Abstract: A method and system for providing improved handling of tractors and trailers (or any powered vehicle and storage devices towed thereby) with a staging area by the automatic locking or unlocking of a trailer door when the trailer leaves or enters the hub, respectively, wherein geofencing and/or Wi-Fi can be used to trigger the automatic locking or unlocking.

Abstract: The security keyboard cover can be make with 0.065 gage aluminum material And ? thick steel material. The security keyboard cover is consist of five parts, that assemble or bend Together or come together for a particular purpose. The poin of this security keyboard cover is that it can be install in horizontal or vertical position or direction. After the security keyboard cover is make into one united. Assemble one 2½ safety hasp in the center of the security keyboard cover Or united. Assemble one 5?=?=? hind on to top open end Of security keyboard cover. After the security keyboard cover is make into one united. Assemble one 2½ safety hasp in the center of the security keyboard cover Or united. Assemble one 5?=?=? hind on to top open end Of security keyboard cover.

Abstract: A vegetable based fluidic fertilizer derived from concentrated separator by-products (CSB.) The CSB is heat treated and optionally filtered to remove suspended particular matter. The heat treatment is performed in a range of about 150 to 200 degrees F. for about 24 to 96 hours. Filtration is provided using a standard wire mesh size in a range of about 50 to 200. The fertilizer may then be applied at about 25 to 200 gallons per acre. The fertilizer may be applied to agricultural vegetation either directly or by inclusion in an irrigation stream.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for establishing setup parameters for use in a machine. In one embodiment a tooling component is removably mountable to a host machine. The tooling component includes a memory that contains information defining setup parameters for the host machine for use with the tooling component. A controller associated with the host machine reads the information from the memory and configures the host machine based on the information read from the memory. In another embodiment, an information carrying tag, is associated with the tooling component. The information carrying tag is read and the identifying information obtained from the tag is used by a controller to select a set of setup parameters from one or more sets of setup parameters stored in a storage device accessible by the controller. A mechanism is provided to precisely position the adapter on the base plate for the host machine to minimize variations in production using the setup parameters derived from the stored information.

Abstract: The elevated temperature forming of magnesium based alloy workpieces by stretching, drawing, bending (or the like) a surface of the heated workpiece over the forming surface of a forming tool is improved by forming an integral adherent layer of magnesium hydroxide on the tool-contacted surface(s) of the magnesium alloy workpiece. The magnesium hydroxide layer may be formed by treating the surface(s) of the sheet with an aqueous salt solution (e.g., sodium chloride) at a temperature and for a time to form a protective layer of desired thickness (e.g., up to about thirty micrometers). If desired, an additional layer of forming lubricant, such as a film comprising boron nitride, may be applied to the magnesium hydroxide layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deep rolling roller head (1) with two housings (6 and 7) for the deep rolling of the outer radii or indentations (2, 3) of split-pin crankshaft (5) lobes (4) by means of two deep rolling rollers (10, 11) which are pressed into one of the two indentations (2, 3) under the rolling force (12) while the crankshaft 5) rotates around its axis of rotation, the housings 6 and 7 follow at the same time the different movements of the lobes (4) and support each other with their insides (8, 9) across from each other on a bearing plate (24). The insides (8, 9) of the housings (6, 7) bear on either side of the axis of rotation (15) of the crankshaft (5) and at a distance (25) from it on an extension segment (26, 27) extending in the direction of rolling force (12) to below the contact point (36) between the deep rolling rollers (10, 11) and the indentations (2, 3) to be deep-rolled.

Abstract: A multi-groove feed system for a dual point coiling apparatus includes a single set, or a reduced number of sets, of multi-groove feed rolls and multi-groove wire guides, or multi-groove guides, associated with a moveable feed frame to run the entire size or configuration range of wire, or other material, of a dual point coiling machine without the need, or to minimize the need with a reduced number of sets, to change the feed tooling to accommodate a range of sizes or configurations of wire or other material to be coiled. The multi-groove feed rolls are each provided with a plurality of grooves of different sizes or configurations and the multi-groove wire guides, or multi-groove guides, are each provided with a plurality of corresponding apertures or passages of different sizes or configurations that correspond to a plurality of sizes or configurations or wire or other material be coiled.

