Non-rigid sensor for detecting deformation
US8596147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/26
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A non-rigid electrical component includes a first layer of a compressible material. The first layer has at least one aperture therethrough. A second layer of an electrically conductive material is positioned on one side of the first layer across the aperture and a third layer of an electrically conductive material is positioned on an opposite side of the first layer across the aperture. The first layer is compressible such that the second and third layers of material may be brought into contact with each other in the aperture of the first layer to complete an electrical connection between the second and third layers upon application of a compression force. The first layer is also made of a resilient material such that when the compression force is removed, the first material expands to separate the second and third layers, thereby breaking the electrical connection.
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