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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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26-11-2024 дата публикации

Способ изготовления ротора электростатического гироскопа

Номер: RU2830829C1

Изобретение относится к области точного приборостроения. Способ изготовления ротора электростатического гироскопа дополнительно содержит этапы, на которых процесс доводки ротора осуществляют за Q циклов, в каждом из которых к обрабатывающей стадии добавляют управляющую стадию, которая состоит из трех перестановок направления вращения притиров, соответствующих трем последовательным поворотам ротора вокруг осей системы координат, связанной ротором, на углы Эйлера, при этом оси проходят через центр ротора и через узлы условной математической сетки, наложенной на поверхность ротора, в процессе доводки ротора осуществляют цикличное чередование обрабатывающей и управляющей стадии, при этом ротор последовательно ориентируют узлами математической сетки в фиксированное относительно четырехшпиндельного устройства положение и обрабатывают в них, пока все положения не будут пройдены, количество циклов выбирают равным количеству узлов сетки. Технический результат – повышение точности формы сферических ...

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30-03-1993 дата публикации

УKAЗATEЛЬ CKOPOCTИ TPAHCПOPTHOГO CPEДCTBA

Номер: RU1806381C
Автор:
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22-02-1990 дата публикации

IMPULSGEBERRING

Номер: DE0003927171A1
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08-03-2001 дата публикации

Vorrichtung zur Kontrolle der Lage zweier relativ zueinander verstellbarer Bauteile

Номер: DE0020021187U1
Автор:
Принадлежит: ROEHM GMBH

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22-01-2004 дата публикации

VERFAHREN ZUR AUSRICHTUNG EINES BISTATISCHEN DOPPLERSENSORS

Номер: DE0060002601T2
Принадлежит: QINETIQ LTD, QINETIQ LTD., LONDON

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05-08-2021 дата публикации

Vorrichtung zum Positionieren eines Raddrehzahlsensors, ABS-System umfassend eine Vorrichtung zum Positionieren eines Raddrehzahlsensors und Verfahren zur Justage eines Raddrehzahlsensors

Номер: DE102017103979B4
Принадлежит: SAF HOLLAND GMBH, SAF-HOLLAND GmbH

Vorrichtung (1) zum Positionieren eines Raddrehzahlsensors (5) relativ zu einem Polrad, umfassendeine Befestigungseinrichtung (3) zur Anbindung der Vorrichtung (1) an ein Achskörperteil (4),einen Aufnahmebereich (2) zur Aufnahme des Raddrehzahlsensors (5), und eine Positioniereinrichtung (20) zum kontrollierten Einstellen eines Abstands zwischen dem Aufnahmebereich (2) und dem Polrad, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Aufnahmebereich (2) mittels der Positioniereinrichtung (20) relativ zum Achskörperteil (4) verlagerbar und fixierbar ist und dass mittels eines einzelnen festgelegten Betätigungsvorgang der Positioniereinrichtung (20) ein Versatz des Aufnahmebereichs (2) zwischen 10 µm und 100 µm realisierbar ist.

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23-01-2003 дата публикации

Einrichtung zur Messung der Drehung eines rotierenden Objektes

Номер: DE0069809975D1

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25-11-1999 дата публикации

Verfahren und Schaltung zur Überprüfung der Weite des Luftspaltes bei einem Drehzahlsensor

Номер: DE0019819783A1
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Bei einem Verfahren zur Überprüfung der Weite des Meß-Luftspaltes eines magnetischen Drehzahlsensors werden mittels mindestens eines vorgebbaren Schwellwertes aus den Meßsignalen des Sensors rechteckige Ausgangssignale erzeugt. Das Tastverhältnis der Ausgangssignale wird bei akzeptabler Spaltweise innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Bereiches gehalten. Bei Amplituden des Meßsignals außerhalb vorgegebener Grenzen weicht das Tastverhältnis sicher meßbar von dem vorgegebenen Bereich ab. Eine Schaltung weist die Mittel auf, um dieses Verfahren durchzuführen.

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15-05-1996 дата публикации

Rotation detection transmitter

Номер: DE0019540314A1
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The rotation transmitter has a PCB (10) which is electrically connected with a connection of the rotation transmitter. In addition to the part of the adjustment marking (18) of the coding disc (7) provided underneath the adjustment window (16), at least one PCB side adjustment marking (19) is also provided. The PCB and coding disc are perfectly arranged when both the adjustment markings are concentric with each other.The adjusting window is a drilling penetrating through the PCB. The receiver (13) of the transmitter receiver unit is provided at the under-side (12) of the PCB facing the coding disc. At least one shutter (14) is provided between the receiver and the coding disc. The coding disc is situated between the PCB receiver and a light source (9). The housing of transmitter can have various shapes to suit particular applications.

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12-01-2000 дата публикации

Doppler sensor apparatus

Номер: GB0009926516D0
Автор:
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23-04-2014 дата публикации

Position monitoring system

Номер: GB0201404284D0
Автор:
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20-09-1989 дата публикации

PULSER RING

Номер: GB0008918257D0
Автор:
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13-01-1988 дата публикации

Optical inspection device

Номер: GB0002192328A
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An optical inspection device 14 attachable over opening 16 in duct 10 comprises a pane 18 of transparent material e.g. glass located in a recess of housing 22, the pane being slidable from one end of the recess to the other e.g. by means of compressed air, and wiper blades 34 mounted in the housing adjacent opening 16 to clean the pane as it is moved thereacross. Each wiper blade may comprise two lips spaced from each other and cleaning fluid may be introduced into the gap therebetween. The optical inspection device may be used with a device 12 e.g. a laser anemometer which is used to measure the velocity of a gas stream flowing in duct 10, light from the laser being reflected from particles in the gas stream, the time taken for a particle to travel between two laser beams being measured. ...

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10-01-1990 дата публикации

OPTICAL INSPECTION DEVICE

Номер: GB0002192328B
Принадлежит: ROLLS ROYCE PLC, * ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

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22-05-1996 дата публикации

Holder for a wheel speed sensor

Номер: GB0002295233A
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A motor vehicle wheel speed sensor of rod-shaped form and which cooperates with a pulser wheel (12, Fig. 2) is attached to an axle journal (10) by means of a holder 1 having a bore to receive the sensor which is then held by a hinged portion 3 of the holder when the portion 3 is placed in the closed position. As described the sensor holder is formed integrally of resilient plastics with a weakened part 4 as the hinge between the portion 3 and a base portion 2. The latter has a foot 5 with a brass bush 7 providing a hole 6 by which the holder may be screwed to the axle journal. The portion 3 has a detent 9 to engage behind a projection 8 on the base portion 2. While the sensor holder holds the sensor firmly and securely in place, it allows quick, easy and simple replacement of the sensor if the latter becomes damaged or defective. ...

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23-10-1996 дата публикации

Inertial sensor assembly

Номер: GB0002300047A
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Planar array silicon chips 1' are micro-machined to incorporate tuning-fork sensors 2' of rotational acceleration, spatula sensors 9 of translational acceleration and surface formations. The chips are assembled in orthogonal arrangements by engaging the surface formations with one another. The formations may be a series of rectangular projections and recesses along the edges of the chips (8, figure 3) or body mortise holes 10 and corresponding protruding tenon tongues 11. Pads provide electrical connection between chips (7, fig 7). The pads on two chips could be connected by solder plugs (18, fig 7) or wire bonding (19, fig 8); or using electrically-conductive tangs (7', fig 10b), interlocking egde-lap joining forms (20, fig 11b) or residual interference-fit stress pressure (fig 9b).

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08-11-1989 дата публикации

A BRAKE ASSEMBLY

Номер: GB0008921388D0
Автор:
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16-06-1999 дата публикации

Rolling bearing unit with rotation speed sensor

Номер: GB0002332281A
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A rolling bearing unit with a rotation speed sensor (33) comprising a stationary member (1), a rotatable member (2) a second raceway, a plurality of rolling members (9) rotatably provided between the first raceway and the second raceway, an encoder (3) fixed to the rotatable member (2) and to be concentric with the rotational axis thereof and having a detected portion the magnetic characteristics of which are adapted to alternately change, and a sensor (33) fixed to the stationary member to detect changes in the magnetic characteristics of the encoder (3) to produce signals as the rotatable member (2) rotates, and the sensor (33) having a detecting portion which is opposed to the detected portion of the encoder (3) with a clearance (34) therebetween at a circumferential location where the change in the clearance (34) is minimized when subjected to a load from outside.

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01-02-1984 дата публикации

Accelerometer pendulum support assembly

Номер: GB0002123496A
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In order to provide for accurate setting of a preload force on an accelerometer force responsive pendulum and to provide for rigid support for the pendulum, a pendulum support assembly is constructed with a flexure member that is attached at one end to the accelerometer frame. The flexure receives the preload force from a preload pin at the other end and has one pendulum axle bearing attached to it between the attachment point and the preload pin. In addition, the flexure includes a hinge portion located next to the attachment point that serves to make the flexure a statically determinate beam so that the preload force on the bearing can be accurately determined.

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22-10-1986 дата публикации

SPEED MONITORING DEVICE

Номер: GB0002144224B
Принадлежит: TEVES GMBH ALFRED, ALFRED * TEVES GMBH

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18-09-1985 дата публикации

ACCELEROMETER PENDULUM SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: GB0002123496B

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25-01-2000 дата публикации

EINRICHTUNG ZUR MESSUNG DER DREHZAHL EINES ROTIERENDEN KÖRPERS

Номер: AT0000003352U1
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A device for measuring the rotational speed of a rotating body, in particular a toothed wheel, is provided with a variable-inductance speed pick-up which is mounted in a housing and faces an annular measurement zone of a rotating body having at least one measurement-sensitive discontinuity of measurement. The rotating body is further provided with at least one disturbance zone with at least one disturbance discontinuity that influences the measurement. In order to improve the quality of the measurement it is provided that at least one screen is arranged between the disturbance zone and the speed pick-up.

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15-07-2006 дата публикации

SENSOR RING

Номер: AT0000331223T
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19-10-1989 дата публикации

MAGNETIC RING FOR DETECTING THE ROTATION OF AN OBJECT

Номер: AU0000589659B2
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13-05-1993 дата публикации

ANTIFRICTION BEARING WITH A CLIP-ON SENSOR

Номер: AU0003398693A
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10-03-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE SPEED DETECTION UNIT AND WHEEL ATTACHMENT UNIT

Номер: CA0002707566C

It is an object, in a wheel attachment unit holding a rotary encoder externally attached to a wheel, to certainly acquire an encoder output signal obtained from a rotating shaft of a tire, by reducing an occurrence of a bending deformation or breakage of a unit component (e.g., shaft) occurred during a vehicle run and making the encoder function normally. A shaft, through which there is passed a cable for outputting a measurement result of the encoder whose rotating shaft is connected to the wheel, is arranged offset from the axle center by a predetermined amount and is held by a bracket attached to the vehicle, to be movable in the up and down direction. Alternatively, a holder for holding a stator of the encoder is attached to the body of the vehicle, by a rotary linkage mechanism to hold rotatably with five degrees of rotational freedom.

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10-10-1989 дата публикации

GENERATOR WHEEL FOR AN ANGULAR PULSE GENERATOR

Номер: CA1262267A
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG, SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

The generator wheel is composed of a tooth part and of a marker part. The tooth part has a rotational axis and a coaxial tooth or toothed edge in the shape of a circular ring with teeth situated distributed over its circumference, some of said teeth being marker teeth which include a recess. The marker part is secured to the tooth part and contains sheet metal strips corresponding in number to the number of marker teeth, said sheet metal strips projecting into said recesses of the marker teeth. Marker part and tooth part are composed of materials having different eddy current losses.

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16-02-1922 дата публикации

Einrichtung zur Befestigung von Tachometern.

Номер: CH0000093010A
Принадлежит: ANDREAS VEIGEL FA, FIRMA: ANDREAS VEIGEL

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30-09-1976 дата публикации

Номер: CH0000580319A5
Автор:
Принадлежит: CARRIER CORP, CARRIER CORP.

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30-04-1987 дата публикации

Accelerometer pendulum support assembly

Номер: CH0000660528B
Автор:
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16-10-2018 дата публикации

Chain type ADCP doppler flow measuring instrument fixing device

Номер: CN0108663532A
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12-02-2019 дата публикации

Water velocity detection device for food processing

Номер: CN0109324206A
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23-11-2018 дата публикации

BuiLding waLL convenient to move for detecting wind power

Номер: CN0108867940A
Автор: YUAN XIANNIAN
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29-07-1994 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A SENSOR IN THE BORE OF A SUPPORT.

Номер: FR0002678063B1
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19-08-1988 дата публикации

DISPOSITIF DE RETENUE POUR UNE RESISTANCE ELECTRIQUE A COUCHE MINCE REALISEE SOUS FORME DE PLAQUETTE

Номер: FR0002611078A
Автор: HANS GERARDS
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DANS LES DISPOSITIFS DE RETENUE CONNUS DE CE GENRE SE PRODUIT PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE DE CEUX-CI UNE DISSIPATION DE CHALEUR INDESIRABLE QUI A POUR EFFET DE FAUSSER LES VALEURS DE MESURE. LES EFFORTS MECANIQUES SUBIS PAR LE SUPPORT DE LA RESISTANCE A COUCHE MINCE REDUISENT SA DUREE DE VIE. POUR REMEDIER A CES INCONVENIENTS UN ORGANE DE RETENUE PARALLELEPIPEDIQUE 4 EN MATIERE THERMIQUEMENT ISOLANTE ET PREVU POUR CHACUN DES PETITS COTES 3 DU SUPPORT 1 EST REALISE, PAR UN AGENCEMENT APPROPRIE DE PLANS OBLIQUES 7 ET D'EVIDEMENTS 9 EN FORME DE COIN, DE FACON A PRODUIRE UN EFFET AUTOCENTRANT ET LE SUPPORT 1 EST RETENU EN ETANT SOUMIS A DES EFFORTS DE COMPRESSION. LE DISPOSITIF DE RETENUE SELON L'INVENTION EST APPLICABLE A DES RESISTANCES A COUCHE MINCE DESTINEES A MESURER DES MASSES D'AIR DANS LE COLLECTEUR D'ADMISSION DE MOTEURS A COMBUSTION INTERNE.

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03-03-1989 дата публикации

Dispositif support pour capteur de vitesse de rotation et/ou de position angulaire d'arbres

Номер: FR0002619948A
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L'invention se rapporte aux capteurs de vitesse de rotation et de position angulaire pour arbres. Ce support est concu pour permettre au capteur 5 de rester fixe dans l'espace tout en suivant les eventuels mouvements parasites de l'arbre. Pour cela, il est monte dans un cadre 4 dans lequel le capteur 5 est monte par l'intermediaire de ressorts lames 12, 13, le cadre etant lui-meme fixe a une barre 1 solidaire du bati de la machine, au moyen de ressorts lames 2, 3. Principales applications : capteurs incrementaux pour arbres creux.

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11-09-1992 дата публикации

SENSOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE SPEED.

Номер: FR0002662503B1
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29-01-1915 дата публикации

Directional support for pulley or another control device of a speedometer speed

Номер: FR0000019415E
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03-03-1989 дата публикации

DEVICE SUPPORT FOR VELOCITY PICK-UP OF ROTATION AND/OR ANGULAR POSITION Of TREES

Номер: FR0002619948A1
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14-06-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MEASURING MOTION VELOCITY OF A VEHICLE OPENING

Номер: FR0003056754B1
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04-01-2008 дата публикации

VELOCITY MEASURING DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: FR0002903071A1
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Dispositif de mesure de vitesse pour cycle comportant au moins une roue (3) fixée sur un cadre au moyen d'un axe de fixation (10) fileté à au moins une extrémité et d'un écrou (20) apte à se visser sur l'extrémité filetée dudit axe (10), ce dispositif de mesure comportant un système de détection de la rotation d'une roue comportant un élément capteur fixe (32) monté sur une partie du cadre du cycle, apte à détecter le passage d'un élément capteur mobile (31) associé fixé sur ladite roue (3) et des moyens de traitement du signal issu de l'élément capteur fixe. Selon l'invention l'élément capteur fixe (32) et les moyens de traitement du signal issu de l'élément capteur fixe (32) sont placés dans un boîtier (21) solidaire de l'écrou (20) de l'axe de fixation (10) de la roue. Le boîtier (21) est fixé à l'extrémité d'un bras s'étendant radialement à partir de l'écrou (20).

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30-04-1998 дата публикации

DEVICE OF RESERVE Of a HEAD OF ASSEMBLY Of a SENSOR Of INFORMATION ON an ANNULAR SUPPORT

Номер: FR0002755192A1
Автор: RIVIERE ISABELLE
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Dispositif de retenue d'une tête de montage (9) d'un capteur d'informations sur un support annulaire (8) qui est montée dans une glissière (10) dudit support (8) et associée à des moyens élastiques à nervure de rétention et de rappel (13), portés par ledit support (8), au contact d'une rainure transversale (14) portée par ladite tête de montage (9), pour réaliser l'immobilisation radiale et axiale de ladite tête de montage du capteur dans la glissière (10) du support (8), caractérisé par le fait que la tête de montage (9) porte au voisinage de sa zone de contact avec la glissière de réception (10) du support (8), au moins un moyen de butée (20), obstacle au déplacement radial erroné de ladite tête de montage (9) par rapport au support (8).

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01-02-1985 дата публикации

DEVICE TO CONTROL the PERIPHERAL SPEED Of a DISC COGS ROTARY

Номер: FR0002549965A1
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02-02-1990 дата публикации

SLEEVE MOUNTING PARTICULARLY FOR AN ELECTROMAGNETIC SENSOR ROD-SHAPED

Номер: FR0002627620B3
Автор:
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13-02-2004 дата публикации

Wheel bearing rotation speed sensor mounting for cars, has bent spring sheet retaining clip with aligned apertures to hold sensor

Номер: FR0002843332A1
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Un agencement est proposé avec un capteur de vitesse de rotation (14) qui peut être monté à un élément extérieur (3) de l'ensemble de roulement de roue. Un support de capteur (15) est un ressort à lames plié en deux avec des parties supérieure et inférieure, des fenêtres alignées et des nervures en saillie vers le bas (19a) et vers le haut (19b), respectivement, et une partie de connexion. Le capteur (14) est inséré à travers ces fenêtres. Dans cet état, le support (15) est monté sur l'élément extérieur (3) et le capteur (14) est reçu dans une découpe (16) formée dans le rebord (13). Dans cet état, le support (15) est contracté. Il est donc pressé contre une partie profonde de la découpe (16) sous une force de rappel élastique produite dans le support. Il peut donc être monté de manière stable à l'élément extérieur (13).

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14-09-2015 дата публикации

차량의 휠 상에서 속도 측정을 위한 센서 장치, 차량을 위한 브레이크 시스템, 이를 구비한 차량 및 차량의 휠 상에서 속도 측정을 위한 센서 장치의 사용 방법

Номер: KR1020150104157A
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... 본 발명은 차량의 휠 상에서 속도 측정을 위한 센서 장치(1)에 관한 것이다. 속도 측정을 위해 휠과 동회전하는 익사이터 휠의 회전을 감지하기 위해 센서 장치(1)는 센서 캐리어(2), 센서 캐리어에 집적된 센서(18)을 구비한다. 본 발명에 따르면, 센서 수단(1)은 상기 센서 캐리어(2)에 집적된 클램핑 수단(9)을 구비하고, 이것에 의해 속도 측정을 위한 센서 캐리어(2)는 휠의 영역 내의 홀딩 오프닝에 이동가능하게 특히, 축 방향에서 이동가능하게 클램프될 수 있고 및/또는 상기 센서 캐리어(2)의 길이 방향 축(Z)에 대한 회전에 관해 어떠한 방향에서도 클램프 될 수 있다. 이러한 방식으로, 현재 일반적으로 세계적으로 사용되고 있는 클램핑 부쉬 및 후속하여 실장되는 로드 센서의 조합을 대신하여, 센서 장치(1)는 비용 효율적으로 거의 작업 없이 실장될 수 있다. 본 발명은 더 나아가 센서 장치(1)를 구비한 차량을 위한 브레이크 시스템 및 차량에 관한 것이며, 또한 차량의 휠 상에서 속도 측정을 위한 센서 장치(1)의 사용에 관한 것이다.

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09-08-1994 дата публикации

Dispositivo de montagem de junta de estanqueidade

Номер: BR9400118A
Автор:
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11-07-2017 дата публикации

aparelhos e métodos antigelo de sondas de medição de velocidade

Номер: BR102016031023A2
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24-03-2005 дата публикации

FIXING ELEMENT FOR A SENSOR HEAD

Номер: WO2005026743A1
Автор: JAKLIN, Ralf
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The invention relates to a fixing element for a sensor head, particularly for a sensor head used to measure rotation speed or the angle of rotation, said fixing element being embodied on a fixing ring. The sensor head has a plastic housing provided with at least one leg embodied thereon which is fixed to the fixing ring by means of the fixing element. A fixing ring is provided in order to fix the sensor head to another component such as a wheel bearing. In order to connect the sensor head to the fixing ring in a simple, low-cost manner, the fixing element is embodied as a T-shaped, rotatable lug with a retaining piece which is engaged via a continuous, mainly slotted or longitudinal hole-shaped recess of the leg of the housing. The retaining piece of the rotatable lug is disposed outside the direction of extension of the longitudinal hole-shaped recess on the leg of the housing and the leg of the housing is clamped in between the retaining piece and the fixing ring.

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17-07-2008 дата публикации

DEVICE COMPRISING A SENSOR AND COUPLING MEANS

Номер: WO2008083785A1
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The invention relates to a device which comprises a sensor or actuator and coupling means for electrically and mechanically coupling the sensor or actuator. The coupling means comprise an electrical single conductor (30) having a core (31) from a first material and a jacket (32) from a second material, the first material having a lower thermal conductivity than the second material.

