公开(公告)号：US20170025199A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15124480

申请日：2014-03-18

Applicant: Hitachi Metals, Ltd.

Inventor： Akinari NAKAYAMA ,  Takashi AOYAMA

IPC: H01B1/24 ,  C08L53/00 ,  G01L1/22 ,  C08L23/12

CPC classification number: H01B1/24 ,  C08K3/04 ,  C08L23/02 ,  C08L23/12 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L53/025 ,  C08L91/00 ,  C08L2203/20 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/22

Abstract: [Problem] To provide: an electroconductive resin composition which can be produced at low cost and is suitable as a material for the electrical conductors of a pressure sensor; and a pressure sensor including electrical conductors constituted of the electroconductive resin composition. [Solution] The present invention provides a pressure sensor (1) which includes an insulator (10) having a hollow portion (13) and a plurality of electrical conductors (11) that have been disposed apart from each other along the inner surface facing the hollow portion (13) of the insulator (10), the plurality of electrical conductors (11) comprising an electroconductive resin composition that includes both a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer and carbon.

Abstract translation: [问题]提供：可以低成本制造并适合作为压力传感器的电导体的材料的导电树脂组合物; 以及包含由导电性树脂组合物构成的电导体的压力传感器。 [解决方案]本发明提供一种压力传感器（1），其包括具有中空部分（13）的绝缘体（10）和多个电导体（11），所述多个电导体（11）沿着面向 绝缘体（10）的中空部分（13），所述多个电导体（11）包括包含苯乙烯基热塑性弹性体和碳的导电树脂组合物。

公开(公告)号：US09488536B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13825124

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Xiaoming Tao ,  Tao Hua ,  Yangyong Wang ,  Qiao Li ,  Yee Kwan Chow

Inventor： Xiaoming Tao ,  Tao Hua ,  Yangyong Wang ,  Qiao Li ,  Yee Kwan Chow

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G01N27/04 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L11/02

CPC classification number: G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01L11/025 ,  G01N27/04 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/53

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor comprises cutting a sensing fabric to a pre-determined size, connecting a flexible electric wire with a wire of the sensing fabric by sewing, fixing the sensing fabric by means of a clamping positioner at a pre-determined tension, bonding a lower conversion layer with the sensing fabric by means of a lower conversion layer positioning box, bonding an adjustable column with the sensing fabric by means of an upper conversion layer positioning box, and bonding the upper conversion layer with the adjustable column by means of the upper conversion layer positioning box. A tool for manufacturing the sensor comprises an electrical property measuring device, a wire connecting tool, and a sensor structural component assembling tool. The present invention provides an easy and convenient way of manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor, monitoring the quality of manufacture, and enhancing the manufacturing precision and product yield.

Abstract translation: 用于制造织物压力传感器的方法包括将感测织物切割成预定尺寸，通过缝合将柔性电线与感测织物的线连接，借助于夹紧定位器将感测织物固定在预定的 张力，通过下转换层定位盒与感测织物粘合较低转换层，通过上转换层定位盒将可调节柱与感测织物结合，并将上转换层与可调列结合 上转换层定位盒的手段。 用于制造传感器的工具包括电性能测量装置，线连接工具和传感器结构部件组装工具。 本发明提供一种容易制造织物压力传感器的方法，监测制造质量，提高制造精度和产品产量。

公开(公告)号：US20160290945A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15084976

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation

Inventor： Masafumi Watanabe ,  Takehiro Yamaoka

IPC: G01N27/04 ,  G01Q60/00

CPC classification number: G01N27/041 ,  G01L1/10 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01N17/00 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01Q60/30

Abstract: A method includes: removing at least a part of an oxide formed on a surface of the sample by relatively scanning the surface of the sample in X and Y directions parallel to the surface while bringing a probe into contact with the surface of the sample; detecting a signal by bringing the probe into contact with the surface of the sample from which at least a part of the oxide is removed at a predetermined detection position in the X direction or the Y direction while a bias voltage is applied to the sample; calculating a spreading resistance value based on the signal; and retracting the probe to keep the probe relatively away from the surface in a Z direction perpendicular to the surface while relatively moving the probe to a next detection position to start scanning the sample from the next detection position.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括：通过在使样本与样品的表面接触的同时在与所述表面平行的X和Y方向上相对扫描所述样品的表面来除去形成在所述样品表面上的至少一部分氧化物; 通过使所述探针与所述样品的表面接触来检测信号，所述样品的表面在X方向或Y方向上的预定检测位置处除去所述氧化物的至少一部分，同时向所述样品施加偏置电压; 基于该信号计算扩展电阻值; 并且使所述探针缩回以使所述探针在垂直于所述表面的Z方向上相对远离所述表面远离所述探针，同时相对地将所述探针移动到下一个检测位置以开始从所述下一个检测位置扫描所述样品。

