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Digital flexure beam accelerometer

US5305640A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateMay 1, 1992
Grant dateApr 26, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B2201/0235
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Acceleration is measured using an array of micro-machined elements. The array is configured so each successive element is deflected by a higher acceleration. For each acceleration there will be a set of elements that is deflected. By determining the transition point between deflected and undeflected elements, the acceleration can be measured.

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