Ballistic impulse gauge

Patent · 20 December 1993

OSTI ID:5433744

Ault, S K

A gauge for detecting the impulse generated in sample materials by X-rays or other impulse producing mechanisms utilizes a pair of flat annular springs to support a plunger relative to a housing which may itself be supported by a pair of flat annular springs in a second housing. The plunger has a mounting plate mounted on one end and at the other, a position or velocity transducer is mounted. The annular springs consist of an outer ring and an inner ring with at least three arcuate members connecting the outer ring with the inner ring. 4 figures.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5271283; A
• OSTI ID: 5433744
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
DESIGN
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MACHINE PARTS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MOTION
RADIATION PRESSURE
RADIATIONS
TRANSDUCERS
X RADIATION