公开(公告)号：US20030184309A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：US10113301

申请日：2002-03-29

Inventor： Jerome R. Lurtz

IPC: G01R031/08

CPC classification number: G01L9/0002 ,  G01K7/223 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/20

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor, which includes a conductor connected to a source terminal, while a second conductor is connected to a return terminal. Between the two conductors resides a semi-conductive layer with a predetermined resistance. A resistance measurement device determines how the predetermined resistance of the semi-conductive layer changes in response to a change in pressure or temperature. Also, included is a sensor with integral fault detection. The present invention also relates more generally to a coaxial cable, which includes a semi-conductive layer between two conductors. The present invention also incorporates a method of sensing pressure or temperature by measuring a change in resistance of a semi-conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种传感器，其包括连接到源极端子的导体，而第二导体连接到返回端子。 在两个导体之间存在具有预定电阻的半导体层。 电阻测量装置确定半导体层的预定电阻如何响应于压力或温度的变化而改变。 此外，包括一个具有整体故障检测的传感器。 本发明还更一般地涉及同轴电缆，其包括在两个导体之间的半导体层。 本发明还包括通过测量半导体层的电阻变化来检测压力或温度的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06606914B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-19

申请号：US09917933

申请日：2001-07-31

Applicant: Masahiro Kume

Inventor： Masahiro Kume

IPC: G01N320

CPC classification number: G01G3/12 ,  G01G19/4142 ,  G01L1/20

Abstract: A load sensor 10 is provided with an elastic conductive tube 21, and a first electrode member 22 and second electrode member 23 separated by a distance in the longitudinal direction. The load sensor 10 is further provided with an elongated insertion member 24 to be inserted into the elastic conductive tube 21, and envelope members 25, which are provided at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction to enclose the insertion member 24, and together with the insertion member 24 are inserted into the tube 21 to separate the insertion member 24 from the tube 21. When the tube 21 is bent by the application of a load, the electrode members 22 and 23 contact the tube 21. The load is detected by determining whether the electrode members 22 and 23 have been rendered conductive via the tube 21. The sensitivity of the sensor 10 can be easily controlled by adjusting the interval between envelope members 25 and the thicknesses thereof.

Abstract translation: 负载传感器10设置有弹性导电管21，以及在纵向方向上隔开距离的第一电极构件22和第二电极构件23。 负载传感器10还设置有插入到弹性导电管21中的细长插入件24和沿长度方向以预定间隔设置以封闭插入件24的包封件25，以及插入件 构件24插入管21中以将插入构件24与管21分离。当管21通过施加负载而弯曲时，电极构件22和23与管21接触。通过确定负载是否被检测 电极构件22和23已经通过管21导电。传感器10的灵敏度可以通过调节包络构件25之间的间隔及其厚度来容易地控制。

公开(公告)号：US20030151103A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10335860

申请日：2003-01-03

Applicant: Fujitsu Component Limited

Inventor： Michiko Endo ,  Yuriko Nishiyama ,  Ryoji Kikuchi ,  Norio Endo

IPC: H01L027/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G01L1/20

Abstract: A small and thin pressing direction sensor that can continually detect pressing directions in the angle range of 360 degrees is provided. This pressing direction sensor includes a ring-like resistive film pattern, a first electrode pattern, and a conductive member that electrically connects the resistive film pattern and the first electrode pattern when pressed. The voltage of the first electrode pattern represents the pressing direction. This pressing direction sensor may further include a second electrode pattern. A signal representing the pressing force can be obtained from the second electrode pattern when the pressed conductive member is brought into contact with the second electrode pattern.

公开(公告)号：US20020104369A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：US10067952

申请日：2002-02-05

Applicant: Interlink Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Baker ,  Carlos S. Sanchez

IPC: G01N007/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2239/01 ,  H05K1/0268 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K1/167 ,  H05K3/249 ,  H05K3/305 ,  H05K3/365 ,  H05K2201/035 ,  H05K2201/09663 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/2036 ,  H05K2203/0278 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49007 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49146

Abstract: The cost and complexity of an electronic pressure sensitive transducer are decreased by constructing such a transducer directly on a printed circuit board containing support electronics. Conductive traces are formed on the printed circuit board to define a contact area. A flexible substrate having an inner surface is positioned over the contact area. An adhesive spacer, substantially surrounding the contact area, attaches the flexible substrate to the printed circuit board. At least one resistive layer is deposited on the flexible substrate inner surface. In use, the resistive layer contacts at least two conductive traces in response to pressure applied to the flexible substrate to produce an electrical signal indicative of applied pressure.

