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Apparatus and method for measuring movement

US4706498A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 1985
Grant dateNov 17, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P15/132
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An accelerometer comprising a ferrofluid coated permanent magnet as a proof mass mounted for substantially friction-free movement in a hollow vessel on which vessel are mounted three coils that are used with an electrical circuit to detect and measure movement of the proof mass in response to an outside force and to return the proof mass to a null position.

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