Fracture ring sensor
US10408691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10151
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include a fracture ring sensor and a method of using the same to detect out of tolerance forces. Aspects of the invention include a product having a defined an out of tolerance force, a fracture ring sensor, and a mounting assembly coupling the fracture ring sensor to the product. The fracture ring sensor is patterned with a conductive trace and is manufactured to break when subjected to a predetermined amount of force. The predetermined amount of force is substantially equal to a percentage of the out of tolerance force of the product.
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