Mechanical packaging of surface acoustic wave device for sensing applications
    1.
    发明授权
    Mechanical packaging of surface acoustic wave device for sensing applications 失效
    用于感应应用的表面声波装置的机械包装

    公开(公告)号:US07576470B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-18

    申请号:US11799346

    申请日:2007-04-30

    CPC classification number: G01L9/0025 Y10T29/42

    Abstract: A method and apparatus, wherein a die is attached to a supporting base structure utilizing a rigid bond adhesive for a SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensor. A rigid bond adhesive with a preferably high glass transition temperature (Tg) can be applied directly between the die and the die supporting structure in a pattern to eliminate time dependent gradual stress effects upon SAW sensor. The rigid bond adhesive can then be cured, which results in a high yield strength and a high young's modulus. The supporting base and the die material comprise a same co-efficient of thermal expansion in order to avoid die displacement over temperature.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置,其中使用用于SAW(表面声波)传感器的刚性粘合剂将模具附接到支撑基座结构。 具有优选高玻璃化转变温度(Tg)的刚性粘合剂可以以模式直接施加在模具和模具支撑结构之间,以消除对SAW传感器的时间依赖性渐变应力影响。 然后刚性粘合剂可以固化,这导致高屈服强度和高的杨氏模量。 支撑基底和模具材料包括相同的热膨胀系数,以避免在温度下的模具位移。

    Method a quartz sensor
    2.
    发明授权
    Method a quartz sensor 有权
    方法石英传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07000298B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-21

    申请号:US10828142

    申请日:2004-04-20

    Abstract: A quartz sensor method and system are disclosed in which a plurality of SAW sensing resonators can be mechanically simulated for implementation upon a quartz wafer substrate. The quartz wafer substrate can thereafter be appropriately etched to produce a quartz diaphragm from the quartz wafer substrate. A plurality of SAW sensing resonators (e.g., pressure, reference and/or temperature SAW resonators) can then be located upon the quartz wafer substrate, which is based upon the previously mechanically simulated for implementation upon the substrate to thereby produce a quartz sensor package from the quartz wafer substrate.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种石英传感器方法和系统,其中可以机械地模拟多个SAW感测谐振器以在石英晶片衬底上实现。 此后可以适当地蚀刻石英晶片衬底,以从石英晶片衬底产生石英膜。 然后可以将多个SAW感测谐振器(例如,压力,参考和/或温度的SAW谐振器)定位在石英晶片衬底上,其基于在衬底上的先前机械模拟实现,从而从衬底上产生石英传感器封装, 石英晶片基板。

    Surface acoustic wave sensor and package
    3.
    发明授权
    Surface acoustic wave sensor and package 有权
    表面声波传感器和封装

    公开(公告)号:US07726184B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-01

    申请号:US12239363

    申请日:2008-09-26

    Abstract: The SAW sensor in a stainless steel button package having a diaphragm and mounted on a threaded port. Package can hermetically seal a sensor and RFID-antenna assemblies from media. Sensor diaphragm is exposable to media. Sensor and RFID antennas communicate electrically with SAW sensor and RFID device, respectively, for sensor measurements and identification. Antennas receive RF interrogation signal from a nearby interrogator/transceiver and send reflected RF signals back to the interrogator unit containing sensor measurement and sensor ID. TRF signal excites a SAW resonator inside the sensor and causes the SAW to resonate wherein resonant frequency changes with pressure and temperature applied to the sensor. Antennas could be printed circuit board antennas, helical antennas, loop antennas, any other commercially available off-the-shelf antennas or a combination of these.

    Abstract translation: SAW传感器采用不锈钢按钮包装,具有隔膜并安装在螺纹端口上。 封装可以从介质密封传感器和RFID天线组件。 传感器隔膜可暴露于介质。 传感器和RFID天线分别与SAW传感器和RFID设备进行通信,用于传感器测量和识别。 天线从附近的询问器/收发器接收RF询问信号,并将反射的RF信号发送回包含传感器测量和传感器ID的询问器单元。 TRF信号激发传感器内的SAW谐振器,并使SAW谐振,其中谐振频率随施加到传感器的压力和温度而变化。 天线可以是印刷电路板天线,螺旋天线,环形天线,任何其他市售的现成天线或这些天线的组合。

    Sensor slip fit apparatus and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Sensor slip fit apparatus and method 失效
    传感器贴合装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07047813B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-23