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12-04-1955 дата публикации

Номер: US0002706017A1
Автор:
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24-06-1997 дата публикации

Rotary motion measuring device with a rotating signal generator ring and a stationary snugly fitted sensor with a protective housing around the generator ring

Номер: US0005642042A1
Принадлежит: ITT Automotive Europe GmbH

A device for measuring rotary motion, preferably the rotational speed of the vehicle wheels, has a signal generator ring mounted on a wheel bearing outer ring which rotates with the wheel. A protective housing is mounted to a stationary member and surrounds the signal generator ring. A sensor which is snug-fittingly accommodated in a holder is fixed onto the stationary member by way of a flange on the protective housing. The holder holds and retains the sensor in the predetermined position on the periphery of the signal generator ring.

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28-05-1991 дата публикации

Rotational speed detector

Номер: US0005018384A1
Принадлежит: Nippon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha

A rotational speed detector which is incorporated in an antiskid brake system for an automobile to detect a rotational speed of a wheel. A rotational speed sensor assembly which is provided on either one of the outer and inner rings of a wheel is biased toward a sensor rotor that is provided on the other of the two rings in such a manner that the sensor assembly is slidable on the sensor rotor, thereby maintaining the distance between the rotational speed sensor assembly and the sensor rotor at a constant level.

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15-12-1992 дата публикации

Mountable force measurement apparatus

Номер: US0005170664A1
Принадлежит: International Athletic World, Inc.

A conventional centrifugal forcemeter having a centrifugally leadwardly extendable spindle is trailwardly provided with a fixture having an underlying trough portion abuttable against the external contour of a baseball bat, a golfclub, or other selectable athletic club. Flanking the fixture underlying trough are two plurally-tabbed rows. A flexible girthing band, preferably of annular shape and of elastic material, engages at least one ear-like tab of each fixture row and tightly girds the athletic club to maintain the fixtured forcemeter in removably attached, secure and operable condition to the selected athletic club.

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08-02-2006 дата публикации

Sensor arrangement and bracket therefore

Номер: EP0001375928B1
Принадлежит: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

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21-06-1989 дата публикации

Measuring device

Номер: EP0000320566A1
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A sensor (3) for detecting the circumferential speed of a tooth lock washer (1) is mounted on a carrying sleeve (9) which, for its part, is screwed against a carrier member (5) by means of a fixing screw (6). The carrying sleeve (9) is constructed as a permanently deformable expanding sleeve, and permits axial displacement of the sensor (3) as long as the fixing screw (6) has not yet been tightened. In the event of later loosening of the fixing screw (6), the carrying sleeve (9) is no longer displaced in the housing (11) of the sensor (3). ...

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30-05-2012 дата публикации

Номер: JP0004942821B2
Автор:
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29-05-2018 дата публикации

ТОРМОЗНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Номер: RU2655818C1
Принадлежит: САФ-ХОЛЛАНД ГМБХ (DE)

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Тормозное устройство для торможения колеса содержит тормозной барабан, держатель тормозного механизма для перемещения тормозной накладки относительно тормозного барабана, датчик для определения скорости вращения колеса и регулировочный элемент. Регулировочный элемент выполнен с возможностью зацепления с датчиком и осуществляет перемещение датчика в пространстве. Регулировочный элемент выполнен в форме рукава и вмещает кабельный элемент датчика. Достигается увеличение скорости регулировки датчика тормозного устройства. 11 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

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02-05-2023 дата публикации

ГИДРОМЕТРИЧЕСКАЯ ВЕРТУШКА СУМЕНКОВА

Номер: RU218014U1

Для облегчения работ в зимних условиях стержень гидрометрической вертушки имеет два шарнирных соединения, на одном конце которого винт, а на другом хвостовое оперение. По варианту А шарнирно установленные части вертушки опускают на штанге вертикально вниз и после погружения под лед проводами (+-) подтягивают к указателю на штанге, и вертушка приобретает горизонтальное положение для измерений, при ослаблении проводов, вертикальное для погружения под лед и извлечения. По варианту В шарнирно установленные части поднимают электропроводами вверх и после погружения под лед вертушку опускают на концевой упор штанги, где она принимает горизонтальное положение. В точках измерений вертушку удерживают на концевом упоре штанги. На вертушке дополнительно установлены еще три стопорных винта. Серебряный контакт усилен пружинной нержавеющей проволокой.

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18-05-1989 дата публикации

Номер: DE8904395U1
Автор:

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06-08-1992 дата публикации

Номер: DE9104463U1
Автор:
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH, 7000 STUTTGART, DE

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27-01-2000 дата публикации

Bewegungssensor mit einer Aufnahme

Номер: DE0004331795C2
Принадлежит: MANNESMANN VDO AG

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03-06-1993 дата публикации

Impulse RPM sensor esp. for wheel in antilocking regulating system - has pole core and permanent magnet with its magnetic field lines running parallel to longitudinal axis of pole core issuing from sensor housing to pulse transmitter

Номер: DE0004139194A1
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A pick-up coil(16) surrounds the pole core(10), at least over a part of its axial length. The pole core(10) and the permanent magnet(14) are arranged coaxially surrounding each other, over at least one section of their axial length. The front endface of the pole core facing the pulse transmitter gear wheel has an axial recess(12), which accepts the permanent magnet(14) leaving at least one radial annular gap(22). The axial recess is a cylindrical bore(12) and the permanent magnet is designed as a solid cylinder. ADVANTAGE - With small external dimensions reliably delivers high signal amplitudes compared to disadvantages of existing sensors e.g. high assembly costs esp. concerning contact and tension relieving of connecting cable.

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12-11-1998 дата публикации

Meßwerk mit Getriebe, insbesondere für ein Tachometer oder Drehzahlmesser

Номер: DE0019719194A1
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The invention relates to a geared measuring device, wherein the rotation of the drive shaft (4) can be transmitted to an intermediate shaft (1) via a first pair of toothed gears and from the intermediate shaft to a measuring device drive mechanism (7a) via a second pair toothed gears. To this end, a first toothed gear is arranged on the drive shaft (4) and a second toothed gear is arranged on the measuring device (7a). The parts of the toothed gear pairs are configured on the intermediate shaft (1) as a cylindrical worm (6) and at least one toothed gear (2, 2a, 3) has a semi-globoidal shape gear (2, 3).

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19-12-1990 дата публикации

INTERNAL SHOE DRUM BRAKE

Номер: GB0009024283D0
Автор:
Принадлежит:

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17-06-1992 дата публикации

PULSER RING

Номер: GB0002221996B

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21-02-1990 дата публикации

PULSER RING

Номер: GB0002221996A
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A pulser ring has cylindrical inner and outer rings nested together. The inner ring is formed at its one end with protrusions arranged at equal angular intervals. The outer ring is in the shape of a round comb and has its teeth engaged at a portion near the tip thereof in the grooves defined between the adjacent protrusions formed on the inner ring. The tip of each tooth protruding from the grooves is bent radially inwardly so as to engage the end face of the protrusion on the inner ring, thus coupling the inner ring and the outer ring together.

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15-10-2007 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT WITH A SENSOR

Номер: AT0000375496T
Принадлежит:

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15-12-2016 дата публикации

Vorrichtung zum Verbinden eines Schutzüberzuges für ein Sensorkabel mit einem Sensorgehäuse

Номер: AT517257A1
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The invention relates to a device for connecting a protective cover (3) for a sensor cable (5) to a sensor housing (1), comprising a sensor housing (1) with a cable opening for a sensor cable and comprising a protective cover (3) which loosely surrounds the sensor cable in the operating state of the sensor. The aim of the invention is to provide a permanently sealed connection between the sensor housing (1) and the protective cover (3). This is achieved in that the sensor housing (1) has a flange (6) which surrounds the cable opening, and a protective cover (3) end facing the sensor housing is connected to a rigid sleeve-shaped connection part (2) in a formfitting matter, said connection part (2) being connectable to the flange (6) of the sensor housing (1) in a formfitting and releasable manner.

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15-09-2011 дата публикации

ADAPTER BUSH FOR A SENSOR

Номер: AT0000523768T
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15-11-2002 дата публикации

WIND INDICATOR

Номер: AT0000226731T
Принадлежит:

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29-08-1978 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE PROBE HOLDER

Номер: CA1037286A
Принадлежит: CARRIER CORP, CARRIER CORPORATION

A probe supporting structure that is externally insertable into a machine having an adjustable feature for positioning the probe element at a predetermined distance from a body to be observed and scale calibration means for checking the system in assembly.

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09-08-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING LOSS OF SOIL COVER

Номер: CA0003052082A1
Принадлежит: BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP

A device for determining a height of soil above a structure buried below a soil bed includes a sensor assembly comprising a total stress pressure sensor for transmitting a first signal indicating a total pressure, a pore water pressure sensor located proximate to the total stress pressure sensor, the pore water pressure sensor for transmitting a second signal indicating a fluid pressure, a sensor module configured to receive the first and the second signals, determine a difference between the first signal and the second signal, based on the difference between the first signal and the second signal, determine a height of soil above the sensor assembly, and transmit a third signal indicating the height of soil to an external device.

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06-10-1992 дата публикации

INTEGRAL ABS EXCITER RING FOR CAST IRON HUB

Номер: CA0002065059A1
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An integral hub and exciter ring is disclosed for a motor vehicle equipped with an anti-lock braking system in which the exciter ring is integrally formed with the hub by machining grooves into the hub forming spaced teeth about the circumference of the hub. To improve the magnetic permeability of the teeth as compared to the cast iron of the hub, a steel band is insert cast into the hub resulting in a steel band having improved magnetic permeability and also being molecularly bonded to the cast iron to ensure retention of the band in the hub.

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04-12-2013 дата публикации

Temporary support member, sensing sub-assembly and bearing assembly comprising such a support member

Номер: CN103423320A
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This temporary support member (2) for a sensor unit (7) of a bearing assembly is stackable with a similar support member (2') when a sensor unit (7, 7') is mounted on each one of the support member (2) and the similar support member (2'). The support member may comprise a number of flexible arms having ends defining a recess shaped to hold a sensor unit mounted on a similar, different support member.

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28-08-1992 дата публикации

MEASURING SENSOR HAS LATERAL SUPPORT ARM

Номер: FR0002599495B1
Принадлежит:

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19-05-2000 дата публикации

FASTENING Of a SENSOR Of INFORMATION FOR BEARING OR STAGE

Номер: FR0002777327B1
Автор: NICOT CHRISTOPHE
Принадлежит:

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29-11-1991 дата публикации

Capteur électrique de vitesse pour véhicules automobiles.

Номер: FR0002662503A
Автор: SEBY ANDRE, BERNARD ANDRE
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La présente invention concerne un capteur électrique de vitesse du type comprenant: un boîtier (10), un arbre (60) guidé à rotation par le boîtier (10), et lié à rotation à un flexible (36), un premier organe de transduction (66) porté par l'arbre (60), et un deuxième organe de tranduction (70) porté par le boîtier (10) en regard du premier organe de transduction (66) pour générer un signal électrique représentatif de la vitesse de rotation de l'arbre, caractérisé par le fait que le boîtier (10) porte un connecteur (40) conçu d'une part, pour assurer le raccordement électrique du deuxième organe de transduction (70) au réseau extérieur de traitement et d'autre part, définir une butée mécanique axiale pour l'embout (32) de la gaine (30) du flexible.

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30-12-1983 дата публикации

DISPOSITIF SUR LEQUEL PEUT PIVOTER UN PENDULE SENSIBLE A UNE FORCE DANS UN ACCELEROMETRE COMPORTANT UN BATI DE SUPPORT

Номер: FR0002529345A
Автор: KURT E. STEINKE
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L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF DE SUPPORT D'UN PENDULE D'ACCCELEROMETRE, CONCU POUR PERMETTRE L'APPLICATION D'UNE FORCE DE PRECHARGE REGLEE AVEC PRECISION SUR CE PENDULE. LE DISPOSITIF DE SUPPORT COMPREND UN ELEMENT 30 FLEXIBLE QUI EST FIXE PAR UNE EXTREMITE AU BATI 16 DE L'ACCELEROMETRE ET DONT L'AUTRE EXTREMITE EST SOUMISE A UNE FORCE DE PRECHARGE EXERCEE PAR UN DOIGT 40. L'AXE 38 DU PENDULE EST MONTE ENTRE UN PALIER 44 ET UN PALIER 34 FIXE EN UN POINT INTERMEDIAIRE DE L'ELEMENT FLEXIBLE. DE PLUS, CE DERNIER COMPORTE UNE PARTIE 48 D'ARTICULATION PROCHE DE SON POINT DE FIXATION AU BATI DE SUPPORT. DOMAINE D'APPLICATION : ACCELEROMETRES.

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25-06-1971 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF TACHYMETERS OR TO- TALIZADORES.

Номер: FR0002061980A5
Автор:
Принадлежит:

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22-07-1994 дата публикации

Device of seal assembly to built-in coder

Номер: FR0002700588A1
Принадлежит:

Dispositif de montage à joint d'étanchéité à codeur incorporé dans lequel un disque (2) monté sur un support tournant (1) possède une face recouverte par un élastomère chargé de particules magnétiques tandis que l'autre face dudit disque limite axialement une chambre annulaire, caractérisé par le fait que la face latérale extérieure du codeur (4) porte le raccord à un moyen d'étanchéité (13) fixé au disque (2) et est sensiblement confondue au moins avec le plan (p) de la face latérale d'un support (6) susceptible de porter un élément (8) du joint d'étanchéité monté dans une cavité (15) annulaire axialement limitée par ledit plan de la face latérale du support.

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15-12-2000 дата публикации

Pedal for bike has blind hole on its axis where permanent magnet is placed so as to interact with sensor placed on frame of bike

Номер: FR0002794715A1
Автор: CAMPAGNOLO VALENTINO
Принадлежит:

Une pédale de bicyclette, ayant un axe de pédale (2) qui a une surface d'extrémité dans laquelle un trou borgne (12) est formé, est pourvue d'un aimant permanent (11) qui est conçu pour interagir avec un capteur (7) de la cadence de pédalage, prévu sur le cadre de la bicyclette. L'aimant permanent est logé à l'intérieur du trou borgne (12) et retenu simplement par attraction magnétique, si l'axe de pédale est fabriqué dans une matière ferromagnétique, ou bien, par exemple, si l'axe de pédale n'est pas fabriqué dans une matière non ferromagnétique, au moyen d'un élément auxiliaire en matière ferromagnétique qui est fixé à l'intérieur du trou borgne (12) mentionné ci-dessus et sur lequel l'aimant permanent colle simplement par attraction magnétique.

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07-05-2015 дата публикации

휠 속도 센서

Номер: KR1020150048873A
Автор: 치, 율리앙, 유, 신
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... 적어도 센서 본체와 하우징 조립체를 포함하되, 상기 센서 본체는 홀 센서 소자, 리드 프레임, 지지부 및 와이어링 하니스를 포함하는 것인, 휠 속도 센서가 개시된다. 사출 성형에 의해 상기 지지부에 배열된 상기 리드 프레임은 상기 홀 센서 소자와 와이어링 하니스 사이를 전기적으로 연결하는 리드 연결 구조물을 구비하며; 상기 지지부는 상기 홀 센서 소자에 적응된 장착 슬롯을 구비하고, 상기 홀 센서 소자는 상기 장착 슬롯에 위치되며; 상기 리드 프레임과 지지부는 전체적으로 절연 하우징 내에 캡슐화되고, 상기 절연 하우징은 상기 하우징 조립체에 고정되며; 상기 와이어링 하니스의 일부분은 상기 절연 하우징에 위치된다. 상기 휠 속도 센서는 성능이 보다 안정적이다.

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17-05-2001 дата публикации

METHOD OF ALIGNING A BISTATIC DOPPLER SENSOR APPARATUS

Номер: WO2001035117A1
Автор: HARRIS, Michael
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Capteur Doppler possédant des moyens émettant un rayonnement électromagnétique cohérent (2), des moyens (4) servant à transmettre ce rayonnement depuis la source (2) jusqu'à un point dans l'espace, des moyens (6) servant à recevoir ce rayonnement réfléchi depuis le point dans l'espace et des moyens (8) servant à déterminer toute variation Doppler dans le rayonnement réfléchi. Les moyens d'émission (2) et les moyens de réception (4) sont séparés et possèdent chacun des moyens de guidage de rayonnement (26, 28) qui leur sont fixés amovibles, ce qui permet de remplacer ces moyens de guidage (26, 28) servant à guider le rayonnement depuis les moyens source (2) jusqu'aux moyens de transmission (4) et depuis les moyens de réception jusqu'aux moyens de détermination (8) par des moyens de guidage de rayonnement (34, 36) servant à guider le rayonnement, de manière à aligner les moyens de transmission (4) et les moyens de réception (6) sur les moyens de transmission (4) et les moyens de réception ...

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20-02-2003 дата публикации

SENSOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20030033897A1
Автор: David Easton
Принадлежит: Deere & Company, Delaware corporation

A sensor mounting assembly includes a housing having a sensor bore formed therein. An annular groove is formed in a surface of the sensor bore. A retainer is mountable in the sensor bore. The retainer has a C-shaped body and an end of the body has a lip projecting radially outwardly therefrom. A plurality of spaced apart fingers extend axially away from the C-shaped body and away from the lip. Each finger has a plurality of retainer teeth formed thereon. The lip is received by the groove as the retainer is moved axially into the sensor bore. The sensor has a cylindrical sensor body on which are formed teeth for interlocking with the finger teeth. The sensor body is inserted into the retainer when the retainer is mounted in the sensor bore, and the sensor body engages the retainer body to hold the lip within the groove, and the sensor teeth interlock with the retainer teeth to releasable hold the sensor in a mounted position within the retainer and within the sensor bore.

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19-03-2002 дата публикации

Vehicle speed sensor with molded shunt resistor

Номер: US0006359430B1

A vehicle speed sensor includes a hollow generally cylindrical sensor housing with an open proximal end. Within the interior of the sensor housing is a sensing structure having a base and a coil. A shunt resistor and two terminals are insert molded into the base of the sensing structure, with the resistor disposed between the terminals. Two electrical leads, that are electrically connected to the coil, are wrapped around each end of the shunt resistor and the immediately adjacent terminal. The electrical lead not only electrically connects the terminals to the coil, but it also electrically connects the shunt resistor to the terminals.

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03-12-2002 дата публикации

Attachment structure of electronic component to circuit board and clip used in attachment of the electronic component

Номер: US0006490164B2

An attachment structure is constituted by: a rigid circuit board having a suitable circuit pattern formed on its back surface, having one or a plurality of attachment holes for mounting an electronic component on the rigid circuit board, and having soldering lands provided at the circumferential edges of the attachment holes on the back surface of the rigid circuit board; an electronic component having one or more clip pass-through holes located in positions corresponding to the attachment holes on the surface of the rigid circuit board so that the attachment holes and the clip pass-through holes agree with each other on the surface of the rigid circuit board; and clips which can be subjected to soldering, the clip penetrating the clip pass-through holes and the attachment holes from above the electronic component so that the rigid circuit board and the electronic component are positioned fixedly by the clips.

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23-09-2021 дата публикации

MEMS ACCELEROMETER WITH MECHANICALLY DECOUPLED PROOF MASS

Номер: US20210293847A1
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The present invention relates to MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) accelerometers, in particular to an accelerometer designed to reduce error in the accelerometer output. The MEMS accelerometer includes a proof mass, which is capable of movement along at least two perpendicular axes and at least one measurement structure. The proof mass is mechanically coupled to the measurement structure along the sense axis of the measurement structure, such that movement of the proof mass along the sense axis causes the moveable portion of the measurement structure to move, and is decoupled from the measurement structures along an axis or axes perpendicular to the sense axis of the measurement structure, such that movement of the proof mass perpendicular to the sense axis of the measurement structure does not cause the moveable portion of the measurement structure to move.

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08-10-1997 дата публикации

Rotary speed sensor

Номер: EP0000800087A2
Автор: Kaltenbach, Dirk
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RPM sensor with Hall chip having two Hall sensors and measurement surface The rpm sensor has a magnet (5) held on side facing away from the measurement surface, for producing a uniform magnetic field at the Hall sensors for adjustment. The magnet is held rotationally compared to the Hall chip (6). The Hall sensors (12, 13) are arranged respectively at the same distance from the centre point of the magnet (5). The magnet and the Hall chip are arranged in a common housing, which can be filled with compound following the adjustment.

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16-11-2000 дата публикации

Device for measurement of rotational position and or velocity of a rotating object such as the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine has a sensor for use with a signal generator wheel that is more easily mounted and aligned

Номер: DE0019922215A1
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Device has a signal generator wheel mounted on a shaft with a sensor (3) arranged facing the outer edge of the wheel. The sensor is connected to an analysis and recording unit and is held in a mounting. Mounting and sensor (3) have positioning elements (9, 28, 29) which allow the sensor to be positioned opposite the signal wheel (4) so that its position can be adjusted in the rotation direction.

