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Elastic surface wave pressure gauge and pressure sensor for such a gauge

US4382386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1980
Grant dateMay 10, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S73/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to elastic surface wave pressure gauges. The gauge comprises a plate on which are located the electronic components of the gauge and a pressure sensor grouping the electromechanical elements on a header having connecting pins. The header is provided with a pressure inlet which traverses the plate. The invention is also applicable to the measurement of the pressures of fluids in order to optimize the supply to internal combustion engines. The pressure inlet is made of a rigid metal header and separately grounded for shielding of the surface acoustic wave electrodes to prevent "pull-in" where the oscillators inadvertantly lock on the same frequency.

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