Abstract: Apparatus for bending stock to an acute angle. A hydraulic cylinder with a ram extendable under hydraulic pressure provides the bending power. The ram automatically retracts from an extended position when hydraulic pressure is removed. One end of an apparatus supporting arm consists of a slide bar. The slide bar end of the arm is secured to a support with the opposite end pivotably mounting a forming die and a lever. The lever pivotably mounts a forming roller. The lever carries the forming roller around the die and bend stock secured to the die around the die. A slide is slideably attached to the slide bar. The cylinder and ram are pivotably attached extending between the slide and the lever.

Abstract: The present invention provides a guide assembly for use in processing a work piece with features that incorporate a cam-style locking clamp to promote ease of use in securing and releasing a guide of the assembly. In more specific embodiments, the invention is a delivery guide assembly for use in, for example, a rolling mill for processing steel and steel rods that promotes rapid removal of a delivery stripper and addresses the problems identified with known delivery guide assemblies.

Abstract: Method and apparatus hems the edges of inner and outer panels by bending a peripheral flange of the outer panel over edge portions of the inner panel to form a panel assembly. A press apparatus has a lower platen and an upper platen. The outer panel is placed onto the lower platen and the inner panel is placed onto the lower panel with the peripheral flange of the outer panel surrounding the inner panel. The upper platen is lowered to capture the inner panel atop the outer panel. A first portion of the peripheral flange is hemmed by closing hemming dies over the first portion of the peripheral flange to bend the flange onto the inner panel. A second portion of the peripheral flange is hemmed by passing a hemming roller mechanism along the second portion of the peripheral flange to bend the flange onto the inner panel.

Abstract: A bending machine for bending elongated workpieces supplied from a magazine is disclosed. The bending machine comprises a base support; two bending robots arranged on a common guideway centrally mounted to the base support, such that the robots are displaceable parallel to the longitudinal direction of the base support. A holding clamp is positioned on the front face of the base support, with one auxiliary gripper on either side of the holding clamp. The holding clamp is displaceable in parallel with the bending robots. A discharge gripper is positioned on the rear surface of the base support, laterally offset with respect to the holding clamp. All grippers and clamps are pivotable to an inner pivoting position, in which they can hold a workpiece in the working area of the bending machine between both bending robots; and to an outer pivoting position away from the base support.

Abstract: Metal forming apparatuses provide enhanced thermal efficiency by reducing thermal conduction from a forming tool to a shield. In one embodiment, a shield extends between a tool and a mounting plate, and is in conductive heat transfer relationship with the tool via a plurality of protuberances. In another embodiment, a shield extends between a tool and a mounting plate, and thermally insulating material separates the tool and the shield.

Abstract: A metal forming apparatus characterized by rapid cooling includes a forming tool having a first portion defining a forming surface and a second portion defining a cavity for a working gas. A plurality of fins are in conductive heat transfer relationship with the forming tool. The metal forming apparatus enables a high thermal efficiency mode of operation when the effect of the fins is negated for use during metal forming operation, and a rapid cooling mode for use in preparing for tool maintenance. A corresponding method is also provided.

Abstract: A die set for press-forming a blank of thin metallic sheet. The die set has a punch and a blank holder. The blank holder has a first bead for restraining an edge of the blank with a constant force. The first bead is disposed further to an inside than a second bead for restraining the edge of the blank with a force that varies during pressing of the blank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a closed forging die and a forging method with which sagging can be reduced, a constant velocity joint and a universal joint can be made compact and lightweight, remove of a shaft tip thereof by machining prior to heat treatment is not required, and material costs and machining costs can be reduced. The closed forging die according to the present invention includes openable dies (11, 12), and punches (14, 15) that move in an opening/closing direction of the dies (11, 12) to pressurize a material in the dies (11, 12). By using the die, a product (16) having shaft portions (17) formed radially is manufactured. A clearance (26) is provided to each of the formed shaft portions (17) between a tip surface (17a), and abutting portions (25) are provided to the dies side abutting against at least a tip side of an outer circumferential surface of the shaft portions (17).

Abstract: A straightening rotor is provided with at least two freely positionable balancing means that are essentially arranged symmetrical to a central plane, axially relative to a rotational axis of the straightening rotor. This makes it possible to achieve higher speeds and/or a longer service life.