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16-06-2011 дата публикации

Wälzlagereinheit mit Drehzahlsensor

Номер: DE0019861265C5
Принадлежит: NSK LTD, NSK LTD.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Module and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20120304765A1
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A module includes a sensor device, a mounting substrate that has a plurality of mounting faces, a portion between the mounting faces adjacent to each other being foldable, a supporting member having fixing faces, wherein the sensor device is mounted on at least one of the mounting faces, each of the mounting faces is disposed along each of the fixing faces, and the sensor device is disposed on the supporting member side.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Electronic damper circuit for mems sensors and resonators

Номер: US20130104656A1
Автор: Eric B. Smith
Принадлежит: Silicon Laboratories Inc

An apparatus includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device including a mass anchored to a substrate. The MEMS device is configured to generate an output signal indicative of motion of the mass with respect to the substrate. The MEMS device includes a feedback module configured to provide a control signal to the MEMS device. The control signal is based on the output signal. The MEMS device is configured to apply a damping force to the mass in response to the control signal.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Anemometer Detecting Thermal Time Constant of Sensor

Номер: US20130124112A1
Принадлежит: Linear Technology LLC

An anemometer and method for analyzing fluid flow is described. In one embodiment, a transistor sensor is heated by applying power to cause its base-emitter junction to rise from an ambient first temperature to a second temperature. The power is removed, and the Vbe is measured at intervals as the junction cools. The Vbe equates to a temperature of the junction. The temperature exponentially decreases, and the time constant of the decay corresponds to the fluid flow velocity. A best fit curve analysis is performed on the temperature decay curve, and the time constant of the exponential decay is derived by a data processor. A transfer function correlates the time constant to the fluid flow velocity. The transistor is thermally coupled to a metal rod heat sink extending from the package, and the characteristics of the rod are controlled to adjust the performance of the anemometer.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

DAMPING DEVICE FOR A MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20130199295A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A damping device for a micromechanical sensor device, having at least one first intermediate layer having at least two sections, a second section being situated around a first section, a lateral distance being provided between the first and the second section, and an elastic device being provided between the first section and the second section as an integral part of the first intermediate layer. 1. A damping device for a micromechanical sensor device , comprising:at least one first intermediate layer having at least two sections, a second one of the sections being situated around a first one of the sections, a lateral distance being provided between the first section and the second section, and an elastic device situated between the first section and the second section as an integral part of the first intermediate layer.2. The damping device as recited in claim 1 , wherein contacting elements of the first intermediate layer are situated one of on a bottom side of the second section or on a bottom side of the first section.3. The damping device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first intermediate layer includes a printed circuit board material.4. The damping device as recited in claim 3 , wherein the contacting elements are electrically conductive claim 3 , and wherein with the aid of the contacting elements claim 3 , electrical contact surfaces on a top side of the first intermediate layer are connected via the elastic device to electrical contact surfaces on the bottom side of the first intermediate layer in an electrically conductive manner.5. The damping device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the elastic device includes at least three uniformly arranged elastic elements between the first section and the second section.6. The damping device as recited in claim 1 , wherein an area around the elastic device has an elastic damping material claim 1 , at least in places.7. The damping device as recited in claim 6 , wherein the damping material includes at least one ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Combo Transducer and Combo Transducer Package

Номер: US20130205899A1
Принадлежит: ASIA PACIFIC MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

A combo transducer includes a base, a proof mass, a membrane unit and a plurality of transducing components. The base is formed with an aperture. The proof mass is disposed in the aperture and has a surface that is formed with a cavity. The membrane unit includes a supporting part connected to the base, a covering part disposed to cover the surface of the proof mass, and a resilient linking part interconnecting the supporting part and the covering part such that the proof mass is movable relative to the base. The transducing components are disposed at the membrane unit. At least one of the transducing components is disposed at the covering part and is registered with the cavity. 1. A combo transducer comprising:a base formed with an aperture;a proof mass disposed in said aperture and having a surface that is formed with a cavity;a membrane unit including a supporting part connected to said base, a covering part disposed to cover said surface of said proof mass, and a resilient linking part interconnecting said supporting part and said covering part such that said proof mass is movable relative to said base; anda plurality of transducing components disposed at said membrane unit, wherein at least one of said transducing components is disposed an said covering part and is registered with said cavity.2. The transducer of claim 1 , wherein each of said transducing components is one of a piezoresistive component claim 1 , a piezoelectric component and a thermistor component.3. The combo transducer of claim 2 , wherein at least one of said transducing components is a piezoresistive component and is disposed at said resilient linking part.4. The combo transducer of claim 2 , further comprising a heat generating component disposed at said covering part and registered with said cavity claim 2 , at least one of said transducing components being a thermistor component and being disposed at said covering part proximate to said heat generating component and being registered with ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Physical quantity sensor and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20130263662A1
Автор: Satoru Tanaka
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A physical quantity sensor includes: a substrate; a movable body including, with a first axis as a boundary, a first movable electrode portion disposed in a first region, a second movable electrode portion disposed in a second region, and a damping adjusting portion disposed in at least one of the first region and the second region; beam portions supporting the movable body; a first fixed electrode portion; and a second fixed electrode portion. A first through-hole is disposed in the damping adjusting portion. Second through-holes are disposed in the movable electrode portions. The area of a region where the first movable electrode portion overlaps with the first fixed electrode portion is the same as the area of a region where the second movable electrode portion overlaps with the second fixed electrode portion. The width of the first through-hole is greater than the widths of the second through-holes.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR UNIT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND MOVING BODY

Номер: US20130327143A1
Принадлежит:

A sensor unit includes sensors. Each of the sensors provides a measurement axis. A connector is electrically connected with the sensors. The position of the connector is fixed relative to the sensors. A memory unit stores calibration information which specifies the respective directions of the measurement axes with respect to a reference plane established for the connector. 1. A sensor unit , comprising:a sensor providing a measurement axis;a connector electrically connected with the sensor with the position of the connector fixed with respect to the sensor; anda memory unit which stores calibration information for specifying the direction of the measurement axis with respect to a reference plane established for the connector.2. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , further comprising a processing unit which corrects a detection value detected based on the measurement axis in accordance with the calibration information to obtain a detection value based on a reference coordinate system established for the reference plane.3. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , wherein the connector provides an outer surface which defines the reference plane.4. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , wherein the connector provides a plate shape and projects from a structure which houses the sensor.5. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is at least either a gyro sensor or an acceleration sensor.6. An electronic device claim 1 , comprising the sensor unit according to .7. A moving body claim 1 , comprising the sensor unit according to .8. A calibration method for a sensor unit claim 1 , comprising:positioning a sensor unit on a rotary table, which sensor unit includes a connector electrically connected with a sensor providing a measurement axis with the position of the connector fixed with respect to the sensor, and fixing the connector to the rotary table;rotating the rotary table to apply an external force to the sensor; andspecifying the deviation between a ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

INERTIA FORCE SENSOR

Номер: US20140020466A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An inertial sensor includes oscillating-type angular velocity sensing element (), IC () for processing signals supplied from angular velocity sensing element (), capacitor () for processing signals, and package () for accommodating angular velocity sensing element (), IC (), capacitor (). Element () and IC () are housed in package () via a vibration isolator, which is formed of TAB tape (), plate () on which IC () is placed, where angular velocity sensing element () is layered on IC (), and outer frame () placed outside and separately from plate () and yet coupled to plate () via wiring pattern (). 1. A sensor comprising:a sensing element;an IC on which the sensing element is mounted, having first pads aligned at a first side of the IC and second pads aligned at a second side of the IC, the first side being opposite to the second side; anda package which houses the sensing element and the IC, having a third portion and a fourth portion positioned lower than the first pads and the second pads,wherein at least one of the first pads is directly connected to the third portion via a first wire,at least one of the second pads is directly connected to the fourth portion via a second wire, andan area of the sensing element is smaller than an area of the IC.2. A sensor of claim 1 , whereinall of the first pads are aligned straightly in parallel to the first side, andall of the second pads are aligned straightly in parallel to the second side.3. A sensor of claim 1 , whereinthe IC has a third side perpendicular to the first side of the IC and a fourth side opposite to the third side, andno pads are aligned in both of the third side and the fourth side of the IC.4. A sensor of claim 1 , whereinthe sensing element is an angular velocity sensing element.5. A sensor of claim 1 , whereinthe IC is in contact with the sensing element.6. A sensor of claim 1 , whereinthe IC is mounted on a mounting base,the mounting base has the third portion and the fourth portion.7. A sensor of ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Downhole measurement system

Номер: US20180003028A1
Автор: Robert Balch, Tongjun Ruan
Принадлежит: New Mexico Tech Research Foundation

A downhole measurement system includes a data logger. The data logger includes a containment vessel containing a processor, an accelerometer, and memory. The containment vessel is characterized by a radial dimension less the diameter of a hole to be measured. The processor is operative to execute processor-readable instructions. The accelerometer is in data communication with the processor, and is operative to measure acceleration along three mutually orthogonal axes. The accelerometer is operative to output, to the processor, data characterizing the measured acceleration. The memory, in data communication with the processor, is operative to store processor-readable instructions. The stored instructions include processor-readable instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive the outputted acceleration data and write the received acceleration data to the memory.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Damping of a Sensor

Номер: US20180003503A1
Автор: Haubold Marco
Принадлежит:

A device comprises a substrate, a spring structure, and a first sensor. The first sensor is resiliently coupled with the substrate via the spring structure. The spring structure is configured to provide damping of the first sensor with respect to the substrate. The device also comprises a second sensor configured to sense a deflection of the spring structure. 1. A device comprising:a substrate;a spring structure;a first sensor resiliently coupled with the substrate via the spring structure, the spring structure being configured to provide damping of the first sensor with respect to the substrate; anda second sensor configured to sense a deflection of the spring structure.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a further spring structure coupled between the second sensor and the substrate,wherein the second sensor is resiliently coupled with the substrate via the at least one further spring structure, the further spring structure being configured to provide damping of the second sensor with respect to the substrate.3. The device of claim 2 ,wherein the spring force of the spring structure is 2-20 times larger than the spring force of the further spring structure.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a further spring structure coupled between the spring structure and the substrate,wherein the spring structure is resiliently coupled with the substrate via the further spring structure, the further spring structure being configured to provide damping of the spring structure with respect to the substrate.5. The device of claim 4 ,wherein the spring force of the spring structure is 2-20 times larger than the spring force of the further spring structure.6. The device of claim 5 ,wherein the spring force of the further spring structure is dimensioned to absorb thermomechanical stress acting on the substrate.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the second sensor comprises at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode claim 6 , the first electrode ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20220011137A1
Автор: KIMISHIMA Masato
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A temperature characteristic of an inertial sensor is simply acquired. An information processing apparatus includes: an inertia measuring unit (, IMU); an information processing unit () that performs arithmetic processing that is accompanied by a change in temperature according to a load during operation; a temperature detection unit () that detects temperature; a temperature control unit () that controls the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit by applying the load to the information processing unit to cause the information processing unit to operate; and a data acquisition unit () that acquires temperature characteristic data indicating a relationship between a correction value and the temperature, the correction value being used to correct a measurement value of the inertia measuring unit. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an inertia measuring unit;an information processing unit that performs arithmetic processing that is accompanied by a change in temperature according to a load during operation;a temperature detection unit that detects temperature;a temperature control unit that controls the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit by applying the load to the information processing unit to cause the information processing unit to operate; anda data acquisition unit that acquires temperature characteristic data indicating a relationship between a correction value and the temperature, the correction value being used to correct a measurement value of the inertia measuring unit.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a correction processing unit that corrects the measurement value measured by the inertia measuring unit claim 1 , on a basis of the correction value obtained from the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit and the temperature characteristic data.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a state determination ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Device for the position detection of an elevator car

Номер: US20150008076A1
Принадлежит: Elgo Electronic & Co KG GmbH

A device for detecting the position of an elevator car ( 40 ) by a sensor and evaluation unit ( 20, 22, 24 ), accommodated in a sensor housing ( 10 ), which can be arranged on the elevator car, is designed for interaction with a strip ( 14 ) having a length and/or position coding and which is connected via a cable connection ( 26 ) to a switching unit that is accommodated separately from the sensor housing in a switching housing ( 12 ). The switching unit has a safety switch ( 30 ) and/or an interrupter contact for an emergency function, especially an emergency stop, of the elevator car. A switching device is associated with the position detecting device for inputting and storing a speed threshold value, the safety switch or interrupter contact being activated when said threshold value is reached or exceeded.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

PHYSICAL QUANTITY SENSOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND MOBILE BODY

Номер: US20170010295A1
Принадлежит:

A physical quantity sensor has a first movable electrode section which has a portion facing a first fixed electrode section and a second movable electrode section which has a portion facing a second fixed electrode section, and is provided with a movable mass section which is formed in a shape which encloses a first fixed electrode side fixed section, a second fixed electrode side fixed section, a first movable electrode side fixed section, and a second movable electrode side fixed section in planar view. 1. A physical quantity sensor comprising:a first fixed electrode side fixed section which has a first fixed electrode section;a second fixed electrode side fixed section which has a second fixed electrode section that is disposed lined up with the first fixed electrode section along a first direction;a first movable electrode side fixed section and a second movable electrode side fixed section which are disposed lined up along a second direction which intersects with the first direction;a movable mass section which has a first movable electrode section that has a portion facing the first fixed electrode section and a second movable electrode section that has a portion facing the second fixed electrode section and which is formed in a shape which encloses the first fixed electrode side fixed section, the second fixed electrode side fixed section, the first movable electrode side fixed section, and the second movable electrode side fixed section in planar view;a first elastic section which connects the first movable electrode side fixed section and the movable mass section such that the movable mass section is displaceable in the second direction; anda second elastic section which connects the second movable electrode side fixed section and the movable mass section such that the movable mass section is displaceable in the second direction.2. The physical quantity sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein the first movable electrode section has a plurality of first movable ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Stress reduction components for sensors

Номер: US20160011227A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

An accelerometer device for reducing stress on the sensor resulting from temperature extremes and multiple coefficients of thermal expansion. An exemplary accelerometer device includes upper and lower stators and a reed. The reed includes a support ring and a paddle that is flexibly connected to the support ring. The support ring includes a ring section and at least two mounting devices. The mounting devices are at least partially mechanically isolated from the ring section. The ring section flexibly receives the paddle. The mounting devices include a pad area and a neck area that connect the pad area to the ring section. The neck area includes a width dimension that is narrower than a diameter dimension of the pad area.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Reducing hysteresis effects in accelerometer

Номер: US20160011229A1
Автор: Paul W. Dwyer, William Lee
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

Techniques of manufacturing an accelerometer as disclosed herein include positioning an accelerometer between a first stator and a second stator, and the accelerometer comprises a plurality of features. In some examples, the plurality of features include a proof mass, a support structure defining a plane and configured to support the proof mass, a flexure configured to flexibly connect the proof mass to the support structure, and a plurality of raised pads, the plurality comprising at least one raised pad positioned between the flexure and an exterior of the support structure, wherein the at least one raised pad is configured to be isolatable. Techniques of manufacturing the accelerometer as disclosed herein further include compressing the first stator and the second stator onto the accelerometer, attaching a bellyband to the first stator and the second stator, and isolating the at least one raised pad.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

ACCELERATION SENSOR

Номер: US20180011125A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is an acceleration sensor capable of realizing a simultaneous operation method of signal detection and servo control in place of a time-division processing method, by an MEMS process in which a manufacturing variation is large. 1. An MEMS capacitive acceleration sensor , comprising:a first MEMS capacitor pair for signal detection;a second MEMS capacitor pair for servo control in which one electrode of each capacitor is connected to one electrode of each capacitor in the first capacitor pair and to which a servo voltage to generate force in a direction reverse to a detection signal of acceleration by the first MEMS capacitor pair is applied;a charge amplifier which is connected to electrodes of the first MEMS capacitor pair and the second MEMS capacitor pair connected to each other and forming one weight and converts a charge change on the weight into a voltage change;an A/D converter which digitizes a voltage change signal of an output of the charge amplifier;a 1-bit quantizer which quantizes a servo value to generate force in a direction reverse to displacement of the weight by the acceleration, generated from an output of the A/D converter, with 1 bit;a 1-bit D/A converter which converts an output of the 1-bit quantizer into an analog servo voltage and applies the analog servo voltage to the second MEMS capacitor pair;a correlation detection unit which outputs a signal proportional to a mismatch ΔC of capacity values in the second MEMS capacitor pair, on the basis of the output of the A/D converter and the output of the 1-bit quantizer;a control unit which outputs a capacity control value to cancel an influence by the mismatch ΔC of the capacity values on an input node of the charge amplifier, on the basis of the output of the correlation detection unit; anda variable capacity unit which is inserted between an output node of a driver outputting the output of the 1-bit quantizer at voltage amplitude more suppressed than amplitude of the servo voltage and ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

ACCELEROMETER WITH BUILT-IN TEMPERATURE CORRECTION

Номер: US20210011047A1
Автор: Goodman William
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Systems and methods are disclosed for generating temperature compensated acceleration data in analog and digital format from a torque balance accelerometer (TBA). During manufacture of the TBA, a calibration process is used for measuring a TBA scale factor and offset. After collecting scale and offset data, said data is loaded into the memory of the TBA. Field operation of the device includes: sensing a current temperature, retrieving the closest scale and offset correction factors from memory of the TBA, and performing linear interpolation to generate a temperature-compensated output for the TBA. 1. A method for internally generating temperature compensated acceleration analog and digital output data from a torque balance accelerometer (TBA) having at least one flexure arm , comprising:ablating one side of the flexure arm to detect acceleration;performing factory calibration of the TBA by collecting scale and offset correction factors at one or more temperatures and storing the scale and offset correction factors in a memory of the TBA;during field operation, sensing a current temperature, retrieving the scale and offset correction factors associated with a current temperature from the memory of the TBA, and performing linear interpolation to generate temperature-compensated analog and digital data outputs for the TBA.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:receiving an analog output from the TBA;reading scale and offset correction factors from two calibrated temperatures one above and one below the current temperature;determining an adjusted scale and offset correction factor for the current temperature.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining an adjusted scale and offset correction factor comprises linearly interpolating the factors.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising generating as an output a temperature calibrated analog voltage proportional to an acceleration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the TBA includes a flapper whose movement correlates with ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

FUNCTIONAL DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT

Номер: US20150020591A1
Автор: Tanaka Satoru
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A functional device includes a movable body and a supporting section configured to support the movable body via coupling sections extending along a first axis. The supporting section includes a connection region connected to the coupling sections and provided along the first axis and contact regions provided on the outer side of the connection region in plan view and electrically connected to a wire provided on a substrate. 1. A functional device comprising:a movable body; anda supporting section configured to support the movable body via coupling sections extending along a first axis, whereinthe supporting section includes a connection region connected to the coupling sections and provided along the first axis and contact regions provided on an outer side of the connection region in plan view and electrically connected to a wire provided on a substrate.2. The functional device according to claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the connection region is not fixed to the substrate.3. The functional device according to claim 1 , whereinan opening section is provided in the movable body, andthe supporting section is arranged in the opening section.4. The functional device according to claim 1 , wherein the contact regions are provided on both sides of the connection region across the first axis in plan view.5. The functional device according to claim 1 , whereinthe supporting section has a shape in which a first portion extends along a second axis, which crosses the first axis, and second portions project from ends of the first portion,the connection region is provided in the first portion, andthe contact regions are provided in the second portions.6. The functional device according to claim 5 , whereinthe first portion of the supporting section extends to both sides along the second axis across the first axis,the second portions project from both ends of the first portion, andthe contact regions are respectively provided in the second portions.7. The functional device ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

MECHANICAL LINK FOR MEMS AND NEMS MECHANICAL STRUCTURE, AND MEMS AND NEMS STRUCTURE COMPRISING SUCH A MECHANICAL LINK

Номер: US20210018378A1
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A mechanical link for a microelectromechanical and/or nanoelectromechanical structure, the structure includes a mobile component, a fixed component extending on a main plane and means for detecting the displacement of the mobile component relative to the fixed component, the mechanical link comprising: a first link linked to the fixed component and to the mobile component and capable of allowing the rotation of the mobile component relative to the fixed component about an axis of rotation; a second link connecting the mobile component to the detection means at a given distance relative to the axis of rotation in a direction at right angles to the axis of rotation; a third link linked to the fixed component and to the detection means, and configured to guide the detection means in translation in a direction of translation in the plane of the fixed component; such that the combination of the second link and of the third link is capable of transforming the rotational movement of the mobile component into a translational movement of the detection means in the direction of translation. 2. The mechanical link according to claim 1 , further comprising a transmission component linked to the detection means claim 1 , the second link being linked to the mobile component and to the transmission component.3. The mechanical link according to claim 1 , wherein the first link is an out-of-plane pivot link relative to the plane (OXY) of the fixed component and in that it comprises at least one first blade intended to work by torsion about an axis of rotation and/or at least one second blade intended to work by bending about the axis of rotation claim 1 , each of the first and second blades being linked on one side to the mobile component claim 1 , and on the other side to the fixed component claim 1 , for example using at least one anchoring block.4. The mechanical link according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one first blade is a thick blade.5. The mechanical link according to ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SENSOR DEVICE WITH IMPROVED STABILITY TO STRESS

Номер: US20220041429A1
Принадлежит: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

A microelectromechanical sensor device has a detection structure including: a substrate having a first surface; a mobile structure having an inertial mass suspended above the substrate at a first area of the first surface so as to perform at least one inertial movement with respect to the substrate; and a fixed structure having fixed electrodes suspended above the substrate at the first area and defining with the mobile structure a capacitive coupling to form at least one sensing capacitor. The device further includes a single monolithic mechanical-anchorage structure positioned at a second area of the first surface separate from the first area and coupled to the mobile structure, the fixed structure, and the substrate and connection elements that couple the mobile structure and the fixed structure mechanically to the single mechanical-anchorage structure. 1. A microelectromechanical sensor device , comprising:a substrate having a first surface with a first area and a second area, the second area positioned outside of the first area in a lateral direction;a mobile structure including an inertial mass suspended above the substrate at the first area of the top surface;a fixed structure including fixed electrodes suspended above the substrate at the first area of the top surface;at least one sensing capacitor including the mobile structure capacitively coupled to the fixed structure;a single monolithic anchor coupled to the substrate at the second area, the single monolithic anchor coupled to the mobile structure and the fixed structure; anda plurality of connection elements coupled to the mobile structure, the fixed structure, and to the single monolithic anchor.2. The microelectromechanical sensor device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a supporting element; a first connection element and a second connection element coupled to a respective set of the fixed electrodes and the single monolithic anchor; and', 'a third connection element coupled to the ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

