公开(公告)号：US20170074637A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15270649

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: Bend Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn P. Reese

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01B7/30 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01B7/22 ,  A61B5/1071 ,  A61B5/6801 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  G01B7/003 ,  G01B7/30 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a compliant capacitor and an elongated structure extending between a first end and a second end. The elongated structure is compliant material that is flexible and bendable from a linear, non-bent position to multiple bendable positions and is an elastomer based material. The compliant capacitor includes a first conductive filler embedded within and extending from the first end to the second end along a longitudinal length of the elongated structure to form a first electrode of the compliant capacitor. The compliant capacitor also includes a second conductive filler embedded within and extending from the first end to the second end along the longitudinal length to form a second electrode of the compliant capacitor. The compliant capacitor further includes an elastomer dielectric layer extending between the first conductive filler and the second conductive filler.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括柔性电容器和在第一端和第二端之间延伸的细长结构的装置。 细长结构是柔性的并且可从线性非弯曲位置弯曲到多个可弯曲位置的柔性材料，并且是基于弹性体的材料。 柔性电容器包括沿着细长结构的纵向长度嵌入并从第一端延伸到第二端的第一导电填料，以形成柔性电容器的第一电极。 柔性电容器还包括嵌入在沿着纵向长度从第一端延伸到第二端的第二导电填料，以形成柔性电容器的第二电极。 兼容电容器还包括在第一导电填料和第二导电填料之间延伸的弹性体介电层。

公开(公告)号：US20170059419A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14990838

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： In Kyu PARK ,  Dong Uk KWON

IPC: G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01L1/142

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, there is provided a piezocapacitive type pressure sensor including a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer spaced apart from the first electrode layer, and a dielectric layer formed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, wherein the dielectric layer is made of a porous elastomer.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开，提供一种压电式压力传感器，包括第一电极层，与第一电极层间隔开的第二电极层和形成在第一电极层和第二电极层之间的电介质层，其中， 电介质层由多孔弹性体制成。

公开(公告)号：US20160365198A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15178092

申请日：2016-06-09

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Baoqing Nie ,  Ruya Li ,  James D. Brandt

IPC: H01G11/08 ,  A61B5/021 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: H01G11/08 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B2562/0217 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/142 ,  H01G5/0132 ,  H01G5/38

Abstract: A liquid column-based normal/shear pressure/force sensing device having an elastic electrolyte-electrode contact with large interfacial capacitance to achieve high sensitivity and resolution with flexible and transparent constructs.

Abstract translation: 具有弹性电解质 - 电极接触的基于液柱的普通/剪切压力/力感测装置具有大的界面电容，以通过柔性和透明结构实现高灵敏度和分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US09410860B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13670820

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: EATON CORPORATION

Inventor： John J. Shea

IPC: G01R15/00 ,  G01L5/24 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01F23/26 ,  G01M13/00

CPC classification number: G01L5/243 ,  G01F23/263 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01M13/005

Abstract: A washer assembly is for use with a fastener. The washer assembly includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and an insulating portion disposed between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. The first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, and the insulating portion form a variable capacitor having a capacitance based on an amount of force applied thereto by the fastener. A wireless transponder unit includes a control unit electrically connected to the variable capacitor and an antenna electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is configured to sense the capacitance of the variable capacitor, to generate information representing the capacitance, and to output the information to a wireless reader unit via the antenna.

Abstract translation: 垫圈组件用于紧固件。 垫圈组件包括第一导电部分，第二导电部分和布置在第一导电部分和第二导电部分之间的绝缘部分。 第一导电部分，第二导电部分和绝缘部分形成基于由紧固件施加到其上的力的电容的可变电容器。 无线应答器单元包括电连接到可变电容器的控制单元和电连接到控制单元的天线。 控制单元被配置为感测可变电容器的电容，以产生表示电容的信息，并且经由天线将信息输出到无线读取器单元。

公开(公告)号：US20160209278A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15025322

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: NAZHIYUAN TECHNOLOGY (TANGSHAN), LLC

Inventor： CHARLES HUS ,  HAO ZHAO ,  LIXING HAO ,  ZHU WANG ,  JIAXING LANG ,  LIJIA SUN

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  B05D1/26 ,  H01B7/02 ,  H01B13/08 ,  H01B7/00 ,  H01B3/30

CPC classification number: G01L1/005 ,  B05D1/26 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L5/0061 ,  H01B3/30 ,  H01B7/0009 ,  H01B7/02 ,  H01B13/08

