Strain sensor mounted with light curable adhesive
AssigneeMicrostrain, Inc.
InventorsSteven W. Arms, Christoper P. Townsend, Steven W. Mundell, David L. Churchill
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Abstract
A device includes a structure, a strain sensor and a light curable adhesive. The structure has a structure surface. The light curable adhesive bonds the strain sensor to the structure surface.
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A device comprising a structure, a strain sensor, a light curable adhesive, a moisture barrier, and a protective cover, wherein said structure has a structure surface, wherein said light curable adhesive bonds said strain sensor to said structure surface, wherein said moisture barrier is located to protect said light curable adhesive, wherein said protective cover is bonded to said structure surface, wherein said protective cover extends over said strain sensor and over said moisture barrier, wherein said moisture barrier substantially fills said protective cover, wherein said protective cover includes a first port and a second port, wherein said first port is for filling said protective cover with said moisture barrier and wherein said second port is for providing an exhaust while filling.
A device comprising a structure, a strain sensor and a light curable adhesive, wherein said structure has a structure surface, wherein said light curable adhesive bonds said strain sensor to said structure surface, wherein said light curable adhesive includes UV light curable adhesive, wherein said strain sensor has a backing, wherein said backing transmits UV light.
A device comprising a structure, a strain sensor, a light curable adhesive, a moisture barrier, and a protective cover, wherein said structure has a structure surface, wherein said light curable adhesive bonds said strain sensor to said structure surface, wherein said moisture barrier is located to protect said light curable adhesive, wherein said protective cover is bonded to said structure surface, wherein said protective cover extends over said strain sensor and over said moisture barrier, wherein said protective cover is a preformed protective cover, and wherein said preformed protective cover includes a vent to provide pressure equalization without allowing moisture to pass.
A device comprising a structure, a strain sensor, a light curable adhesive, a moisture barrier, and a moisture detector, wherein said structure has a structure surface, wherein said light curable adhesive bonds said strain sensor to said structure surface, wherein said moisture barrier is located to protect said light curable adhesive, wherein said moisture detector is located to detect moisture in a vicinity of said light curable adhesive.
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