US4441370A
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Vibration sensor
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1982-01-29
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Granted: 1984-04-10
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Expires: 2002-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A vibration sensor comprises a support plate, a generally elongated vibrator element mounted on the support plate at one end thereof in a cantilever fashion, and at least one plate-like metallic piece rigidly secured to that one end of the vibrator element.
Inventors
- 👤 Okinobu Sakurada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L23/00; G01L23/22; G01L23/221; G01L23/222; G01H; G01H1/00; G01H1/04; G01H1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A vibration sensor which comprises a support plate, a generally elongated bivrator element mounted on and extending from the support plate in a cantilever fashion, and at least one plate-like metallic piece interposed between the vibrator element and the support plate and rigidly secured to that end portion of the vibrator where said vibrator is mounted on the support plate said plate-like metallic piece being secured to the vibrator element by soldering or a bonding agent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A vibration sensor which comprises a support plate, a generally elongated bivrator element mounted on and extending from the support plate in a cantilever fashion, and at least one plate-like metallic piece interposed between the vibrator element and the support plate and rigidly secured to that end portion of the vibrator where said vibrator is mounted on the support plate said plate-like metallic piece being secured to the vibrator element by soldering or a bonding agent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The vibration sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plate-like metallic piece is secured to one of the opposite surfaces of the vibrator element which is remote from the support plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The vibration sensor as claimed in claim 2, further comprising an additional plate-like metallic piece rigidly secured to the other of said opposite surfaces of the vibrator element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vibration sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plate-like metallic piece is secured to one of the opposite surfaces of the vibrator element which faces the support plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The vibration sensor as claimed in claim 4, further comprising an additional plate-like metallic piece rigidly secured to the other of said opposite surfaces of the vibrator element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vibration sensor as claimed in claim 3 or 5, wherein said another metallic piece is secured to the vibrator element by means of a soldering.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vibration sensor as claimed in claim 3 or 5, wherein said another metallic piece is secured to the vibrator element by means of a bonding agent.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-10 | 1987-10-10 | 1988-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-10 | 1991-10-10 | 1992-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-10 | 1995-10-10 | 1996-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |