Modular waveguide assembly and method for making the same
    1.
    发明授权
    Modular waveguide assembly and method for making the same 有权
    模块化波导组件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06559636B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-06

    申请号:US10180285

    申请日:2002-06-26

    IPC分类号: G01B730

    CPC分类号: G01P3/486 G01D5/485

    摘要: A modular waveguide assembly for use in a position sensor promotes efficient manufacturing, and can be tested and handled separately from the electronics module of the sensor. The waveguide assembly includes a channel having an opening extending along its length, a waveguide located within the channel, a conductor located within the channel, and a mode converter, such as a coil, located within the channel and positioned to generate an electrical signal from a signal traveling along the waveguide. A damping material can be inserted into the channel opening and around a portion of the waveguide such that the material adheres to the waveguide. Preferably, the damping material is at least initially partially flowable, and is then cured. A support sleeve for locating the waveguide can also be included in the assembly, and includes an elongated tubular member comprising an integral piece of flexible material and a plurality of constrictions spaced along its length for locating the waveguide and protecting it from shock and vibration. The assembly can also include a support element for connecting the coil to the electronics module of the sensor. The element can include terminals electrically connected to the coil ends and a bore for receiving the waveguide and conductor. In addition, the waveguide assembly can be pre-calibrated for use with any electronics module by connecting a gain unit, such as a resistor, to the assembly. The gain unit is selected according to the characteristics of the waveguide, such as its length and/or magnetostrictive sensitivity, and can be easily connected to the electronics module for control of the amplification circuitry in the module.

    摘要翻译: 用于位置传感器的模块化波导组件可促进高效制造,并可与传感器的电子模块分开测试和处理。 波导组件包括具有沿其长度延伸的开口的通道,位于通道内的波导,位于通道内的导体,以及位于通道内的模式转换器,例如线圈,并定位成从通道中产生电信号 沿着波导传播的信号。 阻尼材料可以插入到通道开口中并围绕波导的一部分,使得材料粘附到波导上。 优选地,阻尼材料至少是初始部分可流动的,然后固化。 用于定位波导的支撑套筒也可以包括在组件中,并且包括细长的管状构件,其包括一体的柔性材料片和沿其长度间隔开的多个收缩部,用于定位波导并保护其免受冲击和振动。 组件还可以包括用于将线圈连接到传感器的电子模块的支撑元件。 元件可以包括电连接到线圈端的端子和用于接收波导和导体的孔。 此外,波导组件可以通过将增益单元(例如电阻器)连接到组件而被预校准用于与任何电子模块一起使用。 根据波导的特性,例如其长度和/或磁致伸缩灵敏度来选择增益单元,并且可以容易地连接到电子模块以控制模块中的放大电路。

    Pre-calibrated waveguide assembly and method

    公开(公告)号:US06441608B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-27

    申请号:US09802598

    申请日:2001-03-09

    IPC分类号: G01B714

    摘要: A modular waveguide assembly for use in a position sensor promotes efficient manufacturing, and can be tested and handled separately from the electronics module of the sensor. The waveguide assembly includes a channel having an opening extending along its length, a waveguide located within the channel, a conductor located within the channel, and a mode converter, such as a coil, located within the channel and positioned to generate an electrical signal from a signal traveling along the waveguide. A damping material can be inserted into the channel opening and around a portion of the waveguide such that the material adheres to the waveguide. Preferably, the damping material is at least initially partially flowable, and is then cured. A support sleeve for locating the waveguide can also be included in the assembly, and includes an elongated tubular member comprising an integral piece of flexible material and a plurality of constrictions spaced along its length for locating the waveguide and protecting it from shock and vibration. The assembly can also include a support element for connecting the coil to the electronics module of the sensor. The element can include terminals electrically connected to the coil ends and a bore for receiving the waveguide and conductor. In addition, the waveguide assembly can be pre-calibrated for use with any electronics module by connecting a gain unit, such as a resistor, to the assembly. The gain unit is selected according to the characteristics of the waveguide, such as its length and/or magnetostrictive sensitivity, and can be easily connected to the electronics module for control of the amplification circuitry in the module.

