公开(公告)号：US07237443B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US11362745

申请日：2006-02-28

Applicant: Frank H. Speckhart ,  Robert Scott Baker

Inventor： Frank H. Speckhart ,  Robert Scott Baker

IPC: G01L1/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/01516 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/7035 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A sensor pad for controlling the deployment of an automobile airbag. Weight sensing pad 10 is used in the seat 54 of an automobile, (not illustrated), to detect the presence of an occupant on the seat. Weight sensing pad 10 is used in conjunction with the vehicle's airbag control module in order to allow deployment of the airbag, in the event of a collision, only if the seat is occupied by a person of a preselected weight. Weight sensing pad 10 is defined by a bladder member 15 having an interior volume subdivided into a plurality of individual cells 42 in fluid communication with each other and that is filled with a non-compressible fluid 18, such as silicon or a silica gel of medium viscosity. A pressure tube 22 is in fluid communication with bladder 15 and is in further fluid communication with a pressure activated electronic transducer 26 which in turn is in electronic communication with the airbag controller 30. When a person sits upon weight sensing pad 10, there is a volumetric displacement of fluid 18 that provides a pressure change in the bladder member. If there is a sufficient pressure change due to the volumetric displacement of fluid to activate transducer 26, transducer 26 sends a signal to air bag controller 30. Electronic transducer 26 is selected to generate a signal upon detection of pressure resultant from the volumetric displacement of fluid 18 from bladder 15 expected from the average size adult of approximately one hundred pounds or heavier.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制汽车安全气囊展开的传感器垫。 重量检测垫10用于汽车的座椅54（未示出），以检测座椅上乘员的存在。 重量检测垫10与车辆的安全气囊控制模块一起使用，以便在发生碰撞的情况下，只有当座椅被预选的重量的人占据时才允许展开安全气囊。 重量感测垫10由具有细分为彼此流体连通的多个单独电池42的内部体积的气囊构件15限定，并且填充有不可压缩流体18，例如硅或介质硅胶 粘度。 压力管22与气囊15流体连通，并且与压力激活的电子换能器26进一步流体连通，压力激活的电子换能器26又与气囊控制器30电子连通。当一个人坐在重量感应垫10上时， 在膀胱构件中提供压力变化的流体18的体积位移。 如果由于流体的体积位移而产生足够的压力变化以激活换能器26，则换能器26向气囊控制器30发送信号。电子换能器26被选择以在检测到来自流体的体积位移的压力 18岁从膀胱15预期从平均成年人大约一百磅或更重。

公开(公告)号：US07004039B1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US10779586

申请日：2004-02-17

Applicant: Kenneth Ford ,  Jeffery Pray ,  Chris Richburg ,  Charles Bernstein

Inventor： Kenneth Ford ,  Jeffery Pray ,  Chris Richburg ,  Charles Bernstein

IPC: G01L1/02 ,  G01L5/08 ,  G01L7/00

CPC classification number: G01L13/025 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A tactile sensor comprises a sensing bladder in pneumatic communication with a first diaphragm side of a pneumatic diaphragm via a first fluid; the pneumatic diaphragm being actuatable by a displacement of the first fluid within the sensing bladder; the pneumatic diaphragm further comprising a second diaphragm side in fluid isolation from the first diaphragm side; the second diaphragm side being pneumatically biased against the first diaphragm side, and the second diaphragm side and the first diaphragm side of the pneumatic diaphragm each being in pneumatic communication with an external environment.

