Z-axis angular rate sensor

Details Z-axis angular rate sensor Z-axis angular rate sensor

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Chapman, John E. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Speed, velocity, or acceleration

Angular rate using gyroscopic or coriolis effect

C073S504140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07036372

ABSTRACT:
An oscillatory rate sensor is described for sensing rotation about the “z-axis”. It is tuning-fork in nature with structural linkages and dynamics such that fundamental anti-phase oscillation of two proof masses is accomplished by virtue of the mechanical linkages.

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