摘要:
A strain gauge (200) includes a resistor (250) formed of a doped silicon material, a conductive shield (260), and an isolation element (270) disposed between the resistor (250) and the conductive shield (260). The isolation element (270) electrically isolates the resistor (250) from the conductive shield (260).
摘要:
Weigh-in-motion sensor (200) comprising a beam (104) with a load-bearing top surface (110), and including a base wall (208) and a cover (210) with a cavity (116) therebetween. A sensing package (106) is disposed within the cavity (116) and is under pre-load between the cover (210) and the base wall (208). The sensing package (106) comprises a piezoelectric element (228) disposed in a guide (238) and interposed between an upper or first electrode (224) and a lower or second electrode (226). Insulators (244, 246) are interposed between the respective electrodes (224, 226) and the cover (210) and the base wall (208). An aperture (248) is formed within the base wall (208) and a fastener (244) is disposed in the aperture (248) and in contact with a substrate (229) to impose a preload on the sensing package (106). The fastener (244) has a diameter (D1) which is larger than a transverse dimension (D2) of the piezoelectric element (228) (e.g., about 10 percent larger) to provide an improved degree of beam stress reduction without sacrificing sensor measurement sensitivity.
摘要:
A load cell (200) that includes a beam (202) extending from a fixed section (204) to a load section (206) including a deflection section (208) that moves under a load and a central beam section (211) spaced from the deflection section (208). At least one strain gauge (216) is coupled to the beam (202) for detecting movement of the beam (202). Stop elements (234, 238, 242) each include a respective bearing surface (244, 246, 248) and are coupled to the beam (202) and configured such that each bearing surface (244, 246, 248) does not engage the beam (202) in a first position and engages the beam (202) in a second position.
摘要:
A differential pressure sensor includes a pressure sensing die comprising a semiconductor die, having a thinned portion forming a diaphragm. The diaphragm includes piezo-resistive elements that exhibit varying resistance based on force exerted on the diaphragm. A first support structure is bonded to a first surface of the semiconductor die, having an aperture defined through the support structure such that a first surface of the diaphragm is exposed through the aperture. A second support structure is bonded to the opposite side of the semiconductor die having an aperture aligned with the opposing side of the diaphragm. Electrical components in electrical communication with the piezo-resistive elements are arranged outside the region defined by the bond between the first and second support structures and the semiconductor die. An oil-filled volume may be defined between the semiconductor die and a harsh medium which transmits a fluid pressure to the die without the harsh medium contacting the die.
摘要:
A differential pressure sensor includes a pressure sensing die including a semiconductor die, having a thinned portion forming a diaphragm. The diaphragm includes piezo-resistive elements that exhibit varying resistance based on force exerted on the diaphragm. A first support structure is bonded to a first surface of the semiconductor die, having an aperture defined through the support structure such that a first surface of the diaphragm is exposed through the aperture. A second support structure is similarly bonded to the opposite side of the semiconductor die. Electrical components in electrical communication with the piezo-resistive elements are arranged outside the region defined by the bond between the first and second support structures and the semiconductor die. An oil-filled volume may be defined between the semiconductor die and a harsh medium which transmits a fluid pressure to the die without the harsh medium contacting the die.
摘要:
An apparatus for determining body impedance comprising: first and second electrodes suitable for being electrically coupled to the body; and a variable frequency relaxation oscillator coupled to the electrodes; wherein, the period of oscillation is indicative of the body impedance.
摘要:
A sensor plate for use in a load cell for use in an electronic scale comprising a planar first surface; a planar second surface opposite the first surface having a depression formed therein defining a flexure area; a load cavity formed in the second surface having a conical receptacle end for receiving a strut; and sensors disposed over the flexure area for generating a signal in response to a load applied to the loading cavity wherein the strut has a first conical projection end coupled to the conical receptacle end of the loading cavity and a second end coupled to a footer member such that the strut mechanically floats therebetween for providing the applied load at a substantially central position at the load cavity.