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Capacitive bend sensor

  • US 5,610,528 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1995
  • Issued: 03/11/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sensor for measuring bend angle comprising:

  • a first element having a comb-patterned portion of conducting material;

    a second element having a comb-patterned portion of conducting material;

    a dielectric material between said comb-patterned portion of said first element and said comb-patterned portion of said second element;

    wherein said first element is bonded to said second element such that said comb-patterned portion of said first element slides relative to said comb-patterned portion of said second element when said first and second elements are bent; and

    wherein said bend angle is measured according to alignment of said comb-patterned portion of said first element and said comb-patterned portion of said second element.

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