公开(公告)号：US09207132B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14245335

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: Pro-Micron GmbH & Co. ,  Horst Siedle GmbH & Co. KG

Inventor： Christian Helbig ,  Sebastian Lotz

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01B7/00 ,  H03H3/02 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/165 ,  G01B7/00 ,  G01L9/0042 ,  H03H3/02 ,  H03H2003/028 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: A stress measurement sensor provided with a sensor element that operates according to the SAW principle, comprising a base composed of a first material and the sensor element, which is fixed to the base with a joining material, is to be developed such that it can also be used at higher temperatures and has improved measurement properties. In addition, it is suggested that the joining material be a glass solder.

Abstract translation: 具有根据SAW原理操作的传感器元件的应力测量传感器将被显影，所述传感器元件包括由第一材料和传感器元件组成的基座，所述基座用接合材料固定到基座上，使得其也可以 在较高的温度下使用并具有改进的测量性能。 此外，建议接合材料为玻璃焊料。

公开(公告)号：US20150338295A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14646186

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: Transense Technologies PLC

Inventor： Victor Alexandrovich Kalinin ,  Raymond David Lohr ,  Arthur John Leigh ,  Alexander Thomas James Stopps

IPC: G01L3/10

CPC classification number: G01L3/10 ,  G01L1/165 ,  G01L3/106 ,  Y10T29/49828

Abstract: A SAW sensor arrangement includes a transducer including a support for supporting a SAW device. The support includes a sensor location part located between two oppositely extending attachment parts. The SAW device is mountable to the sensor location part. The sensor arrangement 10 includes at least two spaced friction raisers. The sensor arrangement includes a clamp arrangement which applies a clamping force to clamp the sensor arrangement to an item. The sensor arrangement is arranged so that in use each of the friction raisers is located between a different one of the attachment parts and the item.

Abstract translation: SAW传感器装置包括一个换能器，它包括一个用于支撑SAW器件的支撑件。 支撑件包括位于两个相对延伸的附接部件之间的传感器定位部件。 SAW器件可安装到传感器位置部分。 传感器装置10包括至少两个间隔开的摩擦提升器。 该传感器装置包括夹紧装置，其施加夹紧力以将传感器装置夹紧到一个物品上。 传感器布置被布置成使得在使用中每个摩擦提升器位于不同的附接部分和物品之间。

公开(公告)号：US20140102216A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14108211

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: Flowserve Management Company

Inventor： William T. Dolenti ,  Byron A. Fleury

IPC: G01L1/25 ,  G01L5/12

CPC classification number: G01L1/255 ,  F16K37/0041 ,  F16K37/0083 ,  G01L1/165 ,  G01L5/12

Abstract: Non-contact torque, thrust, strain, and other data sensing of a valve actuator or valve is disclosed. A sensor may include a surface acoustic wave device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种阀门致动器或阀门的非接触式扭矩，推力，应变和其他数据传感。 传感器可以包括表面声波装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130174662A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13824005

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Sang Sik Yang ,  Ik Mo Park ,  Young kil Kim ,  Kee Keun Lee ,  Ick Jin Kwon ,  Hae Kwan Oh

Inventor： Sang Sik Yang ,  Ik Mo Park ,  Young kil Kim ,  Kee Keun Lee ,  Ick Jin Kwon ,  Hae Kwan Oh

IPC: G01H17/00

CPC classification number: G01H17/00 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01L1/165 ,  G01L9/0025 ,  G01N29/022 ,  G01N29/2481 ,  G01N2291/0256 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G06K19/0675 ,  G06K19/0717

Abstract: A wireless measurement device includes a sound acoustic wave (SAW)-based micro sensor converting a wirelessly received pulse signal into an SAW and generating a plurality of pulse signals by reflecting the SAW, and wirelessly transmitting the plurality of pulse signals to measure a variance of an environmental element; and a reader generating and wirelessly transmitting a pulse signal to the SAW-based micro sensor to measure variances in environmental elements.

