Angular position sensor having no physical electrical contact between a rotating portion and a stationary portion of the sensor

摘要

An apparatus is provided for sensing an angular position of a shaft or other rotatable body. The apparatus preferably includes a first and second housing portion. A circuit connected to a circuit board is housed in the housing and includes a plurality of proximity sensors. A rotatable member is rotatably attached to the circuit board and includes a position indicator. The circuit produces a signal as a function of the position of the rotatable member.