Vibration-sensing device method of adjusting the same and angula

Details Vibration-sensing device method of adjusting the same and angula Vibration-sensing device method of adjusting the same and angula

1995-08-24

1997-06-03

Williams, Hezron E.

Measuring and testing

Speed, velocity, or acceleration

Angular rate using gyroscopic or coriolis effect

G01P 344

Patent

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056356420

ABSTRACT:
A vibration-sensing device (10) with high sensitivity includes a torsion bar (16) fixed on both ends thereof to a frame, a tuning fork-shaped vibrating member (12) joined with and supported by the torsion bar (16), and first and second torsion vibrating bodies (14,15) symmetrically projected from the torsion bar (16). The torsion bar (16), the tuning fork-shaped vibrating member (12), and the torsion vibrating bodies (14,15) constitute a torsion vibrating system. The application of an angular velocity to the vibration-sensing device (10) under the condition of plane vibrations of first and second vibrating tines (12a, 12b) of the first tuning fork-shaped vibrating member (12) along an X axis generates Coriolis forces to drive torsion vibration of the first tuning fork-shaped vibrating member (12) round the torsion bar (16), thereby driving torsion vibration corresponding to the angular velocity in the torsion vibrating system. The torsion vibration is amplified by the first and second torsion vibrating bodies (14,15) and detected by torsion vibration-detecting piezoelectric elements (20a,20b) attached to the torsion vibrating bodies (14,15). An angular velocity sensor using the vibration-sensing device, and a method of adjusting the sensitivity of the device are also provided.

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