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Torque sensors

US10161816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2016
Grant dateDec 25, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J13/085
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A torque sensor arrangement configured to attach between a first part and a second part to sense torque therebetween, the torque sensor arrangement comprising: an interface member having on its exterior an engagement configuration configured to rotationally engage the first part; a torsion member comprising a deflectable body attached at one end thereof to the interface member and comprising, at the other end of the deflectable body, an engagement configuration configured to rotationally engage the second part; and a deflection sensor attached to the deflectable body; wherein the interface member defines a rigid sleeve extending around the deflectable body and the torque sensor arrangement further comprises a bushing located between and in contact with both the sleeve and the deflectable body.

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