公开(公告)号：US20080235966A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US12120890

申请日：2008-05-15

Applicant: Franz Klapper ,  Herbert Rink ,  Gerd Freydank

Inventor： Franz Klapper ,  Herbert Rink ,  Gerd Freydank

IPC: G01C9/06

CPC classification number: G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/24

Abstract: An inclination sensor is provided having a level which has a liquid and a gas bubble in a housing under a covering glass, wherein a light source is arranged above the covering glass. The invention is based on the object of providing an inclination sensor which can be used to determine the direction and degree of an inclination with high accuracy and which is suitable for automatic orientation of an apparatus provided with such an inclination sensor. The object is achieved according to the invention by virtue of an inclination sensor in which at least two light receivers are arranged above the covering glass such that light, which is emitted by the light source and undergoes total internal reflection at the gas bubble when the gas bubble is centered, can be detected by means of these at least two light receivers, wherein different quantities of light can be detected by means of these light receivers when the gas bubble is not centered, and the light receivers are arranged on a chip substrate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种倾斜传感器，其具有在覆盖玻璃下的壳体内具有液体和气泡的水平面，其中光源设置在覆盖玻璃上方。 本发明基于提供倾斜传感器的目的，该倾斜传感器可用于以高精度确定倾斜的方向和程度，并且适用于设置有这种倾斜传感器的设备的自动定向。 根据本发明，根据本发明的目的是通过一种倾斜传感器实现的，其中至少两个光接收器布置在覆盖玻璃上方，使得由光源发射的光并且当气体在气泡时经历全内反射 气泡居中，可以通过这些至少两个光接收器检测，其中当气泡不居中时，可以通过这些光接收器检测不同量的光，并且光接收器布置在芯片衬底上。

公开(公告)号：US07428841B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-30

申请号：US10545088

申请日：2004-02-10

Applicant: Muneo Harada ,  Naoki Ikeuchi ,  Hiroyuki Hashimoto

Inventor： Muneo Harada ,  Naoki Ikeuchi ,  Hiroyuki Hashimoto

IPC: G01P3/00 ,  G01P1/02

CPC classification number: G01C9/06 ,  G01P15/123 ,  G01P15/18 ,  G01P2015/084 ,  G01P2015/0842

Abstract: In an acceleration sensor detecting inclined displacement of a predetermined article from a basic position, the acceleration sensor (10) includes a sensor chip having a detection plane including one detection axis or two crossing detection axes detecting the inclined displacement. An axis orthogonal to the detection plane of the sensor chip is disposed in parallel with a standard plane of the article in the basic position. Then, the sensor chip obtains an output signal according to the inclined displacement of the standard plane.

Abstract translation: 在加速度传感器检测预定物品从基本位置的倾斜位移时，加速度传感器（10）包括具有检测平面的传感器芯片，检测平面包括一个检测轴或检测倾斜位移的两个检测轴。 与传感器芯片的检测平面垂直的轴与基本位置的物品的标准平面平行设置。 然后，传感器芯片根据标准平面的倾斜位移获得输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US07421793B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11336343

申请日：2006-01-20

Applicant: Whitmore B. Kelley, Jr. ,  Brian Blades

Inventor： Whitmore B. Kelley, Jr. ,  Brian Blades

IPC: G01C9/06 ,  H01H35/02

CPC classification number: G01C9/10 ,  G01C9/06 ,  H01H1/16 ,  H01H35/02

Abstract: A tilt sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and a plurality of electrically conductive weights. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. In addition, the plurality of electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the tilt sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.

Abstract translation: 倾斜传感器包含第一导电元件，第二导电元件，电绝缘元件和多个导电重物。 电绝缘元件连接到第一导电元件和第二导电元件。 此外，多个导电重物位于倾斜传感器的空腔内，其中腔由第一导电元件的至少一个表面，电绝缘元件的至少一个表面和至少一个 第二导电元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20080172894A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11654504

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: Chia-Wei Chang

Inventor： Chia-Wei Chang

IPC: G01C9/06

CPC classification number: G01C9/06

Abstract: An automatic leveling device is provided, which is disposed in an electronic device for adjusting the level of the electronic device. The automatic leveling device includes a liquid level gauge filled with a liquid and a bubble, a bubble position detection module for detecting a relative position of the bubble in the liquid level gauge, a control unit electrically connected to the bubble position detection module for receiving a bubble position signal from the bubble position detection module and outputting a leveling signal, and a drive unit electrically connected to the control unit for receiving the leveling signal from the control unit, thereby adjusting the electronic device to be at a level state.

