公开(公告)号：US08950258B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13479746

申请日：2012-05-24

Applicant: Reinhard Neul ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Mirko Hattass ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

Inventor： Reinhard Neul ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Mirko Hattass ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

IPC: G01P15/10 ,  G01P15/12 ,  G01P15/09 ,  H01L41/113

CPC classification number: G01P15/0922 ,  H01L41/1132

Abstract: A micromechanical angular acceleration sensor for measuring an angular acceleration is disclosed. The sensor includes a substrate, a seismic mass, at least one suspension, which fixes the seismic mass to the substrate in a deflectable manner, and at least one piezoresistive and/or piezoelectric element for measuring the angular acceleration. The piezoresistive and/or piezoelectric element is arranged in a cutout of the seismic mass. A corresponding method and uses of the sensor are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量角加速度的微机械角加速度传感器。 传感器包括基板，抗震块，至少一个悬架，其以可偏转的方式将地震质量固定到基板，以及用于测量角加速度的至少一个压阻和/或压电元件。 压阻和/或压电元件布置在地震块的切口中。 还公开了传感器的相应方法和用途。

公开(公告)号：US08443668B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12925750

申请日：2010-10-27

Applicant: Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Markus Heitz ,  Robert Sattler ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Thorsten Balslink

Inventor： Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Markus Heitz ,  Robert Sattler ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Thorsten Balslink

IPC: G01C19/56

CPC classification number: G01C19/5747

Abstract: A yaw rate sensor having a substrate, a first Coriolis element and a second Coriolis element is described, the first Coriolis element being excitable to a first vibration by first excitation means, and the second Coriolis element being excitable to a second vibration by second excitation means, and the first and second Coriolis elements being connected to one another by a spring structure, and the spring structure also including at least one rocker structure, the rocker structure being anchored on the substrate by at least one spring element.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有基板，第一科里奥利元件和第二科里奥利元件的偏航率传感器，第一科里奥利元件可由第一激励装置激发到第一振动，第二科里奥利元件可被第二激励装置激发到第二振动 并且所述第一和第二科里奥利元件通过弹簧结构彼此连接，并且所述弹簧结构还包括至少一个摇臂结构，所述摇臂结构通过至少一个弹簧元件锚固在所述基板上。

公开(公告)号：US20120297878A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13479746

申请日：2012-05-24

Applicant: Reinhard Neul ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Mirko Hattass ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

Inventor： Reinhard Neul ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Mirko Hattass ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

IPC: G01P15/097

CPC classification number: G01P15/0922 ,  H01L41/1132

Abstract: A micromechanical angular acceleration sensor for measuring an angular acceleration is disclosed. The sensor includes a substrate, a seismic mass, at least one suspension, which fixes the seismic mass to the substrate in a deflectable manner, and at least one piezoresistive and/or piezoelectric element for measuring the angular acceleration. The piezoresistive and/or piezoelectric element is arranged in a cutout of the seismic mass. A corresponding method and uses of the sensor are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量角加速度的微机械角加速度传感器。 传感器包括基板，抗震块，至少一个悬架，其以可偏转的方式将地震质量固定到基板，以及用于测量角加速度的至少一个压阻和/或压电元件。 压阻和/或压电元件布置在地震块的切口中。 还公开了传感器的相应方法和用途。

公开(公告)号：US20100122576A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-20

申请号：US12587487

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer

Inventor： Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer

IPC: G01C19/56

CPC classification number: G01C19/5755 ,  G01C19/574 ,  G01C19/5747 ,  G01C19/5762

Abstract: A rotation rate sensor includes: a mounting device; a first drive frame having a drive, which is designed to set the first drive frame into a first oscillatory motion along an axis of oscillation relative to the mounting device; a first stator electrode; a first actuator electrode coupled to the first drive frame in such a way that in a rotary motion of the rotation rate sensor due to a Coriolis force, the first actuator electrode being displaceable in a first deflection direction relative to the first stator electrode; and an evaluation device configured to determine a voltage applied between the first stator electrode and the first actuator electrode, and to specify information regarding the rotary motion of the rotation rate sensor while taking the determined voltage value into account.

Abstract translation: 旋转速率传感器包括：安装装置; 具有驱动器的第一驱动框架，其被设计成将第一驱动框架相对于安装装置沿着振荡轴线设置为第一振荡运动; 第一定子电极; 第一致动器电极，其以这样的方式联接到第一驱动框架，使得在旋转速度传感器由于科里奥利力的旋转运动中，第一致动器电极可相对于第一定子电极在第一偏转方向上移位; 以及评估装置，被配置为确定施加在第一定子电极和第一致动器电极之间的电压，并且在考虑所确定的电压值的同时指定关于旋转速率传感器的旋转运动的信息。

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：US08875575B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13134024

申请日：2011-05-25

Applicant: Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Rolf Scheben

Inventor： Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Rolf Scheben

IPC: G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/5755

CPC classification number: G01C19/5755

Abstract: A yaw rate sensor includes: at least one Coriolis element; a drive device connected to the Coriolis element and configured to drive a vibration of the Coriolis element; a detection device having at least one rotor; and a coupling device connected to the detection device and to the Coriolis element. The coupling device is configured to couple a deflection in the plane of vibration of the Coriolis element to the detection device in a direction orthogonal to the vibration, so that when the Coriolis element is deflected a torque for driving the at least one rotor is transmitted from the Coriolis element to the at least one rotor.