Abstract translation: 触觉传感器包括经由第一流体与气动膜片的第一膜片侧气动连通的感测囊; 所述气动隔膜可通过所述传感气囊内的所述第一流体的位移而致动; 气动隔膜还包括与第一隔膜侧流体隔离的第二隔膜侧; 第二隔膜侧被气动偏压抵靠第一隔膜侧，气动隔膜的第二隔膜侧和第一隔膜侧均与外部环境气动连通。

公开(公告)号：US20050184496A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US11110718

申请日：2005-04-21

Applicant: Frank Speckhart ,  Robert Baker

Inventor： Frank Speckhart ,  Robert Baker

IPC: B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60R21/32

CPC classification number: B60R21/01516 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/7035 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A sensor pad for controlling the deployment of an automobile airbag. Weight sensing pad 10 is used in the seat 54 of an automobile, (not illustrated), to detect the presence of an occupant on the seat. Weight sensing pad 10 is used in conjunction with the vehicle's airbag control module in order to allow deployment of the airbag, in the event of a collision, only if the seat is occupied by a person of a preselected weight. Weight sensing pad 10 is defined by a bladder member 15 having an interior volume subdivided into a plurality of individual cells 42 in fluid communication with each other and that is filled with a non-compressible fluid 18, such as silicon or a silica gel of medium viscosity. A pressure tube 22 is in fluid communication with bladder 15 and is in further fluid communication with a pressure activated electronic transducer 26 which in turn is in electronic communication with the airbag controller 30. When a person sits upon weight sensing pad 10, there is a volumetric displacement of fluid 18 that provides a pressure change in the bladder member. If there is a sufficient pressure change due to the volumetric displacement of fluid to activate transducer 26, transducer 26 sends a signal to air bag controller 30. Electronic transducer 26 is selected to generate a signal upon detection of pressure resultant from the volumetric displacement of fluid 18 from bladder 15 expected from the average size adult of approximately one hundred pounds or heavier.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制汽车安全气囊展开的传感器垫。 重量检测垫10用于汽车的座椅54（未示出），以检测座椅上乘员的存在。 重量检测垫10与车辆的安全气囊控制模块一起使用，以便在发生碰撞的情况下，只有当座椅被预选的重量的人占据时才允许展开安全气囊。 重量感测垫10由具有细分为彼此流体连通的多个单独电池42的内部体积的气囊构件15限定，并且填充有不可压缩流体18，例如硅或介质硅胶 粘度。 压力管22与气囊15流体连通，并且与压力激活的电子换能器26进一步流体连通，压力激活的电子换能器26又与气囊控制器30电子连通。当一个人坐在重量感应垫10上时， 在膀胱构件中提供压力变化的流体18的体积位移。 如果由于流体的体积位移而产生足够的压力变化以激活换能器26，则换能器26向气囊控制器30发送信号。电子换能器26被选择以在检测到来自流体的体积位移的压力 18岁从膀胱15预期从平均成年人大约一百磅或更重。

公开(公告)号：US20040117165A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10720175

申请日：2003-11-25

Inventor： Andrew Selim ,  Patrick John McAuliffe ,  Milind Chandrakanl Raje ,  Robert Henry Frater

IPC: G06G007/48

CPC classification number: G01L5/00 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0841 ,  A61M16/0858 ,  A61M2016/0661 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A system and method for measuring contact pressures between two surfaces, and especially, between the body and a device resting on the body, e.g., the skin and a breathable gas mask. A deformable, resilient probe having a flow passage therein is initially placed between the two surfaces such that the flow passage is blocked. Fluid pressure within the probe is then increased until the pressure in the probe overcomes the contact pressure between the two surfaces, such that fluid begins to flow through the flow passage in the probe. The pressure at which the fluid begins to flow through the flow passage in the probe is recorded as the contact pressure between the two surfaces. Contact pressure maps created using this apparatus and method may be used to create anthropometric models of the face and other body parts.

Abstract translation: 用于测量两个表面之间，特别是身体与搁置在身体上的装置（例如皮肤和透气性防毒面具）之间的接触压力的系统和方法。 最初将两个表面之间具有流动通道的可变形的弹性探针放置在两个表面之间，使得流动通道被阻挡。 然后增加探头内的流体压力，直到探针中的压力克服两个表面之间的接触压力，使得流体开始流过探针中的流动通道。 流体开始流过探头中的流动通道的压力被记录为两个表面之间的接触压力。 使用此设备和方法创建的接触压力图可用于创建面部和其他身体部位的人体模型。

