PRESSURE SENSOR WITH INTERCONNECTOR HAVING A COMPLIANT PIN ASSEMBLY
    31.
    发明申请
    PRESSURE SENSOR WITH INTERCONNECTOR HAVING A COMPLIANT PIN ASSEMBLY 有权
    带连接器的压力传感器具有合适的引脚组件

    公开(公告)号:US20130160562A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-27

    申请号:US13538599

    申请日:2012-06-29

    Abstract: A pin and circuit board assembly includes at least three pins (24′, 24″). Each pin includes a first end (35) and a second end (37). All of the first ends of the pins are arranged on a common plane. The second ends of at least two of the pins are disposed on the common plane and a second end of at least one of the pins, other than the two pins, are disposed on a second plane that is offset from the common plane. The second end of each pin is spaced apart from a second end of another pin substantially at an angle of 360/N, where N is the total number of pins. A printed circuit board (22′) includes at least three pin holes (28′, 28″), each arranged to receive a second end of an associated pin in a press-fit arrangement. The assembly avoids tilting of the PCB upon inserting the pins.

    Abstract translation: 销和电路板组件包括至少三个销(24',24“)。 每个销包括第一端(35)和第二端(37)。 销的所有第一端都布置在公共平面上。 至少两个销的第二端设置在公共平面上,并且除了两个销之外的至少一个销的第二端设置在从公共平面偏移的第二平面上。 每个销的第二端与另一个销的第二端基本上以360 / N的角度间隔开,其中N是销的总数。 印刷电路板(22')包括至少三个销孔(28',28“),每个销孔被设置成以压配合方式接收相关销的第二端。 该组件避免了插入插脚时PCB的倾斜。

    Method and apparatus for sensing applied forces
    33.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for sensing applied forces 失效
    用于感测施加力的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110094315A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US10553892

    申请日:2003-04-22

    Abstract: An apparatus for sensing a force. The apparatus includes a nanostructure being suitable for emitting electrons and a collector. The collector is proximately positioned with respect to the nanostructure so as to receive the emitted electrons and define a gap therebetween. The gap is partially dependent upon the applied force and the emission and reception of the electrons are indicative of the applied force.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于感测力的装置。 该装置包括适于发射电子的纳米结构和集电体。 收集器相对于纳米结构近似定位,以便接收发射的电子并在其间限定间隙。 间隙部分取决于施加的力,电子的发射和接收表示所施加的力。

    Tactile sensors
    34.
    发明授权
    Tactile sensors 有权
    触觉传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07823467B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-02

    申请号:US12330396

    申请日:2008-12-08

    CPC classification number: G01D5/14 G01L1/005 G01L5/228 G06F3/0338 Y10T29/49007

    Abstract: An electroactive polymer is used to produce a tactile sensor. The electroactive polymer (EAP) includes a sheet of an ion-exchange membrane having opposite surfaces on which are plated gold electrodes. The EAP is formed to have a dome-shape with a plurality of sensing electrodes circumferentially disposed around an outer surface of the dome. A flexible polymer underlying the EAP supports it and prevents a force applied to the tactile sensor from inverting the dome. The sensor electrodes produce separate output signals indicative of different vector components of an applied force acting on the tactile sensor, so that a direction of the force can be determined. Vias provided in the electrodes are electrically coupled to a flexible circuit that conveys the output signals externally from the sensing electrodes for use and further processing. A plurality of the tactile sensors can be formed as an array on an ion-exchange membrane.

    Abstract translation: 电活性聚合物用于产生触觉传感器。 电活性聚合物(EAP)包括具有相对表面的离子交换膜片,其上镀有金电极。 EAP形成为具有围绕圆顶的外表面周向设置的多个感测电极的圆顶形状。 EAP下面的柔性聚合物支撑它,并且防止施加到触觉传感器的力反转圆顶。 传感器电极产生指示作用在触觉传感器上的施加力的不同矢量分量的分离的输出信号,从而可以确定力的方向。 设置在电极中的通孔电耦合到柔性电路,其将来自感测电极的输出信号从外部传送以用于和进一步处理。 多个触觉传感器可以形成为离子交换膜上的阵列。

    Embedded nanotube array sensor and method of making a nanotube polymer composite
    35.
    发明授权
    Embedded nanotube array sensor and method of making a nanotube polymer composite 有权
    嵌入式纳米管阵列传感器及制备纳米管聚合物复合材料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07673521B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-09

    申请号:US10537944

    申请日:2003-12-09

    Abstract: A method of producing polymer/nanotube composites where the density and position of the nanotubes (11) within the composite ca be controlled. Carbon nanotubes (11) are grown from organometallic micropatterns. These periodic nanotube arrays are then incorporated into a polymer matrix (7) by deposing a curable polymer film on the as-grown tubes. This controlled method of producing free-standing nanotube/polymer composite films may be used to form nanosensor (3) which provide information regarding a physical condition of a material (20), such as an airplane chassis or wing, in contact with the nanosensor (3).

