公开(公告)号：US07316161B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US10471832

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: Rainer Willig ,  Jochen Franz ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Joerg Hauer ,  Udo-Martin Gomez ,  Dieter Maurer ,  Christian Doering ,  Wolfram Bauer ,  Udo Bischof ,  Reinhard Neul ,  Johannes Classen ,  Christoph Lang ,  Jens Frey

Inventor： Rainer Willig ,  Jochen Franz ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Joerg Hauer ,  Udo-Martin Gomez ,  Dieter Maurer ,  Christian Doering ,  Wolfram Bauer ,  Udo Bischof ,  Reinhard Neul ,  Johannes Classen ,  Christoph Lang ,  Jens Frey

IPC: G01C19/00

CPC classification number: G01C19/5747

Abstract: A rotation rate sensor having a substrate and a Coriolis element is proposed, the Coriolis element being situated above a surface of a substrate; the Coriolis element being able to be induced to vibrate in parallel to a first axis (X); an excursion of the Coriolis element being detectable, based on a Coriolis force in a second axis (Y), which is provided to be essentially perpendicular to the first axis (X); the first and second axes (X, Y) being provided parallel to the surface of the substrate, wherein force-conveying means are provided, the means being provided to convey a dynamic force effect between the substrate and the Coriolis element.

Abstract translation: 提出了具有基板和科里奥利元件的旋转速率传感器，科里奥利元件位于基板的表面之上; 所述科里奥利元件能够被诱导以平行于第一轴线（X）振动; 基于在第二轴线（Y）上的科里奥利力，基本上垂直于第一轴线（X）提供可检测的科里奥利元件的偏移; 所述第一和第二轴线（X，Y）平行于所述基板的表面设置，其中设置有力传递装置，所述装置被提供以在所述基板和所述科里奥利元件之间传递动态力效应。

公开(公告)号：US09212048B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13890363

申请日：2013-05-09

Applicant: Johannes Classen ,  Heribert Weber ,  Mirko Hattass ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

Inventor： Johannes Classen ,  Heribert Weber ,  Mirko Hattass ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  B81C1/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0075 ,  B81B2207/07 ,  B81B2207/096 ,  B81C1/00238 ,  B81C1/00674 ,  B81C2203/0109 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2924/19105

Abstract: A hybridly integrated component includes an ASIC element having a processed front side, a first MEMS element having a micromechanical structure extending over the entire thickness of the first MEMS substrate, and a first cap wafer mounted over the micromechanical structure of the first MEMS element. At least one structural element of the micromechanical structure of the first MEMS element is deflectable, and the first MEMS element is mounted on the processed front side of the ASIC element such that a gap exists between the micromechanical structure and the ASIC element. A second MEMS element is mounted on the rear side of the ASIC element. The micromechanical structure of the second MEMS element extends over the entire thickness of the second MEMS substrate and includes at least one deflectable structural element.

Abstract translation: 混合集成部件包括具有经处理的前侧的ASIC元件，具有在第一MEMS基板的整个厚度上延伸的微机械结构的第一MEMS元件和安装在第一MEMS元件的微机械结构上的第一盖晶片。 第一MEMS元件的微机械结构的至少一个结构元件是可偏转的，并且第一MEMS元件安装在ASIC元件的经处理的正面上，使得在微机械结构和ASIC元件之间存在间隙。 第二个MEMS元件安装在ASIC元件的后侧。 第二MEMS元件的微机械结构在第二MEMS基板的整个厚度上延伸，并且包括至少一个可偏转的结构元件。

公开(公告)号：US08956544B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13586226

申请日：2012-08-15

Applicant: Johannes Classen ,  Jochen Reinmuth ,  Sebastian Guenther ,  Pia Bustian-Todorov

Inventor： Johannes Classen ,  Jochen Reinmuth ,  Sebastian Guenther ,  Pia Bustian-Todorov

IPC: C23F1/00 ,  G01C19/5783 ,  B81C1/00 ,  G01P15/08

CPC classification number: G01C19/5783 ,  B81B2201/025 ,  B81C1/00182 ,  G01P15/0802 ,  G01P2015/0882

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micromechanical structure, and a micromechanical structure. The micromechanical structure encompasses a first micromechanical functional layer, made of a first material, that comprises a buried conduit having a first end and a second end; a micromechanical sensor structure having a cap in a second micromechanical functional layer that is disposed above the first micromechanical functional layer; an edge region in the second micromechanical functional layer, such that the edge region surrounds the sensor structure and defines an inner side containing the sensor structure and an outer side facing away from the sensor structure; such that the first end is located on the outer side and the second end on the inner side.

