High Q angular rate sensing gyroscope

Details High Q angular rate sensing gyroscope High Q angular rate sensing gyroscope

2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Speed, velocity, or acceleration

Angular rate using gyroscopic or coriolis effect

C073S504080, C073S504180

Reexamination Certificate

active

06845667

ABSTRACT:
A structure and arrangement for improving the accuracy and efficiency of an angular rate sensing gyroscope is herein disclosed. Voltage pick-off conductors are applied to an area of the surface of a resonating element of an angular rate sensing gyroscope that is subject to substantially zero stress when the gyroscope is rotationally stationary. Actuator conductors are similarly applied to a resonating element at a location bounded by areas of the resonating element subject to substantially uniform levels of stress when the gyroscope is rotationally stationary. A method for improving the voltage response of a piezoelectric resonating element is also disclosed.

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