    Abstract translation: 制备聚合物/纳米管复合材料的方法,其中复合材料内的纳米管(11)的密度和位置可以被控制。 碳纳米管(11)从有机金属微图案生长。 然后通过在生长管上除去可固化聚合物膜,将这些周期性纳米管阵列掺入聚合物基体(7)中。 可以使用这种控制的制造独立的纳米管/聚合物复合膜的方法来形成纳米传感器(3),其提供关于与纳米传感器接触的诸如飞机底盘或机翼的材料(20)的物理状态的信息 3)。

    Pressure sensor with integrated bi-functional heater and methods of using
    37.
    发明授权
    Pressure sensor with integrated bi-functional heater and methods of using 失效
    具有集成双功能加热器的压力传感器和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07415884B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-26

    申请号:US11820403

    申请日:2007-06-19

    CPC classification number: F02C9/28 F02D41/3005 F23N5/022 G01B5/30 G01L1/005

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在高温环境下测定压力和温度的方法。 本发明还涉及使用双功能加热器来确定关于压力感测元件的温度的方法。 此外,本发明优选地涉及具有压力感测元件和加热元件的压力传感器,两者都集成到传感器的包装中,优选地在压力传感器的隔膜上,特别是涉及能够在高压下操作的压力传感器 或升高的温度,并且甚至更具体地涉及这种压力传感器,其中加热元件能够至少部分地加热压力感测元件并监测施加区域的温度。 优选地,压力感测元件由形状记忆合金(SMA)材料形成,其可以在高或高温下用作具有高灵敏度的压力传感器。

    Embedded nanotube array sensor and method of making a nanotube polymer composite
    38.
    发明申请
    Embedded nanotube array sensor and method of making a nanotube polymer composite 有权
    嵌入式纳米管阵列传感器及制备纳米管聚合物复合材料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070138010A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-21

    申请号:US10537944

    申请日:2003-12-09

    Inventor: Pulickel AJAYAN

    Abstract: A method of producing polymer/nanotube composites where the density and position of the nanotubes (11) within the composite ca be controlled. Carbon nanotubes (11) are grown from organometallic micropatterns. These periodic nanotube arrays are then incorporated into a polymer matrix (7) by deposing a curable polymer film on the as-grown tubes. This controlled method of producing free-standing nanotube/polymer composite films may be used to form nanosensor (3) which provide information regarding a physical condition of a material (20), such as an airplane chassis or wing, in contact with the nanosensor (3).

    Abstract translation: 制备聚合物/纳米管复合材料的方法,其中复合材料内的纳米管(11)的密度和位置可以被控制。 碳纳米管(11)从有机金属微图案生长。 然后通过在生长管上除去可固化聚合物膜,将这些周期性纳米管阵列掺入聚合物基质(7)中。 可以使用这种控制的制造独立的纳米管/聚合物复合膜的方法来形成纳米传感器(3),其提供关于与纳米传感器接触的诸如飞机底盘或机翼的材料(20)的物理状态的信息 3)。

    Displacement and force sensor
    40.
    发明授权
    Displacement and force sensor 失效
    位移和力传感器

    公开(公告)号:US06988417B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-24

    申请号:US10670441

    申请日:2003-09-25

    CPC classification number: G01L1/005 G01N33/24

    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the displacement of visco-elastoplastic media below a surface thereof comprises an upper plate mounted such that a displacement force exerted on the top surface thereof will move the upper plate a displacement distance downward toward a base. Guides maintain the upper plate and the base in alignment such that movement is along a displacement axis. A calibrated bias element exerts a calibrated bias force resisting movement of the upper plate toward the base. A displacement measuring device measures the displacement distance, and is operative to generate a movement signal corresponding to the displacement distance. A data acquisition system is operative to receive and record the movement signal, and calculate the displacement force exerted on the top surface of the upper plate required to move the upper plate the displacement distance against the calibrated bias force.

    Abstract translation: 用于测量其表面下方的粘弹塑性介质的位移的装置包括上板,其安装成使得施加在其顶表面上的位移力将使上板朝向底座向下移动位移距离。 导轨将上板和底座保持对准,使得运动沿位移轴线。 校准的偏置元件施加校准的偏压力以抵抗上板朝向底座的运动。 位移测量装置测量位移距离,并且可操作地产生对应于位移距离的运动信号。 数据采集​​系统可操作以接收和记录运动信号,并且计算施加在上板的顶表面上的移动力,该位移力使上板移动距离校准偏压力的位移距离。

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