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ANNULAR SHEAR ACCELEROMETER

  • US 3,612,921 A
  • Filed: 03/27/1969
  • Issued: 10/12/1971
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/1969
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a transducer having a longitudinal axis, the combination comprising:

  • an annular piezoelectric element having first and second flat faces each including inner and outer circumferential portions perpendicular to and concentric about said axis;

    a first member clamped to said element along said inner circumferential portions; and

    a second member clamped to said element along said outer circumferential portions;

    said members being axially movable relative to one another for producing shear mode strains in said element.

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