Abstract translation: 提供一种自动调平装置，其设置在用于调节电子装置的电平的电子装置中。 自动调平装置包括充满液体和气泡的液位计，用于检测液位计中气泡的相对位置的气泡位置检测模块，电连接到气泡位置检测模块的控制单元，用于接收 来自气泡位置检测模块的气泡位置信号并输出​​调平信号;以及驱动单元，电连接到控制单元，用于从控制单元接收调平信号，从而将电子设备调整到处于水平状态。

公开(公告)号：US20080131252A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11564997

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: Glenn O. Scheer ,  Bruce A. Musmaker

Inventor： Glenn O. Scheer ,  Bruce A. Musmaker

IPC: G01C9/06 ,  G06G7/62

CPC classification number: G01C9/06 ,  E02F9/26 ,  G01C2009/066

Abstract: A work machine includes a machine frame, a loader and an electronic level indicator. The loader includes a loader frame coupled with the machine frame, a pair of booms pivotally carried by the loader frame, and a bucket pivotally carried at a forward end of the booms. An electronic level indicator includes a first indicator providing an indication of a relative angular orientation between the loader frame and at least one boom. A second indicator provides an indication of a relative angular orientation between the bucket and at least one boom. A controller is coupled with the first indicator, the second indicator and a visual indicator. The controller receives an input signal from each of the first indicator and the second indicator and actuates the visual indicator to indicate when the bucket is level.

Abstract translation: 工作机器包括机架，装载机和电子液位指示器。 装载机包括与机架联接的装载机架，由装载机框架枢转地承载的一对悬臂，以及在悬臂的前端枢转地承载的铲斗。 电子液位指示器包括第一指示器，其提供装载机框架和至少一个起重臂之间的相对角度定向的指示。 第二指示器提供铲斗和至少一个起重臂之间的相对角度定向的指示。 控制器与第一指示器，第二指示器和视觉指示器耦合。 控制器接收来自第一指示器和第二指示器中的每一个的输入信号，并致动视觉指示器以指示铲斗何时水平。

公开(公告)号：US07345486B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US11546815

申请日：2006-10-12

Applicant: John E. Mercer

Inventor： John E. Mercer

IPC: G01V3/11

CPC classification number: G01V3/165 ,  E21B47/02216 ,  E21B47/02224 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/20

Abstract: The present invention provides a locator/monitor capable of locating a boring tool and monitoring the progress of the tool for control purposes. The locator/monitor may be used in expedited locating methodology and straightforward calibration techniques of the present invention. A durable and cost effective pitch sensor is also provided by the present invention. In addition, the present invention provides a slotted transmitter housing formed of an electrically conductive material, where the magnetic field generated by the transmitter is capable of penetrating to the surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种定位器/监视器，其能够定位钻孔工具并监视工具的进度以用于控制目的。 定位器/监视器可以用于本发明的快速定位方法和简单的校准技术。 本发明还提供了耐用和成本有效的俯仰传感器。 此外，本发明提供了一种由导电材料形成的开槽发射机壳体，其中由发射机产生的磁场能够穿透到表面。

公开(公告)号：US20080037075A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US10592202

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Takashi Masuda

Inventor： Takashi Masuda

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: G01P15/135 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/10 ,  G01P15/0802 ,  G01P15/124 ,  G01P15/18 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H35/141 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: There are provided a sensor which is small, suitable for reflow soldering by automatic cleaning and automatic mounting, can be manufactured in batch, and has a switch function, and a manufacturing method of the sensor, and a portable telephone having the sensor built therein. There are provided a sensor having a switch function, the sensor being composed of a first substrate composed of a semiconductor by which a conducting part of the switch is formed, a second substrate composed of the semiconductor by which a conducting part of the switch is formed or an insulator by which the conducting part of the switch is formed, and a moving member having conductivity, wherein any of the first substrate and the second substrate has a cavity-shaped portion and the moving member having conductivity is confined by the first substrate and the second substrate, and a manufacturing method of the sensor, and an electronic device having the sensor built therein.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种小型的传感器，适用于通过自动清洁和自动安装的回流焊接，可以批量制造，并具有开关功能，传感器的制造方法以及内置传感器的便携式电话机。 提供了具有开关功能的传感器，该传感器包括由形成开关的导电部分的半导体构成的第一基板，由半导体构成的第二基板，通过该第二基板形成开关的导电部分 或形成开关的导电部分的绝缘体和具有导电性的移动部件，其中第一基板和第二基板中的任一个具有空腔形状部分，并且具有导电性的移动部件被第一基板限制，并且 第二基板和传感器的制造方法以及内置传感器的电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US07322118B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US11083456

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Chaochi Huang ,  Chih-Yung Cheng ,  Kung-Ho Su ,  Ching-Horng Hsiao ,  Shih-Chang Chang

Inventor： Chaochi Huang ,  Chih-Yung Cheng ,  Kung-Ho Su ,  Ching-Horng Hsiao ,  Shih-Chang Chang

IPC: G01C9/06

CPC classification number: G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/34 ,  G01C2009/066

Abstract: A non-contact electronic level has a light source, a vial having a bubble and positioned to be irradiated by light from the light source, and a photo sensor located at a position corresponding to the bubble at a fixed distance from the vial. The photo sensor captures an image of the bubble after the vial is irradiated by the light source. An image processing unit is electrically coupled to the photo sensor and converts the image of the bubble into an electronic level signal by comparing the centroid of the image of the bubble with a predetermined point.