Abstract translation: 无线测量装置包括基于声波（SAW）的微型传感器，其将无线接收的脉冲信号转换成SAW并通过反射SAW产生多个脉冲信号，并且无线发送多个脉冲信号以测量 环境因素 以及读取器，生成并将脉冲信号无线发送到基于SAW的微型传感器，以测量环境因素的变化。

公开(公告)号：US08392128B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12918666

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: Jean-Michel Friedt

Inventor： Jean-Michel Friedt

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/165 ,  B60C23/0449 ,  G01L9/0025 ,  G01L19/086

Abstract: A method for interrogating a passive sensor comprising at least one piezoelectric resonator includes the following steps: the identification of the characteristic width of the resonant frequency band of the resonator; the determination of a scan interval equal to a third of the measured bandwidth; a first series of three interrogation measurements with signals respectively at a first frequency, at a second frequency and at a third frequency making it possible to define a first resonance value, a second resonance value and a third resonance value; the determination by a parabolic fitting operation of the resonator response curve on the basis of said first, second and third resonance values, so as to calculate a first value of the frequency in real time of the resonator. The invention also relates to an electronic device for interrogating a passive sensor comprising at least one piezoelectric resonator and comprising a micro-controller implementing the interrogation method of the invention.

Abstract translation: 一种用于询问包括至少一个压电谐振器的无源传感器的方法包括以下步骤：识别谐振器的谐振频带的特征宽度; 确定扫描间隔等于测量带宽的三分之一; 第一系列三个询问测量，分别以第一频率，第二频率和第三频率处于信号，使得可以定义第一谐振值，第二谐振值和第三谐振值; 基于所述第一，第二和第三谐振值，通过谐振器响应曲线的抛物线拟合操作来确定，以便计算谐振器的实时频率的第一值。 本发明还涉及用于询问无源传感器的电子设备，该无源传感器包括至少一个压电谐振器，并且包括实现本发明的询问方法的微控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20130023794A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13631427

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Marc Stein ,  Gabriel Carrasco ,  Martin Roche

Inventor： Marc Stein ,  Gabriel Carrasco ,  Martin Roche

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  A61B17/60

CPC classification number: A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/412 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/4585 ,  A61B5/686 ,  A61B5/6878 ,  A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/0268 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61F2/389 ,  A61F2/4657 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/4666 ,  G01L1/165 ,  G01L1/255 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G06Q50/24

Abstract: A distractor suitable for measuring a force, pressure, or load applied by the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the distractor includes a measurement device that couples to the distractor. In a second embodiment, the sensor array and electronics are placed within the distractor. The distractor can dynamically distract the muscular-skeletal system. A handle of the distractor can be rotated to increase or decrease the spacing between support structures. The measurement system comprises a sensor array and electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, the electronic circuitry is coupled to the sensor array by a unitary circuit board or substrate. The sensors can be integrated into the unitary circuit board. For example, the sensors can comprise elastically compressible capacitors or piezo-resistive devices. The distractor wirelessly couples to a remote system for providing position and magnitude measurement data of the force, pressure, or load being measured.

Abstract translation: 公开了适用于测量由肌肉 - 骨骼系统施加的力，压力或负载的牵引器。 在一个实施例中，牵引器包括耦合到牵引器的测量装置。 在第二实施例中，传感器阵列和电子器件放置在牵引机内。 牵引器可以动态地分散肌肉 - 骨骼系统。 牵引器的手柄可以旋转以增加或减小支撑结构之间的间距。 测量系统包括传感器阵列和电子电路。 在一个实施例中，电子电路通过整体电路板或基板耦合到传感器阵列。 传感器可以集成到整体电路板中。 例如，传感器可以包括弹性可压缩电容器或压阻装置。 牵引器无线耦合到远程系统，用于提供测量的力，压力或负载的位置和幅度测量数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110259101A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13089557

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Kenta SATO

Inventor： Kenta SATO

IPC: G01P15/10

CPC classification number: G01C19/5656 ,  G01L1/165 ,  G01L1/183 ,  G01P15/097

Abstract: A vibration-type force detection sensor includes: a piezoelectric resonator element provided with a vibration portion and a support portion connected to one end of the vibration portion; and a base which is provided with one main surface which is connected to the support portion and the piezoelectric resonator element is arranged, wherein the piezoelectric resonator element is in a state where the other end side of the vibration portion can oscillate so that the size of a gap between the vibration portion and the one main surface changes when a force acts in a direction which is orthogonal with the one main surface of the base, and is supported in parallel with the one main surface of the base so that an electric equivalent resistance of the vibration portion changes according to the change in the size of the gap.

