Hemitoroidal resonator gyroscope
US8631702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One exemplary embodiment is directed to a vibratory structure gyroscope having a substrate having a top surface. The vibratory structure gyroscope can also include a resonator having a hemitoroidal shape, the resonator including a stem and an outer lip that surrounds the stem, the stem attached to the top surface of the substrate and the outer lip located apart from the top surface to allow the resonator to vibrate.
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