Surface Encoder Based on the Half-shaded Square Patterns (HSSP)

  • Lee, Sang-Heon (School of Mechanical Engineering, Andong National University) ;
  • Jung, Kwang-Suk (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chungju National University) ;
  • Park, Eui-Sang (CNFO Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Shim, Ki-Bon (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chungju National University)
  • Published : 2008.07.01

Abstract

A surface encoder based on the Half-shaded square pattern (HSSP) is presented. The HSSP working as reference grid is composed of the straight lines which are easy to be fabricated and make measuring time short. Since the periodic cell is separated in ON/OFF by the $45^{\circ}$ straight line, the duration from the starting point of scanning to the first rising edge and the duty cycle of the pulse train vary with respect to the position of the starting point. And the relationship between X and Y position and the duration, and duty cycle is described in the simple linear equation. Therefore, it is possible to measure X and Y position with the measured duration and duty cycle without calculating load. Through the test set-up, the feasibility of the proposed surface encoder was verified. Also the future works for improvement of performance were suggested.

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