Capacitive sensor
US6829953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C2009/062
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A capacitive sensor includes a fixed board provided with a fixed electrode unit consisting of one or more electrodes, a movable member provided with a movable electrode unit consisting of one or more electrodes which faces the fixed electrode unit with a gap therebetween, the movable member being rotatable with respect to the fixed board, a weight provided on the movable member, and a retaining element which is disposed between the fixed plate and the weight and retains the movable member in a rotatable manner. At least one of the movable electrode unit and the fixed electrode unit includes a plurality of electrodes.
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