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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 10, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Takayuki Kaneko, Nagaokakyo, JP;
Takeshi Nakamura, Uji, JP;
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01P / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
7351415 ; 7351429 ;
Abstract
An acceleration sensor includes a vibrator having a vibrating member which has a node portion of vibration and vibrates in a longitudinal direction of the member. A support member is provided in one end portion along the length of the vibrating member for supporting the vibrator. A weight is provided at the other end portion along the length of the vibrator, for increasing the flexing of the vibrating member due to acceleration. A first connection section is provided between the weight and the other end of the vibrating member and a second connection section is provided between the weight and the node portion of the vibrating member.