1. An encoder device for use in a magnetic sensor arrangement, the encoder device comprising:
a metallic ring having a set of clearances in a ferromagnetic material, wherein
the clearances are arranged around a circumference of the metallic ring, wherein
the metallic ring is configured to generate an oscillating magnetic induction in a nearby magnetic sensor upon rotation of the metallic ring, and wherein
the metallic ring is made of at least one flat and strip-like sheet metal material, two ends of which are joined to form a loop.
2. The encoder device according to claim 1, wherein the encoder device further comprises means for connecting the end portions of the strip-like sheet metal material in a connecting portion of the metallic ring.
3. The encoder device according to claim 2, wherein the end portions of the strip-like like sheet metal material are overlapping in the connecting portion of the metallic ring.
4. The encoder device according to claim 2, wherein the end portions of the strip-like like sheet metal material are bent radially inward and clamped by a clamping slit in a connecting portion of the encoder device.
5. The encoder device according to claim 1, wherein the metallic ring provides holes for bolting the metallic ring onto a support ring.
6. The encoder device according to claim 1, further comprising a support ring with an essentially cylindrical outer surface, wherein the strip-like metal material forming the metal ring is wound around the outer surface of the support ring and fixed thereon.
7. The encoder device according to claim 1, wherein the clearances are stamped out of a strip of the sheet metal material.
8. The encoder device according to claim 1, wherein the clearances have a substantially rectangular shape and are surrounded by the ferromagnetic material.
9. A bearing unit comprising:
at least two rings rotating relative to one another,
a magnetic sensor and
an encoder device having;
a metallic ring having a set of clearances in a ferromagnetic material, wherein
the clearances are arranged around a circumference of the metallic ring, wherein
the metallic ring is configured to generate an oscillating magnetic induction in a nearby magnetic sensor upon rotation of the metallic ring, and wherein
the metallic ring is made of at least one flat and strip-like sheet metal material, two ends of which are joined to form a loop, wherein
the metallic ring is connected to a first one of the rings and the magnetic sensor is connected to a second one of the rings so as to measure the oscillating magnetic induction generated upon rotation of the metallic ring.
10. The bearing unit according to claim 9, further comprising an end plate for clamping the first one of the metallic ring, wherein the end plate is used as a support ring with a cylindrical outer surface on which the strip-like metal material forming the metal ring is wound and fixed.
11. An axlebox for railway vehicles comprising:
a bearing unit having;
at least two rings rotating relative to one another,
a magnetic sensor and
an encoder device having;
a metallic ring having a set of clearances in a ferromagnetic material, wherein
the clearances are arranged around a circumference of the metallic ring, wherein
the metallic ring is configured to generate an oscillating magnetic induction in a nearby magnetic sensor upon rotation of the metallic ring, and wherein
the metallic ring is made of at least one flat and strip-like sheet metal material, two ends of which are joined to form a loop, wherein
the metallic ring is connected to a first one of the rings and the magnetic sensor is connected to a second one of the rings so as to measure the oscillating magnetic induction generated upon rotation of the metallic ring, and
an end cover, wherein
the magnetic sensor is mounted within the end cover.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
Having thus described the preferred embodiment of the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent includes the following:
1. An auxiliary container adapted for physical association with a conventional medication container, the auxiliary container comprising:
a body substantially defining an interior space and having an opening providing access to the interior space;
a lid corresponding to the opening and operable to removably secure thereover so as to further define the interior space and to restrict access to the interior space; and
a coupling mechanism operable to removably couple the auxiliary container with the conventional medication container, wherein such coupling does not require opening the conventional medication container.
2. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the conventional medication container is selected from the group consisting of: bottles, pill bottles, spray bottles, tubes, squeeze tubes, and spray cans.
3. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the interior space has a volume of between approximately 0.16-0.32 cubic inch
4. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the interior space is substantially cylindrical and has a radius of approximately between 0.50-1.50 inch and a depth of approximately between 0.20-0.50 inch.
5. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the body includes a tab projecting outwardly therefrom, with the tab having a hole operable to receive an attachment mechanism.
6. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the lid is hingedly connected to the body.
7. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coupling mechanism includes a chemical adhesive.
8. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coupling mechanism includes a mechanical catch.
9. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coupling mechanism includes a leg depending from the body, the leg having a flexible portion and, at a distal end of the leg, a male catch, wherein the auxiliary container may be pushed onto the conventional medication container such that the male catch mechanically cooperates with the conventional medication container to removably couple the auxiliary container therewith.
10. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coupling mechanism includes an elongated and substantially rigid secondary leg depending from the body so as to be in substantially close physical proximity to the conventional medication container, thereby substantially opposing lateral movement of the auxiliary container relative to the conventional medication container.
11. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 1, further including a closure mechanism for securing the lid over the opening in the body.
12. An auxiliary container adapted for physical association with a conventional medication container, the auxiliary container comprising:
a body substantially defining an interior space having a volume of between approximately 0.16-0.32 cubic inch, and the body having an opening providing access to the interior space;
a lid hingedly connected to the body and corresponding to the opening and operable to removably secure thereover so as to further define the interior space and to restrict access to the interior space;
a closure mechanism for securing the lid over the opening in the body; and
a coupling mechanism operable to removably couple the auxiliary container with the conventional medication container, wherein such coupling does not require opening the conventional medication container.
13. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 12, wherein the conventional medication container is selected from the group consisting of: bottles, pill bottles, spray bottles, tubes, squeeze tubes, cans, and spray cans.
14. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 12, wherein the interior space is substantially cylindrical and has a radius of approximately between 0.50-1.50 inch and a depth of approximately between 0.20-0.50 inch.
15. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 12, wherein the body includes a tab projecting outwardly therefrom, with the tab having a hole operable to receive an attachment mechanism.
16. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 12, wherein the coupling mechanism includes a chemical adhesive.
17. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 12, wherein the coupling mechanism includes a mechanical catch.
18. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 12, wherein the coupling mechanism includes an elongated and substantially rigid secondary leg depending from the body so as to be in substantially close physical proximity to the conventional medication container, thereby substantially opposing lateral movement of the auxiliary container relative to the conventional medication container.
19. An auxiliary container adapted for physical association with a heart medication container, the auxiliary container comprising:
a body substantially defining an interior space which is substantially cylindrical and has a radius of approximately between 0.50-1.50 inch and a depth of approximately between 0.20-0.50 inch, and the body having an opening providing access to the interior space;
a lid hingedly connected to the body and corresponding to the opening and operable to removably secure thereover so as to further define the interior space and to restrict access to the interior space;
a closure mechanism for securing the lid over the opening in the body; and
a coupling mechanism operable to removably couple the auxiliary container with the heart medication container, wherein such coupling does not require opening the heart medication container.
20. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 19, wherein the heart medication container is selected from the group consisting of: bottles, pill bottles, spray bottles, tubes, squeeze tubes, cans, and spray cans.
21. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 19, wherein the body includes a tab projecting outwardly therefrom, with the tab having a hole operable to receive an attachment mechanism.
22. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 19, wherein the coupling mechanism includes a chemical adhesive.
23. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 19, wherein the coupling mechanism includes a mechanical catch.
24. The auxiliary container as set forth in claim 19, wherein the coupling mechanism includes an elongated and substantially rigid secondary leg depending from the body so as to be in substantially close physical proximity to the conventional medication container, thereby substantially opposing lateral movement of the auxiliary container relative to the conventional medication container.