Abstract: A crimping apparatus and method are provided that enable secure crimping of objects to one another even when the objects are subject to thermal or stress cycling. Specifically, an apparatus for crimping a work-piece includes a die pair with a first die that defines a first groove characterized by a first cross-sectional shape as well as a second die opposing the first die. The second die defines a second groove characterized by a second cross-sectional shape different than the first cross-sectional shape. When the dies are moved together for crimping the work-piece, the first and second grooves are aligned to define a die cavity with a compound cross-sectional shape for crimping the work-piece.

Abstract: A calibration technique for a measurement device that produces a spark in an interpane space of an insulating glass unit to determine the content of an inert gas, in particular, argon. Standard calibration units are created which have the same construction as an IGU produced an assembly line. The standard calibration units are filled with varying percentages of argon/oxygen mixture. The calibration technique can be performed on an assembly line by aiming the measurement device at a particular insulating glass unit produced on the assembly line. The measurement device is activated to take a reading of the unit on the line. One of a plurality of calibration standard units of insulating glass units is selected that has substantially an identical construction as the unit on the line except that the calibration standard unit selected has a known, specific amount of certified argon gas that should be the same as the unit on the line. The measurement device is aimed at the calibration standard unit.

Abstract: A system and method for a low cost fluid flow sensor is described. One embodiment includes a fluid flow sensor comprising a first resistance temperature detector configured for generating a flow signal, wherein the flow signal is based on a fluid velocity, and wherein the first resistance temperature detector is configured for a fluid temperature range; a second resistance temperature detector configured for generating a temperature signal, wherein the temperature signal is based on a fluid temperature; and a controller coupled to the first resistance temperature detector and the second resistance temperature detector, the controller configured for receiving the flow signal and the temperature signal, wherein the controller takes a first controller action when the temperature signal is within a temperature signal range substantially representative of the fluid temperature range, and the flow signal is within a flow signal range, wherein the flow signal range is determined based on the temperature signal.

Abstract: A gyro sensor module built into a navigation system mounted into a mobile unit includes: a first gyro sensor detecting and outputting a first angular velocity ?1 around a first detection axis; a sign determination circuit for determining a sign of the first angular velocity ?1; a second gyro sensor detecting and outputting a second angular velocity ?2 around a second detection axis intersecting the first detection axis at an acute angle ?12; a sensor output correction circuit for correcting outputs of the first and second gyro sensors; and a computation circuit for computing ?? by equations ??=?(?1?2+SA2) and SA=(?2???1? cos ?12)/sin ?12 using a first angular velocity ?1? and a second angular velocity ?2? obtained by a correction performed by the sensor output correction circuit, and outputting an angular velocity ? obtained by multiplying the ?? by the sign of the first angular velocity ?? obtained by the sign determination circuit.

Abstract: The restaurant and bar industry is in dire need for an easy, affordable and efficient way of counting bottled liquid inventory. Gen-X Posi-Count Automatic Tilt/Tip-Over Bottled Liquid Pour Counter is an automatic counter that counts, records and displays each time a bottle is tilted or tipped over to the point of which the liquid is poured, for the purpose of keeping an accurate count of how many drinks or pours are supplied out of each bottle. Gen-X Posi-Count Automatic Tilt/Tip-Over Bottled Liquid Pour Counter is equipped with a tilt/tip-over switch that counts the tilts/tip-overs from 1 to 9999 tilts/tip-overs. The device is equipped with a reset button when pushed, is reset to 0. The device is equipped with a push button light that when pressed it illuminates the four digit display for viewing the recorded count in a dark environment. The device attaches to the subject liquid bottle and counts, records and displays each time the bottle is tilted or tipped over to the pouring position.

Abstract: Disclosed are a tool and method for identifying the relative strength of subsurface intervals through which a borehole has been drilled. The tool includes a tool body capable of being moved through a borehole. The tool body has pads mounted on movable arms. Preferably the arms can be loaded independently. Each pad carries scratchers, which are pushed against the borehole wall so as to create either deep narrow or shallow wide scratches. Preferably, the scratchers comprise either a single or dual element polycrystalline compact (PDC) cutter or suitable hard, wear resistant material such as tungsten carbide or natural diamond, and are pushed against the borehole wall by resiliently loaded arms. The depth of narrow scratches is measured, for example, by two tandem powered calipers and the width of wide scratches is visualized by a borehole imager.

Abstract: A test equipment system and method for testing a component of an article wherein the system comprises a force element arranged to move from a first position to a second position, a striker element connected to the force element arranged at one end of the force element, a frame structure arranged to guide and support the force element between the two positions, the second end of the force element being connected to the frame structure, wherein the force element in the first position is in an energised state and the force element in the second position is arranged to impact the striker element against the component.

