CPC G01B 7/315 (2013.01) | 20 Claims |
1. A device for measuring rotation of a spherical joint in a steering system, comprising:
an anchor secured within a ball stud of the spherical joint;
a rotational tie having a first end and a second end, the first end being secured to the anchor to hold the first end parallel to a longitudinal axis of the ball stud;
a rotation sensor comprising:
a sensor target rotationally coupled to the second end of the rotational tie and secured for free rotation to a framework of the spherical joint; and
an angle sensor configured and arranged to sense a changing angle of the sensor target.
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