Portable digital horizontal inclinometer
US7565748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C9/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Taught herein is a portable digital horizontal inclinometer which utilizes magnetic field to dampen the free swing of the pendulum. The inclinometer features simple structure, small size, high sensitivity, good linearity, high precision, and strong anti-jamming capability. It is also easy to manufacture and provide fast and accurate reading over a wide range of inclination angles of up to 360° .
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