    Modular waveguide assembly for a position sensor and method for making the same
    3.
    发明授权
    Modular waveguide assembly for a position sensor and method for making the same 失效
    用于位置传感器的模块化波导组件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06232769B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-15

    申请号:US09097693

    申请日:1998-06-16

    IPC分类号: G01B714

    CPC分类号: G01P3/486 G01D5/485

    摘要: A modular waveguide assembly for use in a position sensor promotes efficient manufacturing, and can be tested and handled separately from the electronics module of the sensor. The waveguide assembly includes a channel having an opening extending along its length, a waveguide located within the channel, a conductor located within the channel, and a mode converter, such as a coil, located within the channel and positioned to generate an electrical signal from a signal traveling along the waveguide. A damping material can be inserted into the channel opening and around a portion of the waveguide such that the material adheres to the waveguide. In one embodiment, the damping material is at least initially partially flowable, and is then cured. A support sleeve for locating the waveguide can also be included in the assembly, and includes an elongated tubular member comprising an integral piece of flexible material and a plurality of constrictions spaced along its length for locating the waveguide and protecting it from shock and vibration. The assembly can also include a support element for connecting the coil to the electronics module of the sensor. The element can include terminals electrically connected to the coil ends and a bore for receiving the waveguide and conductor. In addition, the waveguide assembly can be pre-calibrated for use with any electronics module by connecting a gain unit, such as a resistor, to the assembly. The gain unit is selected according to the characteristics of the waveguide, such as its length and/or magnetostrictive sensitivity, and can be easily connected to the electronics module for control of the amplification circuitry in the module.

    摘要翻译: 用于位置传感器的模块化波导组件可促进高效制造,并可与传感器的电子模块分开测试和处理。 波导组件包括具有沿其长度延伸的开口的通道,位于通道内的波导,位于通道内的导体,以及位于通道内的模式转换器,例如线圈,并定位成从通道中产生电信号 沿着波导传播的信号。 阻尼材料可以插入到通道开口中并围绕波导的一部分,使得材料粘附到波导上。 在一个实施例中,阻尼材料至少是初始部分可流动的,然后固化。 用于定位波导的支撑套筒也可以包括在组件中,并且包括细长的管状构件,其包括一体的柔性材料片和沿其长度间隔开的多个收缩部,用于定位波导并保护其免受冲击和振动。 组件还可以包括用于将线圈连接到传感器的电子模块的支撑元件。 元件可以包括电连接到线圈端的端子和用于接收波导和导体的孔。 此外,波导组件可以通过将增益单元(例如电阻器)连接到组件而被预校准用于与任何电子模块一起使用。 根据波导的特性,例如其长度和/或磁致伸缩灵敏度来选择增益单元,并且可以容易地连接到电子模块以控制模块中的放大电路。

    Method of determining dispersion, particle density or viscosity of
resin/solvent mixture containing magnetic particles
    4.
    发明授权
    Method of determining dispersion, particle density or viscosity of resin/solvent mixture containing magnetic particles 失效
    确定含有磁性颗粒的树脂/溶剂混合物的分散性,颗粒密度或粘度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4651092A

    公开(公告)日:1987-03-17

    申请号:US534471

    申请日:1983-09-21

    CPC分类号: G01N27/74 G01R33/16

    摘要: For characterizing coating compositions with magnetic particles the coating composition is subjected to an alternating magnetic field of variable frequency. The field induced by the coating composition after energization is recorded, and thus the susceptibility of the coating composition is measured. Depending on the variable frequency, conclusions can be made regarding the degree of dispersion, particle density, and viscosity of the coating composition. The variable frequency is between 1 and 100 cps, and the field intensity of the energizing field should be lower than 10 Oerstedt. The coating composition is fluid or stagnant in a pipe *1, 11 which is surrounded by field coil and measuring coil.

    摘要翻译: 为了表征具有磁性颗粒的涂料组合物,涂料组合物经受可变频率的交变磁场。 记录通电后由涂料组合物诱导的场,测定涂料组合物的敏感性。 根据可变频率,可以得出关于涂料组合物的分散度,颗粒密度和粘度的结论。 可变频率在1到100 cps之间,激励场的场强应该低于10奥斯特。 涂料组合物在由磁场线圈和测量线圈包围的管道* 1,11中是流体或停滞的。

    Method of producing a metallic thin film magnetic disk
    5.
    发明授权
    Method of producing a metallic thin film magnetic disk 失效
    制造金属薄膜磁盘的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4426265A

    公开(公告)日:1984-01-17

    申请号:US352736

    申请日:1982-02-26

    摘要: For a metallic thin film magnetic disk, a chromium undercoat and a magnetic layer, in particular of an FeCoCr alloy, are obliquely sputtered by means of a sputtering system onto a substrate at an angle of incidence of about 60.degree.. The operating pressure of the argon gas atmosphere is between 5 and 15 .mu.bar and the thickness (t.sub.Cr) of the undercoat, which also influences the coercive field strength, is between about 50 and 180 nm. By means of a sector shutter of suitable shape, the thickness distribution between the inner diameter ID and the outer diameter OD of the storage area of the magnetic disk can be influenced in the desired manner.