SENSOR PACKAGES

Номер: US20200025786A1
Автор: HARISH Kiran, Malvern Alan
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A sensor package comprising: a sensor, wherein the sensor comprises a sensing structure formed in a material layer and one or more further material layers arranged to seal the sensing structure to form a hermetically sealed sensor unit; a support structure; one or more springs flexibly fixing the hermetically sealed sensor unit to the support structure; wherein the one or more springs are formed in the same material layer as the sensing structure of the sensor unit; and one or more external package wall(s) encapsulating the sensor unit, the support structure, and the one or more springs, wherein the support structure is fixed to at least one of the package wall(s). The springs decouple mechanical stresses between the sensor unit and the external package wall(s) so as to reduce the long term drift of scale factor and bias. 1. A sensor package comprising:a sensor, wherein the sensor comprises a sensing structure formed in a material layer and one or more further material layers arranged to seal the sensing structure to form a hermetically sealed sensor unit;a support structure;one or more springs flexibly fixing the hermetically sealed sensor unit to the support structure;wherein the one or more springs are formed in the same material layer as the sensing structure of the sensor unit; andone or more external package wall(s) encapsulating the sensor unit, the support structure, and the one or more springs, wherein the support structure is fixed to at least one of the package wall(s).2. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the one or more springs have a serpentine form.3. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is formed in the same material layer as the sensing structure of the sensor unit and the one or more springs.4. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a frame surrounding the hermetically sealed sensor unit.5. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is fixed to one or more of the at least ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD TO REDUCE DATA RATES AND POWER CONSUMPTION USING DEVICE BASED ATTITUDE GENERATION

Номер: US20210025914A1
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A method includes generating motion data by receiving a gyroscope data from a gyroscope sensor, performing integration using the gyroscope data and generating an integrated gyroscope data using a first processor. The method further includes receiving a data from one or more sensors, other than the gyroscope sensor, and performing sensor fusion using the integrated gyroscope data and the data to generate motion data using a second processor. 1. A device comprising;a first processor configured to receive sensor measurement data at a first data rate from one or more sensor devices including a gyroscope, the sensor measurement data including raw gyroscope data sensed by the gyroscope and representing angular velocity of a device in motion, the first processor further configured to perform a quaternion operation on the sensor measurement data at the first data rate to generate sensor data and to transmit the sensor data at a second data rate, the sensor data representing a change in the motion of the device,wherein the second data rate is lower than the first data rate,wherein the quaternion operation includes integration of the raw gyroscope data at the first data rate; receive the sensor data transmitted at the second data rate,', 'perform sensor fusion on the sensor data to generate processed sensor data, and', 'to transmit the processed sensor data to a third processor at a third data rate,, 'a second processor configured towherein the second data rate being lower than the first data rate causes a reduction in data traffic and necessitates fewer computations performed by the second processor thereby reducing power consumption and allowing the use of the sensor data with various sensor fusion algorithms.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein during a dead zone claim 1 , a set of sampled raw gyroscope data of the raw gyroscope data is close to a value of zero causing corresponding integration data from the integration to have a common value.3. The device of claim 1 , ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

LASER ABLATION OF ACCELEROMETER PROOF MASS

Номер: US20180029160A1
Автор: Goodman William
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A system for producing a proof-mass assembly includes a translation stage to receive a flapper hingedly supported by a bifilar flexure that extends radially inwardly from a support ring, wherein the bifilar flexure comprises a pair of flexure arms spaced apart by an opening or window; and a femtosecond laser optically coupled to the translation stage with focusing optics, the femtosecond laser applying a laser beam on the flexure arms over a plurality of passes to gradually thin the bifilar flexure regions, the laser periodically reducing a laser output to minimize damage from laser scanning and maximize bifilar flexure strength until the bifilar flexure reaches a predetermined thickness. 1. A method for producing a proof-mass assembly , comprising:forming a flapper hingedly supported by a bifilar flexure that extends radially inwardly from a support ring, wherein the bifilar flexure comprises a pair of flexure arms spaced apart by an opening or window;scanning a femtosecond laser on the flexure arms over a plurality of passes to gradually thin the bifilar flexure regions; andperiodically reducing femtosecond laser output to minimize damage from laser scanning and maximize bifilar flexure strength until the bifilar flexure reaches a predetermined thickness.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising ablating the other side of the flexure arms.3. The method of claim 2 , comprising:scanning a femtosecond laser on the flexure arms over a plurality of passes to gradually thin the bifilar flexure regions;periodically reducing femtosecond laser output until the bifilar flexure reaches a predetermined thickness to minimize damage from laser scanning and maximize the bifilar flexure strength.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising feathering with the femtosecond laser in areas where the flexure arms connect to the flapper or reed and producing a gradual transition from a thick to a thin section.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , after ablating the bifilar flexure claim ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

ANEMOMETER DETECTING THERMAL TIME CONSTANT OF SENSOR

Номер: US20160033545A1
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An anemometer and method for analyzing fluid flow is described. In one embodiment, a transistor sensor is heated by applying power to cause its base-emitter junction to rise from an ambient first temperature to a second temperature. The power is removed, and the Vbe is measured at intervals as the junction cools. The Vbe equates to a temperature of the junction. The temperature exponentially decreases, and the time constant of the decay corresponds to the fluid flow velocity. A best fit curve analysis is performed on the temperature decay curve, and the time constant of the exponential decay is derived by a data processor. A transfer function correlates the time constant to the fluid flow velocity. The transistor is thermally coupled to a metal rod heat sink extending from the package, and the characteristics of the rod are controlled to adjust the performance of the anemometer. 1. A method of manufacturing an anemometer used for determining a fluid flow comprising:providing a temperature sensor having electrical characteristics that vary with temperature, the sensor being thermally coupled to a metal base; and calculating the mass of the rod needed to achieve a desired reaction of the thermal sensor to transients in the fluid flow, wherein different masses of the rod vary the reaction of the thermal sensor to transients in the fluid flow;', 'manufacturing the rod to have the calculated mass; and', 'attaching the rod to the metal base so that the entire rod is within the fluid flow to be measured and the rod is heated when the sensor is heated., 'providing a metal rod having one end configured for attachment to the base, the entire rod having a selectable mass, wherein providing the rod comprises2. The method of wherein the rod has a fixed cross-section and a selectable length dimension claim 1 , wherein the length dimension is selected to select the mass of the rod claim 1 , and wherein the length dimension is substantially normal to a primary direction of the ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

OPTICAL SENSOR

Номер: US20150033848A1
Автор: Pechstedt Ralf-Dieter
Принадлежит: OXSENSIS LTD

An optical sensor having one or more sensing interference elements is disclosed. A first detector function generates a coarse optical path difference signal for example using a discrete Fourier transform of a detected interference spectrum, and a second detector function generates a refined optical path difference signal using the coarse optical path difference signal and for example a cross correlation of the interference spectrum with one or more sets of periodic transfer functions. 1. An optical sensor comprising:one or more sensing interference elements each having an optical path difference;an optical source arranged to deliver probe light to the one or more sensing interference elements;a spectral engine arranged to detect an interference spectrum in probe light received from the one or more sensing interference elements;a first detector function arranged to generate one or more coarse optical path difference signals, corresponding to the optical path differences of the one or more sensing interference elements, from the interference spectrum; anda second detector function arranged to generate one or more refined optical path difference signals, corresponding to the optical path differences of the one or more sensing interference elements, from the interference spectrum and the corresponding coarse optical path difference signals.2. The optical sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first detector function is arranged to:derive an optical path difference function from the interference spectrum;locate one or more peaks in the optical path difference function, each of the one or more peaks corresponding to a different one of the one or more sensing interference elements; andgenerate the one or more coarse optical path difference signals from the corresponding peaks.3. The optical sensor of wherein the optical path difference function is derived from the interference spectrum using at least one of: a discrete Fourier transform; and an envelope of a cross-correlation of ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

ACCELEROMETER WITH BUILT-IN TEMPERATURE CORRECTION

Номер: US20180031593A1
Автор: Goodman William
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Systems and methods are disclosed for generating temperature compensated acceleration data in both analog and digital format from a torque balance accelerometer (TBA). During manufacture of the TBA, a calibration process is used consisting of cooling and heating the TBA to discrete temperatures within a range and at each discrete temperature measuring the TBA scale factor and offset. After collecting scale and offset data, said data is loaded into the memory of the TBA. 1. A method for internally generating temperature compensated acceleration analog and digital output data from a TBA comprising:performing factory calibration of a torque balance accelerometer (TBA), wherein for each a plurality of temperature ranges, cooling and heating the TBA to a temperature, collecting scale and offset correction factors at the temperature and storing the scale and offset correction factors in a memory of the TBA;during field operation, sensing a current temperature, retrieving the scale and offset correction factors associated with the current temperature from the memory of the TBA, and performing linear interpolation to generate temperature-compensated analog and digital data outputs for the TBA.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:receiving an analog output from the TBA;reading scale and offset correction factors from two calibrated temperatures one above and one below the current temperature;determining an adjusted scale and offset correction factor for the current temperature.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining an adjusted scale and offset correction factor comprises linearly interpolating the factors.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising generating as an output a temperature calibrated analog voltage proportional to an acceleration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the TBA includes a flapper whose movement correlates with acceleration claim 1 , comprising laser trimming the flapper.6. The method of claim 5 , comprising:forming a flapper hingedly supported ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ROTATIONAL SPEED AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20150040662A1
Автор: Takasaki Mitsuru
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An apparatus for detecting rotational speed includes a lead wire having a signal line covered with a sheath layer and a rotational speed detector connected to the lead wire and outputting an electrical signal corresponding to an object rotation. The apparatus for detecting rotational speed further includes a housing having the rotational speed detector inside and a resin stay integrally holding the housing and the lead wire. The resin stay includes at least one hole formed thereon. 1. An apparatus for detecting rotational speed , comprising:a lead wire having a signal line covered with a sheath layer;a rotational speed detector connected to the lead wire and outputting an electrical signal corresponding to an object rotation;a housing having therein the rotational speed detector; anda resin stay integrally holding the housing and the lead wire, whereinthe resin stay includes at least one hole formed thereon.2. The apparatus for detecting rotational speed according to claim 1 , wherein the sheath layer is made of non-cross-linkable resin.3. The apparatus for detecting rotational speed according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one hole includes at least one through hole penetrating through the resin stay.4. The apparatus for detecting rotational speed according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one through hole includes two through holes adjacent to the lead wire with the lead wire there between at opposite sides to each other.5. The apparatus for detecting rotational speed according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one hole includes a bottom hole bottomed by an outer surface of the sheath layer.6. The apparatus for detecting rotational speed according to further comprising:two bottom holes bottomed by an outer surface of the sheath layer,wherein the two bottom holes oppose each other in the same direction as the through hole and put the lead wire there between.7. The apparatus for detecting rotational speed according to claim 1 , whereinthe resin stay further ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

ACCELERATION SENSOR STRUCTURE AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20160041194A1
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A MEMS-sensor structure comprising first means and second means coupled for double differential detection and positioned symmetrically to provide quantities for the double differential detection in a phase shift. If the sensor deforms, due to a specifically symmetric positioning of the first and second means, the effect of the displacement is at least partly eliminated. 1. A sensor structure matrix , comprising sensor cells with a planar structure , wherein said sensor cells are arranged into a common plane to detect acceleration components in the common plane ,a pair of sensor cells is arranged for detection in a first in-plane direction;a pair of sensor cells is arranged for detection in a second in-plane direction, wherein the second in-plane direction is perpendicular to the first direction; andthe pairs of sensor cells are positioned to provide compensating symmetry in the common plane of the sensor structure matrix.2. A sensor structure matrix of claim 1 , wherein also each of the sensor cells is implemented with internal compensating symmetry.3. A sensor structure matrix of claim 1 , wherein the sensor cells are implemented without internal compensating symmetry.4. A sensor structure matrix of claim 1 , wherein said sensor cells are arranged into a two-by-two matrix claim 1 , in which sensor cells of each pair of sensor cells occupy crosswise positions. This application is a Divisional of co-pending application Ser. No. 13/739,513 filed on Jan. 11, 2013, which claims priority to Application No. 20125034 filed in Finland, on Jan. 12, 2012. The entire contents of all of the above applications are hereby incorporated by reference.The invention relates to MEMS, micro-electro-mechanical systems in general, but more specifically to an accelerator sensor structure as indicated in the preamble of an independent claim directed to a MEMS sensor structure. The invention relates also to a sensor structure matrix, a sensor device, and a system as indicated in the ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

SENSOR SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OPERATING A SENSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20220057423A1
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A sensor system including a chip arrangement, the chip arrangement including a sensor and an acceleration sensor, and the sensor system including a processor circuit. The processor circuit is configured in such a way that: one or multiple temperature-dependent variables and/or properties of the sensor are ascertained, and an offset of a signal of the acceleration sensor induced by a temperature gradient is corrected with the aid of the one or the multiple ascertained temperature-dependent variables and/or properties of the sensor. 1. A sensor system , comprising:a chip arrangement including a sensor and an acceleration sensor; and{'claim-text': ['one or multiple temperature-dependent variables and/or properties of the sensor are ascertained, and', 'an offset of a signal of the acceleration sensor induced by a temperature gradient is corrected with using the one or the multiple ascertained temperature-dependent variables and/or properties of the sensor.'], '#text': 'a processor circuit configured in such a way that:'}2. The sensor system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the chip arrangement includes a MEMS chip arrangement claim 1 , the MEMS chip arrangement including at least one MEMS chip including the acceleration sensor.3. The sensor system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the offset of the signal of the acceleration sensor induced by the temperature gradient is caused by a temperature gradient in a perpendicular direction claim 2 , perpendicular to a main extension plane of the MEMS chip including the acceleration sensor.4. The sensor system as recited in claim 3 , wherein the MEMS chip including the acceleration sensor has the temperature gradient in the perpendicular direction between a substrate and a cap of the MEMS chip.5. The sensor system as recited in claim 3 , wherein the chip arrangement includes an ASIC structure claim 3 , the processor circuit is configured in such a way that the offset of the signal of the acceleration sensor induced by the ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COMPENSATING GYROSCOPE DRIFT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190041417A1
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A method for compensating for gyroscope drift on an electronic device includes receiving by a data processing unit, measurement data from a gyroscope. The method includes computing, by the data processing unit, a compensation parameter by analyzing the measurement data received from the gyroscope with respect to variations in temperature of the gyroscope. The method includes compensating, by the data processing unit, the measurement data by correcting the measurement data with the computed compensation parameter. The compensation parameter is continuously validated to correct the measurement data with the compensation parameter. Further, the received measurement data is updated continuously based on the computed compensation parameter, independent of the gyroscope on the electronic device, thereby facilitating adaptive drift compensation. 1. A method for compensating for gyroscope drift on an electronic device , the method comprising:acquiring, by a gyroscope sensor, measurement data including at least one of an angular velocity or a rotation of the electronic device;computing, by at least one processor, a compensation parameter by analyzing the measurement data with respect to variations in temperature of the gyroscope sensor; andcompensating, by the at least one processor, the measurement data by correcting the measurement data based on the computed compensation parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compensation parameter includes at least one of a static drift claim 1 , a dynamic drift claim 1 , and temperature drift.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein computing the compensation parameter comprises computing the static drift when the electronic device is static claim 2 , wherein the measurement data received from the gyroscope sensor is corrected by compensating for the static drift.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein computing the compensation parameter comprises computing the dynamic drift when the electronic device is in motion claim 2 , wherein the ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

OPTICAL SENSOR WITH ONE OR MORE SENSING INTERFERENCE ELEMENTS

Номер: US20180045541A1
Автор: Pechstedt Ralf-Dieter
Принадлежит: Oxsensis Limited

An optical sensor having one or more sensing interference elements is disclosed. A first detector function generates a coarse optical path difference signal for example using a discrete Fourier transform of a detected interference spectrum, and a second detector function generates a refined optical path difference signal using the coarse optical path difference signal and for example a cross correlation of the interference spectrum with one or more sets of periodic transfer functions. 1. An accelerometer comprising:a sensor head comprising a proof mass reactive to acceleration, an acceleration sensing interference element having a first optical path difference responsive to movement of said proof mass reactive to an acceleration, reaction of the proof mass to acceleration also being sensitive to temperature at the sensor head, and at least one temperature sensing element responsive to temperature at the sensor head but not being sensitive to acceleration; andan acceleration detection function arranged to detect acceleration at the sensor head from the first optical path difference and to provide a corresponding acceleration output.2. The accelerometer of wherein the acceleration detection function is arranged to compensate the detected acceleration for temperature at the sensor head based on detection of the temperature sensing element.3. The accelerometer of arranged to detect temperature at the sensor head from the temperature sensing element and to provide a corresponding temperature output.4. The accelerometer of wherein the at least one temperature sensing element is a temperature sensing interference element having a second optical path difference responsive to temperature at the sensor head but not being sensitive to acceleration.5. The accelerometer of wherein the acceleration detection function is arranged to compensate the detected acceleration for temperature at the sensor head based on the second optical path difference.6. The accelerometer of arranged ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SIMPLE AND RELIABLE INERTIA MEASUREMENT UNIT (IMU)

Номер: US20190049245A1
Автор: FENG Jiangang, Tang Yin
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An inertia measurement unit including a housing assembly, a weight block assembly, a circuit board, and a signal line. The housing assembly includes a cavity and a first opening in communication with the cavity. The weight block assembly is arranged in the cavity of the housing assembly. The weight block assembly includes an inner chamber and a second opening in communication with the inner chamber. The circuit board is arranged in the inner chamber of the weight block assembly. The signal line is coupled to a first edge of the circuit board and extends out of the weight block assembly through the second opening and out of the housing assembly through the first opening. At least one of the first opening or the second opening is located proximal to a second edge of the circuit board that is different from the first edge of the circuit board. 1. An inertia measurement unit (IMU) comprising:a housing assembly including a cavity and a first opening in communication with the cavity;a weight block assembly arranged in the cavity of the housing assembly, the weight block assembly including an inner chamber and a second opening in communication with the inner chamber;a circuit board arranged in the inner chamber of the weight block assembly; anda signal line coupled to a first edge of the circuit board and extending out of the weight block assembly through the second opening and out of the housing assembly through the first opening;wherein at least one of the first opening or the second opening is located proximal to a second edge of the circuit board that is different from the first edge of the circuit board.2. The IMU of claim 1 , wherein the first edge and the second edge of the circuit board are opposite to each other.3. The IMU of claim 1 , wherein the circuit board includes one or more sensors that are sensitive to vibration.4. The IMU of claim 3 , wherein the one or more sensors includes an inertia sensor.5. The IMU of claim 4 , wherein the inertia sensor includes at ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

VERTICAL THERMAL GRADIENT COMPENSATION IN A Z-AXIS MEMS ACCELEROMETER

Номер: US20210055321A1
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A microelectromechanical (MEMS) accelerometer has a proof mass and a fixed electrode. The fixed electrode is located relative to the proof mass such that a capacitance formed by the fixed electrode and the proof mass changes in response to a linear acceleration along a sense axis of the accelerometer. The MEMS accelerometer is exposed to heat sources that produce a z-axis thermal gradient in MEMS accelerometer and an in-plane thermal gradient in the X-Y plane of the MEMS accelerometer. The z-axis thermal gradient is sensed with a plurality of thermistors located relative to anchoring regions of a CMOS layer of the MEMS accelerometer. The configuration of the thermistors within the CMOS layer measures the z-axis thermal gradient while rejecting other lateral thermal gradients. Compensation is performed at the accelerometer based on the z-axis thermal gradient. 1. A microelectromechanical (MEMS) accelerometer for measuring linear acceleration along a measurement axis , comprising:a MEMS layer having a bottom planar surface;a CMOS layer having an upper planar surface parallel to the bottom planar surface of the MEMS layer, wherein a gap is defined between the upper planar surface of the CMOS layer and the bottom planar surface of the MEMS layer;a first anchor located within the gap and attached to each of the MEMS layer and the CMOS layer, wherein the attachment of the first anchor to the CMOS layer defines a first anchoring region;a second anchor located within the gap and attached to each of the MEMS layer and the CMOS layer, wherein the attachment of the second layer to the CMOS layer defines a second anchoring profile;four temperature sensors located within a first plane within the CMOS layer, comprising:a first temperature sensor located below the first anchoring region, wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the measurement axis;a second temperature sensor located below the second anchoring region, wherein the first temperature sensor and the second ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMATED MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVE DETECTOR

Номер: US20220075173A1
Автор: MacDonald Robert
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A microscope can be retrofitted with a nosepiece configured with a miniaturized inertial measurement sensor and an associated wireless transmitter that functions to relay information as to the current position of the nosepiece as determined by the inertial measurement sensor thereby indicating which objective lens is in the optical path to an external computing device. Alternatively, the nosepiece can configured with a miniaturized inertial measurement sensor generating an electrical signal indicating the current position of the nosepiece or equivalently the current objective lens in the optical path, and a cable for carrying power to the sensor, the electrical signal to internal electronics of the microscope, or both. This latter configuration is suitable in the situation where the microscope is configured with this arrangement, as manufactured. 125-. (canceled)26. A microscope comprising:a plurality of objective lenses, one of which is located in an optical path of the microscope, anda nosepiece comprising a mechanical fixture having discrete positions which serve to hold the plurality of different objective lenses and which is rotatable about an axis to place one of the plurality of different objective lenses into the optical path,wherein the nosepiece is configured with:a) an inertial measurement sensor configured to detect the current position of the nosepiece thereby detecting which objective lens of the plurality of different objective lenses is in the optical path, andb) a wireless transmitter coupled to the inertial measurement sensor and configured to transmit information indicative of the current position of the nosepiece to an external computing device.27. The microscope of claim 26 , wherein the inertial measurement sensor comprises a controller configured to synthesize signals from multiple inertial measurement sensors to determine an absolute orientation of the inertial measurement sensor.28. The microscope of claim 26 , wherein the inertial ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

APPLYING A POSITIVE FEEDBACK VOLTAGE TO AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SENSOR UTILIZING A VOLTAGE-TO-VOLTAGE CONVERTER TO FACILITATE A REDUCTION OF CHARGE FLOW IN SUCH SENSOR REPRESENTING SPRING SOFTENING

Номер: US20200057087A1
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Reducing a sensitivity of an electromechanical sensor is presented herein. The electromechanical sensor comprises a sensitivity with respect to a variation of a mechanical-to-electrical gain of a sense element of the electromechanical sensor; and a voltage-to-voltage converter component that minimizes the sensitivity by coupling, via a defined feedback capacitance, a positive feedback voltage to a sense electrode of the sense element—the sense element electrically coupled to an input of the voltage-to-voltage converter component. In one example, the voltage-to-voltage converter component minimizes the sensitivity by maintaining, via the defined feedback capacitance, a constant charge at the sense electrode. In another example, the electromechanical sensor comprises a capacitive sense element comprising a first node comprising the sense electrode. Further, a bias voltage component can apply a bias voltage to a second node of the electromechanical sensor. In yet another example, the electromechanical sensor comprises a piezoelectric sense element. 1. A system , comprising:an electromechanical sensor comprising a sensitivity with respect to a variation of a mechanical-to-electrical gain of a sense element of the electromechanical sensor; and generates, via an output of the voltage-to-voltage converter component, a positive feedback voltage, and', 'minimizes the sensitivity by coupling, via a defined feedback capacitance, the positive feedback voltage to a sense electrode of the sense element, wherein the sense electrode is electrically coupled to an input of the voltage-to-voltage converter component., 'a voltage-to-voltage converter component that'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the voltage-to-voltage converter component minimizes the sensitivity by maintaining claim 1 , via the defined feedback capacitance claim 1 , a constant charge at the sense electrode.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electromechanical sensor comprises:a capacitive sense element or a ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Isolating sensor assembly using elastic material

Номер: US20200057088A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A sensor assembly is disclosed. The sensor assembly includes a housing that includes a top housing and a bottom housing that clamp together. The sensor assembly also includes a printed circuit board assembly (PBA). The sensor assembly also includes at least one piece of elastic material that is located in between the top housing and the PBA and in between the bottom housing and the PBA. When the PBA is clamped in the housing, the sensor assembly allows the PBA to maintain alignment relative to the housing across different environments in order to enable proper operation of the sensor assembly. A top surface of the PBA and a bottom surface of the PBA each have at least one three-dimensional feature that is designed to increase friction with the elastic material.

