Measuring and testing – Vibration – Resonance – frequency – or amplitude study
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-15
2005-11-15
Chapman, John E. (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Vibration
Resonance, frequency, or amplitude study
C073S024040, C073S024060
Reexamination Certificate
active
06964196
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing resonant movement about a first axis. A functional surface supported by a first pair of torsional hinges is driven into resonant oscillations about the first axis by inertially coupling energy through the first pair of torsional hinges. The resonant movement may be moved orthogonally on the target area by a gimbals portion of the functional surface pivoting about a second axis according to one embodiment. The resonant oscillation of the functional surface is monitored to detect changes in frequency due to mass changes of the functional surface.
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Dewa Andrew S.
Heaton Mark W.
Turner Arthur Monroe
Brady III W. James
Chapman John E.
Kempler William B.
Telecky , Jr. Frederick J.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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