Abstract: An ECU controls an A/F sensor that is provided in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine and produces current outputs corresponding to the concentration of oxygen in exhaust gas by being supplied with voltage and produces voltage outputs corresponding to the concentration of oxygen in exhaust gas according to the difference between the oxygen concentration around one of a pair of electrodes of the A/F sensor and the oxygen concentration around the other electrode. The ECU has: an energization limitation portion that, when moisture content is adhering on an inner face of an exhaust passage near the A/F sensor, energizes a heater of the A/F sensor while limiting the amount of power supplied thereto; and a specific output obtaining portion that obtains voltage outputs from the A/F sensor at least when the energization limitation portion is energizing the heater while limiting the amount of power supplied thereto.

Abstract: A fluid identification device includes a fluid detection part which is equipped with a temperature detector for fluid detection and a heating element disposed in the vicinity of the temperature detector and disposed on the identification target fluid side, a fluid detection circuit connected to the fluid detection part and an identification operation part which performs identification of an identification target fluid based on the output of the fluid detection circuit are contained in an identification sensor module main body.

Abstract: A method of monitoring pressure of oil that is implemented within an internal combustion engine includes determining an expected oil pressure value based on engine operating conditions and monitoring an actual oil pressure value based on a signal generated by an oil pressure sensor. A difference between the expected oil pressure value and the actual oil pressure value is calculated and is compared to a threshold difference. A diagnostic trouble code is generated when the difference exceeds the threshold difference.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring the permeability to gases of the wall of a hollow body (6) made of polymeric material, characterized: in that it comprises a first conditioning step during which a flushing gas flushes said hollow body (6), and a second measuring step during which a measurement gas is introduced into said hollow body (6); in that the flow of flushing gas is greater than the flow of the measurement gas, and; the flushing gas is sent into the hollow body (6) without mixing with the measurement gas.

Abstract: A method for optimizing direct wafer bond line width for reduction of parasitic capacitance in a MEMS device by reducing the width of a bond line between a first and a second wafer, exposing the MEMS device to a water vapor for a predetermined time period and at a first temperature capable of evaporating water, cooling the MEMS device at a second temperature capable of freezing the water, and operating the MEMS device at a third temperature capable of freezing the water to determine if there is discontinuity during operation.

Abstract: A seal for sealing against the interior of a tube includes upper and lower rigid plates with flexible plates between them, which are compressed to form a seal.

Abstract: In one aspect there is disclosed a method of detecting a hydrogen leak in a fuel cell system that includes the steps of a) providing a hydrogen sensor, b) determining sensor characteristics, c) measuring a hydrogen concentration, d) determining if a hydrogen leak is occurring, and e) performing an action based on the determination of step d). The step of determining the sensor characteristics may include determining an upper detection limit of the hydrogen sensor, as well as determining a minimum time period at the upper detection limit before saturation of the sensor.

Abstract: A method for testing a fluid supply system includes periodically preventing a fluid flow through the fluid supply system, and measuring a system pressure of the fluid flow subsequent to the step of preventing the fluid flow.

Abstract: A leak detecting device includes a carrying device attached to a holder to be fastened to the body of an operator. From the carrying device, a flexible capillary line extends to a sniffing probe, which includes a gas inlet at its front end. The carrying device is connected with a basic device that includes a vacuum pump. In the carrying device, a test gas detector is arranged. The relatively short capillary line allows for a rapid response of the gas analyzer. The sniffing probe is of small and light-weight configuration such that it can be handled over a longer period without causing fatigue.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a piping system including a test tee, the test tee comprised of a cleanout tee having an access port, a plug for the access port, a chamber, a test plug which can be inserted into the chamber and removably attached at the top of the chamber thereby blocking the lumen of the test tee. A test port is located in the test tee above the test plug, and a nipple with a valve and a spigot with connections for a hose is inserted into the test port. In testing the integrity of the piping system, the test plug is inserted through the access port into the chamber and is attached at the top of the chamber, thereby closing the lumen of the system. Other drains in the system are closed, and water is inserted into the system, optionally through the nipple. After the integrity of the system is determined, the water is drained from the system through the nipple, the test plug is removed from the chamber, and the access port plug is replaced.

