Measuring and testing – Fluid pressure gauge – Diaphragm
Patent
1997-12-02
2000-02-01
Felber, Joseph L.
Measuring and testing
Fluid pressure gauge
Diaphragm
3612834, G01L 912
Patent
active
060190027
ABSTRACT:
A capacitive pressure transducer includes a conductive diaphragm positioned between pneumatically separated chambers. The diaphragm is fixed and sealingly coupled at its periphery to the peripheral rim of a concave body member. The diaphragm is supported in tension by the peripheral rim of the body member. An electrode assembly, supported by the body member establishes a substantially planar conductive surface opposite to and spaced apart by a nominal gap from the conductive diaphragm. The body member includes a yieldable portion that is adapted to radially expand its peripheral rim in response to forces applied to the body member. When the forces are applied, the body member becomes strained beyond its elastic limit and takes a permanent set whereby the peripheral rim is expanded and the diaphragm becomes tensioned. The tension in the diaphragm can be determined as a function of the geometry of the body member and deformation resulting from the forces applied. Additional forces can be applied at a later point in time in order to change or adjust the tension in the diaphragm.
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Felber Joseph L.
Setra Systems, Inc.
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