Abstract translation: 振动型力检测传感器包括：压电谐振元件，设置有振动部分和与振动部分的一端连接的支撑部分; 并且设置有与支撑部分连接的一个主表面和压电谐振元件的基座，其中压电谐振元件处于振动部分的另一端侧可以摆动的状态， 当力作用在与基座的一个主表面正交的方向上时，振动部分和一个主表面之间的间隙变化，并且与基座的一个主表面平行地支撑，使得电等效电阻 振动部分根据间隙尺寸的变化而变化。

公开(公告)号：US07798006B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US12306201

申请日：2007-03-28

Applicant: Paul Edward Vickery ,  Aidrian Nowell

Inventor： Paul Edward Vickery ,  Aidrian Nowell

IPC: G01L11/04

CPC classification number: G01L9/0025 ,  G01L1/165 ,  G01L27/002 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pressure monitoring package comprises the steps of mounting a plurality of resonators onto a substrate 1, mounting the substrate 1 in a package base 11, mechanically constraining the package base 11 within a mechanical preloading jig, and adjusting the preload using the jig whilst measuring the frequency of the SAWs until the required frequency is obtained. A lid 7 is then welded onto the package base 11 using a laser welder, after which the preload frequency of the package 10 is fine tuned by using the laser welder to produce laser marks 21-28, 31-38 on the outside of the package 10.

Abstract translation: 一种制造压力监测组件的方法包括以下步骤：将多个谐振器安装到基板1上，将基板1安装在封装基座11中，在机械预加载夹具内机械约束封装基座11，并且使用 夹具，同时测量SAW的频率，直到获得所需的频率。 然后使用激光焊接机将盖7焊接到封装基座11上，然后通过使用激光焊接机在封装的外部产生激光标记21-28,31-38-来微调封装10的预载频率 10。

公开(公告)号：US20100186513A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12755007

申请日：2010-04-06

Applicant: VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH KALININ

Inventor： VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH KALININ

IPC: G01H1/10 ,  G01K11/26

CPC classification number: G01L3/10 ,  G01L1/165

Abstract: A contactless SAW based torque and temperature sensor comprising a first (2) and second (3) SAW resonator provided on a substrate made of Y+34° cut of quartz. The first SAW resonator (2) has its principle axis inclined at +45° to the X-axis of the substrate, which, in use is either aligned with the longitudinal axis of the device who torque is to be measured or is perpendicular thereto, and the second SAW (3) has its principle axis inclined at −45° to the X-axis of the substrate. A third SAW (4) has its principle axis inclined at an angle of 30 degrees to the X-axis of the substrate. Each said SAW resonator (2,3,4) is formed by laying a film of aluminum on the substrate having a thickness (h) and the SAW resonators have an average operating wavelength λ where the ratio h/λ is in the range 0.021 to 0.032.

Abstract translation: 一种非接触SAW的扭矩和温度传感器，包括设置在由Y + 34°石英切割的基板上的第一（2）和第二（3）SAW谐振器。 第一SAW谐振器（2）的主轴线相对于基板的X轴倾斜+ 45°，在使用中它与要测量或垂直于扭矩的装置的纵向轴线对齐， 并且第二SAW（3）的主轴相对于基板的X轴倾斜-45°。 第三SAW（4）的主轴与基板的X轴倾斜30度。 每个所述SAW谐振器（2,3,4）通过在具有厚度（h）的衬底上铺设铝膜而形成，并且SAW谐振器具有平均工作波长λ，其中比率h /λ在0.021至 0.032。

公开(公告)号：US07427819B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-23

申请号：US11073345

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: Storrs T. Hoen ,  Mark A. Unkrich ,  William R. Trutna ,  John D. Larson, III ,  Richard C Ruby ,  Graham M. Flower ,  Annette Grot

Inventor： Storrs T. Hoen ,  Mark A. Unkrich ,  William R. Trutna ,  John D. Larson, III ,  Richard C Ruby ,  Graham M. Flower ,  Annette Grot

IPC: H01L41/08 ,  G01R27/04

CPC classification number: G01P15/097 ,  G01L1/165

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a target environmental variable (TEV) that employs a film-bulk acoustic resonator with motion plate. The film-bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) includes an acoustic reflector formed in an FBAR wafer and a surface. A first electrode is formed on the surface of the acoustic reflector and has a surface. A piezoelectric layer is formed on the surface of the first electrode and has a surface. A second electrode is formed on the surface of the piezoelectric layer. A motion plate is suspended in space at a predetermined distance relative to the surface of the second electrode and is capacitively coupled to the FBAR.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量采用具有运动板的膜 - 体声波谐振器的目标环境变量（TEV）的装置和方法。 膜 - 体声波谐振器（FBAR）包括形成在FBAR晶片和表面中的声反射器。 第一电极形成在声反射体的表面上并具有表面。 在第一电极的表面上形成压电层并具有表面。 第二电极形成在压电层的表面上。 运动板相对于第二电极的表面以预定距离悬挂在空间中，并且电容耦合到FBAR。