Linear force sensor and method of use
US11639879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/101
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for attachment to a linear force transmission medium such as a wire or rod includes a flexure body having axially aligned tubular extensions on opposite ends that can receive and be crimped to the medium to create a continuous path for tensile force transmission. The flexure carries strain gages on top and bottom planar surface portions that are connected into a bridge circuit that responds to stress in the flexure body. Leads are protected against disconnection from solder pads by wrapping the leads and a carrier for them around the exterior circumferential surface of a jacket that fits on and around the flexure body. An FPC plug embodiment is disclosed.
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