Bumper for impact detection
November 1, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3315050 3321592 3599744 3895288 Method of producing high brightness corrosion resistant finish on the surface of aluminum and its alloys Electronic pressure sensitive transducer apparatus Pendulum suspended bumper assembly Methods and apparatus for recording and or reproducing tactile sensations Travelling vehicle equipped with obstacle detector sensors Tactile bumper for a mobile robot or platform InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 265784 filed on 11/01/1988US Classes:293/102, BUFFER OR BUMPER TYPE73/11.01, TESTING IMPACT DELIVERING DEVICE (E.G., A HAMMER)73/11.04, TESTING OF SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE SHOCK ABSORBER, GUN RECOIL APPARATUS, ETC.)200/61.43, Sensitive edge type closure200/61.44, Vehicle attached or carried293/2, WITH CAR CONTROL293/4, Electric circuit293/120, Composite bumper324/716, To determine dimension (e.g., distance or thickness)338/114, Deformable901/1MOBILE ROBOTExaminersPrimary: Focarino, Margaret A.Assistant: Pike, Andrew C. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB60R 019/00B60R 019/03 AbstractA bumper for impact detection with an object is disclosed. An electrically conductive member has a compressible, electrically conductive material mounted thereto. An insulator formed of mesh material is sandwiched between the electrically conductive member and the electrically conductive material for electrically insulating the member and the material when the member is in a non-compressed state and to provide electrical conduction between the member and the material when the conductive material is in a compressed state.Field of SearchWITH CAR CONTROLElectric circuit BUFFER OR BUMPER TYPE Combined Composite bumper Vehicle attached or carried Sensitive edge type closure Having means to transmit feedback signal from manipulator means to hand, finger, or arm Responsive to engagement of portion of perimeter of vehicle with external object MOBILE ROBOT PROTECTIVE DEVICE Surfaces pressed together (e.g., compressible type) With switch actuated by resistor actuator Deformable Resistor surfaces pressed together (e.g., compressible type) Resistor with intervening connector between contact and element (e.g., taps) | |