Abstract translation: 电子压敏传感器的成本和复杂性通过直接在包含支撑电子器件的印刷电路板上构建这样的传感器来减少。 导电迹线形成在印刷电路板上以限定接触区域。 具有内表面的柔性基板位于接触区域上方。 基本上围绕接触区域的粘合剂间隔件将柔性基板附接到印刷电路板。 至少一个电阻层沉积在柔性衬底内表面上。 在使用中，电阻层响应于施加到柔性衬底的压力而接触至少两个导电迹线，以产生指示所施加的压力的电信号。

公开(公告)号：US06303055B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09232906

申请日：1999-01-19

Applicant: Katsunori Yamada ,  Mitsuru Asai ,  Nobuo Kamiya

Inventor： Katsunori Yamada ,  Mitsuru Asai ,  Nobuo Kamiya

IPC: H01B108

CPC classification number: G01L1/20

Abstract: A composition of a high sensitivity sensor for detecting mechanical quantity including: an insulating matrix material; and a conductive path formed by discontinuously dispersing second phase particles of a conductor or a semiconductor into the insulating matrix material at an interparticle distance from 0.001 to 1 &mgr;m, thereby imparting the high sensitivity in the mechanical quantity to the composition.

Abstract translation: 用于检测机械量的高灵敏度传感器的组成，包括绝缘基质材料; 以及通过将导体或半导体的第二相粒子不连续地分散到绝缘基体材料中而形成的导电路径，其间距离为0.001〜1μm，从而赋予组合物机械量高的灵敏度。

公开(公告)号：US5679888A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-21

申请号：US538577

申请日：1995-10-03

Applicant: Takao Tohda ,  Hiroyuki Kado ,  Ichiro Tanahashi ,  Yoshio Manabe ,  Masaru Yoshida

Inventor： Takao Tohda ,  Hiroyuki Kado ,  Ichiro Tanahashi ,  Yoshio Manabe ,  Masaru Yoshida

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01C19/56 ,  G01D5/18 ,  G01K7/22 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01P15/00 ,  G01P15/08 ,  G01P15/12 ,  G01Q10/00 ,  G01Q20/04 ,  G01Q60/24 ,  G01Q60/38 ,  G01Q70/16 ,  G01Q90/00 ,  G01D5/06 ,  G01B7/34

CPC classification number: G01B7/18 ,  B82Y35/00 ,  G01C19/56 ,  G01K7/226 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01P15/0802 ,  G01P15/0894 ,  G01P15/12 ,  G01Q20/04 ,  G01P2015/0828

Abstract: The dynamic quantity sensor includes an electrically insulating substance layer and at least one pair of electrodes contacting the electrically insulating substance layer, wherein a plurality of conductive particles are dispersed in the electrically insulating substance layer so that a tunnel current flows when a voltage is applied between the at least one pair of electrodes, and a dynamic quantity relating to a distance between the conductive particles is detected based on the tunnel current.

Abstract translation: 动态量传感器包括电绝缘物质层和与电绝缘物质层接触的至少一对电极，其中多个导电颗粒分散在电绝缘物质层中，使得当施加电压时隧道电流流动 基于隧道电流来检测至少一对电极和与导电粒子之间的距离相关的动态量。

公开(公告)号：US5583303A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-10

申请号：US457289

申请日：1995-06-01

Applicant: Patrick J. Franz

Inventor： Patrick J. Franz

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L5/22 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G01L1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/045 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L5/228 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: A pressure sensitive transducer array in which a plurality of transducers are connected in series and in parallel with one another. In one embodiment, a resistive layer is formed from carbon or silver ink on a polyester film. A plurality of conductive shunt elements having greater conductivity than the resistive layer is formed on a second polyester film. The films are placed adjacent to one another with the shunt elements contacting the resistive layer. Voltage is applied across the resistive layer and pressure is applied thereto. As the pressure increases, the number of current paths set up through contact points on the shunt elements increase thereby decreasing the resistance across the resistive layer and increasing current flow. In another embodiment a plurality of plate elements are contained in a plane on one side of a dielectric layer. A plurality of plate elements are contained in a plane on the other side of the dielectric layer. As the layer is pushed together responsive to force applied, total capacitance as measured across the planes of plate elements varies.