Abstract: Provided is a triboelectric pressure sensing cable. The triboelectric pressure sensing cable comprises a central conducting wire, a high-molecular polymer insulating layer, an electrode layer, and an insulating outer layer, which are coaxially attached in sequence. The central conducting wire and the high-molecular polymer insulating layer, and/or the high-molecular polymer insulating layer and the electrode layer separately generate signals by the means of triboelectric effect. Also provided is a method for preparing the triboelectric pressure sensing cable. The method comprises the steps of (1) preparing a high-molecular polymer solution; (2) forming a hollow cavity framework used for casting; (3) casting; (4) molding; and (5) forming an insulating outer layer so as to obtain the triboelectric pressure sensing cable. The provided triboelectric pressure sensing cable can achieve a monitoring effect which is the same as that of a conventional pressure cable, without requiring a high input impedance circuit or a charge-amplifier.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种摩擦电压感测电缆。 摩擦电压感测电缆包括依次同轴连接的中心导线，高分子聚合物绝缘层，电极层和绝缘外层。 中心导线和高分子聚合物绝缘层和/或高分子聚合物绝缘层和电极层通过摩擦电效应分别产生信号。 还提供了制备摩擦电压感测电缆的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：（1）制备高分子聚合物溶液; （2）形成用于铸造的空心框架; （3）铸造; （4）成型; 和（5）形成绝缘外层以得到摩擦电压感测电缆。 所提供的摩擦电压感测电缆可以实现与常规压力电缆相同的监视效果，而不需要高输入阻抗电路或电荷放大器。

公开(公告)号：US09381647B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14181915

申请日：2014-02-17

Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation

Inventor： Toshiyuki Kamiya ,  Takanobu Matsumoto ,  Hideaki Oka ,  Hiroki Kawai

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  B25J13/08 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L5/00

CPC classification number: B25J13/085 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/144 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L5/0076

Abstract: A force detection device includes a charge output element that outputs charge in accordance with a received external force, a conversion and output circuit, having a first switching element and a first capacitor, which converts the charge into a voltage and outputs the voltage, a compensation signal output circuit, having a second switching element and a second capacitor, which outputs a compensation signal, and an external force detection circuit that detects an external force on the basis of the voltage which is output from the conversion and output circuit and the compensation signal which is output from the compensation signal output circuit. The capacitance of the second capacitor is smaller than the capacitance of the first capacitor.

Abstract translation: 力检测装置包括根据接收的外力输出电荷的电荷输出元件，具有第一开关元件和第一电容器的转换和输出电路，其将电荷转换成电压并输出电压，补偿 信号输出电路，具有输出补偿信号的第二开关元件和第二电容器;以及外力检测电路，其根据从转换和输出电路输出的电压和补偿信号检测外力 其从补偿信号输出电路输出。 第二电容器的电容小于第一电容器的电容。

公开(公告)号：US09347838B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US13896333

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute

Inventor： Sheng-Jui Chen ,  Gwo-Jen Wu ,  Chung-Lin Wu ,  Jian-Lin Huang

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  G01L5/22 ,  B25J13/08

CPC classification number: G01L1/142 ,  B25J13/083 ,  G01L5/226

Abstract: A capacitive shear force sensor and a method for fabricating thereof are provided. The capacitive shear force sensor includes a first electric field shielding layer, a second electric field shielding layer, a driving electrode, a first sensing electrode, a second sensing electrode and a dielectric layer. The second electric field shielding layer is disposed under the first electric field shielding layer. The driving electrode is disposed between the first electric field shielding layer and the second electric field shielding layer. The first and the second sensing electrodes are disposed between the driving electrode and the second electric field shielding layer. The dielectric layer is disposed between the driving electrode and the first sensing electrode, and between the driving electrode and the second sensing electrode. The first sensing electrode and the driving electrode form a first capacitor. The second sensing electrode and the driving electrode form a second capacitor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电容式剪切力传感器及其制造方法。 电容式剪切力传感器包括第一电场屏蔽层，第二电场屏蔽层，驱动电极，第一感测电极，第二感测电极和电介质层。 第二电场屏蔽层设置在第一电场屏蔽层的下方。 驱动电极设置在第一电场屏蔽层和第二电场屏蔽层之间。 第一和第二感测电极设置在驱动电极和第二电场屏蔽层之间。 电介质层设置在驱动电极和第一感测电极之间以及驱动电极和第二感测电极之间。 第一感测电极和驱动电极形成第一电容器。 第二感测电极和驱动电极形成第二电容器。

