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Integrated accelerometer assembly

US4987780A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1987
Grant dateJan 29, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P15/093
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly for use in a dry accelerometer. The assembly includes a flat ceramic base with an interior aperture, two metal hinges and a pendulous mass supported within the aperture by such hinges. A light emitting diode and photodetector are provided for measuring movement of the pendulous mass. The assembly is readily fabricated and tested with batch processes.

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