公开(公告)号：US20090196544A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12343959

申请日：2008-12-24

Applicant: Szuhan HU ,  Sazzadur Rahman Khan ,  Visit Thaveeprungsriporn ,  Noriyuki Juni

Inventor： Szuhan HU ,  Sazzadur Rahman Khan ,  Visit Thaveeprungsriporn ,  Noriyuki Juni

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/34 ,  G01L1/242 ,  G01L1/247

Abstract: A waveguide sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a substrate; a first underclad arranged on one side of the substrate; a first sensing core arranged on outer side of the first underclad and having a stripe pattern which extends in one direction; a first overclad arranged on outer side of the first sensing core; a second underclad arranged on another side of the substrate; a second sensing core arranged on outer side of the second underclad and having a stripe pattern which extends in a direction not parallel to the direction in which the first sensing core extends; and a second overclad arranged on outer side of the second sensing core. A first grooved part which extends in a direction not parallel to the direction in which the first sensing core extends is formed on the first overclad, so that the first grooved part and the first sensing core together form a first grating in a plane view. Furthermore, a second grooved part which extends in a direction not parallel to the direction in which the second sensing core extends is formed on the second overclad, so that the second grooved part and the second sensing core together form a second grating in a plane view.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明实施例的波导传感器包括：基板; 布置在基板的一侧上的第一底层; 第一感测芯，布置在第一下包层的外侧，并且具有沿一个方向延伸的条纹图案; 布置在第一感测芯的外侧上的第一外包层; 布置在所述基板的另一侧上的第二底垫; 布置在所述第二底下的外侧上的第二检测芯，并且具有在不平行于所述第一感测芯延伸的方向的方向上延伸的条纹图案; 以及布置在第二感测芯的外侧上的第二外包层。 在第一外包层上形成有在不平行于第一感测芯延伸的方向的方向上延伸的第一沟槽部分，使得第一沟槽部分和第一感测芯一起在平面图中形成第一光栅。 此外，在第二外包层上形成有在不平行于第二感测芯延伸的方向延伸的方向上延伸的第二沟槽部分，使得第二沟槽部分和第二感测芯一起在平面图中形成第二光栅 。

公开(公告)号：US07377181B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US11373353

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: Robert J. Christ, Jr. ,  Jerrell Anthony Nardiello ,  John M. Papazian ,  John Steven Madsen

Inventor： Robert J. Christ, Jr. ,  Jerrell Anthony Nardiello ,  John M. Papazian ,  John Steven Madsen

IPC: G01B11/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/247

Abstract: A method of measuring strain in a test specimen comprises the steps of placing a pattern of marks on a surface of the test specimen, wherein the pattern of marks includes a plurality of target marks and a plurality of sets of coded marks, using the sets of coded marks to identify locations of at least two of the target marks, and using a change in distance between at least two of the marks to determine strain in the test specimen. An apparatus that performs the method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种测试试样中的应变的方法包括以下步骤：将标记图案放置在试样的表面上，其中标记图案包括多个目标标记和多组编码标记， 用于识别至少两个目标标记的位置的编码标记，以及使用至少两个标记之间的距离变化来确定测试样本中的应变。 还提供了执行该方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070209447A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

申请号：US11373353

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: Robert Christ ,  Jerrell Nardiello ,  John Papazian ,  John Madsen

Inventor： Robert Christ ,  Jerrell Nardiello ,  John Papazian ,  John Madsen

IPC: G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01L1/247

Abstract: A method of measuring strain in a test specimen comprises the steps of placing a pattern of marks on a surface of the test specimen, wherein the pattern of marks includes a plurality of target marks and a plurality of sets of coded marks, using the sets of coded marks to identify locations of at least two of the target marks, and using a change in distance between at least two of the marks to determine strain in the test specimen. An apparatus that performs the method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种测试试样中的应变的方法包括以下步骤：将标记图案放置在试样的表面上，其中标记图案包括多个目标标记和多组编码标记， 用于识别至少两个目标标记的位置的编码标记，以及使用至少两个标记之间的距离变化来确定测试样本中的应变。 还提供了执行该方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07186460B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10503081

申请日：2003-01-07

Applicant: Holger Winkler ,  Ralf Anselmann

Inventor： Holger Winkler ,  Ralf Anselmann

IPC: B32B5/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/247 ,  Y10S977/779 ,  Y10S977/953 ,  Y10T428/2991

