Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor assembly for a magnetostrictive transmitter. The sensor assembly includes a holder, a substrate, a piezoelectric crystal, and a magnetostrictive wire. The piezoelectric crystal includes an inner surface. The piezoelectric crystal further includes a groove extending in the inner surface. A portion of the magnetostrictive wire is operable to be receive in the groove in the inner surface of the piezoelectric crystal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 1, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2022
Assignee:
Clark Reliance LLC
Inventors:
Syed Sultan, Steven R. McGuigan, Dennis M. Barrett