    摘要翻译: 对于金属薄膜磁盘,铬底涂层和特别是FeCoCr合金的磁性层通过溅射系统以约60°的入射角倾斜溅射到基底上。 氩气气氛的工作压力在5至15微米之间,并且也影响矫顽场强度的底涂层的厚度(t Cr)在约50至180nm之间。 通过适当形状的扇形挡板,可以以期望的方式影响磁盘的存储区域的内径ID和外径OD之间的厚度分布。

    Method and apparatus for characterizing magnetic coating compositions as
well as improving magnetic particle dispersions
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for characterizing magnetic coating compositions as well as improving magnetic particle dispersions 失效
    用于表征磁性涂料组合物以及改善磁性颗粒分散体的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4785239A

    公开(公告)日:1988-11-15

    申请号:US871969

    申请日:1986-06-09

    CPC分类号: G01N27/74

    摘要: A method and apparatus is provided for characterizing magnetic coating compositions that contain magnetic particles dispersed in a solvent resin matrix. The coating composition, as it passes through a tube, is subjected to an alternating magnetic field and perpendicular thereto a constant magnetic field of appropriate field strength and duration. Via a measuring coil surrounding the tube the induced signal in the composition is monitored and the degree of dispersion, is measured by measuring the magnetic susceptibility of the coating material. By applying a constant magnetic field the degree of dispersion cna be changed at least for a certain time. The method and apparatus of the present invention can be incorporated into a coating apparatus to monitor and improve the magnetic characteristics of the coating material being applied to a substrate.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种表征包含分散在溶剂树脂基质中的磁性颗粒的磁性涂料组合物的方法和装置。 当涂层组合物通过管时,其经受交变磁场并垂直于其,具有适当场强和持续时间的恒定磁场。 通过围绕管的测量线圈,监测组合物中的感应信号,并通过测量涂层材料的磁化率来测量分散度。 通过施加恒定的磁场,将分散度cna至少改变一定时间。 可以将本发明的方法和装置结合到涂覆装置中以监测和改善施加到基底上的涂层材料的磁特性。

    Apparatus for measuring magnetostriction constant
    8.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for measuring magnetostriction constant 失效
    用于测量磁致伸缩常数的装置

    公开(公告)号:US4310798A

    公开(公告)日:1982-01-12

    申请号:US93344

    申请日:1979-11-13

    CPC分类号: G01R33/18

    摘要: Direct method for measuring the magnetostriction constant .lambda..sub.s of soft magnetic and isotropic magnetic materials. A thin film sample is cantilevered and clamped at one edge. Under the influence of a magnetic AC field and the magnetostriction effect of the sample material, the free end of the cantilevered sample is deflected and oscillates with twice the frequency of the AC field. The resonance amplitude a.sub.res is measured by using a laser beam impinging upon the oscillating sample and measuring the reflected beam amplitude by means of a position-sensitive photodiode. The AC output signal of the photodiode is proportional to the sample amplitude. The magnetostriction constant .lambda..sub.s is directly proportional to the resonance amplitude a.sub.res multiplied by a constant factor which depends on known geometry and properties of the sample material.

    摘要翻译: 用于测量软磁和各向同性磁性材料的磁致伸缩常数λ的直接方法。 薄膜样品是悬臂式的,并夹在一边。 在磁性AC场的影响和样品材料的磁致伸缩效应的影响下,悬臂样品的自由端被偏转并以AC场的两倍的频率振荡。 通过使用照射在振荡样品上的激光束并通过位置敏感光电二极管测量反射光束振幅来测量谐振幅度。 光电二极管的交流输出信号与采样幅度成比例。 磁致伸缩常数λs与谐振振幅倍数乘以常数因子成正比,该常数决定于样品材料的已知几何形状和性质。