公开(公告)号：US06708567B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09946668

申请日：2001-09-06

Applicant: Tadashi Odashima

Inventor： Tadashi Odashima

IPC: G01L708

CPC classification number: G01L5/226 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A fluid-filled elastic hollow body 2, includes a pressure sensor 4 for detecting the pressure of the fluid in the elastic hollow body, and an adapter 6 for coupling the elastic hollow body to an external movable member. The elastic hollow body 2, having a hollow sphere portion 2a having a roughly constant wall thickness, is deformed when an external contact load is applied causing a rise in its inner pressure detected by the pressure sensor 4. The invention provides: (1) that the sensor can accurately measure a contact load without being influenced by a change in direction of force measured; (2) that it can be attached easily and measure a load immediately after attachment; (3) that it is resistant against instantaneous shock load; (4) that it can easily model a substance when it comes in contact therewith; and (5) that its sensitivity does not deteriorate.

Abstract translation: 流体填充的弹性中空体2包括用于检测弹性中空体中的流体的压力的压力传感器4和用于将弹性中空体联接到外部可动构件的适配器6。 具有大致恒定的壁厚的中空球体部分2a的弹性中空体2在施加外部接触负载时会变形，导致由压力传感器4检测到的内部压力升高。本发明提供：（1） 传感器可以精确测量接触载荷，而不受测量方向变化的影响; （2）可以方便地安装，并在安装后立即测量负载; （3）耐瞬时冲击载荷; （4）它可以容易地模拟物质在与其接触时; 和（5）其灵敏度不会下降。

公开(公告)号：US6119530A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US36750

申请日：1998-03-09

Applicant: Lars I. E. Oddsson ,  Charles M. Cardoza

Inventor： Lars I. E. Oddsson ,  Charles M. Cardoza

IPC: G01D7/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/02 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/1123 ,  A61B5/1126 ,  A61B5/6892 ,  B25J13/00 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01L5/16

Abstract: A force sensing device for use in analyzing the movement of a person or animal. The device includes a base and a platform supported on the base by ball casters. The platform includes first and second plates with pneumatic tubing positioned between the plates. Forces on the platform result in compression of the pneumatic tubing, and the corresponding pressure changes in the pneumatic tubing are measured by associated pressure transducers. The device includes side rails which extend upwardly from the base and surround the platform. The side rails each include first and second plates with pneumatic tubing positioned between the plates. Side-to-side movement of the platform against the side rails results in compression of the pneumatic tubing in the side rails, and associated pressure transducers measure the corresponding pressure changes. The measurements from the pressure transducers are converted into force measurements and used to analyze the movement of the person or animal.

Abstract translation: 用于分析人或动物的运动的力感测装置。 该装置包括底座和由脚轮支撑在底座上的平台。 该平台包括位于板之间的气动管的第一和第二板。 平台上的力导致气动管道的压缩，并且通过相关联的压力传感器测量气动管道中的相应压力变化。 该装置包括从基座向上延伸并围绕平台的侧轨。 侧轨每个包括第一和第二板，气动管定位在板之间。 平台相对于侧轨的侧向运动导致侧轨中的气动管的压缩，并且相关联的压力传感器测量相应的压力变化。 来自压力传感器的测量值被转换为力测量值，用于分析人或动物的运动。

公开(公告)号：US5987370A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US923020

申请日：1997-09-03

Applicant: Morgan Daniel Murphy ,  Robert Joseph Myers ,  Pamela Ann Roe ,  William Lloyd Piper ,  Duane Donald Fortune ,  Hamid Reza Borzabadi ,  Karl Edward Stone ,  Mark Robert Vincen ,  Stuart Stites Sullivan ,  Robert Allan Perisho, Jr. ,  Robert Keith Constable ,  Gregory Allen Cobb

Inventor： Morgan Daniel Murphy ,  Robert Joseph Myers ,  Pamela Ann Roe ,  William Lloyd Piper ,  Duane Donald Fortune ,  Hamid Reza Borzabadi ,  Karl Edward Stone ,  Mark Robert Vincen ,  Stuart Stites Sullivan ,  Robert Allan Perisho, Jr. ,  Robert Keith Constable ,  Gregory Allen Cobb

