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Folded cantilever beam accelerometer

US5412987A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1992
Grant dateMay 9, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P15/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cantilever beam has a proof mass arranged at its distal end so as to cause the beam to resiliently deform into an S-shape when the accelerometer is subjected to acceleration intended to be detected. Strain gauge elements are placed at the two knees of the S-shape.

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