Training instrument and input device
US10471303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A non-limiting example training instrument comprises a hollow main body formed of an aluminum alloy. The main body is constituted by two gripping portions opposite to each other with a space therebetween and a coupling portion coupling the two gripping portions. A load sensor is arranged in the coupling portion inside the main body. The load sensor is a load cell, a strain gauge affixed to an interior of the main body, and a part of the main body to which the strain gauge is affixed functions as a strain body. Therefore, if a user applies a force so as to bring the two gripping portions close to each other or a force so as to move the two gripping portions away from each other, a load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
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