Abstract translation: 微机械结构的制造方法和微机械结构。 微机械结构包括由第一材料制成的第一微机械功能层，其包括具有第一端和第二端的埋管; 微机械传感器结构，其具有位于第一微机械功能层上方的第二微机械功能层中的盖; 所述第二微机械功能层中的边缘区域使得所述边缘区域围绕所述传感器结构并限定包含所述传感器结构的内侧和远离所述传感器结构的外侧; 使得第一端位于内侧的外侧和第二端。

公开(公告)号：US08955379B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13179157

申请日：2011-07-08

Applicant: Johannes Classen

Inventor： Johannes Classen

IPC: G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/5747

CPC classification number: G01C19/5747

Abstract: A yaw rate sensor includes a drive device, at least one mass element which is connected to the drive device, and at least one detection electrode for detecting a motion of the mass element. The mass element has a base layer and at least one web which is situated on the base layer. Also, a method for manufacturing a mass element.

Abstract translation: 偏航率传感器包括驱动装置，连接到驱动装置的至少一个质量元件和用于检测质量元件的运动的至少一个检测电极。 质量元件具有基底层和位于基底层上的至少一个腹板。 另外，制造质量元件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08910518B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13266408

申请日：2010-04-06

Applicant: Wolfram Bauer ,  Johannes Classen ,  Rainer Willig ,  Matthias Meier ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Mathias Reimann ,  Ermin Esch ,  Hans-Dieter Schwarz ,  Michael Veith ,  Christoph Lang ,  Udo-Martin Gomez

Inventor： Wolfram Bauer ,  Johannes Classen ,  Rainer Willig ,  Matthias Meier ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Mathias Reimann ,  Ermin Esch ,  Hans-Dieter Schwarz ,  Michael Veith ,  Christoph Lang ,  Udo-Martin Gomez

IPC: G01C19/00 ,  G01C19/5726

CPC classification number: G01C25/00 ,  G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/5726

Abstract: A yaw rate sensor (10) includes a movable mass structure (12) and a drive component (13) which is suitable for setting the movable mass structure (12) in motion (14), and an analysis component (15) which is suitable for detecting a response (40) of the movable mass structure (12) to a yaw rate (Ω). A method for functional testing of a yaw rate sensor (10) includes the following steps: driving a movable mass structure (12), feeding a test signal (42) into a quadrature control loop (44) at a feed point (48) of the quadrature control loop (44), feeding back a deflection (40) of the movable mass structure (12), detecting a measure of the feedback of the movable mass structure (12), and reading out the response signal (47) from the quadrature control loop (44). In the yaw rate sensor (10) and also in the method, the readout of the response signal (47) in relation to a processing direction (45) of the test signal (42) is provided between a feed point (48) for a test signal (42) and an actuator (38) for feeding back a deflection (40) of the movable mass structure (12).

Abstract translation: 横摆率传感器（10）包括可移动质量结构（12）和适于设置可移动质量结构（12）运动（14）的驱动部件（13），以及适合的分析部件（15） 用于将所述可移动质量结构（12）的响应（40）检测到偏航率（＆lt; OHgr）。 一种用于横摆角速度传感器（10）的功能测试的方法包括以下步骤：驱动可移动质量结构（12），将测试信号（42）馈送到正交控制回路（44） 正交控制回路（44），反馈可移动质量结构（12）的偏转（40），检测可移动质量结构（12）的反馈的测量值，并从 正交控制回路（44）。 在偏航率传感器（10）中，并且在该方法中，响应信号（47）相对于测试信号（42）的处理方向（45）的读出被提供在用于 测试信号（42）和用于反馈可移动质量结构（12）的偏转（40）的致动器（38）。