    申请号:US10635351

    申请日:2003-08-05

    CPC classification number: G01L9/0025 G01L9/0064

    Abstract: A sensor apparatus and method are disclosed herein. A base is generally located proximate to a cover. A sensor element (e.g., quartz, silicon, ceramic, and the like) can be located on the base, such that the cover and the base form a clearance between the cover and the base. The clearance can be configured such that when the cover is at its smallest dimension within the tolerance range thereof and the base is at its largest dimension within the tolerance range thereof there is a clearance between them. Additionally, a sensor diaphragm and a dimple can be incorporated into the cover, wherein the dimple is in intimate contact with the sensor element at all pressure levels and temperatures thereof.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种传感器装置和方法。 基座通常位于盖子附近。 传感器元件(例如,石英,硅,陶瓷等)可以位于基座上,使得盖和基座在盖和基座之间形成间隙。 间隙可以被构造成使得当盖在其公差范围内处于其最小尺寸并且基部处于其在其公差范围内的最大尺寸时,它们之间具有间隙。 此外,传感器隔膜和凹坑可以并入到盖中,其中凹坑在所有压力水平和温度下与传感器元件紧密接触。

    Surface acoustic wave multiple sense element

    公开(公告)号:US07100452B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-05

    申请号:US11016165

    申请日:2004-12-15

    Applicant: Brian J. Marsh

    Inventor: Brian J. Marsh

    CPC classification number: G01L9/0025 G01L1/165

    Abstract: A wireless sensor is disclosed, which includes a substrate upon which the wireless sensor can be configured. The wireless sensor includes a plurality of surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensing elements configured in parallel with one another upon the substrate, wherein one or more of the SAW sensing elements is responsive to a wireless frequency range that differs from that of a wireless frequency range of at least one other SAW sensing element among the group of SAW sensing elements. It is this parallelism that permits all of the SAW sensing elements to receive the same strain when pressure is applied thereon. In doing so, the capability for three separate interrogators to measure strain is provided. At any one location, however, only one style of interrogators can be employed, rendering two of the three SAW sensing elements useless, without interfering with the one SAW sensing element that is useful in order to permit a wireless interrogation of the wireless sensor despite varying international frequency standards thereof.

    Sensor pre-load and weld fixture apparatus and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Sensor pre-load and weld fixture apparatus and method 失效
    传感器预载和焊接夹具装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07070086B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-04

    申请号:US10792247

    申请日:2004-03-03

    CPC classification number: B23K37/0452

    Abstract: A sensor pre-load and welding apparatus and method are disclosed. A weld fixture apparatus includes a fixture base upon which a sensor package having a sensor base and a sensor cover is located, and a load bar associated with a spring, wherein the load bar provides a specific weight to the fixture base in order to assist in maintaining the sensor cover and the sensor base parallel to one another upon the fixture base. An adjustable load foot is generally located above the fixture base, such that the adjustable load foot applies a pre-determined load with a specific weight to the sensor base in order to maintain the sensor cover and the sensor base securely in place as the sensor base and the sensor cover are welded to one another in order to configure the sensor package.

    Abstract translation: 公开了传感器预加载和焊接设备和方法。 焊接固定装置包括固定基座,传感器组件具有传感器基座和传感器盖,在该固定基座上设置有与弹簧相关的负载杆,其中负载杆为夹具基座提供特定的重量,以便协助 将传感器盖和传感器基座保持在夹具基座上彼此平行。 一个可调整的负载脚通常位于固定座的上方,使得可调整的负载脚将一个具有特定重量的预定负载施加到传感器底座,以便将传感器盖和传感器基座牢固地保持在适当位置,因为传感器基座 并且传感器盖彼此焊接以便配置传感器封装。

    Adjustable force and position pre-load welding fixture
    7.
    发明授权
    Adjustable force and position pre-load welding fixture 失效
    可调力和位置预载焊接夹具