Abstract: The invention relates to core-shell particles comprising a shell which forms a matrix, and a core which is essentially solid and has an essentially monodisperse size distribution, the refractive index of the core material being different from that of the shell material. The invention especially relates to the use of said particles for producing sensors for detecting mechanical forces and sensors having an optical effect, essentially consisting of core-shell particles comprising a shell which forms a matrix and a core which is essentially solid and has an essentially monodisperse size distribution, the refractive index of the core material being different from that of the shell material. The inventive particles are characterised in that at least one contrast material is stored in the matrix.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包含形成基质的壳的核 - 壳颗粒和基本上是固体并具有基本上单分散尺寸分布的芯，芯材料的折射率不同于壳材料的折射率。 本发明特别涉及使用所述颗粒来生产用于检测机械力的传感器和具有光学效应的传感器，其基本上由包含形成基质的壳的核 - 壳颗粒和基本上是固体并具有基本上单分散的芯组成 尺寸分布，芯材料的折射率不同于外壳材料的折射率。 本发明的颗粒的特征在于至少一种对比材料储存在基质中。

公开(公告)号：US20070050153A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US10578582

申请日：2004-09-17

Applicant: Pascale Brassier ,  Patrick Peres

Inventor： Pascale Brassier ,  Patrick Peres

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/247 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N2021/8472

Abstract: An evaluation method for monitoring the consequences of an impact at low speed and little force on a structural composite material part covered with a film that changes color when under pressure and whose color intensity is directly related to the force of a received shock.

Abstract translation: 一种评估方法，用于监测低速和小力下的影响对结构复合材料部分覆盖的结构复合材料部分的影响，该膜在压力下会改变颜色，其颜色强度与受到冲击的力直接相关。

公开(公告)号：US06742472B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09568968

申请日：2000-05-11

Applicant: Masao Shigyo

Inventor： Masao Shigyo

IPC: G01D1100

CPC classification number: G01L1/247

Abstract: A pressure measurement method using a pressure measuring film in which a toner layer with a definite thickness is held between an adhesive layer formed on a first support and an inactive adhesive layer formed on a second support. Prior to applying the pressure to be measured to the measuring film, the inactive adhesive layer is activated to have an adhesive property. After pressure to be measured is applied to the film, the first support is removed and the applied pressure is determined based on the amount of toner attached to the second support. Using a toner having extremely small size, an extremely low pressure applied to an extremely small contact area can be measured. Also the pressure measuring film is not affected by use conditions (temperature, humidity). The inactive adhesive layer may be formed of a thermoplastic resin adhesive which can be activated by heating to become adhesive.

Abstract translation: 一种使用压力测量膜的压力测量方法，其中具有一定厚度的调色剂层保持在形成在第一支撑体上的粘合剂层和形成在第二支撑体上的无活性粘合剂层之间。 在将测量压力施加到测量膜之前，非活性粘合剂层被激活以具有粘合性质。 在将被测量的压力施加到膜上之后，去除第一支撑件，并且基于附着到第二支撑件上的调色剂的量来确定所施加的压力。 使用具有极小尺寸的调色剂，可以测量施加在非常小的接触面积上的极低的压力。 压力测量膜也不受使用条件（温度，湿度）的影响。 无活性粘合剂层可以由热塑性树脂粘合剂形成，其可以通过加热而活化成粘合剂。

公开(公告)号：US20040050173A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：US10618411

申请日：2003-07-11

Inventor： Hwa Liang Ng ,  Kian Seng Neo ,  Kok Leong Quah ,  Terence Chee Kwong Cheng

IPC: G01B011/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/247

Abstract: A film is placed between contacting surfaces in an assembly. The film has an optical property responsive to pressure. A compressive force is applied to the contacting surfaces to generate an initial pressure pattern. The film is removed from between the contacting surfaces. The optical property is sensed to derive a sensed initial pressure pattern. A stored setting controls the compressive force. The sensed initial pressure pattern is compared to a reference pressure pattern. The stored setting is updated to adjust the compressive force as a function of the comparing.

Abstract translation: 将薄膜放置在组件中的接触表面之间。 该膜具有响应于压力的光学特性。 对接触表面施加压缩力以产生初始压力图案。 从接触表面之间移除薄膜。 感测光学特性以导出感测的初始压力图案。 存储的设置控制压缩力。 感测到的初始压力模式与参考压力模式进行比较。 存储的设置被更新以根据比较来调整压缩力。

公开(公告)号：US20030178556A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10344821