公开(公告)号：US20140339654A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14120386

申请日：2014-05-14

Applicant: Johannes Classen

Inventor： Johannes Classen

IPC: G01P1/00 ,  G01P15/08

CPC classification number: G01P1/003 ,  B81B3/0078 ,  B81B2201/0235 ,  B81B2201/0242 ,  B81B2203/04 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  G01C19/5755 ,  G01P15/0802 ,  G01P15/0888 ,  G01P15/097 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01P2015/0814 ,  G01P2015/0877 ,  G01P2015/088 ,  G01P2015/0882

Abstract: A micropatterned component, for measuring accelerations and/or yaw rates, including a substrate having a principal plane of extension of the substrate, an electrode, and a further electrode; the electrode having a principal plane of extension of the electrode, and the further electrode having a principal plane of extension of the further electrode; the principal plane of extension of the electrode being set parallelly to a normal direction perpendicular to the principal plane of extension of the substrate; the principal plane of extension of the further electrode being set parallelly to the normal direction; the electrode having an electrode height extending in the normal direction; the electrode having a flow channel extending completely through the electrode in a direction parallel to the principal plane of extension of the substrate; the flow channel having a channel depth extending parallelly to the normal direction; the channel depth being less than the electrode height.

Abstract translation: 用于测量加速度和/或偏转速率的微图案化部件，包括具有基底的主平面延伸的基底，电极和另外的电极; 所述电极具有所述电极的延伸的主平面，并且所述另一电极具有所述另一电极的延伸的主平面; 电极的延伸主平面平行于垂直于衬底延伸主平面的法线方向设置; 另一电极的延伸主平面平行于法线方向设置; 该电极具有沿法线方向延伸的电极高度; 所述电极具有在平行于所述基板的延伸主平面的方向上完全穿过所述电极的流动通道; 所述流路具有平行于所述法线方向延伸的通道深度; 通道深度小于电极高度。

公开(公告)号：US20140326070A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14334407

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Reinhard Neul ,  Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Axel Franke ,  Oliver Kohn ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer ,  Udo-Martin Gomez ,  Kersten Kehr

Inventor： Reinhard Neul ,  Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Axel Franke ,  Oliver Kohn ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer ,  Udo-Martin Gomez ,  Kersten Kehr

IPC: G01P3/44 ,  F16F1/02 ,  G01C19/574

CPC classification number: G01C19/574 ,  F16F1/025 ,  G01C19/5747 ,  G01P3/44

Abstract: A yaw-rate sensor having a substrate and a plurality of movable substructures that are mounted over a surface of the substrate, the movable substructures being coupled to a shared, in particular, central spring element, means being provided for exciting the movable substructures into a coupled oscillation in a plane that extends parallel to the surface of the substrate, the movable substructures having Coriolis elements, means being provided for detecting deflections of the Coriolis elements induced by a Coriolis force, a first Coriolis element being provided for detecting a yaw rate about a first axis, a second Coriolis element being provided for detecting a yaw rate about a second axis, the second axis being oriented perpendicularly to the first axis.

Abstract translation: 具有基板和多个可移动子结构的偏转速率传感器，其安装在所述基板的表面上，所述可移动子结构联接到共享的，特别是中心的弹簧元件，所述装置用于将所述可移动子结构激励为 在平行于衬底表面延伸的平面中的耦合振荡，具有科里奥利元件的可移动子结构被提供用于检测由科里奥利力引起的科里奥利元件的偏转，第一科里奥利元件用于检测围绕 第一轴线，第二科里奥利元件被提供用于检测围绕第二轴线的横摆率，所述第二轴线垂直于所述第一轴线定向。

公开(公告)号：US08759927B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13891796

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Johannes Classen ,  Jens Frey

Inventor： Johannes Classen ,  Jens Frey

IPC: H04R23/00

CPC classification number: B81B7/008 ,  B81C1/0023 ,  B81C1/00238 ,  B81C2203/0792

