US4368525A
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Vibration detector
Assignee: Aska Electron Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-07-03
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Granted: 1983-01-11
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Expires: 2000-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A vibration detector of the seismic system comprises a weight member; a support frame; at least two weight supporting members, each of the supporting members being fixed to the weight member at one end thereof and being substantially fixed to the support frame at one portion thereof in detecting the vibration; and a member for substantially fixing one portion to the support frame in detecting the vibration; wherein the weight member is vibratively supported by the tension of the supporting members, and at least a part of one of the supporting members is formed by a piezoelectric polymeric substance having a pair of vibration detecting electrodes, the part being at a position between the fixed end and one substantially fixed portion of the supporting member.
Inventors
- 👤 Sukiro Obata
- 👤 Naohiro Murayama
- 👤 Teruo Fujii
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/16; G01V1/18; G01V1/181; B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/02; B06B1/06; B06B1/0688; H; H10; H10N; H10N30/00; H10N30/30; H10N30/302; H10N30/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A vibration detector for a seismic system comprising: a weight member, a support frame, at least two weight supporting members, each of said supporting members being fixed to said weight member at one end thereof and being substantially fixed to said support frame at one portion thereof in detecting the vibration, and a means for substantially fixing said one portion to said support frame in detecting the vibration, wherein said support frame comprises a means for keeping said supporting member in tensile stress so as to support said weight member vibratively and a means for supporting said means for keeping the supporting member in tensile stress, said weight member is vibratively supported by tension of said supporting members, and at least a part of one of said supporting members is formed by a piezoelectric polymeric substance having a pair of vibration detecting electrodes deposited on a part of each surface of the piezoelectric polymeric substance, the part being at a position between the fixed ends of the supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A vibration detector for a seismic system comprising: a weight member, a support frame, at least two weight supporting members, each of said supporting members being fixed to said weight member at one end thereof and being substantially fixed to said support frame at one portion thereof in detecting the vibration, and a means for substantially fixing said one portion to said support frame in detecting the vibration, wherein said support frame comprises a means for keeping said supporting member in tensile stress so as to support said weight member vibratively and a means for supporting said means for keeping the supporting member in tensile stress, said weight member is vibratively supported by tension of said supporting members, and at least a part of one of said supporting members is formed by a piezoelectric polymeric substance having a pair of vibration detecting electrodes deposited on a part of each surface of the piezoelectric polymeric substance, the part being at a position between the fixed ends of the supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tension keeping means comprises an arcuate elastic member, said arcuate elastic member being fixed to said one portion of one of said supporting members at one end thereof and to said one portion of another of said supporting members at another end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tension keeping means comprises a spring, said spring being fixed to another end of said supporting member at one end thereof and to said supporting means at another end thereof, and said fixing means comprises a pair of nipping rollers, said rollers being rotatably fixed to said support frame and pinching said one portion of said supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A detector as claimed in any one of claims 2, 3 or 1, wherein at least a part of said supporting member is arranged to form a cross, and said weight member is provided at a center of the cross.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A detector as claimed in any one of claims 2, 3 or 1, wherein said piezoelectric polymeric substance is formed as a strip-like film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A detector as claimed in claim 5, wherein at least a part of said supporting member is arranged to form a cross, and said weight member is provided at a center of the cross.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A detector as claimed in any one of claims 2, 3 or 1, wherein said piezoelectric polymeric substance is formed as a tubular member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A detector as claimed in claim 7, wherein at least a part of said supporting member is arranged to form a cross, and said weight member is provided at a center of the cross.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
172 words
A vibration detector for a seismic system comprising: a support frame, at least one weight supporting member, said supporting member being substantially fixed to said support frame at two portions thereof in detecting the vibration; a weight member fixed to said supporting member at a substantially central position between said two portions of said supporting member; and a means for substantially fixing said two portions to said support frame in detecting the vibration; wherein said support frame comprises a means for keeping said supporting member in tensile stress so as to support said weight member vibratively and a means for supporting said means for keeping the supporting member in tensile stress, wherein said weight member is vibratively supported by tension of said supporting member, and at least a part of said supporting member is formed by a piezoelectric polymeric substance having a pair of vibration detecting electrodes deposited on both surfaces of one of the piezoelectric polymeric substances, said part being at a position between the fixed ends of the supporting member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
172 words
A vibration detector for a seismic system comprising: a support frame, at least one weight supporting member, said supporting member being substantially fixed to said support frame at two portions thereof in detecting the vibration; a weight member fixed to said supporting member at a substantially central position between said two portions of said supporting member; and a means for substantially fixing said two portions to said support frame in detecting the vibration; wherein said support frame comprises a means for keeping said supporting member in tensile stress so as to support said weight member vibratively and a means for supporting said means for keeping the supporting member in tensile stress, wherein said weight member is vibratively supported by tension of said supporting member, and at least a part of said supporting member is formed by a piezoelectric polymeric substance having a pair of vibration detecting electrodes deposited on both surfaces of one of the piezoelectric polymeric substances, said part being at a position between the fixed ends of the supporting member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A detector as claimed in claim 9, wherein said tension keeping means comprises an arcuate elastic member, each end of said arcuate elastic member being fixed to each of said two portions of said supporting member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
A detector as claimed in claim 9, wherein said tension keeping means comprises a spring, said spring being fixed to another end of said supporting member at one end thereof and to said supporting means at another end thereof, and said fixing means comprises a pair of nipping rollers, said rollers being fixed to said support frame and pinching said one portion of said supporting member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A detector as claimed in any one of claims 10, 11 or 9, wherein at least a part of said supporting member is arranged to form a cross, and said weight member is provided at a center of the cross.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A detector as claimed in any one of claims 10, 11 or 9, wherein said piezoelectric polymeric substance is formed as a strip-like film.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A detector as claimed in claim 13, wherein at least a part of said supporting member is arranged to form a cross, and said weight member is provided at a center of the cross.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A detector as claimed in any one of claims 10, 11 or 9, wherein said piezoelectric polymeric substance is formed as a tubular member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
A detector as claimed in claim 15, wherein at least a part of said supporting member is arranged to form a cross, and said weight member is provided at a center of the cross.
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) | 1986-01-10 | 1986-07-12 | 1987-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-10 | 1990-07-12 | 1991-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-10 | 1994-07-12 | 1995-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |