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Micromechanical rate of rotation sensor having ring with drive element and detection element

US5889207A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1997
Grant dateMar 30, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C19/5684
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rate of rotation sensor is structured as a micromechanical component on the surface of a substrate. The rate of rotation sensor has a ring with drive elements and detection elements. The ring is made to oscillate by means of the drive elements, and the deformation of the ring which results from Coriolis forces is detected by the detection elements.

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