Apparatuses, systems, and methods for improved vibration resistance
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsAaron Daniels, Murgesh R. Sajjan, Charles Licata
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and associated methods of assembly are described that provide for improved probed assemblies for use in sensors configured to convert between motion and electrical signals. An example probe assembly includes a probe rod defining a first end. In an operational configuration, the probe rod is at least partially received by a sensor device. The probe assembly further includes a probe head that receives the first end of the probe rod. The probe head mates with the first end so as to secure the probe rod therein. The first end of the probe rod is further welded to the probe head via a butt welding technique.
Claims20
A probe assembly for use in sensors configured to convert between motion and electrical signals, the probe assembly comprising:
- a probe rod defining a first end, wherein the probe rod is configured to, in an operational configuration, be at least partially received by a sensor device;
- and
- a probe head configured to receive the first end of the probe rod, wherein the probe head is configured to mate with the first end so as to secure the probe rod therein,
- wherein the first end of the probe rod is welded to the probe head.
A sensor device for converting between motion and electrical signals, the sensor device comprising:
- a bobbin tube, wherein the bobbin tube defines a hollow interior;
- a probe assembly received by the bobbin tube, the probe assembly defining:
- a probe rod defining a first end;
- and
- a probe head configured to receive the first end of the probe rod, wherein the probe head is configured to mate with the first end so as to secure the probe rod therein, and wherein the first end of the probe rod is welded to the probe head;
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- one or more coil elements wound around the bobbin tube, wherein the one or more coil elements are configured to magnetically interact with the probe assembly.
A method of manufacturing a probe assembly, the method comprising:
- providing a probe rod defining a first end, wherein the probe rod is configured to, in an operational configuration, be at least partially received by a sensor device;
- providing a probe head configured to receive the first end of the probe rod;
- mating the probe head with the first end so as to secure the probe rod within the probe head;
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- welding the probe rod to the probe head.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.