Abstract: A system using ultrasonic energy for detecting and quantifying air bubbles and/or particles in a liquid flowing in a tube by a non-invasive and non-destructive technique has an ultrasonic sensor having piezoelectric transmitter and receiver elements placed opposing on the outside of the tube wall and energy in the ultrasonic frequency range is transmitted from the transmitter element to the receiver element. The received ultrasonic energy is amplified and detected and preferably split into a steady state (DC) component and a varying or transient (AC) component respectively indicative of the absence and the presence of an air bubble or a particle in the liquid. The two components of the signal are applied to an A/D converter whose output is supplied to a microprocessor which uses the digital data that corresponds to the presence of the varying transient component to indicate the presence of an air bubble and/or a particle and to measure its characteristics.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for automatically inspecting a road surface pavement condition, includes: a road surface photographing unit; a road surface rutting measuring unit; a flatness measuring unit; a data analysis and storage unit; a traveling noise measuring unit; and an auxiliary unit for supplying electric power. The automatic road surface pavement condition inspection apparatus is equipped in a vehicle and thus automatically inspects a road surface pavement condition and a state of surrounding circumstances of a road, when the vehicle runs along the road, to thereby make up and offer objective data that everyone can easily grasp and thus provide a road inspector with the objective data for maintenance and repair and post-control and pre-control of the road.

Abstract: A wheel sensor which is primarily located outside of a pneumatic tire includes a sensor for sensing one or more conditions within the pneumatic tire of a wheel and a connector configured to secure the sensor to the wheel rim; wherein the connector establishes a link between the medium inside the tire and the sensor; and includes a valve which seals when the sensor is removed from the rim and opens when the sensor is attached to the rim.

Abstract: Methods for making and systems employing pressure and temperature sensors are described. Embodiments include a capacitive element including a first conductor plate and a second conductor plate. Each plate includes a conductor layer formed on a substrate. In a pressure sensor embodiment, seal is positioned at or near the edges of the conductor plates, and a gas retained in a gap defined between the plates. In a temperature sensor embodiment, the gap defined between the plates is in fluid communication with the external environment.

Abstract: A gauge for measuring an amount of precipitation includes first and second storage tanks each having an opened upper end and a lower end formed with a drain hole, a rainwater feeding unit to selectively feed rainwater into one of the first and second storage tanks for a predetermined time, rainwater discharge units connected to both ends of the rainwater feeding unit, respectively, to open the drain hole of one of the storage tanks into which rainwater is no longer fed, measuring devices to measure the weight of rainwater stored in the first storage tank and the second storage tank, respectively, and a data storage device to store data about the weight of rainwater measured by the measuring devices in real time.

Abstract: There is proposed a method of operating a solar thermal process heat plant, in which a heat carrier medium is heated in a heating section by solar radiation, wherein the heating section comprises a plurality of heating branches, among which the heat carrier medium is distributed, comprising measuring at heating branches a state variable of the heat carrier medium, respectively, calculating a mean value of measured state variables over heating branches, and controlling mass flow control valves in the respective heating branches in dependence upon the respective deviation between the measured state variable of the flowing heat carrier medium in the respective heating branch and the calculated mean value.

Abstract: A thermal mass flow measuring apparatus comprises a sheath having an interior surface and a protective exterior surface. A liquid material having a thermal conductivity greater than about 12 w/(m·° C.) is disposed within the sheath in contact with the interior surface of the sheath. A sensor element, such as a thin-film thermoresistive element or a wire-wound thermoresistive element is at least partially submerged in the liquid material. The liquid material, which is preferably liquid metal, decreases the overall thermal resistance between the outer surface of the sheath and the sensor element.

Abstract: Some embodiments of an instrument for a flow meter can automatically adjust in response to the rotational direction of the drive shaft of the flow meter, thereby permitting the instrument device to perform its intended function regardless of the fluid flow direction through the flow meter. In one example, the instrument may comprise a corrector instrument that includes a counter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improved check valve technology used in flow meters, particularly compound/combo meters. The improved check valve technology may be comprised in a single piece module that (1) can easily be removed from the meter without disturbing the metering module, (2) has few or no complicated rollers and pins that require calibration, (3) requires little or no special training to remove, (4) does not require the meter repairperson to move relatively heavy objects, (5) comprises a seal as part of the check valve assembly simplifying seal inspection, seal removal and seal replacement; and (6) is secured in its housing using only external fasteners. The check valve module further comprises fluid hammer relief features.

