Gravimeter

Details Gravimeter Gravimeter

1983-03-14

1985-02-05

Gill, James J.

Measuring and testing

Gravitational determination

G01V 700

Patent

active

044972067

ABSTRACT:
In a gravimeter the measuring mass is supported by springs which are arranged in regular array around the measuring mass and exert pressing forces on the measuring mass along lines of action extending at an angle to the horizontal. The state of equilibrium with a predetermined value of the acceleration due to gravity coincides with an extreme value of the force-versus-deviation characteristic of the spring system, whereby the measuring mass is held practically free from restoring forces by the spring system. A sensor detects deviations from a zero position and controls a restoring force generator. Two counter-acting sets of springs are provided. The springs are tension springs, the tensional force of which acts on the measuring mass as a pressing force through a lever transmission. A measuring range spring permits setting of measuring ranges. An advantageous construction therefor is described. Furthermore a device for optionally placing an additional mass on the measuring mass is provided for calibration purposes.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2331904 (1943-10-01), Gustafsson
patent: 3464255 (1969-09-01), Davidson et al.
patent: 3717036 (1973-02-01), La Coste
patent: 3897686 (1975-08-01), Willmore

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