公开(公告)号：US20160011014A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14732257

申请日：2015-06-05

Applicant: EM MICROELECTRONIC-MARIN SA

Inventor： Christophe ENTRINGER ,  Sylvain GROSJEAN

IPC: G01D5/241

CPC classification number: G01D5/2417 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01P15/125

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electronic measurement circuit for measuring a physical parameter. The circuit comprises: a measurement sensor comprising two differential mounted capacitors each comprising a fixed electrode, and a common electrode, common to the two capacitors which is arranged to be movable relative to each fixed electrode of the two capacitors in order to alter the capacitive value of each capacitor when the physical parameter is measured. The circuit further comprises a first integrator unit connected to the common electrode for integrating charge received from the measurement sensor, and comprising two integrators arranged to be connected alternately to the common electrode; a second integrator unit connected to the first integrator unit for integrating charge received from the first integrator unit; a comparator for comparing analogue output values from the second integrator unit; a switch circuit connected to the measurement sensor for switching different voltage values across the two capacitors; and a feedback circuit for feeding a digital output signal of the comparator to the switch circuit for controlling the operation of the switch circuit.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于测量物理参数的电子测量电路。 该电路包括：测量传感器，包括两个差分安装的电容器，每个电容器包括固定电极和两个电容器共用的公共电极，该电容器布置成相对于两个电容器的每个固定电极可移动，以便改变电容值 当测量物理参数时，每个电容器。 电路还包括连接到公共电极的第一积分器单元，用于积分从测量传感器接收的电荷，并且包括两个积分器，被布置成交替地连接到公共电极; 连接到第一积分器单元的第二积分器单元，用于积分从第一积分器单元接收的电荷; 用于比较来自第二积分器单元的模拟输出值的比较器; 连接到测量传感器的开关电路，用于切换两个电容器的不同电压值; 以及用于将比较器的数字输出信号馈送到开关电路以控制开关电路的操作的反馈电路。

公开(公告)号：US09222845B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13391514

申请日：2010-08-20

Applicant: Tianhong Cui ,  Miao Lu

Inventor： Tianhong Cui ,  Miao Lu

IPC: H05K3/36 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L5/16 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B90/06 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61M25/0067 ,  A61M2205/332 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L5/165 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a flexible force sensor include forming a first sensor part providing a plurality of spaced first electrode plates in an electrically non-conductive material. A second sensor part is also formed and includes a plurality of second electrode plates in an electrically non-conductive material. The second electrode plates are identical to the first electrode plates at least in terms of spacing. The first part is assembled to the second part such that each of the first electrode plates are aligned with and parallel to, yet spaced from, respective ones of the second electrode plates, establishing a plurality of capacitive sensing components. The first electrode plates are movable relative to the corresponding second electrode plates, establishing a variable gap therebetween. The sensor parts can be ring-shaped. The sensor parts can be formed via MEMS techniques, with the non-conductive material being a polymer.

Abstract translation: 制造柔性力传感器的方法包括形成在非导电材料中提供多个间隔开的第一电极板的第一传感器部分。 还形成第二传感器部分，并且包括在非导电材料中的多个第二电极板。 至少在间隔方面，第二电极板与第一电极板相同。 第一部分被组装到第二部分，使得每个第一电极板与相应的第二电极板对准并平行并间隔开，建立多个电容感测部件。 第一电极板可相对于相应的第二电极板移动，在它们之间建立可变间隙。 传感器部件可以是环形的。 传感器部件可以通过MEMS技术形成，非导电材料是聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US09222764B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14511073

申请日：2014-10-09

Applicant: Bend Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn P. Reese

IPC: G01B7/30 ,  G01B7/00 ,  A61B5/107 ,  G01B7/16 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01B7/22 ,  A61B5/1071 ,  A61B5/6801 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  G01B7/003 ,  G01B7/30 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensing device that includes a flexible substrate having an elongated structure extending between a first end and a second end, the elongated structure being compliant material that is flexible and bendable from a linear, non-bent position to multiple bendable positions. The sensing device also includes a first compliant strain sensing element embedded within the compliant material and extending between the first end and the second end along a longitudinal length of the elongated structure. The first compliant strain sensing element includes a second compliant material that is flexible and bendable, where an electrical property of the first compliant strain sensing element changes in proportion to an applied strain on the elongated structure.