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING LOSS OF SOIL COVER

Номер: US20200064129A1
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A device for determining a height of soil above a structure buried below a soil bed includes a sensor assembly comprising a total stress pressure sensor for transmitting a first signal indicating a total pressure, a pore water pressure sensor located proximate to the total stress pressure sensor, the pore water pressure sensor for transmitting a second signal indicating a fluid pressure, a sensor module configured to receive the first and the second signals, determine a difference between the first signal and the second signal, based on the difference between the first signal and the second signal, determine a height of soil above the sensor assembly, and transmit a third signal indicating the height of soil to an external device. 1. A device for determining a height of soil above a structure buried below a soil bed of a waterway , the device comprising: a total stress pressure sensor for transmitting a first signal indicating a total pressure on the total stress pressure sensor;', 'a pore water pressure sensor located proximate to the total stress pressure sensor, the pore water pressure sensor for transmitting a second signal indicating a fluid pressure on the pore water pressure sensor;, 'a sensor assembly comprising receive the first and the second signals;', 'determine a difference between the first signal and the second signal;', 'based on the difference between the first signal and the second signal, determine a height of soil above the sensor assembly; and, 'a sensor module in communication with the total stress pressure sensor and the pore water pressure sensor, the sensor module configured totransmit a third signal indicating the height of soil to an external device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor assembly further comprising an accelerometer coupled to a housing of the device by a tether claim 1 , the accelerometer for transmitting a fourth signal indicating movement of the accelerometer; receive the fourth signal;', 'based on the fourth ...

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

Capacitive Acceleration Sensor with an H-Shaped Beam and Preparation Method Thereof

Номер: US20150075284A1

A capacitive acceleration sensor with an “H”-shaped beam and a preparation method. The sensor at least includes: a first electrode structural layer, a middle structural layer and a second electrode structural layer; the first electrode structural layer and the second electrode structural layer are provided with electrode lead via holes, respectively; the middle structural layer includes: a frame formed at SOI silicon substrate having a double device layer, a seismic mass whose double sides are symmetrical, and an “H”-shaped elastic beam whose double sides are symmetrical, with one end connected to the frame and the other end connected to the seismic mass, there are anti-overloading bumps and damping grooves symmetrically provided on the two sides of the seismic mass, and the “H”-shaped elastic beam and a bulk silicon layer of the oxygen containing silicon substrate satisfy the requirements therebetween: √{square root over (2)}( a+b+c )< h, √{square root over (2)}d<h.

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

PHYSICAL QUANTITY SENSOR, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT

Номер: US20170074896A1
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A physical quantity sensor according to the invention includes a first movable electrode portion having a portion that is opposed to a first fixed electrode portion, and a second movable electrode portion having a portion that is opposed to a second fixed electrode portion. The physical quantity sensor further includes a movable mass portion that has a shape surrounding a first fixed electrode side fixing portion and a second fixed electrode side fixing portion in a plan view, and a first movable electrode side fixing portion and a second movable electrode side fixing portion that support the movable mass portion via a first elastic portion and a second elastic portion and are disposed at the outside of the movable mass portion in a plan view. 1. A physical quantity sensor comprising:a first fixed electrode side fixing portion including a first fixed electrode portion;a second fixed electrode side fixing portion including a second fixed electrode portion;a movable mass portion that includes a first movable electrode portion having a portion which is opposed to the first fixed electrode portion and a second movable electrode portion having a portion which is opposed to the second fixed electrode portion, and that has a shape surrounding the first fixed electrode side fixing portion and the second fixed electrode side fixing portion in a plan view;a first movable electrode side fixing portion and a second movable electrode side fixing portion that are disposed at the outside of the movable mass portion in a plan view;a first elastic portion connecting the first movable electrode side fixing portion and a portion of one end side of the movable mass portion in a first direction so as to allow the movable mass portion to be displaced in the first direction; anda second elastic portion connecting the second movable electrode side fixing portion and a portion of the other end side of the movable mass portion in the first direction so as to displace the movable mass portion ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

REDUCING THERMAL EXPANSION INDUCED ERRORS IN A MAGNETIC CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200072862A1
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A magnetic circuit assembly for an accelerometer includes an excitation ring that includes a base portion defining oppositely facing first and second sides, a ring portion extending from the second side of the base portion to define a ring recess, a first metallic inlay recessed into the first side of the base portion in which the first metallic inlay includes a material different than that of the base portion, a second metallic inlay recessed into the second side of the base portion in which the second metallic inlay includes a material different than that of the base portion, and a magnet received within the ring recess and attached to the second metallic inlay. 1. A magnetic circuit assembly for an accelerometer comprising: a base portion defining oppositely facing first and second sides;', 'a ring portion extending from the second side of the base portion to define a ring recess;', 'a first metallic inlay recessed into the first side of the base portion, the first metallic inlay comprising a material different than that of the base portion;', 'a second metallic inlay recessed into the second side of the base portion, the second metallic inlay comprising a material different than that of the base portion; and', 'a magnet received within the ring recess and attached to the second metallic inlay., 'an excitation ring comprising2. The magnetic circuit assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second metallic inlay defines a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is greater than a CTE of the base portion.3. The magnetic circuit assembly of claim 2 , wherein the magnet defines a CTE that is closer in relative value to the CTE second metallic inlay than the CTE of the base portion.4. The magnetic circuit assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second metallic inlay defines a relative magmatic permeability of greater than about 1 claim 1 ,500 μ.5. The magnetic circuit assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second metallic inlay defines a magnetic permeability that is greater than a ...

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

INERTIAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED THERMAL AND NOISE PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20210080334A1
Автор: Horton Mike, Wang Shu
Принадлежит: ACEINNA Transducer Systems Co., Ltd.

The present invention provides an inertial measurement apparatus and an inertial measurement method. The inertial measurement apparatus includes: a plurality of inertial sensors each configured to output an inertial sensing signal; a filter module configured to separate the inertial sensing signal of at least one of the plurality of inertial sensors into a low-frequency component and a high-frequency component; a temperature calibration module configured to perform a temperature calibration on the low-frequency component of the inertial sensing signal of the at least one of the plurality of inertial sensors; a noise reduction module configured to perform a noise reduction on the high-frequency component of the inertial sensing signal of the at least one of the plurality of inertial sensors; and a recombination module configured to recombine the calibrated low-frequency component and the noise reduced high-frequency component to form a recombined inertial sensing signal with improved thermal drift performance and noise performance. In this way, the thermal drift and the noise performance of the inertial sensing signal can be improved simultaneously. 1. An inertial measurement apparatus , comprising:a plurality of inertial sensors each configured to output an inertial sensing signal;a filter module configured to separate the inertial sensing signal of at least one of the plurality of inertial sensors into a low-frequency component and a high-frequency component;a temperature calibration module configured to perform a temperature calibration on the low-frequency component of the inertial sensing signal of the at least one of the plurality of inertial sensors;a noise reduction module configured to perform a noise reduction on the high-frequency component of the inertial sensing signal of the at least one of the plurality of inertial sensors; anda recombination module configured to recombine the calibrated low-frequency component and the noise reduced high-frequency ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

INTEGRATED ROTATION RATE AND ACCELERATION SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTEGRATED ROTATION RATE AND ACCELERATION SENSOR

Номер: US20160084865A1
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A micromechanical device having a main plane of extension includes a sensor wafer, an evaluation wafer, and an intermediate wafer situated between the sensor wafer and the evaluation wafer, the evaluation wafer having at least one application-specific integrated circuit. The sensor wafer and/or the intermediate wafer includes a first sensor element and a second sensor element spatially separated from the first sensor element, the first and second sensor elements being respectively located in a first cavity and a second cavity each formed by the intermediate wafer and the sensor wafer, a first gas pressure in the first cavity differing from a second gas pressure in the second cavity, and the intermediate wafer having an opening at a point in a direction perpendicular to the main plane of extension. 116-. (canceled)17. A micromechanical device , comprising:a sensor wafer;an intermediate wafer; andan evaluation wafer; the micromechanical device has a main plane of extension;', 'the sensor wafer, the intermediate wafer, and the evaluation wafer are stacked in such a way that the intermediate wafer is situated between the sensor wafer and the evaluation wafer;', 'the evaluation wafer has at least one application-specific integrated circuit;', 'at least one of the sensor wafer and the intermediate wafer includes a first sensor element;', 'at least one of the sensor wafer and the intermediate wafer includes a second sensor element which is spatially separated from the first sensor element;', 'the first sensor element is located in a first cavity which is formed by the intermediate wafer and the sensor wafer;', 'the second sensor element is located in a second cavity which is formed by the intermediate wafer and the sensor wafer;', 'a first gas pressure in the first cavity differs from a second gas pressure in the second cavity; and', 'the intermediate wafer has at least one opening at at least one point in a direction extending perpendicularly to the main plane of ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMALLY CONTROLLING SENSORS

Номер: US20170082648A1
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A sensor may be compensated by selectively activating a temperature element to drive temperature within the thermal envelope encompassing the sensor towards an operating temperature and applying a compensation to output of the sensor based at least in part on the operating temperature. The initial ambient temperature may be estimated and the operating temperature may be selected from a set of predetermined temperatures based on the estimate. The current ambient temperature may be estimated and a new operating temperature selected when the current ambient temperature is within a threshold of the operating temperature. Correspondingly, the temperature element may be selectively activated to drive temperature within the thermal envelope towards the new operating temperature and an appropriate compensation may be applied to the sensor output. 2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a difference between the selected operating temperature and the estimated current ambient temperature and applying a second compensation to output of the sensor based at least in part on the determined difference between selected operating temperature and estimated current ambient temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selectively activating the temperature element to compensate for hysteresis.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein selectively activating the temperature element comprises operating the temperature element at a duty cycle.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein quantifying energy supplied to the temperature element comprises characterizing the duty cycle.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein quantifying energy supplied to the temperature element comprising quantifying energy delivered to maintain the thermal envelope at the operating temperature.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising estimating an initial ambient temperature based at least in part on output from the temperature sensor prior to selectively activating the temperature element.8. The ...

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31-03-2016 дата публикации

SENSOR, MOTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF MOTION MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20160089566A1
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A sensor unit includes: a measuring unit; a first buffer which saves measured data measured by the measuring unit when outputting the measured data outside; a second buffer; and an output mode switching unit which switches an output mode for outputting the measured data outside. The output mode includes a real-time mode (first mode) in which the first buffer is overwritten with the measured data if there is no free space in the first buffer, and a buffering mode (second mode) in which the measured data is written in the second buffer if there is no free space in the first buffer and in which the measured data written in the second buffer is transferred to the first buffer if a free space is generated in the first buffer. 1. A sensor comprising:a measuring unit;a first buffer which saves measured data measured by the measuring unit;a second buffer; andan output mode switching unit which switches an output mode for outputting the measured data outside;wherein the output mode includesa first mode in which the first buffer is overwritten with the measured data if there is no free space in the first buffer, anda second mode in which the measured data is written in the second buffer if there is no free space in the first buffer and in which the measured data written in the second buffer is transferred to the first buffer if a free space is generated in the first buffer.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , whereinthe output mode switching unit switches the output mode on the basis of a switch signal inputted from outside.3. The sensor according to claim 1 , whereinthe output mode switching unit switches the output mode on the basis of the measured data.4. A motion measurement system comprising a sensor and a computing device claim 1 ,the sensor comprising:a measuring unit;a first buffer which saves measured data measured by the measuring unit;a second buffer; andan output mode switching unit which switches an output mode for outputting the measured data outside,the output ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

INERTIAL SENSOR WITH INTEGRATED DAMPING STRUCTURES

Номер: US20210088545A1
Автор: Tang Jun
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An inertial sensor includes a movable mass spaced apart from a surface of the substrate. The movable mass is adapted for motion about a rotational axis positioned between first and second ends of the movable mass in response to a first force imposed upon the movable mass in a first direction that is perpendicular to the surface of the substrate. The inertial sensor further includes a damping system configured to limit motion of the movable mass in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The damping system includes a first damping structure coupled to the movable mass, a second damping structure adjacent to the first damping structure, the first and second damping structures being spaced apart from the surface of the substrate, and a spring structure interconnected between the movable mass and the second damping structure. 1. An inertial sensor comprising:a substrate;a movable mass spaced apart from a surface of the substrate, the movable mass being adapted for motion about a rotational axis positioned between first and second ends of the movable mass in response to a first force imposed upon the movable mass in a first direction that is perpendicular to the surface of the substrate; and a first damping structure coupled to the movable mass;', 'a second damping structure adjacent to the first damping structure, the first and second damping structures being spaced apart from the surface of the substrate; and', 'a spring structure interconnected between the movable mass and the second damping structure., 'a damping system configured to limit motion of the movable mass in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the damping system including2. The inertial sensor of wherein the movable mass includes a first portion between the rotational axis and the first end and a second portion between the rotational axis and the second end claim 1 , wherein the second portion has a greater mass than the first portion claim 1 , and the damping system ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

MICROMECHANICAL INERTIAL SENSOR

Номер: US20210088548A1
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A micromechanical inertial sensor that includes a substrate, and at least two identical z sensor cores, each including a movable asymmetrical seismic mass. The movable asymmetrical seismic masses are each twistable about a torsion axis. The two z sensor cores are situated on the substrate rotated by 180° relative to one another. 110- (canceled)11. A micromechanical inertial sensor , comprising:a substrate;at least two identical z sensor cores, each including a movable asymmetrical seismic mass, the movable asymmetrical seismic masses each being twistable about a torsion axis, wherein the two z sensor cores are situated on the substrate rotated by 180° relative to one another.12. The micromechanical inertial sensor as recited in claim 11 , further comprising:two x sensor cores and/or two y sensor cores.13. The micromechanical inertial sensor as recited in claim 12 , wherein output signals of at least a portion of: the two z sensor cores claim 12 , and the two x sensor cores and/or the two y sensor cores are separately guided outwardly.14. The micromechanical inertial sensor as recited in claim 12 , wherein output signals of at least a portion of: the two z sensor cores claim 12 , and the two x sensor cores and/or the two y sensor cores claim 12 , are combined within the inertial sensor and outwardly guided in combined form.15. The micromechanical inertial sensor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the micromechanical inertial sensor is an acceleration sensor or a rotation rate sensor.16. A method for manufacturing a micromechanical inertial sensor claim 11 , comprising the following steps:providing a substrate; andproviding at least two identical z sensor cores, each including a movable asymmetrical seismic mass, on the substrate, the movable asymmetrical seismic masses each being designed to be twistable about a torsion axis, the two z sensor cores being situated on the substrate rotated by 180° relative to one another.17. The method as recited in claim 16 , further ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

INERTIA MEASUREMENT MODULE FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20180088143A1
Автор: WANG TAO, Zhao Tao
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The present disclosure relates to an inertia measurement module for an unmanned aircraft, which comprises a housing assembly, a sensing assembly and a vibration damper. The vibration damper comprises a first vibration-attenuation cushion; and the sensing assembly comprises a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a flexible signal line for connecting the first circuit board and the second circuit board. An inertia sensor is fixed on the second circuit board, and the first circuit board is fixed on the housing assembly. The inertia measurement module further comprises a weight block, and the second circuit board, the weight block, the first vibration-attenuation cushion and the first circuit board are bonded together. The present disclosure greatly reduces the influence of the operational vibration frequency of the unmanned aircraft on the inertia sensor and improves the measurement stability of the inertia sensor. 1a second circuit board with an inertia sensor;a first circuit board with a processor to process one or more signals from the inertia sensor;a signal line between the first circuit board and the second circuit board;a weight block comprising a recess, wherein the second circuit board is embedded in the recess of the weight block; anda vibration damper provided to attenuate vibration of the inertia sensor.. An inertia measurement module, comprising: The present disclosure generally relates to the technical field of unmanned aircraft control, and more particularly, to an inertia measurement module for an unmanned aircraft.In the conventional technology, for buffering of an inertia measurement module of an unmanned aircraft, four vibration-attenuation cushions are disposed outside a housing of a control module thereof to form four fulcrums that support the housing of the whole control module. The structure of disposing the vibration-attenuation cushions outside the inertia measurement module for the unmanned aircraft has following drawbacks: (1) the ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING HEALTH CONDITIONS

Номер: US20220103922A1
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A sensing system comprising a hand-held sensing device with a vibracoustic sensor module (VSM). The VSM comprises a voice coil component comprising a coil holder supporting wire windings; a magnet component comprising a magnet supported by a frame, a magnet gap configured to receive at least a portion of the voice coil component in a spaced and moveable manner; a connector connecting the voice coil component to the magnet component, the connector being compliant and permitting relative movement of the voice coil component and the magnet component; a diaphragm configured to induce a movement of the voice coil component in the magnet gap responsive to incident acoustic waves; a housing for retaining the vibroacoustic sensor module having a handle end and a sensor end, the sensor end having an opening, the VSM positioned such that at least a portion of the diaphragm extends across the opening. 1. A sensing system for detecting a vibroacoustic signal , the sensing system comprising:{'claim-text': [{'claim-text': ['a voice coil component comprising a coil holder supporting wire windings;', 'a magnet component comprising a magnet supported by a frame, the magnet having a magnet gap configured to receive at least a portion of the voice coil component in a spaced and moveable manner;', 'a connector connecting the voice coil component to the magnet component, the connector being compliant and permitting relative movement of the voice coil component and the magnet component;', 'a diaphragm configured to induce a movement of the voice coil component in the magnet gap responsive to incident acoustic waves;'], '#text': 'a vibracoustic sensor module for detecting vibroacoustic signals, the vibroacoustic sensor module comprising:'}, 'a housing for retaining the vibroacoustic sensor module, wherein the sensing device is a hand-held device, the housing having a handle end and a sensor end, the sensor end having a sensor end surface with an opening defined therethrough, the ...

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT

Номер: US20220137081A1
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An inertial measurement unit includes an angular velocity sensor and an acceleration sensor that output inertial information, a storage portion that stores a plurality of correction parameters related to a range of values of the inertial information, a parameter control portion that selects a selection correction parameter from the plurality of correction parameters, and a correction calculation portion that corrects the inertial information using the selection correction parameter.

