Mounting and isolation system for tuning fork temperature sensor
US4706259A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K7/32
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Prior mounting systems for tuning fork temperature sensors have resulted in unpredictable activity dips within the sensor operating ranges. This problem is eliminated by the mounting and isolation system (32) of the present invention that is adapted to mount temperature sensitive tuning fork (20) to a support structure. The mounting system comprises a mounting member (34) adapted for rigid connection to the support structure, and support means (36) connecting the tuning fork base to the mounting member such that the tuning fork is supported solely by the support means. The support means comprises a low pass mechanical filter that transmits only vibration frequencies that are less than the operating range of frequencies of the tuning fork.
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