Abstract

An electrolytic tilt sensor and a method of forming the tilt sensor. The tilt sensor includes a containment envelope integrally fabricated from a polymer material having at least three apertures formed therein, electrodes extending from outside of the envelope into the containment envelope, and partially filled with an electrolyte solution. The method of forming the tilt sensor includes the steps of molding the polymer containment envelope having a cap and a header, partially filling the cap with the electrolytic solution through the opening within the cap, and hermetically sealing the header to the cap.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 9/18 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids

Abstract

An electrolyte solution for corrosion and meniscus inhibition within an electrolytic tilt sensor by use of functional materials. These functional materials are used in an electrolyte solution having at least one of a rare earth metal salt, anionic surfactant, and a hydrotrope. Additionally, the same electrolyte solution can include a non-ionic surfactant.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 9/20 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids the indication being based on the inclination of the surface of a liquid relative to its container
• G01C 9/18 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids