Measuring and testing – Speed – velocity – or acceleration – Angular rate using gyroscopic or coriolis effect
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Chapman, John E. (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Speed, velocity, or acceleration
Angular rate using gyroscopic or coriolis effect
C073S504120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07100444
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a resonator gyroscope comprising a resonator including two bodies, each with a center of mass and transverse inertia symmetry about an axis that are substantially coincident and each supported by one or more elastic elements and wherein the bodies together forming two differential rocking modes of vibration transverse to the axis with substantially equal frequencies and wherein the two bodies transfer substantially no net momentum to the baseplate when the resonator is excited. The gyroscope further includes a baseplate affixed to the resonator by the one or more elastic elements.
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Bellamy Tamiko
Chapman John E.
Lortz Bradley K.
Origin Law
The Boeing Company
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