Shock and vibration sensor

Details Shock and vibration sensor Shock and vibration sensor

1997-09-10

2000-03-07

Hofsass, Jeffery A.

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

340665, 200 6108, 73651, 73654, G08B 2100

Patent

active

060346132

ABSTRACT:
A sensor assembly for monitoring shocks and vibrations on sensitive devices is provided. The sensor assembly comprises a detector beam supported between a pair of support members. A detector weight is secured to the detector beam between the support members. The detector beam is fracturable in response to the application of a predetermined level of force. An electrical circuit may be coupled to the detector beam for monitoring electrical continuity and structural integrity of the detector beam. The detector beam provides passive monitoring as the detector beam will fracture irrespectively of the power state of the electrical circuit. One or more detector beams may be used to monitor forces along a variety of different axes.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3909568 (1975-09-01), Greenhug
patent: 3936621 (1976-02-01), Palin et al.
patent: 4327359 (1982-04-01), Kurtz
patent: 4698623 (1987-10-01), Smith
patent: 4810999 (1989-03-01), Moshier
patent: 5378864 (1995-01-01), Olivier et al.
patent: 5657001 (1997-08-01), Wilson
patent: 5754115 (1998-05-01), Woo

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Shock and vibration sensor does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Shock and vibration sensor, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Shock and vibration sensor will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-367039