Abstract: A hybrid integrated component including an MEMS element and an ASIC element is refined to improve the capacitive signal detection or activation. The MEMS element is implemented in a layered structure on a semiconductor substrate. The layered structure of the MEMS element includes at least one printed conductor level and at least one functional layer, in which the micromechanical structure of the MEMS element having at least one deflectable structural element is implemented. The ASIC element is mounted face down on the layered structure and functions as a cap for the micromechanical structure. The deflectable structural element of the MEMS element is equipped with at least one electrode of a capacitor system. At least one stationary counter electrode of the capacitor system is implemented in the printed conductor level of the MEMS element, and the ASIC element includes at least one further counter electrode of the capacitor system.

Abstract translation: 改进了包括MEMS元件和ASIC元件的混合集成元件以改善电容信号检测或激活。 MEMS元件以半导体衬底上的分层结构实现。 MEMS元件的分层结构包括至少一个印刷导体水平和至少一个功能层，其中具有至少一个可偏转结构元件的MEMS元件的微机械结构被实现。 ASIC元件面朝下地安装在分层结构上，并且用作微机械结构的盖。 MEMS元件的可偏转结构元件配备有电容器系统的至少一个电极。 电容器系统的至少一个固定对电极在MEMS元件的印刷导体电平中实现，并且ASIC元件包括电容器系统的至少一个另外的对置电极。

公开(公告)号：US08746066B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13195510

申请日：2011-08-01

Applicant: Johannes Classen ,  Sebastian Guenther ,  Harald Steffes

Inventor： Johannes Classen ,  Sebastian Guenther ,  Harald Steffes

IPC: G01P15/08

CPC classification number: G01P15/125 ,  G01P2015/0831 ,  G01P2015/0837

Abstract: A micromechanical acceleration sensor is described which includes a substrate and a seismic mass which is movably situated with respect to the substrate in a detection direction. The micromechanical sensor includes at least one damping device for damping motions of the seismic mass perpendicular to the detection direction.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种微机械加速度传感器，其包括基板和在检测方向上相对于基板可移动地定位的地震质量块。 微机械传感器包括至少一个阻尼装置，用于阻止垂直于检测方向的地震质量的运动。

公开(公告)号：US08683863B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12987732

申请日：2011-01-10

Applicant: Johannes Classen ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

Inventor： Johannes Classen ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

IPC: G01C19/56

CPC classification number: G01C19/5747

Abstract: In a yaw rate sensor with a substrate having a main extent plane and with a first and second partial structure disposed parallel to the main extent plane, the first partial structure includes a first driving structure and the second partial structure includes a second driving structure, the first and second partial structure being excitable by a driving device, via the first and second driving structure, into oscillation parallel to a first axis parallel to the main extent plane, the first partial structure having a first Coriolis element and the second partial structure having a second Coriolis element, the yaw rate sensor being characterized in that the first and second Coriolis elements are displaceable by a Coriolis force parallel to a second axis, which is perpendicular to the first axis, and parallel to a third axis, which is perpendicular to the first and second axis, the second axis extending parallel to the main extent plane, and the first Coriolis element being connected to the second Coriolis element via a coupling element.

Abstract translation: 在具有主范围平面并具有平行于主范围平面布置的第一和第二部分结构的基板的偏航率传感器中，第一部分结构包括第一驱动结构，第二部分结构包括第二驱动结构， 第一和第二部分结构可被驱动装置通过第一和第二驱动结构激发成与平行于主范围平面的第一轴平行的振荡，第一部分结构具有第一科里奥利元件，第二部分结构具有 第二科里奥利元件，所述横摆率传感器的特征在于，所述第一和第二科里奥利元件可通过平行于垂直于所述第一轴线的第二轴线的科里奥利力移动，并且平行于垂直于所述第一轴线的第三轴线 第一和第二轴，第二轴平行于主范围平面延伸，第一科里奥利元件连接到t 他通过耦合元件第二个科里奥利元件。