Shock and vibration sensor
US6034613A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P15/135
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor assembly for monitoring shocks and vibrations on sensitive devices is provided. The sensor assembly comprises a detector beam supported between a pair of support members. A detector weight is secured to the detector beam between the support members. The detector beam is fracturable in response to the application of a predetermined level of force. An electrical circuit may be coupled to the detector beam for monitoring electrical continuity and structural integrity of the detector beam. The detector beam provides passive monitoring as the detector beam will fracture irrespectively of the power state of the electrical circuit. One or more detector beams may be used to monitor forces along a variety of different axes.
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