Abstract translation: 非接触电子级具有光源，具有气泡的小瓶并定位成被来自光源的光照射，以及位于与气泡相对应的位置处的距离小瓶固定距离的位置的光传感器。 在光源照射小瓶后，照片传感器捕获气泡的图像。 图像处理单元电耦合到光传感器，并将气泡的图像的质心与预定点进行比较，将气泡的图像转换为电子水平信号。

公开(公告)号：US20080017487A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11490190

申请日：2006-07-21

Applicant: Tien-Ming Chou

Inventor： Tien-Ming Chou

IPC: H01H35/02

CPC classification number: G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/10 ,  G01C2009/066 ,  G01C2009/107

Abstract: A tilt switch includes a base and a cover body. The base includes an upright support having a lower groove, and first and second lower passage holes communicated with the lower groove. An emitter is mounted on the base to emit a light signal. A receiver is disposed opposite to the emitter to receive the light signal. The cover body includes first and second press pieces respectively having first and second upper passage holes that complement with the respective first and second lower passage holes to define first and second light passages, respectively, and an upper groove cooperating with the lower groove to define a chamber. The light signal propagates along a light path passing through the chamber from the first to the second light passage. A ball member is rollable within the chamber to block or unblock the light path.

Abstract translation: 倾斜开关包括基座和盖体。 底座包括具有下凹槽的直立支撑件，以及与下凹槽连通的第一和第二下通道孔。 发射器安装在基座上以发出光信号。 接收器设置成与发射器相对以接收光信号。 盖体包括分别具有第一和第二上部通道孔的第一和第二压力件，第一和第二上通道孔分别与相应的第一和第二下通道孔互补，以分别限定第一和第二光通道，以及与下槽配合的上槽， 房间。 光信号沿着从第一至第二光通道通过室的光路传播。 球形部件在腔室内可滚动以阻挡或解除光路。

公开(公告)号：US07319514B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-15

申请号：US11020956

申请日：2004-12-23

Applicant: Norman Wayne Ritchie ,  Stephen E. Hester

Inventor： Norman Wayne Ritchie ,  Stephen E. Hester

IPC: G01B11/26 ,  G01B3/56

CPC classification number: G01C9/20 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C2009/066

Abstract: An optical inclination sensor is provided having at least one reflective surface and at least two separate optical fibers having ends spaced from a reflective surface. As the reflective surface tilts with respect to a pre-determined reference position the gap lengths between the fiber ends and the reflective surface change and the differences in these gap lengths is used to calculate an angle of inclination with respect to a reference position. The optical inclination sensor can include at least one mass attached to a housing and moveable with respect to the housing as the mass and housing are rotated about one or more axes. Optical strain sensors are disposed a various locations between the mass and housing so that as the mass moves with respect to the housing, each one of the optical strain sensors are placed in compression or tension. The housing can be a generally u-shaped housing having two arms and a base section with the mass disposed within the housing. Alternatively, the housing includes a first beam, and the mass is a second beam arranged generally orthogonal to the first beam and pivotally attached thereto. The optical strain sensors are disposed between the first beam and the second beam. The optical strain sensors are placed in tension or compression as the second beam pivots with respect to the first beam.

Abstract translation: 提供光学倾斜传感器，其具有至少一个反射表面和至少两个具有与反射表面间隔开的端部的分离的光纤。 当反射表面相对于预定的参考位置倾斜时，光纤端部和反射表面之间的间隙长度改变，并且使用这些间隙长度的差异来计算相对于参考位置的倾斜角度。 光学倾斜传感器可以包括附接到壳体的至少一个质量体，并且当质量和壳体围绕一个或多个轴线旋转时，该倾斜传感器可相对于壳体移动。 光学应变传感器设置在质量块和壳体之间的各种位置，使得当质量相对于壳体移动时，每个光学应变传感器被放置成压缩或张力。 壳体可以是具有两个臂的大体上U形的壳体和具有设置在壳体内的质量的基部。 或者，壳体包括第一梁，并且质量体是大致垂直于第一梁并且枢转地附接到其上的第二梁。 光学应变传感器设置在第一光束和第二光束之间。 当第二光束相对于第一光束枢转时，光学应变传感器被放置在张力或压缩状态。