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

Optical-Fiber-Acceleration-Sensor Probe for Suppressing Resonance and Optical Fiber Microseismic Monitoring Sensor

Номер: US20220137087A1
Принадлежит: ANHUI UNIVERSITY

An optical-fiber-acceleration-sensor probe is provided, which includes a probe shell having a threaded hole at a bottom thereof and an optical-fiber entry and exit hole on a side thereof; a double-end stud in the probe shell, an end of the double-end stud being connected to the threaded hole; a high damping elastomer sleeved on the double-end stud; a mass block sleeved on the double-end stud and located on the high damping elastomer; an optical fiber interferometer located in the mass block and including a sensing arm and a reference arm, where the sensing arm is wound around the high damping elastomer, and the reference arm is wound around the mass block; high damping vibration absorbers on the mass block; and a nut located at another end of the double-end stud, and on the high damping vibration absorbers, where a washer is between the nut and the high damping vibration absorbers.

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

Inertial and Pressure Sensors on Single Chip

Номер: US20150096376A1
Автор: "OBrien Gary", Feyh Ando
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In accordance with one embodiment, a single chip combination inertial and pressure sensor device includes a substrate, an inertial sensor including a movable sensing structure movably supported above the substrate, and a first fixed electrode positioned adjacent to the movable sensing structure, and a pressure sensor including a gap formed in the sensor at a location directly above the movable sensing structure, and a flexible membrane formed in a cap layer of the device, the flexible membrane defining a boundary of the gap and configured to flex toward and away from the gap in response to a variation in pressure above the flexible membrane. 1. A single chip combination inertial and pressure sensor device , comprising:a substrate;an inertial sensor including a movable sensing structure movably supported above the substrate, and a first fixed electrode positioned adjacent to the movable sensing structure; anda pressure sensor including a gap formed in the sensor at a location directly above the movable sensing structure, and a flexible membrane formed in a cap layer of the device, the flexible membrane defining a boundary of the gap and configured to flex toward and away from the gap in response to a variation in pressure above the flexible membrane.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the first fixed electrode is located in the substrate directly beneath the movable sensing structure; andthe movable sensing structure is configured as an electrode in the pressure sensor.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the movable sensing structure is formed in a device layer claim 2 , the device further comprising:a second fixed electrode formed in the device layer at a first location adjacent to the movable sensing structure; anda third fixed electrode formed in the device layer at a second location adjacent to the movable sensing structure.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising:a support post extending from the substrate to the cap layer through a hole in the movable ...

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26-06-2014 дата публикации

Micro Electro Mechanical System

Номер: US20140174181A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd

In order to provide a technology capable of suppressing degradation of measurement accuracy due to fluctuation of detection sensitivity of an MEMS by suppressing fluctuation in natural frequency of the MEMS caused by a stress, first, fixed portions to are displaced outward in a y-direction of a semiconductor substrate by deformation of the semiconductor substrate Since a movable body is disposed in a state of floating above the semiconductor substrate it is not affected and displaced by the deformation of the semiconductor substrate Therefore, a tensile stress (+σ) occurs in the beam and a compressive stress (−σ) occurs in the beam At this time, in terms of a spring system made by combining the beam and the beam increase in spring constant due to the tensile stress acting on the beam and decrease in spring constant due to the compressive stress acting on the beam are offset against each other. 1. (canceled)2. A micro electro mechanical system , comprising: a first spring system including a fixed portion and a first elastically-deformable beam connected to the first fixed portion and extending therefrom in a first direction,', 'a second spring system including a second fixed portion and a second elastically-deformable beam connected to the second fixed portion and extending therefrom in a second direction opposite to the first direction,', 'a third spring system including a third fixed portion and a third elastically-deformable beam connected to the third fixed portion and extending therefrom in a third direction,', 'a fourth spring system including a fourth fixed portion and a fourth elastically-deformable beam connected to the fourth fixed portion and extending therefrom in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and', 'a movable body, movable in a moving direction, suspended from the first fixed portion via the first beam, suspended from the second fixed portion via the second beam, suspended from the third fixed portion via the third beam, and ...

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07-04-2016 дата публикации

MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20160097660A1
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A module includes a sensor device, a mounting substrate that has a plurality of mounting faces, a portion between the mounting faces adjacent to each other being foldable, a supporting member having fixing faces, wherein the sensor device is mounted on at least one of the mounting faces, each of the mounting faces is disposed along each of the fixing faces, and the sensor device is disposed on the supporting member side. 1. A module comprising:a sensor device;a mounting substrate that has a plurality of mounting faces, a portion between the mounting faces adjacent to each other being foldable; anda supporting member having a plurality of fixing faces,wherein the sensor device is mounted on at least one of the mounting faces,each of the mounting faces is disposed along each of the fixing faces, andthe sensor device is disposed on the supporting member side.2. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein vertical lines of the fixing faces in the supporting member intersect each other.3. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein vertical lines of the fixing faces in the supporting member are orthogonal to each other.4. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor device and the fixing face are bonded to each other.5. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein the supporting member is a rectangular parallelepiped.6. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein the supporting member is provided with a penetration hole, and at least a part of the sensor device is accommodated in the penetration hole.7. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein the supporting member is provided with a clearance portion, and at least a part of the sensor device is accommodated in the clearance portion.8. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein a protruding portion is provided to one side of the mounting face and the fixing face, and a hole portion is provided to the other side, andthe protruding portion and the hole portion engage with each other.9. The module according to claim 1 ,wherein a ...

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08-04-2021 дата публикации

Conformable Garment for Physiological Sensing

Номер: US20210100460A1
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A conformable garment may fit snugly against, and may exert pressure against, skin in a region of a user's body. The garment may house multiple sensors that touch the user's skin. Each sensor may exposed to the user's skin through a hole in an inner surface of the garment. The garment may include elongated channels. Flexible, stretchable wiring may pass through a hollow central region of each channel. This wiring may provide electrical power to the sensors, and may enable wired communication between the sensors and a main hub. Each sensor may include an integrated chip and may be encapsulated in a waterproof material. Each sensor may output electrical signals that encode digital data and that are transmitted, via the wiring, to a main hub housed in the garment. The encapsulated sensors and the wiring may remain in the garment when the garment is washed. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:(a) removing the one or more processors from the garment;(b) after the removing, washing the garment while the sensors remain in or on the garment; and(c) after the washing, returning the one or more processors to a region in or on the garment, which region had been occupied by the one or more processors before the washing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:(a) during the exerting of pressure, the garment is elastically strained;(b) the garment has a set of dimensions that occur when the garment is not undergoing elastic strain and is not being worn by the user; and(c) each dimension in the set of dimensions is smaller, by at least 5%, than a corresponding dimension of the user's body.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:(a) the electrical wiring, via which signals are sent from the sensors to the one or more processors, includes a set of wires;(b) the garment includes a set of channels; and(c) at least a portion of each particular wire in the set of wires is located inside a hollow elongated region of a particular channel in the set of channels.5. The ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

REFERENCE SPEED MEASUREMENT FOR A NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140182373A1
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A system includes a non-destructive testing (NDT) system having an NDT probe and a processor. The NDT probe includes a testing sensor and a motion sensor. The testing sensor is configured to capture sensor data from an inspection area, and the motion sensor is configured to detect a measurement speed at which the NDT probe moves relative to the inspection area. The processor is configured to determine a speed comparison between the measurement speed and a reference speed range. 1. A system comprising: an NDT probe comprising a testing sensor and a motion sensor, wherein the testing sensor is configured to capture sensor data from an inspection area, and the motion sensor is configured to detect a measurement speed at which the NDT probe moves relative to the inspection area; and', 'a processor configured to determine a speed comparison between the measurement speed and a reference speed range., 'a non-destructive testing (NDT) system comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to disregard the sensor data captured when the measurement speed is outside the reference speed range.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the NDT probe comprises a haptic device configured to provide haptic feedback to an operator when the measurement speed is outside the reference speed range.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the NDT probe comprises an audio output or a visual output configured to provide an operator-perceptible notification when the measurement speed is outside the reference speed range.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the NDT system comprises a display screen configured to visually display the speed comparison.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the NDT system comprises a mobile device having the display screen.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the testing sensor comprises an eddy current sensor claim 5 , an x-ray sensor claim 5 , an ultrasonic sensor claim 5 , or a light sensor claim 5 , or any combination thereof.8. The system of claim 1 , ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING NOISE DETECTION CIRCUITRY

Номер: US20220150613A1
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An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a flexible display configured to move relative to at least a portion of the housing, and at least one noise detection circuitry disposed in the housing. The at least one noise detection circuitry may include a substrate, a microphone circuitry disposed on the substrate, a vibration detection sensor disposed on the substrate, a shielding member disposed on the substrate and surrounding at least a portion of the vibration detection sensor, and a waterproofing member disposed on the shielding member and covering the vibration detection sensor. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing;a flexible display configured to move relative to at least a portion of the housing; andat least one noise detection circuitry disposed in the housing,wherein the at least one noise detection circuitry comprises a substrate, a microphone circuitry disposed on the substrate, a vibration detection sensor disposed on the substrate, a shielding member disposed on the substrate and surrounding at least a portion of the vibration detection sensor, and a waterproofing member disposed on the shielding member and covering the vibration detection sensor.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises at least one through hole formed to surround at least a portion of the shielding member.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one noise detection circuitry comprises a first adhesive member disposed between the shielding member and the waterproofing member.4. The electronic device of claim 3 ,wherein the waterproofing member comprises at least one waterproofing member opening formed in a first length, andwherein the first adhesive member comprises at least one first opening formed in a second length larger than the first length.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one noise detection circuitry comprises a second adhesive member disposed between the ...

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

HIGH PERFORMANCE MICRO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ACCELEROMETER WITH ELECTROSTATIC CONTROL OF PROOF MASS

Номер: US20200096536A1
Принадлежит: Cambridge Enterprise Limited

There is provided a resonant sensor comprising: a substrate; a proof mass suspended from the substrate to allow for relative movement between the proof mass and the substrate along at least one sensitive axis; at least one resonant element coupled to the proof mass; an electrode assembly adjacent to the at least one resonant element; drive and sense circuitry connected to the electrode assembly configured to drive the electrode assembly to cause the at least one resonant element to resonate, wherein a measure of acceleration of the proof mass can be determined from changes in the resonant behavior of the at least one resonant element; at least one substrate electrode on the substrate, adjacent to the proof mass; and electric circuitry connected to the substrate electrode configured to apply a voltage to the substrate electrode providing an electrostatic force on the proof mass. The substrate electrode may be used to provide a number of different functions. 1. A resonant sensor comprising:a substrate;a proof mass suspended from the substrate to allow for relative movement between the proof mass and the substrate along at least one sensitive axis;at least one resonant element coupled to the proof mass;an electrode assembly adjacent to the at least one resonant element;drive and sense circuitry connected to the electrode assembly configured to drive the electrode assembly to cause the at least one resonant element to resonate, wherein a measure of acceleration of the proof mass can be determined from changes in the resonant behavior of the at least one resonant element;a substrate electrode on the substrate, adjacent to the proof mass; andelectric circuitry connected to the substrate electrode configured to apply a voltage to the substrate electrode providing an electrostatic force on the proof mass.2. The resonant sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the electric circuitry is configured to apply an alternating calibration signal to the substrate electrode to drive ...

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21-04-2016 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20160109238A1
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A sensor device includes a mounting board having a first rigid board on which an angular velocity sensor is mounted and a third rigid board on which an angular velocity sensor is mounted, and a pedestal for fixing the mounting board. Further, the pedestal includes a base section having a first fixation surface along an x axis and a y axis, and projecting sections disposed on the base section, and having a second fixation surface along the x axis and a z axis, and a third fixation surface along the y axis and the z axis, each of the rigid boards is supported by at least two of the first fixation surface, the second fixation surface, and the third fixation surface, and the angular velocity sensors have respective detection axes intersecting with each other. 1. A sensor device comprising:a plurality of mounting boards on which a sensor component is mounted; anda pedestal adapted to fix each of the mounting boards,wherein when three axes perpendicular to each other are defined as a first axis, a second axis, and a third axis, respectively, a base section having a first fixation surface along the first axis and the second axis, and', 'a projecting section disposed on the base section, and having a second fixation surface along the third axis and the first axis, and a third fixation surface along the second axis and the third axis,, 'the pedestal includes'}each of the mounting boards is supported by at least two of the first fixation surface, the second fixation surface, and the third fixation surface, andthe sensor components have respective detection axes intersecting with each other.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , whereinat least one pair of the projecting sections are provided, andat least one of the mounting boards is supported by the pair of the projecting sections so that the sensor component is located between the pair of the projecting sections.3. The sensor device according to claim 1 , whereinthe base section is provided with a recessed section on ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

Mems sensor and device having the same

Номер: US20150114111A1
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

Disclosed herein is an MEMS sensor, including: a sensor unit; and a substrate connected to the sensor unit, in which the substrate may be provided with a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) to correspond to an outer peripheral portion of the sensor unit.

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

Microelectromechanical sensor device with reduced stress sensitivity

Номер: US20170108530A1
Принадлежит: STMICROELECTRONICS SRL

A MEMS sensor device provided with a sensing structure, having: a substrate with a top surface extending in a horizontal plane; an inertial mass, suspended over the substrate; elastic coupling elements, elastically connected to the inertial mass so as to enable inertial movement thereof with respect to the substrate as a function of a quantity to be detected along a sensing axis belonging to the horizontal plane; and sensing electrodes, capacitively coupled to the inertial mass so as to form at least one sensing capacitor, a value of capacitance of which is indicative of the quantity to be detected. The sensing structure moreover has a suspension structure, to which the sensing electrodes are rigidly coupled, and to which the inertial mass is elastically coupled through the elastic coupling elements; the suspension structure is connected to an anchorage structure, fixed with respect to the substrate, by means of elastic suspension elements.

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

SENSOR, SENSOR UNIT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SENSOR UNIT

Номер: US20140196541A1
Автор: Hofsaess Michael
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A sensor includes a sensor element configured to measure a physical variable. At least one elastic damping element is configured to damp external interfering vibrations. The at least one elastic damping element is configured to electrically and/or mechanically contact the sensor element. 1. A sensor , comprising:a sensor element configured to measure a physical variable; andat least one elastic damping element configured to damp external interference oscillations and configured to electrically and/or mechanically contact the sensor element.2. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one elastic damping element includes at least one spring element with at least one contact element.3. The sensor as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least one spring element is a stamped and bent part.4. The sensor as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the spring element is enveloped by an elastic damping material.5. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one elastic damping element is an elastic conductive glue connection having a specified viscosity and/or ductility.6. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor element is configured to measure an acceleration and/or a rotation rate.7. A sensor unit claim 1 , comprising: a sensor element configured to measure a physical variable; and', 'at least one elastic damping element configured to damp external interference oscillations and configured to electrically and/or mechanically contact the sensor element; and, 'a sensor, includinga circuit board on which the sensor is disposed.8. A method for manufacturing a sensor unit having a circuit board and a sensor with a sensor element claim 1 , the method comprising:connecting the sensor element of the sensor to at least one elastic damping element; andconnecting the sensor element to the circuit board via electrical and/or mechanical contact with the at least one elastic damping element.9. The method for manufacturing a sensor unit as claimed in claim 8 , ...

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27-04-2017 дата публикации

Semiconductor device, electronic control system, and automobile

Номер: US20170115318A1
Автор: Nobufumi Kasuya
Принадлежит: Renesas Electronics Corp

Abnormalities of multiple sensors with redundancy are detected with higher accuracy. A semiconductor device according to the present invention includes: a plurality of internal sensors that detect an identical object to be detected; a switching circuit that switches detection signals from the internal sensors at a predetermined frequency and outputs the signals; a correction information extracting circuit that extracts a first frequency component for correcting the output signal of a predetermined external sensor, from a converted signal based on an output of the switching circuit; and an abnormality information extracting circuit that extracts a second frequency component for detecting abnormalities of the internal sensors, from the converted signal based on the output of the switching circuit.

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD OF TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION IN A MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20180118561A1
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A micro-electromechanical device includes a semiconductor substrate, in which a first microstructure and a second microstructure of reference are integrated. The first microstructure and the second microstructure are arranged in the substrate so as to undergo equal strains as a result of thermal expansions of the substrate. Furthermore, the first microstructure is provided with movable parts and fixed parts with respect to the substrate, while the second microstructure has a shape that is substantially symmetrical to the first microstructure but is fixed with respect to the substrate. By subtracting the changes in electrical characteristics of the second microstructure from those of the first, variations in electrical characteristics of the first microstructure caused by changes in thermal expansion or contraction can be compensated for. 1. A device , comprising:a substrate;a first plurality of electrodes, the first plurality of electrodes being fixed to the substrate and having first faces and opposite second faces;a first suspended mass elastically coupled to the substrate, the first suspended mass being movable relative to the substrate;a second plurality of electrodes extending from the first suspended mass, the second plurality of electrodes being movable relative to the substrate, the second plurality of electrodes being capacitively coupled to the first plurality of electrodes, the second plurality of electrodes having first faces and opposite second faces, the first faces of the first plurality of electrodes facing the second faces of the second plurality of electrodes;a third plurality of electrodes, the third plurality of electrodes being fixed to the substrate and having first faces and opposite second faces;a second suspended mass rigidly coupled to the substrate, the second suspended mass having a fixed position relative to the substrate, the first suspended mass and the second suspended mass being configured to undergo substantially equal strains as a ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

ANCHOR STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING TEMPERATURE-BASED ERROR

Номер: US20220268799A1
Автор: KONNO Akira
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The present invention relates to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and more specifically to an anchor structure for anchoring MEMS components within a MEMS device. The anchor points for rotor and stator components of the device are arranged such that the anchor points are arranged along and overlap a common axis. 1. A MEMS device comprising:a substrate, which defines a substrate plane;a rotor mounted to the substrate via a rotor anchor point, wherein the rotor is capable of rotation with respect to the substrate plane; andtwo stators, wherein the position of each stator is fixed with respect to the substrate plane and mounted to the substrate via a stator anchor point;wherein the rotor anchor point and stator anchor points are arranged such that all of the anchor points overlap a common axis.2. The MEMS device of claim 1 , wherein the width of the rotor anchor point and stator anchor points is the same claim 1 , and wherein the rotor anchor point and stator anchor points are aligned along the common axis.3. The MEMS device of claim 1 , wherein the rotor anchor point and stator anchor points are rectangular.4. The MEMS device of claim 1 , wherein the stator anchor points are L-shaped and wherein the L-shaped stator anchor points are arranged such that:the L-shapes of the stator anchor points are the same size and one of one of the stator anchor points is rotated by 180 degrees relative to the other stator anchor points;first portion of each L-shape is parallel to the common axis and a second portion of each L-shape is perpendicular to the common axis; andthe second portions of the L-shaped stator anchor points are aligned along the common axis.5. The MEMS device of claim 4 , wherein the first portions of the L-shaped stator anchor points overlap a second axis claim 4 , the second axis being perpendicular to the common axis.6. The MEMS device of claim 4 , wherein the width of the rotor anchor point measured perpendicular to the common axis is the same as the ...

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

SHOCK-ISOLATED MOUNTING DEVICE WITH A THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE LINK

Номер: US20190120870A1
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A shock-isolated mounting device and a method and system are provided. For example, the shock-isolated mounting device includes an enclosure configured to support the mounting device, at least one damper attached between the mounting device and the enclosure, and a thermally-conductive element disposed on a surface of the mounting device and configured to thermally couple the mounting device to the enclosure. The thermally-conductive element facilitates the dissipation of heat generated by electronic components mounted onto the shock-isolated mounting device. 1. A shock-isolated mounting , comprising:a mounting device;an enclosure configured to support the mounting device;at least one damper attached between the mounting device and the enclosure; anda thermally-conductive element disposed on a surface of the mounting device and configured to thermally couple the mounting device to the enclosure.2. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 , further comprising a printed board assembly (PBA) attached to the mounting device.3. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 , further comprising a PBA attached to the mounting device claim 1 , and at least one electronic component mounted to the PBA.4. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 , further comprising a PBA attached to the mounting device claim 1 , and a plurality of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) sensors mounted to the PBA.5. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 , wherein the mounting device comprises a mounting ring.6. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 , wherein the thermally-conductive element comprises a single layer of a thermally-conductive material.7. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 , wherein the thermally-conductive element comprises a first layer made of Kapton claim 1 , a second layer made of copper claim 1 , and a third layer made of Kapton.8. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 , wherein the at least one damper comprises a silicon rubber damper.9. The shock-isolated mounting of claim 1 ...

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

Adaptive filter for motor speed measurement system

Номер: US20210165013A1
Автор: Andrei Dinu

A filter for motor speed measurement signals includes one or more resonators configured to filter signals having a frequency that is proportional by a predetermined factor to the frequency of the motor whose speed is measured.

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

SENSOR UNIT, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT

Номер: US20210165018A1
Автор: KIHARA Ryuji, Yoda Kentaro
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A sensor unit includes a substrate, an inertial sensor module mounted at the substrate, a container including a storage space for storing the substrate and the inertial sensor module, and a coupling member that couples the container and the substrate in a state in which the substrate and the container are in non-contact with each other. The coupling member has elasticity, and an elastic modulus of the coupling member is smaller than an elastic modulus of the container. 1. A sensor unit comprising:a substrate;an inertial sensor module mounted at the substrate;a container including a storage space for storing the substrate and the inertial sensor module; anda coupling member that couples the container and the substrate in a state in which the substrate and the container are in non-contact with each other, whereinthe coupling member has elasticity, andan elastic modulus of the coupling member is smaller than an elastic modulus of the container.2. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe coupling member is disposed in a natural state.3. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe coupling member is located outside the inertial sensor module in plan view of the substrate.4. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , wherein a base portion that is located between the substrate and the container, and forms a gap between the substrate and the container,', 'a first engaging portion that engages with the substrate, and', 'a second engaging portion that engages with the container., 'the coupling member includes'}5. The sensor unit according to claim 4 , further comprising:a gel material disposed in the gap.6. The sensor unit according to claim 4 , whereinthe first engaging portion includes a first protrusion that protrudes from the base portion toward the substrate side and is inserted into a first hole provided in the substrate, andthe second engaging portion includes a second protrusion that protrudes from the base portion toward the container side and is inserted ...

