Damped fiber optic accelerometers, sensors, and sensor assemblies, and methods of assembling the same
US9684012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P2015/0882
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic sensor is provided. The fiber optic sensor includes: a fixed portion configured to be secured to a body of interest; a moveable portion; a spring member positioned at least partially between the fixed portion and the moveable portion; an optical fiber wound in contact with the fixed portion and the moveable portion such that the optical fiber spans at least a portion of the spring; and an elastomeric material provided in contact with at least one of the fixed portion, the moveable portion, the spring member, the body of interest, and the optical fiber.
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