公开(公告)号：US20160290880A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15036937

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Inventor： Jennifer A. Lewis ,  Joseph T. Muth ,  Daniel M. Vogt ,  Ryan L. Truby ,  Yigit Menguc ,  David B. Kolesky ,  Robert J. Wood

IPC: G01L1/22

CPC classification number: G01L1/2287 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G06F3/014

Abstract: A printed stretchable strain sensor comprises a seamless elastomeric body and a strain-sensitive conductive structure embedded in the seamless elastomeric body. The strain-sensitive conductive structure comprises one or more conductive filaments arranged in a continuous pattern. A method of printing a stretchable strain sensor comprises depositing one or more conductive filaments in a predetermined continuous pattern into or onto a support matrix. After the depositing, the support matrix is cured to embed a strain-sensitive conductive structure in a seamless elastomeric body.

Abstract translation: 印刷的可拉伸应变传感器包括无缝弹性体和嵌入无缝弹性体中的应变敏感导电结构。 应变敏感导电结构包括以连续图案布置的一个或多个导电细丝。 打印可拉伸应变传感器的方法包括将预定连续图案中的一个或多个导电细丝沉积到载体矩阵中或载体上。 在沉积之后，支撑基体被固化以将应变敏感导电结构嵌入到无缝弹性体中。

公开(公告)号：US20160238368A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15028338

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: STRETCHSENSE LIMITED

Inventor： Benjamin Marc O'Brien ,  Todd Alan Gisby ,  Antoni Edward Harbuz ,  Samuel Schlatter

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  B32B37/10 ,  B32B37/16 ,  G01L1/20 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B37/00 ,  G01L1/14 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B38/10

CPC classification number: G01B7/18 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  B32B7/045 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B37/003 ,  B32B37/0076 ,  B32B37/025 ,  B32B37/10 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/16 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2307/204 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  B32B2535/00 ,  G01B7/22 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/20

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a method of fabricating a laminate of flexible and compliant layers of material, such as used to provide a dielectric elastomer sensor. According to the method a flexible and compliant layer of material which is affixed to a substrate to avoid strain during processing is bonded to another layer of flexible and compliant material and released from the substrate to form a laminate. The layer of flexible and compliant material affixed to the substrate may be inspected prior to bonding.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，本发明提供了一种制造柔性和柔性层材料层压体的方法，例如用于提供介电弹性体传感器。 根据该方法，粘合到基材上以避免在加工过程中产生应变的柔性和顺应性材料层被粘合到另一层柔性和顺应性材料上并从基材上释放以形成层压体。 可以在粘合之前检查固定到基底的柔性和柔顺材料层。

公开(公告)号：US20160238367A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15028077

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: Guido MAISTO ,  Marco BONVINO

Inventor： Guido Maisto ,  Marco Bonvino

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  C23C26/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/18 ,  C23C26/00 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01M5/0041

Abstract: A device for detecting strain and transmitting detected data, as well as a method for the manufacturing of a device of the type indicated above are provided. The device can be either applied to the surface of a structure to be monitored or inserted inside the structure and it allows to reliably acquire and transmit the data relating to the strains suffered by the structure, avoiding errors due to disturbances in the positioning of the strain sensor of the device or in the electronics associated with the sensor. The device includes a middle layer, in which at least one strain sensor made by using a composite material containing electrically conductive impregnable fibers, an electronic circuit and at least an antenna are provided, and a first and a second outer layers made by using a composite material containing electrically insulating impregnable fibers, between which the middle layer is placed.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测应变和发送检测数据的装置，以及用于制造上述装置的方法。 该装置可以被施加到待监测或插入结构内的结构的表面，并且允许可靠地获取和传输与结构遭受的应变有关的数据，避免由于应变的定位的干扰引起的误差 设备传感器或与传感器相关的电子元件。 该装置包括中间层，其中提供通过使用包含导电可浸渍纤维的复合材料制成的至少一个应变传感器，电子电路和至少一个天线，以及通过使用复合材料制成的第一和第二外层 含有电绝缘的可浸渍纤维的材料，其间放置中间层。