IPC: B60N2/00 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60N5/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60R21/16 ,  G01G5/04 ,  G01G5/06 ,  G01G19/414 ,  G01G19/52 ,  G01G23/48 ,  G01L1/02 ,  B60R21/32 ,  G06G7/76

CPC classification number: B60R21/01516 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/0152 ,  G01G19/4142 ,  G01G5/04 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: An improved weight estimation apparatus includes a closed elastomeric bladder filled with fluid and installed in the foam cushion of a vehicle seat bottom, with at least one pressure sensor installed in a closed exit port of the bladder. A temperature sensor disposed in proximity to the bladder provides a temperature signal, and a controller estimates the weight of the occupant based on the temperature and pressure signals. The pressure sensor is preferably configured to sense the gage pressure--that is, the differential pressure between the fluid and atmospheric pressure--at the center of gravity of the fluid in order to provide a stable output independent of changing atmospheric pressure and changing orientation of the bladder due to vehicle pitch and roll.

Abstract translation: 改进的重量估计装置包括填充有流体并且安装在车辆座椅底部的泡沫垫中的封闭弹性体囊，其中至少一个压力传感器安装在囊的封闭出口中。 设置在气囊附近的温度传感器提供温度信号，并且控制器基于温度和压力信号来估计乘员的体重。 压力传感器优选地被配置成感测流量压力，即流体和大气压力之间的压力 - 在流体的重心处，以便提供独立于变化的大气压力的稳定输出和改变方向 膀胱因车辆俯仰和滚动。

公开(公告)号：US5661245A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-26

申请号：US501821

申请日：1995-07-14

Applicant: Eugene V. Svoboda ,  James T. Cook, Sr. ,  Christos D. Cartsonas

Inventor： Eugene V. Svoboda ,  James T. Cook, Sr. ,  Christos D. Cartsonas

IPC: A61M5/168 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L9/04 ,  G01L5/08

CPC classification number: G01L19/148 ,  A61M5/16854 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L19/0038 ,  G01L19/0645 ,  G01L19/143

Abstract: A force sensor assembly incorporates an integrated plunger to provide an economical assembly which can be calibrated and mounted as a single unit. The force sensor assembly utilizes a retainer to movably capture a solid interface within an opening in the retainer. The solid interface includes a flange positioned within the assembly below the retainer opening. The flange dimensions are greater than the retainer opening to retain the solid interface within the assembly. The retainer is attached to a housing body having a gel filled cavity underlying the retainer opening. A diaphragm free floats on the gel within the housing body and contacts the solid interface. The gel transmits a force exerted on the diaphragm from the solid interface to a pressure sensor mounted at the base of the housing body cavity. A ceramic substrate having an integrated resistor network supports the pressure sensor and an amplifier. The pressure sensor and accompanying electronic components provide a conditioned electrical signal corresponding to the force applied to the solid interface.

Abstract translation: 力传感器组件包括集成的柱塞，以提供经济的组件，其可以被校准和安装为单个单元。 力传感器组件利用保持器可移动地捕获保持器内的开口内的固体界面。 固体界面包括位于保持器开口下方的组件内的凸缘。 凸缘尺寸大于保持器开口以将固体界面保持在组件内。 保持器附接到具有在保持器开口下方的凝胶填充腔的壳体。 隔膜自由漂浮在壳体内部的凝胶上，并与固体界面接触。 凝胶将施加在隔膜上的力从固体界面传递到安装在壳体体腔底部的压力传感器。 具有集成电阻网络的陶瓷衬底支撑压力传感器和放大器。 压力传感器和伴随的电子部件提供对应于施加到固体界面的力的经调节的电信号。