Abstract translation: 横摆率传感器包括：至少一个科里奥利元件; 连接到科里奥利元件并被配置为驱动科里奥利元件的振动的驱动装置; 具有至少一个转子的检测装置; 以及连接到检测装置和科里奥利元件的耦合装置。 联接装置被配置成将Coriolis元件的振动平面中的偏转与垂直于振动的方向耦合到检测装置，使得当科里奥利元件偏转时，用于驱动至少一个转子的转矩从 科里奥利元件至少一个转子。

公开(公告)号：US08746065B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13293874

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: Torsten Ohms ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

Inventor： Torsten Ohms ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel

IPC: G01C19/56

CPC classification number: G01C19/574

Abstract: A rotational rate sensor includes: a substrate having a main plane of extension; a first Coriolis element; and a second Coriolis element. The first Coriolis element and the second Coriolis element have a first and a second center of gravity, respectively, and the elements are drivable along a drive direction. In the idle state of the rotational rate sensor, (i) the distance between the first center of gravity and the second center of gravity along the detection direction is less than a first value, and (ii) the distance between the first center of gravity and the second center of gravity along the third direction is less than a second value.

Abstract translation: 旋转速率传感器包括：具有主平面延伸的基板; 第一个科里奥利元素; 和第二个科里奥利元素。 第一科里奥利元件和第二科里奥利元件分别具有第一和第二重心，元件沿驱动方向可驱动。 在转速传感器的空闲状态下，（i）第一重心与第二重心之间的距离沿检测方向小于第一值，（ii）第一重心之间的距离 并且所述第二重心沿着所述第三方向小于第二值。

公开(公告)号：US08561465B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12587487

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer

Inventor： Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer

IPC: G01C19/00

CPC classification number: G01C19/5755 ,  G01C19/574 ,  G01C19/5747 ,  G01C19/5762

Abstract: A rotation rate sensor includes: a mounting device; a first drive frame having a drive, which is designed to set the first drive frame into a first oscillatory motion along an axis of oscillation relative to the mounting device; a first stator electrode; a first actuator electrode coupled to the first drive frame in such a way that in a rotary motion of the rotation rate sensor due to a Coriolis force, the first actuator electrode being displaceable in a first deflection direction relative to the first stator electrode; and an evaluation device configured to determine a voltage applied between the first stator electrode and the first actuator electrode, and to specify information regarding the rotary motion of the rotation rate sensor while taking the determined voltage value into account.

Abstract translation: 旋转速率传感器包括：安装装置; 具有驱动器的第一驱动框架，其被设计成将第一驱动框架相对于安装装置沿着振荡轴线设置为第一振荡运动; 第一定子电极; 第一致动器电极，其以这样的方式联接到第一驱动框架，使得在旋转速度传感器由于科里奥利力的旋转运动中，第一致动器电极可相对于第一定子电极在第一偏转方向上移位; 以及评估装置，被配置为确定施加在第一定子电极和第一致动器电极之间的电压，并且在考虑所确定的电压值的同时指定关于旋转速率传感器的旋转运动的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08490483B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12834953

申请日：2010-07-13

Applicant: Martin Wrede ,  Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Carsten Geckeler ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Jens Frey ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer ,  Thorsten Balslink

Inventor： Martin Wrede ,  Johannes Classen ,  Torsten Ohms ,  Carsten Geckeler ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Jens Frey ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Joerg Hauer ,  Thorsten Balslink

IPC: G01C19/56

CPC classification number: G01C19/5712 ,  G01C19/5747

Abstract: A micromechanical yaw-rate sensor comprising a first yaw-rate sensor element, which outputs a first sensor signal, which contains information about a rotation around a first rotational axis, a second yaw-rate sensor element, which outputs a second sensor signal, which contains information about a rotation around a second rotational axis, which is perpendicular to the first rotational axis, a drive, which drives the first yaw-rate sensor element, and a coupling link, which mechanically couples the first yaw-rate sensor element and the second yaw-rate sensor element to one another, so that driving of the first yaw-rate sensor element also causes driving of the second yaw-rate sensor element.

Abstract translation: 一种微机械摆动速率传感器，包括第一偏转速率传感器元件，该第一偏转速率传感器元件输出包含关于围绕第一旋转轴线的旋转的信息的第一传感器信号，输出第二传感器信号的第二偏转速度传感器元件， 包含关于围绕垂直于第一旋转轴线的第二旋转轴线的旋转的信息，驱动第一偏转速率传感器元件的驱动器和耦合连杆，其将第一横摆速率传感器元件和 第二偏转速率传感器元件彼此之间，使得第一偏转速率传感器元件的驱动也引起第二偏转速率传感器元件的驱动。

公开(公告)号：US08997566B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13116821

申请日：2011-05-26

Applicant: Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Rolf Scheben

Inventor： Torsten Ohms ,  Burkhard Kuhlmann ,  Daniel Christoph Meisel ,  Rolf Scheben

IPC: G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/5747

CPC classification number: G01C19/5747

Abstract: A yaw rate sensor is described which includes a drive device, at least one Coriolis element, and a detection device having at least two detection elements which are coupled to one another with the aid of a coupling device, the drive device being connected to the Coriolis element for driving a vibration of the Coriolis element, and an additional coupling device which is connected to the detection device and to the Coriolis element for coupling a deflection in the plane of vibration of the Coriolis element to the detection device in a direction orthogonal to the vibration.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种横摆速度传感器，其包括驱动装置，至少一个科里奥利元件和具有至少两个检测元件的检测装置，该至少两个检测元件借助耦合装置相互耦合，驱动装置连接到科里奥利 用于驱动科里奥利元件的振动的元件，以及连接到检测装置和科里奥利斯元件的附加耦合装置，用于将Coriolis元件的振动平面中的偏转与检测装置沿垂直于 振动。