Apparatus and method for measuring force and power during unsteady fluid motions
US11125638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2244/20
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for measuring force exerted by an object moving in a fluid or force of a moving fluid on a stationary object. Embodiments may be configured to measure power exerted by an object moving in a fluid. At least one sensor disposed on the object outputs at least one sensor signal corresponding to a pressure differential between first and second surfaces of the object. Data derived from one or more sensor signals may be processed according to a model to output a measure of the force and/or power of the object moving in the fluid or the force of the moving fluid on the stationary object, as a function of time. Embodiments may be configured for applications such as providing feedback for control of actuators in electromechanical systems for liquid or gaseous media, and providing performance metrics during water sports, such as swimming and paddling.
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