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Monolithic quartz resonator accelerometer

US5315874A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P2015/0814
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A monolithic quartz resonator accelerometer including a monolithic quartz sensing structure with a frame, a proof mass support structure within the frame, and a resonator structure interconnecting the frame and the support structure. Further included are a proof mass fixed to the support structure, and electrodes on the resonator structure for driving the resonator at a vibration frequency which varies as a function of the acceleration of the proof mass.

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