公开(公告)号：US20160139717A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14729172

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sinan Filiz ,  James E. Pedder ,  Charley T. Ogata ,  John Stephen Smith ,  Dhaval Chandrakant Patel ,  Shin John Choi ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christopher J. Butler ,  Martin P. Grunthaner

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G01L1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G01L1/005 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04111

Abstract: An optically transparent force sensor, which may be used as input to an electronic device. The optically transparent force sensor may be configured to compensate for variations in temperature using two or more force-sensitive components that are formed from materials having different temperature- and strain-dependent responses.

Abstract translation: 光学透明的力传感器，其可以用作电子设备的输入。 光学透明的力传感器可以被配置为使用由具有不同温度和应变依赖性响应的材料形成的两个或更多个力敏感组件来补偿温度变化。

公开(公告)号：US20160116352A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14893891

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: IEE INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A.

Inventor： Werner BIECK ,  Edmund MARX

IPC: G01L1/22 ,  G01L5/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/225 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B13/00 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/2287 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: The invention relates to a transducer arrangement for converting a load variation into one or more electrical output signals. The transducer arrangement comprises at least one transducer element and an evaluation unit operatively connected to the transducer element. The transducer arrangement can be used amongst others, for healthcare applications, sport leisure activities, impact detection for safety applications in the automotive industry as well as for safety surveillance systems in the industry.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将负载变化转换成一个或多个电输出信号的换能器装置。 换能器装置包括至少一个换能器元件和可操作地连接到换能器元件的评估单元。 传感器布置可以用于医疗保健应用，体育休闲活动，针对汽车行业的安全应用的影响检测以及业内的安全监控系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160103545A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14972917

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sinan Filiz ,  James E. Pedder ,  Charley T. Ogata ,  John Stephen Smith ,  Dhaval Chandrakant Patel ,  Shin John Choi ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christopher J. Butler ,  Martin P. Grunthaner

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G01L1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G01L1/005 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04111

Abstract: An optically transparent force sensor that may compensate for environmental effects, including, for example, variations in temperature of the device or the surroundings. In some examples, two force-sensitive layers are separated by a compliant layer. The relative electrical response of the two force-sensitive layers may be used to compute an estimate of the force of a touch that reduces the effect of variations in temperature. In some examples, piezoelectric films having anisotropic strain properties are used to reduce the effects of temperature.

Abstract translation: 可以补偿环境影响的光学透明的力传感器，包括例如装置或周围环境的温度变化。 在一些示例中，两个力敏感层由柔顺层分开。 可以使用两个力敏感层的相对电响应来计算降低温度变化影响的触摸力的估计。 在一些实例中，使用具有各向异性应变特性的压电膜来降低温度的影响。

公开(公告)号：US09297708B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13470734

申请日：2012-05-14

Applicant: Charles E. Morris ,  Thomas Lyman Weaver

Inventor： Charles E. Morris ,  Thomas Lyman Weaver

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01L1/20

CPC classification number: G01L1/20 ,  G01M5/0025 ,  G01M5/0091 ,  G01M11/086

Abstract: Methods and systems for use in monitoring a physical interface between a structural opening and a medium. A system is provided comprising a medium operable to pass through a plurality of structural openings and a sensing system associated with the medium. The sensing system includes at least one physical interface positioned at locations where the medium passes through one of the plurality of structural openings. The at least one physical interface includes at least one waveguide for monitoring changes to the at least one physical interface.

Abstract translation: 用于监测结构开口和介质之间的物理界面的方法和系统。 提供了一种系统，其包括可操作以穿过多个结构开口的介质和与介质相关联的感测系统。 感测系统包括位于介质穿过多个结构开口之一的位置处的至少一个物理接口。 所述至少一个物理接口包括至少一个波导，用于监视至少一个物理接口的改变。