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Force balance sensor and method therefor

US10948365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Michael T. Fox · Holden, US
Eric Anton Howell · Ballwin, US
Jeffrey M. Roach · Saint Charles, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 26, 2018
Grant date	Mar 16, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 17, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF15B2211/782
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A force balance sensor including a mechanical strain amplification system including a sensor torsion member having a first end and a second end spaced from one another along a longitudinal axis of the sensor torsion member, at least one strain sensor coupled to the sensor torsion member between the first and second ends, a first torsional stiffening member coupled to the first end of the sensor torsion member, and a second torsional stiffening member coupled to the second end of the sensor torsion member, wherein the first torsional stiffening member and the second torsional stiffening member are coupled to a torque member.

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