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Tuning-fork vibratory gyro and sensor system using the same

US5861705A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1996
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H9/21
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vibratory gyro including a tuning-fork vibrator having a piezoelectric member and a supporting member supporting the tuning-fork vibrator. The tuning-fork vibrator has a driving-side vibration mode and a detection-side vibration mode. The tuning-fork vibrator resonates in the driving-side vibration mode, and the tuning-fork vibrator and the supporting member resonate as a whole in the detection-side vibration mode.

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