US4311980A
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Device for pressure measurement using a resistor strain gauge
Assignee: Industrie Magneti Marelli SRL
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Filing: 1979-09-21
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Granted: 1982-01-19
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Expires: 1999-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A pressure measurement device and a method for making it are disclosed. A plurality of thick-film resistors are screen-printed onto a deformable substrate, after which they are preferably fired. The resistors are then connected to circuitry for measuring changes in their respective resistances due to deformation of the substrate by an external force or pressure to be measured.
Inventors
- 👤 Maria Prudenziati
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/10; H01C10/106; G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/20; G01L1/22; G01L1/2287; G01L9/00; G01L9/0041; G01L9/0051; G01L9/0052; G01L9/0055; G01L9/006; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/02; G01P15/08; G01P15/12; G01P15/123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
In a device for pressure measurement of the type comprising a deformable substrate subjected to a pressure to be measured, a strain gauge disposed on said substrate, and electric circuit means connected with said strain gauge for sensing changes in the electrical resistance of said strain gauge as a function of the substrate formation, wherein said strain gauge is comprised of at least one thick film resistor having a strain gauge factor of at least 10 deposited on said substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
In a device for pressure measurement of the type comprising a deformable substrate subjected to a pressure to be measured, a strain gauge disposed on said substrate, and electric circuit means connected with said strain gauge for sensing changes in the electrical resistance of said strain gauge as a function of the substrate formation, wherein said strain gauge is comprised of at least one thick film resistor having a strain gauge factor of at least 10 deposited on said substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a device for pressure measurement according to claim 1, wherein said substrate has two major surfaces on opposite sides of said substrate and a plurality of thick film resistors are applied to at least one of said surfaces at strain sensitive locations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a device for pressure measurement according to claim 2, wherein said substrate is comprised of a cantilever clamped at one edge and wherein a first pair of thick film resistors is located on one of said surfaces and another pair of said thick film resistors is located on the other of said surfaces at a position directly opposite said first pair of thick film resistors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a device for pressure measurement according to claim 2, wherein said substrate is comprised of a diaphragm having a central zone and a clamped edge portion and wherein a first pair of thick film resistors is located on one surface of said diaphragm in said central zone and another pair of thick film resistors is located on said edge portion of said one face of said diaphragm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
In a device for pressure measurement according to claim 2, wherein said substrate is comprised of a diaphragm having a central zone and a clamped edge portion and wherein a first pair of thick film resistors is located on one surface of said diaphragm in said central zone thereof and another pair of thick film resistors is located on the other surface of said diaphragm at a position directly opposite said first pair of thick film resistors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a device for pressure measurement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said thick film resistors are formed by screen printing with an ink comprising at least one member of the group consisting of RuO 2 , IrO 2 , T1O 2 , Bi 2 Ru 2 O 7 , Pb 2 Ru 2 O 7 , Au, Pd and alloys thereof, in a dielectric matrix.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a device for pressure measurement according to claim 6, wherein said dielectric matrix is a member of the group consisting of borosilicate glass, alumina-silicates, lead borosilicates and lead silicates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a device for pressure measurement according to claim 7, wherein said substrate is a material of the group consisting of alumina, beryllia, zirconia and enameled metals.
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