GB2361764A - Linear optical transducer - Google Patents
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- GB2361764A GB2361764A GB0010015A GB0010015A GB2361764A GB 2361764 A GB2361764 A GB 2361764A GB 0010015 A GB0010015 A GB 0010015A GB 0010015 A GB0010015 A GB 0010015A GB 2361764 A GB2361764 A GB 2361764A
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- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 3
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- 230000000994 depressogenic effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract description 5
- 239000010935 stainless steel Substances 0.000 abstract description 5
- 238000006073 displacement reaction Methods 0.000 abstract 1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01D—MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED IN A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01D5/00—Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable
- G01D5/26—Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable characterised by optical transfer means, i.e. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light
- G01D5/32—Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable characterised by optical transfer means, i.e. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light
- G01D5/34—Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable characterised by optical transfer means, i.e. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells
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Abstract
A linear optical transducer comprises a graduated filter (1) mounted on top of a spindle (5). When the spindle is subjected to any pressure, the graduated filter will pass between a light source (3) and a photoresistive cell (2). As the light intensity changes, the photoresistive cell will register a change of resistance. This will register as an increase or decrease in ohms on an analogue or digital meter. A spring (4) is fitted inside a stainless steel tube around the spindle (5) and supplies a positive pressure to the movement of the transducer. The spindle may be placed in contact with a surface to monitor displacement of the surface. The transducer may be made of stainless steel and plastic to withstand exposure to the elements, and have a high temperature cable fitted.
Description
1, 2361764 Optical linear transducer
Description of Optical Transducer
The Optical Transducer has been designed from stainless steel and plastic, as most of the intended applications will be exposed to the elements. High temperature cable can be fitted to allow use in a wider range of conditions.
Intended Applications The intended applications will vary depending upon the user. Some uses are: Measuring stress movements in bridges Road surface movement in diverse weather Movement in structures during and after construction How it operates Using part 7 drawing as a guide the outer case is attached to a fixing point relevant to the user, with the spindle gently pressing against the surface to be monitored. When the surface moves, the spindle is forced into the outer-case moving the graduated filter between the photo- resistive cell and the light source. The intensity of the light changes and the photo-resistive cell monitor's a change.
This change can be seen as a plus or minus reading in ohms on a digital meter.
To calculate the distance travelled a maximum compression reading is made and then divided by the maximum distance travelled. This will give an accurate and reliable linear scale. One of the benefits of this method of measurement is the transducer can be monitore ' d from a great distance and the transducer can be turned off without fear of resetting itself when switched back on.
The transducer has a graduated filter mounted on top of a spindle. When the spindle is subjected to any pressure the graduated filter will pass between a light source and a photo resistive cell. As the light intensity changes the photo resistive cell will register a change. This change can be seen as an increase or decrease in olun's on an analogue or digital meter.
A spring is fitted inside the stainless steel tube around the stainless steel spindle, which supplies a positive pressure to the movement of the transducer.
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Claims (1)
- Claims Linear Optical Transducer1. A transducer that operates in a linear axis that measures distance of movement, when spindle depressed.A transducer as claimed in claim 1 where the distance is determined by the graduated filter moving between a light source and a photo resistive cell.ai m 3. A transducer as cl 'rned in claims 1 and 2 where the resistance ' olims can be converted into distance 4. A transducer as clainied in any preceding claims which is made of metal and plastics that withstand extreme temperatures
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GB0010015A GB2361764A (en) | 2000-04-26 | 2000-04-26 | Linear optical transducer |
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GB0010015A GB2361764A (en) | 2000-04-26 | 2000-04-26 | Linear optical transducer |
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Cited By (1)
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CN104827008A (en) * | 2015-05-19 | 2015-08-12 | 大连华锐重工集团股份有限公司 | Temperature displacement coupling device for real-time monitoring of crystallizer copper plate in on-line mode |
Citations (8)
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US4572607A (en) * | 1982-02-03 | 1986-02-25 | Idr Enterprises, Inc. | Displacement transducer using a movable light shield moved within a predetermined range for linear detector output |
GB2173898A (en) * | 1983-04-26 | 1986-10-22 | Central Electr Generat Board | Apparatus for optically measuring a displacement |
US5017771A (en) * | 1989-11-20 | 1991-05-21 | The Boeing Company | Position sensor using optical fibers and a variable filter |
GB2245973A (en) * | 1990-06-06 | 1992-01-15 | Stefanos George Koudis | Level monitoring using fibre-optic links |
US5329114A (en) * | 1992-12-31 | 1994-07-12 | United Technologies Corporation | Actuator with an optical position sensor using linear attenuators |
US5376785A (en) * | 1992-10-02 | 1994-12-27 | Chin; Philip K. | Optical displacement sensor utilizing optical diffusion |
US5386291A (en) * | 1992-11-25 | 1995-01-31 | Mitutoyo Corporation | Displacement sensor including a heat insulating member partitioning the moving scale and the semiconductor laser |
US5420413A (en) * | 1992-12-31 | 1995-05-30 | United Technologies Corporation | Actuator with an optical position sensor using a variable magnetic field |
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US4572607A (en) * | 1982-02-03 | 1986-02-25 | Idr Enterprises, Inc. | Displacement transducer using a movable light shield moved within a predetermined range for linear detector output |
GB2173898A (en) * | 1983-04-26 | 1986-10-22 | Central Electr Generat Board | Apparatus for optically measuring a displacement |
US5017771A (en) * | 1989-11-20 | 1991-05-21 | The Boeing Company | Position sensor using optical fibers and a variable filter |
GB2245973A (en) * | 1990-06-06 | 1992-01-15 | Stefanos George Koudis | Level monitoring using fibre-optic links |
US5376785A (en) * | 1992-10-02 | 1994-12-27 | Chin; Philip K. | Optical displacement sensor utilizing optical diffusion |
US5386291A (en) * | 1992-11-25 | 1995-01-31 | Mitutoyo Corporation | Displacement sensor including a heat insulating member partitioning the moving scale and the semiconductor laser |
US5329114A (en) * | 1992-12-31 | 1994-07-12 | United Technologies Corporation | Actuator with an optical position sensor using linear attenuators |
US5420413A (en) * | 1992-12-31 | 1995-05-30 | United Technologies Corporation | Actuator with an optical position sensor using a variable magnetic field |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CN104827008A (en) * | 2015-05-19 | 2015-08-12 | 大连华锐重工集团股份有限公司 | Temperature displacement coupling device for real-time monitoring of crystallizer copper plate in on-line mode |
CN104827008B (en) * | 2015-05-19 | 2017-01-11 | 大连华锐重工集团股份有限公司 | Temperature displacement coupling device for real-time monitoring of crystallizer copper plate in on-line mode |
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