申请日：2003-02-14

Inventor： Susumu Tachi ,  Hiroyuki Kajimoto

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  H01L027/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/247 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: The invention relates to a tactile sensor capable of obtaining information for a plurality of degrees of freedom at each point on a surface by introducing multi-channel sensing that uses color or optical spectrum to an optical tactile sensor. An optical tactile sensor is provided with a tactile section and imaging means, the tactile section comprising a transparent elastic body and a plurality of groups of markers provided inside the elastic body, each marker group being made up of a number of colored markers, with markers making up different marker groups having different colors for each group, and behavior of the colored markers when an object touches the elastic body being photographed by the imaging means. Preferably, the marker groups have mutually different spatial arrangements.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种触觉传感器，其能够通过将使用彩色或光谱的多通道感测引入光学触觉传感器来获得表面上每个点处的多个自由度的信息。 光学触觉传感器设置有触觉部分和成像装置，触觉部分包括透明弹性体和设置在弹性体内部的多组标记，每个标记组由多个彩色标记组成，标记 组成每组具有不同颜色的不同标记组，以及当对象接触由成像装置拍摄的弹性体时彩色标记的行为。 优选地，标记组具有相互不同的空间布置。

公开(公告)号：US20020081082A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-27

申请号：US09740938

申请日：2000-12-21

Inventor： Mike Rossi ,  Nicholas V. Nechitailo

IPC: G02B006/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4469 ,  G01L1/247 ,  G02B6/443 ,  G02B6/4482

Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic cable which uses pressure sensitive films or tactile films in order to detect areas on a fiber optic cable where excessive loads have been applied or experienced. In the present invention, a plurality of strips of tactile film or pressure sensitive film are inserted, at regular intervals, throughout the fiber optic cable structure in a fashion similar to that of swellable tape. The tactile film or pressure sensitive film used can be any color-changing stress sensor which is formed in the shape of a flat strip. The present invention uses strips of tactile or pressure sensitive film of different widths which are inserted periodically throughout the cable, both circumferentially and along the length of the cable. The films are located between the buffer tube(s) and the outer jacket of the cable or between the fibers and the outer jacket of the cable. This intermittent use decreases the overall cost and weight of the cable, over using a continuous length of tactile film. It is also desirable, in the present invention, to have the tactile or pressure sensitive film with corrugated folds along the width of the film. This corrugation provides a much higher sensitivity to loads experienced by the cables due to more nullaggressivenull deformation of the film during buckling.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种光纤电缆，其使用压敏膜或触觉膜来检测已施加或经历过多负载的光纤电缆上的区域。 在本发明中，以与可膨胀胶带类似的方式，以规则的间隔以整个光纤电缆结构插入多条触觉膜或压敏胶片。 使用的触感膜或压敏膜可以是形成为扁平条形状的任何变色应力传感器。 本发明使用沿着电缆的周向和沿着电缆的长度周期性地穿过整个电缆的不同宽度的触觉或压敏薄膜条。 膜位于缓冲管和电缆的外护套之间，或者位于纤维和电缆的外护套之间。 这种间歇性使用通过使用连续长度的触觉膜来降低电缆的整体成本和重量。 在本发明中，也希望具有沿着膜的宽度的具有波纹褶皱的触觉或压敏膜。 这种波纹对于由于电缆弯曲期间膜的“侵蚀性”变形而对电缆承受的负载提供了更高的灵敏度。

公开(公告)号：US5637865A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-10

申请号：US668620

申请日：1996-06-11

Applicant: David M. Bullat ,  Po-Yun Tang

Inventor： David M. Bullat ,  Po-Yun Tang

IPC: G01D5/353 ,  G01L1/24 ,  H01J5/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/247 ,  G01D5/35335 ,  G01D5/35348 ,  G01L1/243

Abstract: A fiber optic sensor is also disclosed for measuring or detecting the prece of an environmental field condition such as under-water acoustic perturbations. The sensor includes a force transfer transducer, which is enclosed within a shell, with a pressure equalizer for equalizing the interior and exterior shell pressures. An optical fiber is coiled about the transducer. An optical detector detects stress or strain in the optical fiber, resulting from external perturbations. The sensor is able to operate at various depths or altitudes. Pressure equalization enables the isolation of dynamic external perturbations from other pressure variations. For this purpose, a pressure equalizing valve may be used to allow the equalization of slow changes in static pressures, and the detection of higher frequency perturbations which might emanate from a target source.

Abstract translation: 还公开了一种用于测量或检测诸如水下声学扰动的环境场条件的存在的光纤传感器。 该传感器包括一个力传递换能器，其被封装在壳体内，并具有用于均衡内外壳压力的压力均衡器。 光纤绕传感器盘绕。 光学检测器检测由于外部扰动导致的光纤中的应力或应变。 传感器能够在各种深度或高度运行。 压力均衡使动态外部扰动与其他压力变化隔离。 为此，可以使用均压阀来均衡静压力的缓慢变化，以及检测可能从目标源发出的较高频率的扰动。