Position sensor apparatus and method

摘要

A control system (10) having a housing (12) with a bore (14) formed within the housing (12). A valve member (16) is associated with the bore (14) for controlling the passage of a fluid medium through the bore (14). An induction sensor (102) is aligned with the valve member (16) and facilitates determining the valve position. An inductor (106) is connected to an end of the valve member that is in close proximity to the induction sensor (102). It is contemplated that this control system can be used in a number of different applications including throttle control systems, turbo actuators, canister purge systems and shift control mechanisms. However, it is within the scope of this invention to incorporate the control system (10) on virtually any type of vehicle system where it is possible to determine the position of a valve utilizing induction sensor technology.