    公开(公告)号:US07059511B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-13

    申请号:US10801751

    申请日:2004-03-15

    CPC classification number: B23K37/0443 B23K2101/36

    Abstract: A pre-load weld fixture apparatus and method are disclosed, which include a stationary pivot block attached to a base, wherein the stationary pivot block is located adjacent to a nest for maintaining an object to be welded. Additionally a pivot arm is associated with a pivot arm insert, wherein the pivot arm rotates about a pivot point provided by a pin press component associated with the stationary pivot block, such that the pivot point is fixed to the stationary pivot block in relation to the object to be welded and wherein the pivot arm is positioned parallel to the nest. A spring block can be connected to the stationary pivot block, wherein the spring block provides tension to the pivot arm in order to permit a user to maintain the object upon the base with a desired tension for welding thereof. Finally, a torsion spring can be maintained by the spring block, wherein the torsion spring allows the spring block to provide tension to the pivot arm.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种预加载焊接固定装置和方法,其包括附接到基座的固定枢转块,其中固定枢转块位于邻近嵌套以保持待焊接物体。 另外,枢转臂与枢转臂插入件相关联,其中枢转臂围绕由与固定枢转块相关联的销按压部件提供的枢转点旋转,使得枢转点相对于固定枢转块固定到固定枢轴块 待焊接的物体,其中枢转臂平行于所述巢定位。 弹簧块可以连接到固定枢轴块,其中弹簧块向枢转臂提供张力,以允许使用者将物体保持在基座上,具有用于焊接的所需张力。 最后,可以通过弹簧块来维持扭转弹簧,其中扭转弹簧允许弹簧块向枢转臂提供张力。

    Surface acoustic wave sensor and package
    8.
    发明授权
    Surface acoustic wave sensor and package 有权
    表面声波传感器和封装

    公开(公告)号:US07730772B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-08

    申请号:US11966076

    申请日:2007-12-28

    CPC classification number: B60C23/0449 B60C23/0496

    Abstract: A wireless and batteryless pressure sensor apparatus comprises of a SAW sensor and an antenna mounted on a printed circuit board. Optionally, and RFID tag in used in combination with the SAW sensor. A sensor antenna and a RFID antenna can be located on the printed circuit board such that the antennas communicate electrically with the sensor and the RFID device. The sensor can be interrogated utilizing a radio frequency, which is used to excite a SAW crystal inside the sensor. The interrogation signal causes the SAW to resonate wherein a resonant frequency changes with the pressure and temperature that is applied to the sensor. An interrogator can receive a return (echo) signal representing a change in SAW sensor properties (e.g., diaphragm change). A printed circuit board can be mounted on a stainless steel port and overpackaged with standard processes for hermetically sealing the sensor, or sensor and RFID device with at least one antenna.

    Abstract translation: 无线和无电池压力传感器装置包括SAW传感器和安装在印刷电路板上的天线。 可选地,RFID标签与SAW传感器结合使用。 传感器天线和RFID天线可以位于印刷电路板上,使得天线与传感器和RFID设备电气通信。 传感器可以利用射频来询问,该射频用于激发传感器内的SAW晶体。 询问信号使SAW谐振,其中谐振频率随施加到传感器的压力和温度而变化。 询问器可以接收表示SAW传感器特性(例如膜片变化)的变化的返回(回波)信号。 印刷电路板可以安装在不锈钢端口上,并采用标准工艺进行封装,以密封传感器,或传感器和RFID设备至少有一个天线。

    Mechanical packaging of surface acoustic wave device for sensing applications
    10.
    发明申请
    Mechanical packaging of surface acoustic wave device for sensing applications 失效
    用于感应应用的表面声波装置的机械包装

    公开(公告)号:US20080265711A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-30

    申请号:US11799346

    申请日:2007-04-30

    CPC classification number: G01L9/0025 Y10T29/42

    Abstract: A method and apparatus, wherein a die is attached to a supporting base structure utilizing a rigid bond adhesive for a SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensor. A rigid bond adhesive with a preferably high glass transition temperature (Tg) can be applied directly between the die and the die supporting structure in a pattern to eliminate time dependent gradual stress effects upon SAW sensor. The rigid bond adhesive can then be cured, which results in a high yield strength and a high young's modulus. The supporting base and the die material comprise a same co-efficient of thermal expansion in order to avoid die displacement over temperature.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置,其中使用用于SAW(表面声波)传感器的刚性粘合剂将模具附接到支撑基座结构。 具有优选高玻璃化转变温度(Tg)的刚性粘合剂可以以模式直接施加在模具和模具支撑结构之间,以消除对SAW传感器的时间依赖性渐变应力影响。 然后刚性粘合剂可以固化,这导致高屈服强度和高的杨氏模量。 支撑基底和模具材料包括相同的热膨胀系数,以避免在温度下的模具位移。

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