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28-05-2015 дата публикации

HIGH BANDWIDTH LINEAR FLEXURE BEARING

Номер: US20150144764A1
Автор: Bullard Andrew L.
Принадлежит: Raytheon Company

A system and a method are disclosed for a high bandwidth linear flexure bearing, which may be particularly useful in high end accelerometers and high-precision linear servo mechanisms. Certain embodiments may apply to sensors that measure motion in one dimension. Such embodiments may substantially improve the off-axis performance of the sensors providing ultra-repeatability while maintaining linearity of motion and linearity in spring rate Some embodiments use spring flexures and flex-couplers to support the sensor stage and connect it to the reference base. Several embodiments are disclosed that may fit the needs of specific applications in the area of high-end servos and accelerometers. 1. A high performance motion sensing system comprising:a stage for mounting a sensor, the stage configured to move in a direction of sensing;a body that is fixed and serves as a reference base for the sensor;two or more spring flexures that connect the stage to the body, each of the two or more spring flexures having a center portion;one or more flex couplers that connect the center portions of a pair of the two or more spring flexures to restrain off-axis movements of the stage while providing for a linear motion along the direction of sensing.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the two or more spring flexures take the shape of flexures shaped like a U or a V.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more flex couplers is also shaped like a U or a V.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the stage is rectangular in shape having two sides that are perpendicular to the direction of sensing claim 2 , a pair of out-and-back flexures connecting each of these two sides of the stage to the body and the center portions of the pair of out-and-back flexures connected by a flex coupler.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flex couplers are shaped like a U or a V or a Z or an I.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the two or more spring flexures have a flexure width and a flexure ...

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

ACCELEROMETRIC SENSOR IN MEMS TECHNOLOGY HAVING HIGH ACCURACY AND LOW SENSITIVITY TO TEMPERATURE AND AGEING

Номер: US20200132711A1
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The accelerometric sensor has a suspended region, mobile with respect to a supporting structure, and a sensing assembly coupled to the suspended region and configured to detect a movement of the suspended region with respect to the supporting structure. The suspended region has a geometry variable between at least two configurations associated with respective centroids, different from each other. The suspended region is formed by a first region rotatably anchored to the supporting structure and by a second region coupled to the first region through elastic connection elements configured to allow a relative movement of the second region with respect to the first region. A driving assembly is coupled to the second region so as to control the relative movement of the latter with respect to the first region. 1. A method , comprising: driving a suspended region, mobile with respect to a supporting structure, so that the suspended region has at least one first geometrical configuration in a first sensing step and a second geometrical configuration in a second sensing step, the first and second geometrical configurations being different from each other;', 'acquiring first and second position measure signals correlated to a first position of the suspended region in the first step and to a second position of the suspended region in the second step, respectively; and', 'processing the first and second position-measure signals and generating an accelerometric signal independent of spurious displacements of the suspended region with respect to the supporting structure., 'detecting an external acceleration including2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the suspended region comprises a first region rotatably anchored to the supporting structure and a second region coupled to the first region through elastic connection elements configured to allow a relative movement of the second region with respect to the first region; andwherein driving the suspended region comprises ...

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

CIRCUIT FOR MONITORING VOLTAGE OF OUTPUT TERMINAL OF HALL SENSOR AND CIRCUIT FOR SUPPORTING LENS MODULE ACTUATING CONTROLLER

Номер: US20210173019A1
Автор: HEO Chang Jae
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

A circuit for monitoring an output voltage of a hall sensor includes an input port electrically connected to a first hall-sensor output terminal; an output port to output a monitoring voltage; a holder electrically connected to the input port to save the voltage of the input port; a first buffer including a first output terminal and first input terminal having an input impedance higher than an output impedance, having a voltage corresponding to a voltage of the first output terminal, and electrically connected to the holder; a second buffer including a second output terminal and second input terminal having an input impedance higher than an output impedance, having a voltage corresponding to a voltage of the second output terminal, and electrically connected to the input port; and an amplifier producing the monitoring voltage by amplifying a difference in voltages between the first output terminal and the second output terminal. 1. A circuit for monitoring an output voltage of a hall sensor , the circuit comprising:an input port configured to be electrically connected to a first hall-sensor output terminal of the hall sensor;an output port configured to output a monitoring voltage;a holder configured to be electrically connected to the input port and to save a voltage of the input port;a first buffer comprising a first output terminal and a first input terminal, which has an input impedance that is higher than an output impedance of the first output terminal, the first buffer having a voltage corresponding to a voltage of the first output terminal and being configured to be electrically connected to the holder;a second buffer comprising a second output terminal and a second input terminal, which has an input impedance that is higher than an output impedance of the second output terminal, the second buffer having a voltage corresponding to a voltage of the second output terminal, and being configured to be electrically connected to the input port; andan amplifier ...

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

Probe tip for air data probe

Номер: US20180143049A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A probe assembly includes a heat source; and a probe tip configured to enhance conduction of heat provided by the heat source into a front end tip of the probe. The probe tip includes: a first region having high thermal conductivity in at least a z-direction, wherein the z-direction is parallel to an axis along which the probe tip is extended; and at least one additional region having thermal characteristics different from the first region.

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

STRUCTURE-BORNE NOISE DECOUPLING ON SENSORS WORKING WITH TRANSMITTER FIELDS

Номер: US20170146345A1
Принадлежит: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG

A sensor for sensing a physical transmitter field dependent on a physical quantity to be measured, including: a sensor circuit for sensing the transmitter field and for outputting a sensor signal dependent on the transmitter field a circuit carrier having a first region in which at least a part of the sensor circuit is supported and a second region in which at least a first mechanical interface and a second mechanical interface for connecting the circuit carrier to a retainer are arranged, and a noise resistance element, which is arranged between the first region and the second region and which is designed to conduct structure-borne noise entering via the first mechanical interface to the second mechanical interface. 1. A sensor for sensing a physical transmitter field which is dependent on a physical variable to be measured , comprising:a sensor circuit for sensing the transmitter field and for outputting a sensor signal which is dependent on the transmitter field,a circuit carrier having a first region in which at least part of the sensor circuit is supported, and a second region in which at least a first mechanical interface and a second mechanical interface for connecting the circuit carrier to a retainer are arranged, anda noise-resistance element which is arranged between the first region and the second region and is configured to conduct structure-borne noise entering via the first mechanical interface to the second mechanical interface.2. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the circuit carrier is embodied as a leadframe claim 1 , and the noise-resistance element is embodied as a slit in the leadframe.3. The sensor as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the slit is designed to run around the first region claim 2 , and the second region is connected to the first region via at least one web.4. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a mechanical decoupling element which encapsulates the first region of the circuit carrier claim 1 , the sensor ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

Detection device for wheel hub assembly

Номер: US20200148001A1
Принадлежит: SKF AB

Detection device for a wheel hub assembly provided with a rolling bearing, the detection device having a phonic wheel made of magnetized material and mounted on a rotating ring of the bearing, a shaped support element angularly constrained to the rotating ring of the bearing arranged directly between the phonic wheel and the rotating ring so as to angularly lock together the phonic ring and the rotating ring, and a sensor facing the phonic wheel; a protection device being integral with the rotating ring of the bearing so as to protect simultaneously both the phonic wheel and the sensor from external contaminants.

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

PHYSICAL QUANTITY SENSOR

Номер: US20150168437A1
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A physical quantity sensor has a resonance frequency f1 in same-phase mode and a resonance frequency f3 in same-phase absorptive mode greater than the resonance frequency f1. An absolute value Δf3 is a difference between the resonance frequency f3 in the same-phase absorptive mode and a value that is the product of the resonance frequency f1 in the same-phase mode multiplied by n; an avoidance difference D indicates a degree of deviation of the absolute value Δf3 from the resonance frequency f1 in the same-phase mode. A relation (Δf3>f1×D) where the absolute value Δf3 is greater than a value that is the product of the resonance frequency f1 in the same-phase mode multiplied by the avoidance difference D is satisfied, and, simultaneously, the avoidance difference D is provided to be greater than 0%. This can avoid the vibrational excitation by resonance interference from becoming the maximum displacement. 2. The physical quantity sensor according to claim 1 , whereinthe avoidance difference D is provided to be equal to or greater than 5%.3. The physical quantity sensor according to claim 1 , whereinthe avoidance difference D is provided to be equal to or greater than 10%. The present disclosure is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-122120 filed on May 29, 2012, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-26699 filed on Feb. 14, 2013, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to a physical quantity sensor under a spring mass system having two or more degrees of freedom where at least two weights are supported by respective springs and are able to be displaced.There is conventionally known a physical quantity sensor under a spring mass system. The physical quantity sensor is to detect a physical quantity applied to a weight supported by a spring based on a displacement of the weight resulting from the application of the physical quantity. For instance, Patent Literature 1 proposes, as a physical quantity sensor ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

MIRCO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEM DEVICE

Номер: US20160169927A1
Принадлежит: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

The invention provides an MEMS device. The MEMS device includes: a substrate, a proof mass, a spring, a spring anchor, a first electrode anchor, and a second electrode anchor, a first fixed electrode and a second fixed electrode. The proof mass is connected to the substrate through the spring and the spring anchor. The proof mass includes a hollow structure inside, and the spring anchor, the first electrode anchor, and the second electrode anchor are located in the hollow structure. The proof mass and the first fixed electrode form a first capacitor, and the proof mass and the second fixed electrode form a second capacitor. There is neither any portion of the proof mass nor any portion of any fixing electrode located between the first electrode anchor, second electrode anchor, and the spring anchor. 1. An MEMS device , comprising:a substrate;a proof mass, including a first movable electrode and a second movable electrode for sensing movements along first and second directions, wherein the proof mass further includes a hollow space inside;a spring, a spring anchor, a first electrode anchor, and a second electrode anchor, which are located in the hollow space, wherein the proof mass is connected to the substrate through the spring and the spring anchor; anda first fixed electrode and a second fixed electrode, respectively connected to the substrate through the first electrode anchor and the second electrode anchor, the first fixed electrode and the first movable electrode forming a first capacitor, and the second fixed electrode and the second movable electrode forming a second capacitor, wherein the first capacitor and the second capacitor are used for sensing a movement of the proof mass;wherein there is neither any portion of the proof mass nor any portion of any fixing electrode connected between the spring and the spring anchor.2. The MEMS device of claim 1 , wherein the first movable electrode and the second movable electrode are located at a same side of the ...

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

Piezoelectric Accelerometer with Wake Function

Номер: US20220308084A1
Автор: Littrell Robert J.
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A sensor device that senses proper acceleration. The sensor device includes a substrate, a spacer layer supported over a first surface of the substrate, at least a first tapered cantilever beam element having a base and a tip, the base attached to the spacer layer, and which is supported over and spaced from the substrate by the spacer layer. The at least first tapered cantilever beam element tapers in width from the base portion to the tip portion. The at least first cantilever beam element further including at least a first layer comprised of a piezoelectric material, a pair of electrically conductive layers disposed on opposing surfaces of the first layer, and a mass supported at the tip portion of the at least first tapered cantilever beam element. 123-. (canceled)24. A packaged micro electromechanical system (MEMS) device comprises:a package having a compartment;a MEMS device disposed in the compartment; anda MEMS die disposed in the compartment, the MEMS die supporting a MEMS accelerometer and a MEMS microphone.25. The packaged MEMS device of wherein the MEMS device further comprises:a circuit coupled to an output of the MEMS accelerometer and an output of the MEMS microphone, with the circuit functioning to combine output signals from the MEMS accelerometer and the MEMS microphone into a single, combined output signal.26. The packaged MEMS device of wherein the MEMS device further comprises:a first band-pass filter coupled to the output of the MEMS accelerometer; anda second band-pass filter coupled to the output of the MEMS microphone.27. The packaged MEMS device of wherein the first band-pass filter has cut-off frequencies of about 100 Hz and 2000 Hz; and the second band-pass filter has cut-off frequencies of about 2000 Hz and 8000 Hz.28. The packaged MEMS device of wherein the MEMS device further comprises:a first amplifier coupled to the first band-pass filter that provides signal gain to the signal from the first band-pass filter; anda second amplifier ...

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11-09-2014 дата публикации

MOUNTING BOARD, SENSOR UNIT, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING BODY

Номер: US20140254118A1
Автор: SAITO Yoshikuni
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A board main body of a board has a sensor mounting area, in which a physical quantity sensor is mounted, disposed on a surface. A non-electrode forming part and a plurality of electrodes are disposed in the sensor mounting area, the electrodes being disposed so as to be isolated from each other, and to correspond to mounting terminals of the physical quantity sensor. A shield electrode is disposed outside the sensor mounting area.

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

Passive anti-vibration system for Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) of Aerial vehicles

Номер: US20200158747A1
Принадлежит: VIETTEL GROUP

As the potential applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are growing, more sensors are installed on-board. One of the most important on-board equipments is Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Mechanical vibration of the IMU, which greatly hinders the accuracy of its, becomes an increasingly important issue. In this specification, an anti-vibration framework on IMU is provided. A design process of an anti-vibration system of the IMU will be shown and described. 1. Passive anti-vibration system for an inertial sensor block of flying instruments in a given space which is limited by a box , including a set of main components: a vibration-proof parts , a center-weighted weights , a resulting jigs. a heavy and an inertial sensor blocks , where:anti-vibration elements are designed with a stainless steel material located in a square base and a special round rubber; wherein the anti-vibration elements have high elastic characteristics, good heat resistance, damping coefficient and appropriate stiffness;the box is tightly attached; the anti-vibration elements are fastened to walls of the box; heavy weights and jigs connect vibration-proof components to an inertial sensor unit, which is tightened to prevent mechanical contamination as much as possible;the components are arranged so that the weight is balanced at the center of the system, and tightly connected to the vibration-proof parts through screws and bolts.2. The passive anti-vibration system for the inertial sensor block of the flying instruments according to wherein the entire anti-vibration system is removable during use.3. The passive anti-vibration system for the inertial sensor block of the flying instruments according to claim 1 , wherein the system utilizes four anti-vibration components.4. Methods of designing a anti-vibration system for inertial sensors of flight instruments includes the following steps:Step 1: Receive anti-vibration technical requirements for inertial sensor blocks, receive IMU anti- ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

ACCELEROMETER WITH BUILT-IN TEMPERATURE CORRECTION

Номер: US20200158748A1
Автор: Goodman William
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Systems and methods are disclosed for generating temperature compensated acceleration data in analog and digital format from a torque balance accelerometer (TBA). During manufacture of the TBA, a calibration process is used for measuring a TBA scale factor and offset. After collecting scale and offset data, said data is loaded into the memory of the TBA. Field operation of the device includes: sensing a current temperature, retrieving the closest scale and offset correction factors from memory of the TBA, and performing linear interpolation to generate a temperature-compensated output for the TBA. 1. A method for internally generating temperature compensated acceleration analog and digital output data from a torque balance accelerometer (TBA) having at least one flexure arm , comprising:ablating one side of the flexure arm to detect acceleration;performing factory calibration of the TBA by collecting scale and offset correction factors at one or more temperatures and storing the scale and offset correction factors in a memory of the TBA;during field operation, sensing a current temperature, retrieving the scale and offset correction factors associated with a current temperature from the memory of the TBA, and performing linear interpolation to generate temperature-compensated analog and digital data outputs for the TBA.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:receiving an analog output from the TBA;reading scale and offset correction factors from two calibrated temperatures one above and one below the current temperature;determining an adjusted scale and offset correction factor for the current temperature.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining an adjusted scale and offset correction factor comprises linearly interpolating the factors.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising generating as an output a temperature calibrated analog voltage proportional to an acceleration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the TBA includes a flapper whose movement correlates with ...

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

Wiring-buried glass substrate, and inertial sensor element and inertial sensor using same

Номер: US20180168034A1

A wiring-buried glass substrate includes a glass substrate and a first wiring. The glass substrate includes a first surface, a second surface perpendicular to the first surface, and a third surface facing the first surface. The first wiring includes a first pillar portion and a first beam portion. The first pillar portion extends in a first direction perpendicular to the first surface of the glass substrate. The first beam portion is connected to a first surface of the first pillar portion and extends to a second direction perpendicular to a second surface of the glass substrate. The first wiring is buried in the glass substrate. The first surface of the first beam portion is exposed from a third surface of the glass substrate.

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

FAILURE DETERMINATION CIRCUIT, PHYSICAL QUANTITY MEASUREMENT DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20190170594A1
Автор: Aoyama Takashi
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A failure determination circuit includes a switching circuit that receives a signal including an output voltage from a temperature sensor and a first reference voltage and outputs the signal in a time division manner, an A/D conversion circuit that A/D converts an output of the switching circuit, and a first determination circuit, and the first determination circuit determines a failure of the temperature sensor based on a signal based on a first digital signal obtained by A/D converting an output voltage from the temperature sensor by the A/D conversion circuit, a signal based on a second digital signal obtained by A/D converting the first reference voltage by the A/D conversion circuit, and temperature characteristics data based on a change in characteristics of the temperature sensor due to temperature and a change in characteristics of the first reference voltage due to temperature. 1. A failure determination circuit comprising:a switching circuit configured to receive a signal including an output voltage from a temperature sensor and a first reference voltage and output the signal in a time division manner;an A/D conversion circuit configured to A/D convert an output of the switching circuit; anda first determination circuit,wherein the first determination circuit determines a failure of the temperature sensor based ona signal based on a first digital signal obtained by A/D converting an output voltage from the temperature sensor by the A/D conversion circuit,a signal based on a second digital signal obtained by A/D converting the first reference voltage by the A/D conversion circuit, andtemperature characteristics data based on a change in characteristics of the temperature sensor due to temperature and a change in characteristics of the first reference voltage due to temperature.2. The failure determination circuit according to claim 1 ,wherein the switching circuit further receives a second reference voltage, andthe change in characteristics of the first ...

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20210207938A1
Принадлежит: RENISHAW PLC

Method for measuring an object using a scanning probe carried by a machine tool having a probe holder for the scanning probe and a carrier for the object. The method includes (i) using the machine tool to move the probe holder relative to the carrier along a pre-programmed scan path, (ii) measuring acceleration whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, (iii) collecting probe data whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, and (iv) using the acceleration measured to identify at least one acceleration zone of the pre-programmed scan path and thereby determine one or more positions along the scan path at which the probe data of step (iii) were collected. 1. A method for measuring an object using a scanning probe carried by a machine tool , the machine tool having a probe holder for retaining the scanning probe and a carrier for carrying the object to be measured , the method comprising the steps of;(i) using the machine tool to move the probe holder relative to the carrier along a pre-programmed scan path, the pre-programmed scan path comprising at least one first region where the movement along the pre-programed scan path is at a first feedrate, at least one second region where the movement along the pre-programed scan path is at a second feedrate, and at least one acceleration zone located between the at least one first region and the at least one second region,(ii) measuring acceleration between the probe holder and the carrier using at least one accelerometer whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed,(iii) collecting probe data whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed with the scanning probe retained by the probe holder and the object carried by the carrier, the scanning probe thereby scanning the surface of the object, and(iv) using the acceleration measured in step (ii) to identify at least one acceleration zone of the pre-programmed scan path and thereby determine one or more positions along the scan path at which the probe data of ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

CONDUCTOR PATH STRUCTURE HAVING A COMPONENT RECEIVED IN A VIBRATION-DAMPED MANNER

Номер: US20200170105A1
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A conductor path structure has a damping device for an oscillation-damped and/or vibration-damped (electronic, electromechanical, micromechanical) component. The conductor path structure has a first base body made of a carrier material including a connection area for receiving the component. The connection area is arranged separated from an area of the first base body surrounding it and is arranged oscillation-damped and/or vibration damped and co-acting with an intrinsic damping device of the conductor path structure. The conductor path structure includes a second base body arranged at a distance under the first base body, wherein above the second base body of the conductor path structure at least one adhesive layer of a damping material is provided. The intrinsic damping device is formed by said at least one adhesive layer arranged between the connection area of the first base body and the area of the second base body arranged below the connection area. 1. A conductor path structure having a damping device for an oscillation-damped and/or vibration-damped electronic component , an oscillation-damped and/or vibration-damped electromechanical component or an oscillation-damped and/or vibration-damped micromechanical component , wherein the conductor path structure has a first base body made of a carrier material comprising a connection area for receiving the oscillation-damped and/or vibration-damped component , the connection area being separated from the area of the base body surrounding it and being arranged oscillation-damped and/or vibration-damped and co-acting with an intrinsic damping device of the conductor path structure , wherein the conductor path structure comprises a second base body arranged with a distance under the first base body , and that at least one base body of the conductor path structure comprises at least one recess , in which a damping material is provided.2. The conductor path structure according to claim 1 , wherein a lower base body and ...

