Passive wireless pressure sensor for harsh environments
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for measuring static and dynamic pressures in harsh environments are disclosed. A pressure sensor according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a diaphragm constructed from materials designed to operate in harsh environments. A waveguide may be operably connected to the diaphragm, and an electromagnetic wave producing and receiving (e.g., sensing) device may be attached to the waveguide, opposite the diaphragm. A handle may be connected between the diaphragm and the waveguide to provide both structural support and electrical functionality for the sensor. A gap may be included between the handle and the diaphragm, allowing the diaphragm to move freely. An antenna and a ground plane may be formed on the diaphragm or the handle. Electromagnetic waves may be reflected off the antenna and detected to directly measure static and dynamic pressures applied to the diaphragm.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1771473
- Patent Number(s):
- 10794777
- Application Number:
- 16/014,912
- Assignee:
- University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated (Gainesville, FL)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B81 - MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY B81C - PROCESSES OR APPARATUS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OR TREATMENT OF MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B81 - MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY B81B - MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES
- DOE Contract Number:
- FE0012370
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 06/21/2018
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Rogers, John E., Sheplak, Mark, Yoon, Yong-Kyu, and Judy, Jack. Passive wireless pressure sensor for harsh environments. United States: N. p., 2020.
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Rogers, John E., Sheplak, Mark, Yoon, Yong-Kyu, & Judy, Jack. Passive wireless pressure sensor for harsh environments. United States.
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"Passive wireless pressure sensor for harsh environments". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1771473.
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title = {Passive wireless pressure sensor for harsh environments},
author = {Rogers, John E. and Sheplak, Mark and Yoon, Yong-Kyu and Judy, Jack},
abstractNote = {Methods and apparatuses for measuring static and dynamic pressures in harsh environments are disclosed. A pressure sensor according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a diaphragm constructed from materials designed to operate in harsh environments. A waveguide may be operably connected to the diaphragm, and an electromagnetic wave producing and receiving (e.g., sensing) device may be attached to the waveguide, opposite the diaphragm. A handle may be connected between the diaphragm and the waveguide to provide both structural support and electrical functionality for the sensor. A gap may be included between the handle and the diaphragm, allowing the diaphragm to move freely. An antenna and a ground plane may be formed on the diaphragm or the handle. Electromagnetic waves may be reflected off the antenna and detected to directly measure static and dynamic pressures applied to the diaphragm.},
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- US Patent Document 7,444,878