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Vibration sensor for an automotive vehicle engine

US4364259A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1980
Grant dateDec 21, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R17/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vibration sensor for an automotive vehicle having a piezoelectric element of diaphragm type for detecting mechanical vibrations from an internal combustion engine such as knocking frequency. The piezoelectric element is formed within a holder of plastic or the like and bonded thereto in a manner to accurately regulate the clamping pressure at the element periphery and regulate the vibration area thereof to accurately regulate the resonant frequency of the vibration sensor.

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