Integrated accelerometer assembly

Details Integrated accelerometer assembly Integrated accelerometer assembly

1987-11-16

1991-01-29

Lobo, Ian J.

Measuring and testing

Speed, velocity, or acceleration

Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element

G01P 1508, G01P 1513

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049877801

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for use in a dry accelerometer. The assembly includes a flat ceramic base with an interior aperture, two metal hinges and a pendulous mass supported within the aperture by such hinges. A light emitting diode and photodetector are provided for measuring movement of the pendulous mass. The assembly is readily fabricated and tested with batch processes.

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