Abstract: A powder-level sensor unit comprises at least one sensor (102) of which the sensor measuring surface (108) is covered by a compressed air chamber (106). The compressed air chamber (106) is bounded on its side opposite the sensor measuring surface (108) by an air-permeable porous front wall (110). The front wall (110) is designed in a manner to be permeable to compressed air but impermeable to the spraycoating powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring the level of liquid in a container by means of an ultrasonic converter, comprising an ultrasonic converter which is disposed at a distance from the base such that it radiates towards the surface of the liquid and also towards a lower reflector. The ultrasonic converter is, preferably, integrated into a housing which has a large upper opening and a small lower opening. A cavity is arranged in the base of the device below the lower opening.

Abstract: A wireless sensing system monitors the level, temperature, magnetic permeability and electrical dielectric constant of a non-gaseous material in a container. An open-circuit electrical conductor is shaped to form a two-dimensional geometric pattern that can store and transfer electrical and magnetic energy. The conductor resonates in the presence of a time-varying magnetic field to generate a harmonic response. The conductor is mounted in an environmentally-sealed housing. A magnetic field response recorder wirelessly transmits the time-varying magnetic field to power the conductor, and wirelessly detects the harmonic response that is an indication of at least one of level of the material in the container, temperature of the material in the container, magnetic permeability of the material in the container, and dielectric constant of the material in the container.

Abstract: A hydrostatic testing toll for testing containers, hoses or the like under high pressure. The testing tool having a coupling that threadably engages a threaded aperture of a test container without having to be rotated into the threaded aperture. The hydrostatic testing tool may be hooked up to a source of pressurized medium and the tool includes a container-engaging head having a plurality of collet segments that each have a threaded surface can expand radially outward, partially due to the force of the pressurized medium, to engage a threaded aperture of the test container, allowing for the formation of a liquid and/or gas tight seal under high pressures. The testing tool further includes an actuating unit connected to the head that controls the movement of the collect segments with a piston or the like.

Abstract: A hit command processing system for an electronic instrument includes: an angular velocity sensor; an analog processing circuit which receives the analog signal output from the angular velocity sensor, converts the analog signal into a digital signal, and outputs the digital signal as a rotational angular velocity value; a hit input detection section which receives the rotational angular velocity value output from the analog processing circuit, and determines whether or not a hit input is performed to an electronic instrument based on a change in the rotational angular velocity value; and a hit command execution section which executes a command associated with the hit input when the hit input detection section has determined that the hit input has been performed.

Abstract: A gyroscope includes a ring-shaped resonator mounted in a housing, and a bottom plate attached to the resonator. A plurality of openings arranged substantially circumferentially on the bottom plate, and a plurality of grooves between the openings. A plurality of piezoelectric elements are located in the grooves. The resonator is substantially cylindrical. The plurality of openings are arranged substantially symmetrically. The piezoelectric elements can be outside the resonator, or inside the resonator. A cylindrical flexible suspension connecting the bottom to the resonator to the ring shaped resonator, wherein an average radius of the cylindrical flexible suspension and the ring shaped resonator, accounting for variation thickness of wall, is the same throughout.

Abstract: Devices (40) are provided with sensor arrangements (41) comprising field generators (42) for generating magnetic fields, field detectors (43) comprising magnetic field dependent elements (51-58) for detecting components of the magnetic fields in planes of the elements (51-58), and movable objects (44) for, in response to accelerations of the movable objects (44) parallel to the planes, changing the components of the magnetic fields. Length axes of the magnetic field dependent elements (51-58) make angles between minus 80 degrees and plus 80 degrees with the components to be detected. Means for forcing the movable objects (44) into rest positions comprise elastic material (59) or fixed objects (46) whereby one of the objects (44,46) comprises the field generator (42) and the other comprises magnetic material or a further field generator (50).

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the resonant frequency of vibratory wires within vibratory wire gauges. The resonant frequency of the vibrating wire is determined by using an interface that digitizes the response of an excited wire in the gauge. A transform then converts the digitized data into a frequency spectrum. The resulting spectrum is used to estimate the resonant frequency of the vibrating wire. The resulting measurement or estimate of the resonant frequency can be used to measure or determine some physical characteristic of the device or structure or system connected to the gauge.