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Force sensor with attached mass

US4891985A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1986
Grant dateJan 9, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P15/123
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor comprising a die having a sensing portion. The sensor further comprises apparatus for enhancing the sensitivity of the sensing portion, the apparatus for enhancing comprising a mass rigidly attached to a portion of the die. The sensor also comprises two mechanical stops. One stop includes a portion of the die, and the other stop is rigidly spaced away from the die. Movement of the mass is limited by the two stops.

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