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

PHYSICAL QUANTITY DETECTION ELEMENT, PHYSICAL QUANTITY DETECTION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT

Номер: US20180180641A1
Автор: KIGURE Shota
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A physical quantity detection element includes: a substrate; first and second fixed electrode portions on the substrate; a movable body on the upper portion of the substrate; and a beam on the movable body, the movable body includes a first movable body on a first side of the beam, and a second movable body on a second side of the beam, the first movable body includes a first movable electrode portion facing the first fixed electrode portion and a first mass portion disposed in an opposite direction of the beam from the first movable electrode portion, the second movable body includes a second movable electrode portion facing the second fixed electrode portion, a mass of the first movable body is greater than a mass of the second movable body, and a mass of the first mass portion is greater than a mass of the first movable electrode portion. 1. A physical quantity detection element comprising:a substrate;a first fixed electrode that is provided on a main surface of the substrate;a second fixed electrode that is provided on the main surface of the substrate, a first side of the first fixed electrode being directly adjacent to a second side of the second fixed electrode via a middle part of the main surface of the substrate; and a first movable electrode that faces the first fixed electrode via a gap in a plan view;', 'a second movable electrode that faces the second fixed electrode via a gap in the plan view, each of the first and second movable electrodes having a plurality of first through holes;', 'a beam that extends in a first direction, the beam being provided between the first and second movable electrodes, the beam facing the middle part of the main surface of the substrate in the plan view, the movable body being configured to move with respect to the beam relative to the main surface of the substrate; and', 'a movable mass that extends from an end of the first movable electrode in a second direction away from the beam in the plan view, the second direction ...

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13-06-2019 дата публикации

Electronic device for measuring a physical parameter

Номер: US20190178909A1
Принадлежит: EM Microelectronic Marin SA

An electronic measuring device for measuring a physical parameter includes a differential analogue sensor formed from two capacitances—an excitation circuit of the differential analogue sensor providing to the sensor two electrical excitation signals which are inverted—a measuring circuit which generates an analogue electrical voltage which is a function determined from the value of the sensor, and a circuit for compensating for a possible offset of the sensor, which is formed from a compensation capacitance, which is excited by its own electrical excitation signal. The excitation circuit is arranged in order to be able to provide to an additional capacitance of the compensation circuit its own electrical excitation signal having a linear dependence on the absolute temperature with a determined proportionality factor in order to compensate for a drift in temperature of an electrical assembly of the measuring device comprising at least the compensation capacitance.

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR

Номер: US20210214213A1
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A micromechanical sensor. The sensor includes a substrate, a cap element situated on the substrate, at least one seismic mass that is deflectable orthogonal to the cap element, an internal pressure that is lower by a defined amount relative to the surrounding environment prevailing inside a cavity, and a compensating element designed to provide a homogenization of a temperature gradient field in the cavity during operation of the micromechanical sensor. 110-. (canceled)11. A micromechanical sensor , comprising:a substrate;a cap element situated on the substrate;at least one seismic mass that is deflectable orthogonal to the cap element, an internal pressure that is lower by a defined amount relative to a surrounding environment prevailing inside a cavity; anda compensating element that is configured to provide a homogenization of a temperature gradient field in the cavity during operation of the micromechanical sensor.12. The micromechanical sensor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the compensating element include at least one structuring element of the cap element claim 11 , a defined distance of the seismic mass to the cap element being provided in defined segments by the structuring element.13. The micromechanical sensor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the cap element is lowered and structured in some segments relative to low-mass segments of the seismic mass.14. The micromechanical sensor as recited in claim 12 , wherein additional layers are incorporated into the cap element claim 12 , the layers being thermal insulators and/or thermal conductors.15. The micromechanical sensor as recited in claim 12 , wherein a thermally optimized coupling between defined regions of the micromechanical sensor is realized by thermal coupling elements.16. The micromechanical sensor as recited in claim 15 , wherein the thermal coupling elements include a metal.17. The micromechanical sensor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the compensating element includes a defined porosification ...

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

THREE-AXIS ACCELEROMETER

Номер: US20210215735A1
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A three-axis accelerometer measures acceleration in three axes by a single movable mass block, so that a more compact design of the three-axis accelerometer can be achieved. In addition, a plurality of detection capacitors, which forms differential capacitor pairs, are arranged in symmetric configuration with respect to a rotation axis of the movable mass block for sensing functions. Therefore, during sensing motion of a target axis direction, the all other unwanted capacitance changes in other axis direction may be cancelled. 1. A three-axis accelerometer comprising:a first substrate including a metal layer, wherein a portion of the metal layer is exposed from a surface of the first substrate to form a circuit pattern, wherein the surface is parallel to a two-dimensional plane defined by a first axis and a second axis, and a third axis is vertical to the surface, the first axis and the second axis; at least two third-axis movable electrode regions respectively disposed at two portions on two sides of the second axis; the two third-axis movable electrode regions form two third-axis sensing capacitors corresponding to the circuit pattern; the two third-axis sensing capacitors form a third-axis differential capacitor pair for detecting the displacement of the movable mass block in the third axis direction;', 'plural first-axis movable electrode elements connected to interior of the frame structure; and', 'plural second-axis movable electrode elements connected to the interior of the frame structure;, 'a second substrate in form of a frame structure deposited on the first substrate, the second substrate including a movable mass block connected with the first substrate through an anchor point and an elastic element, the movable mass block able to move along the first axis parallel to the surface, rotate with respect to the third axis, and swing with respect to the second axis, wherein the movable mass block includes the plural first-axis sensing capacitors include two ...

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A SENSOR OF A DEVICE AND SENSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20210215736A1
Автор: Gut Juergen
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A method for calibrating a sensor of a device. The sensor includes a sensor element for detecting a measured variable and an evaluation device for evaluating a raw signal provided by the sensor element. The method includes providing an intermediate signal by the evaluation device, providing calibration information for the sensor based on the identification information of the sensor with the aid of a calibration information provision device, calibrating the intermediate signal with the aid of the calibration information by a calibration device, and providing a wanted signal based on the calibrated intermediate signal by the calibration device, the calibration information provision device and/or the calibration device being situated outside of the sensor and connected thereto. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for calibrating a sensor of a device , the sensor including a sensor element configured to detect a measured variable , and an evaluation device configured to evaluate a raw signal provided by the sensor element , the method comprising the following steps:providing, by the evaluation device, an intermediate signal by the evaluation device;providing, using a calibration information provision device, calibration information for the sensor based on identification information of the sensor using a calibration information provision device;calibrating, by a calibration device, the intermediate signal using the calibration information; andproviding, by the calibration device, a wanted signal based on the calibrated intermediate signal;wherein the calibration information provision device and/or the calibration device is situated outside of the sensor and is connected to the sensor.14. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the calibration information is provided by a server.15. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the server is a cloud server.16. The method as recited in claim 13 , wherein the identification information of the sensor includes a unique ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

METHOD TO REDUCE DATA RATES AND POWER CONSUMPTION USING DEVICE BASED ATTITUDE QUATERNION GENERATION

Номер: US20140278217A1
Принадлежит: InvenSense, Inc.

A method includes generating motion data by receiving a gyroscope data from a gyroscope sensor, performing integration using the gyroscope data and generating an integrated gyroscope data using a first processor. The method further includes receiving a data from one or more sensors, other than the gyroscope sensor, and performing sensor fusion using the integrated gyroscope data and the data to generate motion data using a second processor. 1. An apparatus for generating motion data comprising;a gyroscope sensor providing a gyroscope data; andat least one processor, the processor including an integrator responsive to the gyroscope data and operative to generate an integrated gyroscope data,wherein the integrated gyroscope data is transmitted from the at least one processor.2. The apparatus of wherein the gyroscope sensor provides the gyroscope data at a first data rate and the at least one processor transmits the integrated gyroscope data at a second data rate.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first data rate is higher than the second data rate.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gyroscope sensor resides in a first chip and the at least one processor resides in a second chip.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gyroscope sensor and the at least one processor are in the same chip.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an estimated gyroscope data is a derivative of the integrated gyroscope data.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein a gyroscope bias is calculated based on the estimated gyroscope data.8. The apparatus of wherein the gyroscope sensor and the at least one processor are in the same package.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including an accelerometer providing accelerometer data; anda sensor fusion responsive to the integrated gyroscope data and the accelerometer data to generate motion data.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the gyroscope sensor resides in a first chip and the accelerometer resides in a second chip.11. The ...

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

THERMALLY BALANCED DIFFERENTIAL ACCELEROMETER

Номер: US20150204896A1
Автор: Ames Gregory H.
Принадлежит: Blue Line Engineering Company

A single sensing unit having two electrodes with a common thermal reference is positioned near the centroid of the inertial mass of a differential inductive accelerometer. As the mass is displaced a first sensor detects an increase in inductance while a second sensor detects a decrease in inductance. Significantly, the first and second sensors share a common thermal reference eliminating any thermal differential. As the sensor system is closely aligned with the centroid of the inertial mass the sensor system of the present invention reduces or eliminates any systemic error. 1. An accelerometer , comprising:a housing configured to have a sensitivity axis;an inertial mass having a first center of mass on the sensitivity axis;a deformable support structure connecting the inertial mass to the housing and configured to provide the inertial mass mobility along the sensitivity axis;a sensor, apart from the inertial mass, having a second center of mass on the sensitivity axis and connected to the housing wherein the sensor is configured to detect a change in position of the inertial mass along the sensitivity axis.2. The accelerometer according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a first coil and a second coil and wherein the first coil is positioned proximate to the inertial mass to form a first inductor and the second coil if positioned proximate to the inertial mass to form a second inductor and wherein movement of the inertial mass along the sensitivity axis is measured by variances in inductance of the first inductor and the second inductor.3. The accelerometer according to claim 2 , where the first sensor coil and the second sensor coil share a common thermal reference.4. The accelerometer according to claim 1 , wherein responsive to the housing accelerating along the sensitivity axis the first center of mass of the inertial mass changes position on the sensitivity axis.5. The accelerometer according to claim 1 , wherein when the housing is at rest the first ...

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22-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RIGHT-LEFT DISCRIMINATION OF A GAIT TRAJECTORY

Номер: US20210223282A1
Автор: TSENG Yu-Ping
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A method for right-left discrimination of a gait trajectory includes: a) obtaining a gait trajectory of a motion sensor based on motion information outputted by the motion sensor, where the motion sensor is mounted on one of left and right shoes, the motion information contains plural sets of coordinates representing positions of the one of left and right shoes, and the gait trajectory is constituted by the plural sets of coordinates; and b) calculating a slope of at least one line each between corresponding adjacent two sets of coordinates among the plural sets of coordinates, determining that the motion sensor is mounted on the right shoe When the slope is greater than zero, and determining that the motion sensor is mounted on the left shoe when the slope is smaller than zero. 1. A method for right-left discrimination of a gait trajectory , a motion sensor mounted on one of a left shoe and a right shoe , the motion sensor outputting motion information that contains plural sets of coordinates representing positions of the one of the left shoe and the right shoe , the method to be implemented by a processing unit and comprising:a) obtaining a gait trajectory of the motion sensor based on the motion information outputted by the motion sensor, where the gait trajectory is constituted by the plural sets of coordinates; andb) calculating a slope of at least one line each between corresponding adjacent two sets of coordinates among the plural sets of coordinates, determining that the motion sensor is mounted on the right shoe when it is determined that the slope is greater than zero, and determining that the motion sensor is mounted on the left shoe when it is determined that the slope is smaller than zero.2. The method for right-left discrimination of a gait trajectory as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step b) includes sub-steps of:b-1) selecting n sets of coordinates from among the plural sets of coordinates constituting the gait trajectory, where any adjacent two sets ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A DUAL MODE OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER

Номер: US20200186110A1
Автор: Murata Tsutomu

Various embodiments of the present technology comprise a method and apparatus for a dual mode operational amplifier. According to various embodiments, the operational amplifier functions as both a fully-differential amplifier and a single-ended amplifier. The operational amplifier may comprise additional transistors that function as switches, which can be selectively operated according to a desired mode. 1. An operational amplifier , comprising: a first transistor connected in series with a second transistor;', 'a third transistor connected in series with the second transistor; and', 'a first node positioned between the second and third transistors;, 'a first sub-circuit connected to a supply voltage and a bias node, and comprisinga first mode switch configured to selectively connect the first node to the bias node;a second sub-circuit connected to the first sub-circuit; the supply voltage; and', 'the bias node;, 'a third sub-circuit connected toa fourth sub-circuit connected to the supply voltage; anda second mode switch configured to selectively connect the fourth sub-circuit to the bias node;wherein the operational amplifier operates in a fully-differential mode and a single-ended mode according to the first and second mode switches.2. The operational amplifier according to claim 1 , wherein:during the fully-differential mode, the first mode switch is OFF and the second mode switch is ON; andduring the single-ended mode, the first mode switch is ON and the second mode switch is OFF.3. The operational amplifier according to claim 1 , wherein the fourth sub-circuit comprises:a fourth transistor directly connected to the supply voltage;a pair of transistors comprising a fifth transistor connected in parallel with a sixth transistor, wherein the pair of transistors is connected in series with the fourth transistor;a current mirror circuit connected to the pair of transistors; anda second node positioned between the fifth transistor and the current mirror circuit.4. ...

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13-07-2017 дата публикации

Probe tip for air data probe

Номер: US20170199063A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A probe assembly includes a heat source; and a probe tip configured to enhance conduction of heat provided by the heat source into a front end tip of the probe. The probe tip includes: a first region having high thermal conductivity in at least a z-direction, wherein the z-direction is parallel to an axis along which the probe tip is extended; and at least one additional region having thermal characteristics different from the first region.

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21-07-2016 дата публикации

Thermally balanced differential accelerometer

Номер: US20160209439A1
Автор: Gregory H. Ames
Принадлежит: Blue Line Engineering Co

A single sensing unit having two electrodes with a common thermal reference is positioned near the centroid of the inertial mass of a differential inductive accelerometer. As the mass is displaced a first sensor detects an increase in inductance while a second sensor detects a decrease in inductance. Significantly, the first and second sensors share a common thermal reference eliminating any thermal differential. As the sensor system is closely aligned with the centroid of the inertial mass the sensor system of the present invention reduces or eliminates any systemic error.

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09-10-2014 дата публикации

Vibration element, electronic device, electronic apparatus, and moving object

Номер: US20140298908A1
Автор: Fumio Ichikawa
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A vibration element includes a base section, a support arm extending from the base section, a driving vibration arm extending from the support arm in a direction intersecting with the extending direction of the support arm, a drive section provided to the driving vibration arm, and having a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a first piezoelectric layer disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, the first electrode layer being disposed on the driving vibration arm side, and a monitor section adapted to detect a vibration of the driving vibration arm, provided to the driving vibration arm, and having a third electrode layer, a fourth electrode layer, and a second piezoelectric layer disposed between the third electrode layer and the fourth electrode layer, the third electrode layer being disposed on the driving vibration arm side.

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09-10-2014 дата публикации

Micro-Electromechanical Structure with Low Sensitivity to Thermo-Mechanical Stress

Номер: US20140298909A1
Принадлежит: MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC.

The invention relates to a microelectromechanical structure, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of compensating the effect of the thermo-mechanical stress by incorporating and adjusting elastic elements that are used to couple a moveable proof mass to anchors. The proof mass responds to acceleration by displacing and tilting with respect to a moveable mass rotational axis. The thermo-mechanical stress is accumulated in the structure during the courses of manufacturing, packaging and assembly or over the structure's lifetime. The stress causes a displacement on the proof mass. A plurality of elastic elements is coupled to support the proof mass. Geometry and configuration of these elastic elements are adjusted to reduce the displacement caused by the thermo-mechanical stress. 1. A microelectromechanical structure , comprising:a substrate;a proof mass, suspended above the substrate, the proof mass responding to acceleration by displacing and tilting with respect to a moveable mass rotational axis that is located in the plane of the proof mass;at least one anchor, fixed on the substrate, the at least one anchor being coupled to support the proof mass; anda plurality of elastic elements, coupled between the at least one anchor and the proof mass, geometry and configuration of the plurality of elastic elements being adjusted to reduce a displacement of the proof mass caused by thermo-mechanical stress.2. The microelectromechanical structure according to claim 1 , further comprising two electrodes that are attached to the substrate on two opposite sides of the moveable mass rotational axis claim 1 , the two electrodes forming two separate capacitors with the proof mass claim 1 , a mismatch between capacitances of the two capacitors being associated with both the acceleration and the thermo-mechanical stress.3. The microelectromechanical structure according to claim 1 , wherein a first subset and a second subset of the plurality of elastic elements are ...

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09-10-2014 дата публикации

MICROELECTROMECHANICAL Z-AXIS OUT-OF-PLANE STOPPER

Номер: US20140298910A1
Принадлежит: MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC.

The present invention relates to a microelectromechanical structure, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of incorporating z-axis out-of-plane stoppers that are controlled to protect the structure from both mechanical shock and electrostatic disturbance. The z-axis out-of plane stoppers include shock stoppers and balance stoppers. The shock stoppers are arranged on a cap substrate that is used to package the structure. These shock stoppers are further aligned to a proof mass in the structure to reduce the impact of the mechanical shock. The balance stoppers are placed underneath the proof mass, and electrically coupled to a balance voltage, such that electrostatic force and torque imposed by the shock stoppers is balanced by that force and torque generated by the balance stoppers. This structure is less susceptible to mechanical shock, and shows a negligible offset that may be induced by electrostatic disturbance caused by the shock stoppers. 1. A microelectromechanical structure , comprising:a sensor substrate;a proof mass, suspended above the sensor substrate via at least one elastic element, the proof mass displacing and titling in response to acceleration of the structure;a cap substrate, coupled to the sensor substrate, the cap substrate being bonded to the sensor substrate to form a cavity that encloses the proof mass, the cap substrate further comprising a plurality of shock stoppers that are arranged above the proof mass to push back the proof mass at specific locations upon a shock load; anda plurality of balance stoppers, coupled underneath the proof mass, each of the plurality of balance stoppers being arranged according to a position of at least one of the plurality of shock stoppers and electrically driven by a balance voltage, the plurality of balance stoppers generating first electrostatic force and torque on the proof mass to balance second force and torque generated by the plurality of shock stoppers.2. The microelectromechanical ...

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27-07-2017 дата публикации

MEASURING ACCELERATION USING INTERFEROMETRY WITH REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

Номер: US20170212144A1
Принадлежит: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

An apparatus for measuring acceleration includes: a reference cavity having a first fixed reflecting surface and a second fixed reflecting surface; a sense cavity having a fixed reflecting surface and a non-fixed reflecting surface, the non-fixed reflecting surface being configured to be displaced when subject to an acceleration force; a light source to illuminate the reference and sense cavities; a controller to vary a wavelength of light emitted by the light source and/or an index of refraction of an optical medium of the cavities; a photodetector to detect light emitted by the reference and sense cavities; an interferometer sensor to measure using the detected light, for each variation of the wavelength of light and/or the index of refraction a reference displacement of the reference cavity and a sense displacement of the sense cavity; and a processor to calculate the acceleration using each of the reference displacements and the sense displacements. 1. An apparatus for measuring acceleration , the apparatus comprising:{'sub': 'REF', 'a reference cavity comprising an optical medium and a first fixed reflecting surface and a second fixed reflecting surface disposed a distance dfrom the first fixed reflecting surface;'}{'sub': 'SENSE', 'a sense cavity comprising the optical medium and a fixed reflecting surface and a non-fixed reflecting surface disposed a distance dfrom the fixed reflecting surface, the non-fixed reflecting surface being configured to be displaced when subject to an acceleration force;'}a light source configured to illuminate the reference cavity and the sense cavity;a controller configured to vary a wavelength of light emitted by the light source and/or an index of refraction of the optical medium;a photodetector configured to detect light emitted by the reference cavity and the sense cavity;an interferometer sensor configured to measure using the light detected by the photodetector, for each variation of the wavelength of light emitted by the ...

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25-06-2020 дата публикации

System and method for engine speed measurement

Номер: US20200200787A1
Автор: Antwan Shenouda
Принадлежит: Pratt and Whitney Canada Corp

A system and method for measuring a speed of an engine are provided. The engine has a positive displacement pump drivingly connected to a rotor shaft thereof, the pump having an inlet for receiving a fluid supply and an outlet for outputting pressurized fluid. A sensor signal is received from a pressure sensing device provided at an inlet of the pump, the sensor signal comprising a series of periodic oscillations. A frequency of the oscillations is determined, the frequency proportional to a rotational speed of the rotor shaft. The speed of the engine is then determined from the frequency of the oscillations and the speed of the engine as determined is output for controlling operation of the engine.

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05-08-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A RADIAL-ACCELERATION SENSOR FOR THE WHEEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210239731A1
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A method for calibrating a radial acceleration sensor of a wheel of a vehicle including the following steps: acquisition, by the sensor, of signals S, each signal Sbeing acquired during a predetermined time window Wwhen the vehicle is in motion, the windows Wbeing different from one another; detection, for each time window W, of local extrema of the signal Sassociated respectively with phase values and detection instants; determination, for each time window W, of a frequency Fof the rotation of the wheel of the vehicle as a function of the phase values and of the detection instants for the local extrema detected; low-pass filtering of the signals S, so as to obtain, for each time window W, a filtered value Z; calibration of a constant error Eof the radial acceleration sensor as a function of the filtered values Zand of the frequencies F. 1. A method for calibrating a radial acceleration sensor of a wheel of a motor vehicle , said method comprising:{'sub': i', 'i', 'i', 'i, 'an acquisition step of acquisition, by the radial acceleration sensor, of signals S, each signal Sbeing acquired during a predetermined time window Wwhen the vehicle is in motion, the windows Wbeing different from one another,'}{'sub': i', 'i, 'a detection step of detecting, for each time window W, at least three local extrema of the signal Swhich are respectively associated with phase values and with detection instants,'}{'sub': i', 'i', 'i, 'a determination step of determining, for each time window W, a frequency Fof the rotation of the wheel of the vehicle as a function of the phase values and of the detection instants for the local extrema detected in said time window W,'}{'sub': i', 'i', 'i', 'i, 'a filtering step of low-pass filtering of the signals S, so as to obtain, for each time window W, a filtered value Zassociated with the frequency F, and'}{'sub': c', 'i', 'i, 'a calibration step of calibrating a constant error Eof the radial acceleration sensor as a function of the filtered values ...

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