公开(公告)号：US5406852A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-18

申请号：US33269

申请日：1993-03-16

Applicant: Masahiro Hiraka ,  Handa Haruhiko ,  Masaki Ikeda ,  Akihiko Yoshida

Inventor： Masahiro Hiraka ,  Handa Haruhiko ,  Masaki Ikeda ,  Akihiko Yoshida

IPC: F02B75/02 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L23/18 ,  G01L9/06

CPC classification number: G01L9/0051 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L23/18 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  Y10T428/1317

Abstract: A pressure sensor including a plate-shaped metal substrate; a glass layer provided on a surface of the metal substrate and mainly containing a partially devitrified enamel composition; a resistor element which is provided on a surface of the glass layer and has an electric resistance changed in accordance with the degree of strain thereof; and a pair of electrodes connected to the resistor element. The resistor element is provided so as to receive a stress, a pressure, or a load applied perpendicularly to a surface thereof. Alternatively, both surfaces of the metal substrate are provided with glass layers, respectively, and the resistor element is provided on one of the glass layers.

Abstract translation: 一种压力传感器，包括板状金属基板; 玻璃层，其设置在金属基材的表面上，主要含有部分失透的搪瓷组合物; 电阻元件，设置在玻璃层的表面上，并具有根据其应变程度而变化的电阻; 以及连接到电阻元件的一对电极。 电阻元件设置成接收垂直于其表面施加的应力，压力或负载。 或者，金属基板的两个表面分别设置有玻璃层，并且电阻元件设置在其中一个玻璃层上。

公开(公告)号：US5311779A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-17

申请号：US817041

申请日：1992-01-03

Applicant: Okamoto Teruo

Inventor： Okamoto Teruo

IPC: G01L1/20 ,  G01L5/22 ,  G01M9/04

CPC classification number: G01L5/223 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205

Abstract: A pressure sensitive sensor in which a pressure detecting convex portion is formed on the surface of a pressure-sensitive and conductive elastomer sheet, and an electrode is arranged on the reverse side of the pressure detecting convex portion for making it possible to detect a pressure acting in the direction in parallel or in the oblique direction with a slight angle with respect to the surface of a pressure-sensitive and conductive elastomer component. In addition, for obtaining a high detection density, a contact is made up with a face-defined body defining a pressure face, and a contacting convex portion is made to protrude from the face-defined body, where the contact is resiliently supported onto the pressure-sensitive elastomer sheet.

Abstract translation: 一种压敏传感器，其中在压敏和导电弹性体片的表面上形成压力检测凸部，并且电极布置在压力检测凸部的相反侧，使得可以检测压力作用 在平行或倾斜方向上相对于压敏和导电的弹性体部件的表面具有小的角度。 此外，为了获得高的检测密度，接触件由限定了压力面的面限定体构成，并且使接触凸部从面部限定体突出，其中接触部被弹性地支撑到 压敏弹性体片。

公开(公告)号：US5115680A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-26

申请号：US663733

申请日：1991-03-04

Applicant: Hyok S. Lew

Inventor： Hyok S. Lew

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01F1/20 ,  G01F1/80 ,  G01G3/12 ,  G01G3/14 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/22 ,  G01B7/16 ,  G01F1/206 ,  G01F1/80 ,  G01G3/12 ,  G01G3/1402 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L9/0002 ,  G01L9/0005 ,  G01L9/0038

Abstract: A device for measuring physical variables comprises a pair of thin planar members disposed symmetrically in a face-to-face arrangement about a plane including a reference axis defining the direction of displacement of a target object mechanically coupled to the pair of thin planar members, wherein the displacement in a first direction parallel to the reference axis increases the separation distance between the pair of thin planar members and the displacement in a second direction opposite to the first direction decreases the separation distance between the pair of thin planar members. The physical variable related to the displacement is determined as a function of an electrical parameter varying as a function of the separation distance between the pair of thin planar members such as the electrical capacitance or resistance therebetween measured by a capacitance or ohm meter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量物理变量的装置包括一对薄平面构件，其围绕包括限定目标物体的位移方向的参考轴对准的平面对称地设置，所述目标对象的机械耦合到所述一对薄平面构件，其中 平行于基准轴的第一方向上的位移增加了一对薄平面构件之间的间隔距离和与第一方向相反的第二方向的位移减小了这对薄平面构件之间的间隔距离。 与位移有关的物理变量被确定为根据由一对薄平面构件之间的间隔距离变化的电参数的函数，例如由电容或欧姆表测量的电容或电阻之间的电阻。