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Pressure variable capacitor

US3993939A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 7, 1975
Grant dateNov 23, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 7, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01G5/16
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pressure responsive diaphragm is attached to a substrate carrying a thick film metallic coating covered by a dielectric glass coating so that the diaphragm and thick film coating comprise a pressure variable capacitor. Changes in pressure difference across the diaphragm force the diaphragm to roll against the glass to vary the area of diaphragm in contact with the glass, thus changing the capacity.

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