologies PLC
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01P—WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE
    • H01P1/00—Auxiliary devices
    • H01P1/06—Movable joints, e.g. rotating joints
    • H01P1/062—Movable joints, e.g. rotating joints the relative movement being a rotation
    • H01P1/066—Movable joints, e.g. rotating joints the relative movement being a rotation with an unlimited angle of rotation
    • H01P1/068—Movable joints, e.g. rotating joints the relative movement being a rotation with an unlimited angle of rotation the energy being transmitted in at least one ring-shaped transmission line located around the axis of rotation, e.g. "around the mast" rotary joint

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  • Waveguide Connection Structure (AREA)
  • Arrangements For Transmission Of Measured Signals (AREA)
  • Transmission And Conversion Of Sensor Element Output (AREA)
  • Recording Or Reproducing By Magnetic Means (AREA)
  • Analogue/Digital Conversion (AREA)
  • One-Way And Automatic Clutches, And Combinations Of Different Clutches (AREA)
  • Arrangement And Driving Of Transmission Devices (AREA)
  • Mechanical Operated Clutches (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rotary signal coupler, that is to say a device for providing signal coupling between two components which are rotatable relative to each other. A coupler is provided comprising a first substantially circular track secured to a first support and a second substantially circular track secured to a second support which is rotatable relative to the first support. The first and second tracks are coaxial with the axis of rotation of the rotatable second support and are adjacent each other so as to provide signal coupling therebetween. The second track has at least two gaps therein which form electrical discontinuities between separated track portions. The separated track portions are electrically connected to one another. Signal coupling with a rotatable support having a relatively large diameter may be thereby improved.
AU2001256484A 2000-05-10 2001-05-10 An improved rotary signal coupler Abandoned AU2001256484A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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GB0011301 2000-05-10
GB0011301A GB2368470B (en) 2000-05-10 2000-05-10 An improved rotary signal coupler
PCT/GB2001/002073 WO2001086749A2 (en) 2000-05-10 2001-05-10 An improved rotary signal coupler

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AU2001256484A1 true AU2001256484A1 (en) 2001-11-20

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US (1) US6838958B2 (en)
EP (1) EP1281209B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2003533113A (en)
CN (1) CN1441976A (en)
AT (1) ATE340416T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2001256484A1 (en)
DE (1) DE60123236D1 (en)
GB (1) GB2368470B (en)
WO (1) WO2001086749A2 (en)

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GB2368470B (en) 2004-02-18
EP1281209A2 (en) 2003-02-05
ATE340416T1 (en) 2006-10-15
GB0011301D0 (en) 2000-06-28
DE60123236D1 (en) 2006-11-02
WO2001086749A3 (en) 2002-04-04
EP1281209B1 (en) 2006-09-20
CN1441976A (en) 2003-09-10
US20030146812A1 (en) 2003-08-07
US6838958B2 (en) 2005-01-04
GB2368470A (en) 2002-05-01
WO2001086749A2 (en) 2001-11-15
JP2003533113A (en) 2003-11-05

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