公开(公告)号：US5357804A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-25

申请号：US38945

申请日：1993-03-29

Applicant: Rolf Wesemann ,  Are Ahrens ,  Ruediger Baretti

Inventor： Rolf Wesemann ,  Are Ahrens ,  Ruediger Baretti

IPC: G01L1/02 ,  G01L7/18 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/02

Abstract: To measure pressure acting on a support (1), a sealed bag (2) which is filled with a fluid and has flexible bag walls (9, 10), and which is arranged on the support (1) and whose interior communicates with a flexible capillary tube (4, 4'), is used as a sensor. Connected to the free end of the flexible capillary tube (4, 4') is an evaluation device which detects pressure variation, it being possible for the end of the flexible capillary tube (4, 4') to be plugged into a block (5). The block has a bore (6) which continues the channel of the flexible capillary tube (4, 4') and is sealed at its end not: subjected to the flexible capillary tube (4, 4') by a diaphragm (7). The diaphragm bulges outwards in the event of a reduction in the volume of the bag (2). The extent of the outward bulging of the diaphragm (7) can be determined by an optical detector (15, 16).

Abstract translation: 为了测量作用在支撑件（1）上的压力，填充有流体并具有柔性袋壁（9,10）的密封袋（2），并且布置在支撑件（1）上并且其内部与 柔性毛细管（4,4'）用作传感器。 连接到柔性毛细管（4,4'）的自由端是检测压力变化的评估装置，可将柔性毛细管（4,4'）的端部插入块（5 ）。 该块具有继续柔性毛细管（4,4'）的通道的孔（6），并在其端部被密封：不经由隔膜（7）经受柔性毛细管（4,4'）。 如果袋子（2）的体积减小，隔膜会向外凸出。 光阑（7）的向外膨胀的程度可由光学检测器（15,16）确定。

公开(公告)号：US5060525A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-29

申请号：US425214

申请日：1989-09-29

Applicant: Hans W. Hafner

Inventor： Hans W. Hafner

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  B60G17/00 ,  F16F9/32 ,  F16F9/54 ,  F16L55/00 ,  G01L1/02

CPC classification number: G01L1/02 ,  F16L55/00 ,  B60G2202/312 ,  B60G2204/112 ,  B60G2204/128 ,  B60G2400/60 ,  B60G2400/61

Abstract: A joint including an elastic connecting device includes a rigid element and a rigid outer element receiving the rigid inner element such that the rigid inner element is movable with respect to the rigid outer element. The rigid inner element and the rigid outer element have respective outer and inner facing surfaces. A bore is disposed in one of the rigid inner element and the rigid outer element, and the bore opens to one of the respective outer and inner facing surfaces. A force/pressure sensing arrangement is disposed in the bore, and a substantially incompressible fluid is sealed in the bore. Elastomeric material is disposed between the rigid outer element and the rigid inner element in force/pressure transmission contact with the force/pressure sensing arrangement. The rigid inner element has a central passage and a radially enlarged portion, and the inner surface of the rigid outer element has a contour generally complementary to the outer surface of the rigid inner element, so as to form an annular intermediate space at least partially occupied by the elastomeric material.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / EP89 / 00096 Sec。 371日期：1989年9月29日 102（e）日期1989年9月29日PCT提交1989年2月2日PCT公布。 出版物WO89 / 07055 日本1989年8月10日。包括弹性连接装置的接头包括刚性元件和容纳刚性内部元件的刚性外部元件，使得刚性内部元件可相对于刚性外部元件移动。 刚性内部元件和刚性外部元件具有相应的外表面和内表面。 孔被布置在刚性内部元件和刚性外部元件中的一个中，并且孔朝向相应的外表面和内表面中的一个开口。 力/压力感测装置设置在孔中，并且基本上不可压缩的流体被密封在孔中。 弹性材料设置在刚性外部元件和刚性内部元件之间，与力/压力感测装置有效/压力传递接触。 刚性内部元件具有中心通道和径向扩大部分，并且刚性外部元件的内表面具有与刚性内部元件的外表面大致互补的轮廓，以便形成至少部分地占据的环形中间空间 通过弹性体材料。